A graphical programming system and method which includes three-dimensional nodes that are wired or connected to from a graphical program or block diagram. Each of the three-dimensional nodes includes a plurality of sides that are designed to receive pre-defined inputs. In one embodiment, each node includes...http://www.google.de/patents/US5987246?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5987246 - Graphical programming system and method including three-dimensional nodes with pre-defined input and output capabilities