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Adobe AIR Developer Center for Flash

Getting started

Follow these steps to start building your first Flash application on Adobe AIR:

1. Download the Adobe AIR runtime.

   You need the runtime to launch AIR applications.

2. Download and install Adobe Flash CS4 Professional. and the Adobe AIR 1.5 Update for Flash CS4 Professional.

   Note: Flash CS4 Professional users, be sure to read Upgrading the Flash authoring tool with the Flash Player, AIR, and Security releases. If you're using Adobe Flash CS3 Professional, you must also download the Adobe AIR Update for Flash CS3 Professional. This update enables you to package and preview .air application files within Adobe Flash CS3 Professional. Be sure to follow the instructions in Installing Adobe Air 1.1 Update for Flash CS3 Professional to ensure you use the latest update.

3. Familiarize yourself with the core concepts of developing and deploying applications for the desktop:

   • Creating your first AIR application using Flash CS3 or CS4
   • Distributing and updating applications
   • Getting started with the custom install badge

Note: Be sure to submit your best apps to the Adobe AIR Marketplace. For more details, check out the Adobe AIR Marketplace FAQ.

Additional resources

For more information, help, and inspiration, consult the following resources:

To learn about the key ingredients for rich Internet applications (RIAs), visit the RIA project portal.