Hello, I am currently working myself through the "Getting Started with Java 3D" tutorial from java.sun.com. Section 1.11 contains a couple (not pages as it states) of so called "self tests" for the reader. The second is about changing the order of Transform Nodes and the influence on the resulting rotation. I changed objRoot.addChild(objRotate); objRotate.addChild(objSpin); to objRotate.addChild(objSpin); objRoot.addChild(objRotate); and expected the cube to rotate around another axis. That did not happen. I am having trouble seeing any difference between the two animations. (I.e. they look the same.) If anybody knows what I am talking about and has an idea of what I am missing, a hint in the right direction would be much appreciated. Roland ===================================================================== To subscribe/unsubscribe, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Java 3D Home Page: http://java.sun.com/products/java-media/3D/