#### 3.5.1.2. Seed Point

The Seed Point is the starting point where the ply is laid into the mold. At this location the fiber direction is unchanged and the draped fiber direction is equal to the theoretical one. The Seed Point can have a big influence on the final result of the draped fiber angles. Assuming a half sphere and a Seed Point located on the pole, the maximum draped fiber angle is much smaller than the same evaluation with a Seed Point on the equator. The Seed Point corresponds to the first element of the draping mesh (left representation in Figure : Draping Scheme).

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