This version has a changed time selector for LIGGGHTS simulations. Install natsort and vtk in the local blender-python!! See instructions here. Follow installation instructions in the Docs. Also follow the Workspace setup
- make a vtk folder and copy all vtk files that you want to visualize in it
- each folder contains only one "type" of vtk files. so if you have vtks with geometry data, put them into a separate folder
- then set up the nodes as seen below
you can apply automatic updates in the "inspect" panel on the right side of the BVTK-nodes window.
Have fun!!
BVTKNodes is a Blender add-on that wraps the Visualization Toolkit (VTK) library for scientific visualization in Blender. The high-level features of this add-on include:
- Node system for developing VTK pipelines
- Converters from VTK data to Blender meshes, particles and volumes
- Common scientific color maps
BVTKNodes can be used with Blender's powerful 3D modeling and rendering tools to make figures that are both informative as well as visually stunning. This fork builds on the original repository. Aim is to provide continued updates to newer Blender/VTK versions, new features, bug fixes and community involvement.
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- Download the BVTKNode repository add-on as a .zip file.
- Start Blender, go to “Edit” –> “Preferences” –> “Add-ons” –> “Install” –> open the add-on zip file.
- Activate the “BVTKNodes” add-on in Preferences by clicking on the checkbox. Add-on is located in Node category, “Community” level of Blender add-ons.
See the installation guide for more details.
The Visualization Toolkit (VTK) is an open source library for scientific data processing and visualization. BVTKNodes is an add-on for Blender, a free and open source 3D creation suite. This add-on makes it possible to create and execute VTK pipelines configured in Blender Node Editor, to produce surface mesh objects, which can be then modified and visualized in Blender. While 3D visualization software such as Paraview exist for scientific applications, BVTKNodes provides access to Blender's high quality and photorealistic rendering and mesh editing tools. The original add-on was first presented at Blender Conference 2018.
- Pull Requests: New features and bug fixes are welcome!
- GitHub Issues: Bug reports, new feature ideas, install issues, thoughts, etc. Please check the docs first.
- If you use this add-on, please star this project in GitHub!
List of contributors can be found in CONTRIBUTORS.md.