Tool

Pipe Variable

Surface

Create a pipe surface with variable radii around a rail curve

Docs for v2.1.18, the latest version.

ID

tool-surface-pipe-variable

Group

Surface

Plugin

Tool

Keywords

pipe
3 inputs, 1 output

Ports

Inputs

3

What the node takes in, from wires or typed values.

Base Curve

Curve

Base curve

Parameters

Number

Curve parameters for radii

Radii

Number

A list of radii for every defined parameter

Outputs

1

What the node gives out, to wire into other nodes.

Surface

Surface

Resulting surface

Creation method#

There are two options for creating a Pipe Variable node.#

  • The first way to create a Pipe Variable node is using the search list, which is opened by double left-clicking in the workspace. You can write the name of the node you need, or words associated with this node.
    • pipe
  • The second way is to select a Pipe Variable node from the menu that opens from the top left.
    • Menu > Tool > Surface > Pipe Variable

Steps#

  • Create a Pipe Variable node.
  • Connect the curve along which you want to create pipe to the first port.
  • Connect the pipe start radius to the second port.
  • Connect the pipe end radius to the third port.

After creating the node, connect the curve along which you want to create pipe to the first port. Connect the pipe start radius to the second port and the end radius to the third port.

See also#

Sweep 2
Revolve Surface
Loft Surface
Extrude Along

History

First documented in v2.1.18

Oct 20, 2026

Versions before it were published before changes were recorded.