This book investigates the technical requirements and methodologies for extending the Open Inventor toolkit through the creation of custom C++ classes. The authors, Josie Wernecke and the Open Inventor Architecture Group, provide a structured framework for developers who have already mastered the foundational concepts of the library. By utilizing detailed code examples and a systematic approach, the text guides the reader through the complexities of object-oriented graphics programming to meet specialized application needs.

Experts and developers frequently cite this text as a foundational resource for advanced Open Inventor programming. Readers often note the technical density of the prose, which is intended for experienced programmers familiar with the base toolkit.