What is Adobe® ColdFusion® Builder™ 2?: Adobe ColdFusion Builder 2 software is the only professional IDE for quickly and easily building ColdFusion applications. It also includes unique integration with Adobe Flash® Builder™ 4.5 software for rapidly building rich Internet applications from client to server.
Who should use ColdFusion Builder 2?: ColdFusion Builder 2 is designed for developers who build, deploy, and manage ColdFusion applications. Its integrated workflow with Flash Builder 4.5 also makes it ideally suited for developers who build rich interfaces for ColdFusion applications.
Can I use ColdFusion Builder 2 with my existing applications?: ColdFusion Builder 2 can be used to write applications for any ColdFusion release; however, it includes tag libraries only for ColdFusion 7, 8, and 9, making some features available for only those releases.
What are the benefits of moving to ColdFusion Builder 2 from a different IDE?: ColdFusion Builder 2 enables developers to be more productive because of its easy customization, extensibility of the IDE, code quick fix, smart tab navigation, and a built-in debugger. Developers who create rich interfaces for ColdFusion applications also benefit from moving to ColdFusion Builder 2 due to the integrated features and workflow between ColdFusion Builder 2 and Flash Builder 4.5.
Is printed documentation included with ColdFusion Builder 2?: No, printed documentation is not included with ColdFusion Builder 2. Electronic versions of all documents are available to install with the product and can be found online on the ColdFusion Help and Support page.

Pricing and editions

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How can I purchase ColdFusion Builder 2?: ColdFusion Builder 2 is available for purchase online from the Adobe Store and through our network of partners and resellers.
What are the editions of ColdFusion Builder 2, and how are they priced and licensed?: ColdFusion Builder 2 is licensed per seat and packaged as a standalone product. Upgrades from the first version of ColdFusion Builder are available. ColdFusion Builder 2 standalone also includes a complimentary copy of Flash Builder 4.5 Standard in the box. A copy of ColdFusion Builder 2 is also included complimentary with Flash Builder 4.5 Premium. Developers can evaluate ColdFusion Builder 2 for 60 days by downloading the trial. Once the trial is over, the IDE will revert to ColdFusion Express, a basic ColdFusion code editor.
Is ColdFusion Builder 2 included with Adobe ColdFusion 9?: ColdFusion Builder 2 is not included with Adobe ColdFusion 9 software. It must be purchased separately.
Is ColdFusion Builder 2 included with Adobe Creative Suite® 5.5?: ColdFusion Builder 2 is not included in any edition of Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 software; however, if you have purchased Creative Suite 5.5 Web Premium or Master Collection, you can purchase a ColdFusion Builder 2 add-on.
In what languages is ColdFusion Builder 2 available?: ColdFusion Builder 2 is available in English and Japanese.
How does ColdFusion Builder 2 work with Flash Builder 4.5?: ColdFusion Builder 2 can be installed as a plug-in for Flash Builder 4.5. ColdFusion Builder 2 cannot be installed as a plug-in for previous versions of Flash Builder due to the underlying version of Eclipse™.

Installation and platforms

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How can I install ColdFusion Builder 2?: You can install ColdFusion Builder 2 standalone or as a plug-in for Flash Builder 4.5 or your current Eclipse 3.6 environment.
Which operating systems are supported?: ColdFusion Builder supports Microsoft® Windows® and Mac OS. For a complete list of supported operating systems and versions, visit the system requirements page.
Is ColdFusion Builder 2 supported on 64-bit Eclipse?: ColdFusion Builder 2 can be installed as a plug-in to a 64-bit Eclipse 3.6 environment.

Free ColdFusion Builder 2 for education

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Can education customers including students, faculty, and staff get ColdFusion Builder 2 for free?

ColdFusion Builder 2 is available free to all eligible education customers for learning purposes only and not for production purposes. Students, faculty, and staff can get serial numbers to activate downloadable trial versions by registering on the registration site. During registration, you will be prompted to upload a copy of your student ID, faculty ID, or employee ID, or you can upload a letter on institutional letterhead proving your current affiliation with an educational institution. Once validated, you will be emailed a free educational serial number for ColdFusion Builder 2. It may take up to two weeks after you submit the request to receive your serial number.

How do students, faculty, and staff prove eligibility?

One of the following documents must be uploaded during registration to prove eligibility:

Valid student ID showing current enrollment
Valid faculty ID showing current employment
Valid employee ID showing current employment
Letter on an educational institution letterhead stating that the individual is either a current student or a faculty member of the institution

A scanned copy of any of these documents should be uploaded to the ColdFusion Builder 2 registration site. The scanned copy should be formatted as a GIF or PDF file.

How can I get multiple ColdFusion Builder 2 licenses for use in a student lab?

If you are a faculty or staff member and you want to get ColdFusion Builder 2 for multiple computers in your lab, you can request up to 30 education serial numbers for learning purposes in a single request on the registration site. If you need more than 30 education serial numbers, submit multiple requests.

Can education customers still purchase a boxed copy of ColdFusion Builder 2 for education?

Yes, ColdFusion Builder 2 for education is still available for purchase as a boxed copy. The paid version of ColdFusion Builder 2 for education does not have the restriction that it be used only for learning purposes.

Is maintenance included with the free ColdFusion Builder 2 licenses?

No, Platinum Maintenance and Support or Upgrade Plan is available for purchase only to customers who have purchased a paid license of ColdFusion Builder 2.

Is support included with my free ColdFusion Builder 2 licenses?

Complimentary installation support is available. Developer or Technical Support plans for issues beyond installation support are available for purchase. For more information, visit the Adobe support programs page for the United States or the United Kingdom.