The following topics illustrate some of the most important or popular features of the Adobe AIR runtime. Start here to learn how to use specific AIR APIs when building AIR applications. For basic instructions on getting started with these topics, start with Building the Quick Start sample applications with Flash CS3.

General

Creating and validating XML signatures
Distributing Adobe AIR applications via the Web
Interacting with a native process (New)
Using the Adobe AIR update framework

Working with files and data

Building a text file editor
Dragging, copying, and pasting data
Working with the dock and system tray
Working with the encrypted local SQLite database
Working asynchronously with a local SQL database
Working synchronously with a local SQL database

Working with windows and menus

Adding menus to an AIR application
Controlling the display order of windows
Creating toast-style windows
Creating resizable, non-rectangular windows
Customizing the look and feel of a window
Interacting with a window
Measuring the virtual desktop

Next Steps

Get Adobe AIR
Download tools to build on AIR
Adobe AIR Marketplace
Adobe AIR Developer Center feed

A–C

D–H

I–Z

Developer services

Project centers

Community resources

Integration

Product documentation

Downloads

Samples

Training and books

Newsletters

Blogs

Archives

ADC program

Additional resources

Adobe AIR Developer Center for Flash

Quick Starts

General

Working with files and data

Working with windows and menus

Next Steps