Local access to the file system is what separates AIR from browser based Flex/Flash. This simple sample demonstrates how to read and write files to the local file system. Read the rest of this entry »
The FileSystem components are a new set of components specific to AIR which allow for easy access for browsing the file system. The example below defines the 4 files system components and points them to the systems desktop. Read the rest of this entry »
Creating a file is very simple with AIR. This is a very basic example of how to create a new file which is saved to the desktopDirectory. Simply create a new AIR project within FlexBuilder and paste the following as the main file. Read the rest of this entry »
I am happy to welcome John Lindquist to the InsideRIA.com author family. His 1st article Papervision3D: Part 1- Foundation and 3D Object Basics of a 6 part series is now live and is excellent. Please check it out at Papervision3D: Part 1- Foundation and 3D Object Basics
Today 30onair.com web site launched. Now go make a 30 second video on “Why AIR?”, “Why Flex?”, “Why Flash?”, “Why Flash Player?”, “Why JavaScript?”, “Why ActionScript?”, “Why ColdFusion?”, or just plain “Why?”. Simply post the video to YouTube.com and tag it with “30onair” so we can find it.