Appearances

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The Node

Appearance {
  material ...
}

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With Material

Appearance {
  material Material {
    diffuseColor 1 .5 0
    shininess .2
  }
}

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Shape Node

Shape {
   appearance ...
   geometry ...
}

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Example:

Shape {
   appearance Appearance {
      material Material {
	 diffuseColor 1 .5 0
	 shininess .2
      }
   }
   geometry Sphere {}
}