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 Flex.

Working with files and data

Building a directory search application
Building a JPEG file uploader
Building a text file editor
Compressing files and data
Cross-scripting PDF content in an Adobe AIR application
Dragging, copying, and pasting data
Reading from and writing to an XML preferences file
Working with the dock and the system tray
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 a transparent window application
Creating resizable, non-rectangular windows
Creating toast-style windows
Customizing the look and feel of a window
Interacting with a window
Launching native windows
Measuring the virtual desktop

Next Steps

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

A–C

D–H

I–Z

Project centers

Community resources

Product documentation

Downloads

Samples

Training and books

Newsletters

Blogs

Archives

ADC program

Additional resources

Adobe AIR Developer Center for Flex

Quick Starts

Working with files and data

Working with windows and menus

Next Steps