Is it possible to bend the pipe?!

[hoss]

Hi,

I was wondering if it is possible to bend the pipe while drawing.

I don't mean using elbows or parts, just drawing the pipe in arc?

At the moment I have created some custom parts, 4xD bends to represent my layout. Just curious to know if it is possible?

Thanks

[tzframpton]

It would be better to create these fittings with the proper bend radius, but to get away with something you can create an arc or polyline, select it, right-click > Convert To > Flex Pipe. It will give you an option to make it a braided hose or something if I remember correctly. It's not perfect but it works.

 

[hoss]

Thanks for reply

I will try it, and compare it with my fittings

 

Thanks again for your help

[BIGAL]

Dont use MEP but if you Extrude a circle along a "PATH" it will give a tube bend, this may be helpfull.