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Un-Group the outside shape and use the Node Edit Tool
(F10) to delete one-at-a-time the nodes indicated in black.
The result will be flat lines across the ends of the pipe.
Deleting the extra nodes all at once produces curved lines
that will require even more work to correct.
First lets create the same pipe but going in a direction where
we will see the ends. Get the copy (Ctrl+V) from step 3 and
use the Transform Roll-Up to apply a Horizontal Mirror.
Then repeat the pervious steps needed to complete the pipe.
Create a perfect circle using the Ellipse Tool (F7) and the
constrain key (Ctrl). Duplicate (Ctrl+D) the circle and
reduce it as shown by dragging the corner handles. Align
(Ctrl+A) the two circles horizontally and vertically centered.
Convert to an isometric ellipse by using the Transform RollUp to apply a 57.4 percent vertical scale. Now combine
(Ctrl+L) the ellipses and apply a -120 degree rotation from
the Transform Roll-Up. Fill with white and save this object
for future use.
Manually move, size, and position the elliptical hole over the
end of your pipe until you achieve the proper result.
Use the Node Edit Tool (F10) to select the flat ends and
change them to curves with the Node Edit Roll-Up
(Ctrl+F10). Then select the effected nodes and smooth them.
Add the end hole shape that you saved earlier and apply a
horizontal mirror. Manually move, size, and position the
elliptical hole over the end of your pipe until you achieve the
proper result.
Use the Node Edit Tool (F10) to select the flat ends and
change them to curves with the Node Edit Roll-Up
(Ctrl+F10). Then select the effected nodes and smooth them
with the Node Edit Roll-Up (Ctrl+F10).