Multipipe issue

Rhino Rhino for Windows
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I am having an issue with multipipe- I am sure it is a pretty easy fix, but I have done some looking around and and not sure how to fix it. File attached.

I want a smooth finish, and there are some straight very thin parts that I don’t want and I am not sure how to get rid of.

Thanks in advance!

multipipe issue.3dm (646.1 KB)

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i am quite sure you have to build the section transition with the 3 branches on your own:

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the typology might look like this - still can be optimized … a first fast go:

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as tom mentioned, build it in three pieces, then delete faces / stitch edges to get what you want-

see my go at it here-

multipipe issue_kfix.3dm (392.5 KB)

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@DanielPiker may be able to chime in on why that joint is failing. It may simply exceed the number of curves MP can handle at one time to make a joint.

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Ahh this makes sense! Thank you!

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Thank you!

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Circling back to this, I think I understand the principle- I would have to build it using the paper doll technique which I can do- but how then can you get it to curve into a ring shape? Thank you! @theoutside

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check the commands:
_bridge
_stitch

do a test-run with 4 cylinders with 8 arround faces each.

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I just multi piped the curves a few at a time, so as not to make too crazy of a joint, then deleted faces and then stitched the pieces together as needed.

But, making it flat then flowing it along a curve or surface is a totally valid approach.

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Ahh ok that sounds good. Thanks!