@c -*-texinfo-*-
@node SCF Chapter, Options, Tutorials, Using Crystal Space
@section Plugins, Reference counting, Interfaces (@sc{scf})
@cindex SCF
@cindex reference counting
@cindex interface

@sc{scf} is at the core of the Crystal Space framework. It manages reference
counting, plugin management, and the notion of abstract interfacing. Since
it is very crucial for everything inside Crystal Space it is important that at
least understand the basics behind it and how you should properly use reference
counting.

@menu
* SCF:: Shared Class Facility (@sc{scf})
* Smart Pointers:: Correctly Using Smart Pointers
* HOWTO Create Your Own Plugin:: Create Your Own Plugin
@end menu

@importss{usingcs,scf,scf.txi}
@importss{usingcs,scf,smartptr.txi}
@importss{usingcs,scf,plugin.txi}
