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- What is Macromedia Flash Remoting MX?
- How can I evaluate or learn Flash Remoting MX?
- What is MX?
- What are the key features of Flash Remoting MX?
- What is included with Flash Remoting MX?
- Who should use Flash Remoting MX?
- What is the authoring environment for building applications using Flash Remoting MX?
- How does Macromedia ColdFusion MX work with Flash Remoting MX?
- Are there different editions of Flash Remoting MX?
- What documentation is available with Flash Remoting MX?
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Does Flash Remoting MX have an Administrator?
- How do I install the Flash Remoting Components?
Pricing and Purchasing Information
Support Information
- How do I register my Flash Remoting MX product?
- What are the benefits of a Macromedia Product Subscription?
- Which Java application servers will Flash Remoting MX support?
- If I have a Japanese operating system, can I use an English version of Flash Remoting MX?
- Can I review the Flash Remoting MX End User License Agreement?
Product Information
- What is Macromedia Flash Remoting MX?
- Macromedia Flash Remoting MX provides the connection between Macromedia Flash and your web application server, making it fast and easy to create Rich Internet Applications. With its powerful yet simple programming model, you can easily integrate rich Macromedia Flash content with applications built using Macromedia ColdFusion MX, Microsoft .NET, Java, and SOAP-based web services.
- How can I evaluate or learn Flash Remoting MX?
- We offer two ways to evaluate Flash Remoting MX. First, each copy of ColdFusion MX and Macromedia JRun 4 includes Flash Remoting MX, as well as the Flash Remoting Components that extend Macromedia Flash MX to utilize Flash Remoting MX. Both ColdFusion MX and JRun 4 offer a free 30-day trial. Second, we also offer a free 30-day trial of Flash Remoting MX supporting .NET and other Java servers. After 30 days, the Flash Remoting MX Trial Edition turns into the Developer Edition.
- What is MX?
- We use the "MX" mark to identify products that are part of the new Macromedia MX product family. Each product marked with MX is a major new version of that product, as well as part of the Macromedia MX product line. Together, the Macromedia MX products make it possible to build a new generation of Internet solutions.
- What are the key features of Flash Remoting MX?
- Flash Remoting MX offers a consistent set of powerful
features for use with ColdFusion, JRun, .NET, and Java application
servers. Below are some of the highlights, which now enable
you to:
- Access web application services, XML documents, and web services quickly and easily using powerful new Flash Remoting ActionScript commands.
- Streamline testing and debugging of the most complex Rich Internet Applications using the NetConnection Debugger, enabling developers to watch and trace events across both the client and server.
- Create scalable, powerful Rich Internet Applications in native application server environments by deploying Flash Remoting MX as either a pure C# .NET-managed application, pure Java implementation, or utilizing the native Flash Remoting MX support included with ColdFusion MX and JRun 4.
- Include dynamic data from leading relational databases in your rich Macromedia Flash applications by leveraging powerful recordset handling and databinding capabilities.
- Access business logic and data from native application services, including ColdFusion components and pages, ASP.NET, ADO.NET, DLLs, .NET Assemblies, web services, EJBs, servlets, JMX MBeans, Beans, and Java Objects.
- Access SOAP-based web services directly from Macromedia Flash using built-in SOAP 1.1/WSDL 1.1 proxy capabilities, enabling Rich Internet Applications to access and use remote web services—even when they're outside the originating domain.
- What is included with Flash Remoting MX?
- There are two important pieces to Flash Remoting MX. First, a set of client-side, non-visual Flash Remoting Components extend the Macromedia Flash MX authoring environment, providing the APIs required to use Flash Remoting MX. The Flash Remoting Components also include authoring tool extensions that enable debugging, recordset handling, and databinding. Second, the Flash Remoting MX server gateway provides the runtime environment that enables this product to communicate directly with your application server. The gateway handles all data transformation between the Macromedia Flash Player and the application logic running on the server. Both the Flash Remoting Components and the Flash Remoting MX server gateway ship with Flash Remoting MX, and can also be found as native features of both ColdFusion MX and JRun 4.
- Who should use Flash Remoting MX?
- Flash Remoting MX is designed for developers building Rich Internet Applications. Macromedia Flash developers use Flash Remoting MX when writing ActionScript to build presentation logic in Macromedia Flash applications. Back-end server developers need only install Flash Remoting MX on the server, without having to write any special code to expose their business logic to Macromedia Flash. Flash Remoting MX takes care of all data transformation, and presents request from Macromedia Flash in native application server data-types.
