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Managing project application files

Usually, a project has a single main application file, which serves as the entry point to your application. The Flex Builder compiler uses this file to generate the application SWF file.

For example, you might have a complex Flex application with many custom MXML components that represent distinct but interrelated application elements. You can create an application file that contains a custom component and then build, run, and test it separately.

By default whenever you add an MXML application file to your Flex project, it can be run and is added to the list of project application files. All files defined as application files must reside in your project's source folder.

You can manage the list of application files by selecting a project and viewing its properties.

To manage application files:

1. In the Navigator view, select a project.
2. Select Project > Properties.
3. In the Project Properties dialog box, select Flex Applications (or ActionScript Applications if you're working with an ActionScript project).
4. Add and remove application files as needed (see Setting project application file properties in Help).
5. Click OK.

Related topics

• Setting Flex project properties
• Importing projects
• Moving a project from one workspace to another
• Deleting projects
• Closing and opening projects
• Switching the main application file

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