Conventions Used in This Book

This book uses boldface text font for all Inventor classes, methods, and field names: SoNode, SoMaterial, getValue(), setValue(), ambientColor, and center. Parentheses indicate methods. Code examples are in Courier font.

Tips

Several headings are used in paragraphs to highlight different kinds of text. Programming tips are marked with their own heading Tip:.

Advanced Information

Information that is considered advanced, and could be skipped during your first reading, is marked with their own heading (Advanced). This heading can apply to a single paragraph or to an entire section or chapter.