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This post is in reference to the previous question here.

How could I adapt the solution given to have the following constraints: fixed radius, fixed length, number of cylinders, and within a specified domain. Issues might arise when too many cylinders are specified for a small volume.

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    – user9660
    Dec 2, 2015 at 19:20
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    $\begingroup$ Your question is really too broad. You should describe what you tried and where you are specifically having a problem. $\endgroup$
    – george2079
    Dec 2, 2015 at 19:28

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Data for the array cylinder can be modified by

cylinder = Map[(s = Plus @@ (First@#)/2; d = 50 Subtract @@ (First@#)/
    Norm[Subtract @@ (First@#)]; {{s + d, s - d}, Last@#}) &, cylinders];

after which the procedure in the referenced question yields

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