- What is the authoring environment for building applications using Flash Remoting MX?
- Macromedia Flash MX is the primary development tool for users building rich user interfaces that utilize Flash Remoting MX. Best practices for using Flash Remoting MX include the separation of ActionScript presentation logic into .AS files. Macromedia Dreamweaver MX provides complete support for ActionScript authoring, and can therefore also be used to author ActionScript. Both Macromedia Flash MX and Dreamweaver MX can be found in Macromedia Studio MX, providing the complete authoring environment for building Rich Internet Applications. For the best value—and to take advantage of the full range of Macromedia development tools—developers should purchase Macromedia Studio MX, which includes Dreamweaver MX as well as Macromedia Flash MX, Fireworks MX, and Freehand 10.
- How does ColdFusion MX work with Flash Remoting MX?
- ColdFusion MX provides the ideal environment for developing rich client applications that connect to server-side data. With native support for Flash Remoting MX, built-in support for server-side ActionScript, and integrated debugging, security, and logging, ColdFusion MX provides the easiest way to develop Rich Internet Applications with Macromedia Flash.
- Are there different editions of Flash Remoting MX?
- There are two ways to acquire Flash Remoting MX. First, Flash Remoting MX is included with both ColdFusion MX and JRun 4, so no additional software is required when developing in these environments. Second, you can acquire Flash Remoting MX separately when developing in Microsoft .NET or other Java environments. Native installers for both .NET and Java servers (EAR and WAR) are all included when you purchase Flash Remoting MX.
- What documentation is available with Flash Remoting MX?
- Flash Remoting MX includes documentation in PDF format as part of the installation. A printed copy of "Using Flash Remoting MX" is also available for purchase separately. By registering your Flash Remoting MX product, you can also receive a printed copy of "Using Flash Remoting MX" at no cost.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Flash Remoting MX supports most major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Solaris, and Linux. For a complete list of supported operating systems and versions, please see the System Requirements page.
- Does Flash Remoting MX have an Administrator?
- Flash Remoting MX was designed and implemented as a zero-administration product. Once installed on your server, you shouldn't need to modify the installation in any way.
- How do I install the Flash Remoting Components?
- The Flash Remoting Components extend the Macromedia Flash MX authoring environment, enabling you to utilize Flash Remoting MX. To install the Flash Remoting Components, you need to first install a copy of Macromedia Flash MX, and then install the Flash Remoting Components. While the Flash Remoting Components are included in every edition of Flash Remoting MX—including ColdFusion MX and JRun 4, as well as Flash Remoting MX—you may also download the latest Flash Remoting Components from our website at no charge.
Pricing and Purchasing Information
- When can I purchase Flash Remoting MX?
- You can purchase Flash Remoting MX today through our online store, or from local resellers, licensing programs, and all other traditional channels.
- What is the pricing for Macromedia Flash Remoting MX?
- Macromedia Flash Remoting MX is available for evaluation and purchase today, and is currently available for $999 per CPU. Purchase options exist for 1, 2, or 4 CPUs.
Support Information
- How do I register my Flash Remoting MX product?
- You can register Flash Remoting MX online now.
- What are the benefits of a Macromedia Product Subscription?
- Macromedia Product Subscriptions entitle you to free product upgrades over a two-year period, saving you potentially thousands of dollars.
- Which Java application servers will Flash Remoting MX support?
- J2EE servers that are certified against the 1.2 or 1.3 specification from Sun Microsystems will run Flash Remoting MX. Servers that are certified against the servlet 2.2 or 2.3 specification will also run Flash Remoting MX. We have formally tested against JRun 4, IBM WebSphere AS 4, and Sun One WebServer. During our beta test, customers have successfully run Flash Remoting MX on Tomcat, Resin, BEA WebLogic, and Oracle 9iAS.
- If I have a Japanese operating system, can I use an English version of Flash Remoting MX?
- No. If you are using any Japanese operating systems, the Flash Remoting MX License Agreement requires you to utilize a Japanese version of Flash Remoting MX. Additionally, the Japanese version of Flash Remoting MX is the only version of this product engineered, tested, and licensed to work on Japanese operating systems.
- Can I review the Flash Remoting MX End User License Agreement?
- Yes, you can view the End User License Agreement online.
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