Seamless Connection between a freeform ellipsoid and a pipe

Grasshopper
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Hey guys,

I am currently designing a very freeform structure.
I was wondering what the best option is to connect this freeform ellipsoid (on the left) and the pipe (on the right). For now I have projected a bigger circle onto the surface and lofted several circles including the profile of the pipe.
However, the transition is not seamless/ not smooth enough. Eventually, I will have to apply some kind of paneling. So I would like to have less seams..

Should I model the ellipsoid and transition as one solid? I tried that with metaballs custom but I am not sure that’s the best option..

Thank you very much in advance!!!

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If your objects were closed, you could use the fillet component. I’d use the blend option…

The pipes on the screenshot are joined with a sweep2 which could be adapted to your case.

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Thanks a lot!!

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Blend Surface to Trimmed edge v0.gh (1.0 MB)

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Blend Surface to Trimmed edge v1.gh (1.1 MB)
Get the grid

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Wow, thank you soo much! I tried it as soon as I could. And it works well, however I also have some openings now. In the ellipsoid and in the pipe..

Here are some snapshots:

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This forum is soo cool, love it! Thank you!