I know there is another method for making "hoses" as flexible components out there, but I decided to throw together a quick screencast of the method I use to create a Pro/Piping hose as a flexible component:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zREwwimvsm8
I hope some of you will find this useful
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zREwwimvsm8
I hope some of you will find this useful