See this thread to understand what this is about -> Wrap a sheet in the cloth room

I'm using V3 but any figure should work.
My units are set as cm, so remember you'll need to convert translation dial values if your using other units.

This thread is the first of two (or three) and describes how I setup my test rig.
The test rig by itself isn't that interesting, the technique and what it make possible is.

Test Rig Preparation 1) Figure

Load figure
Turn IK off
Zero
Drop to floor

Load Ball prop (low poly)

Delete Ball from scene

Switch back to Main camera
Import SmallBall.obj, all options unchecked

Change colour to Red and set Element display style to "Cartoon with lines"
Rename to "RightBall"
Position in middle of right palm (-82, 150, 10)

Import SmallBall.obj, all options unchecked
Change colour to Blue and set Element display style to "Cartoon with lines"
Rename to "LeftBall"
Position to middle of left palm

Make figure invisible (select Body and uncheck visible)
Switch to front camera
Rotate 90° X
Translate (X and Y) until RightBall is just in the (nearest) top corner

Switch to Main camera
Uncheck "Display origin"
Parent ClothPlane to RightBall

Select Mag Base
Set Element display style to Outline
Set Scale to 100%
Parent to LeftBall
Zero rotate and translate dials
Switch to Front camera
Adjust Y translation so that centre is aligned with LeftBall

Select Mag
Set Parent to LeftBall

Select ClothPlane
Set Element display style to Smooth Lined
Switch to Front camera

Select MagZone
Click on "Edit Falloff Graph"

Some fiddling about may be necessary to get line completely flat

Save PZ3 !!!

That's the preparation done
Next up is the simulation setup, which will be in a new another thread

Wow!

I can't wait to start draping after all of that.

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bm.. thanks for taking the time with this re the mini tute.. is really helfpul information!!! :)

Looking forward to the next installment :)

bm