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Bill Perry

Bill Perry

Macromedia

Table of Contents

    1. Introduction
    2. Developing Content
    3. Macromedia Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC 2003
    4. Standalone Macromedia Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC 2003
    5. Distributing Content
    6. More Information
Created:
2 February 2004
User Level:
Beginner
Products:
Devices

Creating Full-Screen Flash Applications with Standalone Flash Player for Pocket PC

Macromedia Flash Player is ubiquitous across a wide range of platforms including desktop computers, PDAs, mobile phones, and embedded devices. Since the release of Macromedia Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC in April 2003, developers have been creating tons of cool Flash content for these devices, releasing new applications every day.

However, there were a couple of things developers still couldn't do: They couldn't create executable files, nor could they play SWF files outside of Pocket Internet Explorer. This is where stand-alone Macromedia Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC 2003 comes in. With Standalone Macromedia Flash Player 6 for Pocket PC 2003 (SAP), developers can create stand-alone projectors and distribute content easily as executables or by bundling the stand-alone Flash Player with SWFs they are distributing.

In this article, I’ll guide you through the features of the player, including its benefits and limitations, and I'll explain how to integrate technologies such as Wi-Fi, and how to best distribute your content.

Requirements

To complete this tutorial you will need to install the following software and files:

Macromedia Flash MX Professional


I also introduce the following software in this article:


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About the author

Bill Perry is in charge of developer relations for mobile and devices at Macromedia and is helping to shape the future of mobile devices using Flash technologies. He interacts and supports developers, content providers, media owners, mobile operators, and handset/device manufacturers from around the world. When he's not busy with work, Bill enjoys cycling and spending time with his wife and friends.