Flash CS5 for iPhone FAQ
Preface: All information contained in this FAQ is subject to change.
Will I be able to create iPhone apps in Flash Builder?
Yes, you can compile applications from Flash Builder. I think it will be about as for AIR. You can even compile from the command line. You provide the SWF and XML file to the compiler and get the IPA file.
Why do these applications have larger file sizes than regular iPhone apps?
This is because all the necessary Flash libraries are included in the application so that everything works. Our goal is to make the size as small as possible. But you should expect some extra weight when using Flash.
Are there certain types of applications that are not suitable for development on Flash for iPhone?
Of course. Although we have hardware acceleration support, you don't have to build full-scale 3D worlds in Flash CS5. A good example is the Star Wars game created by Infared5 . Such a candidate is not suitable for development in Flash.
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When can I try all this?
We plan to release a public beta version of Flash CS5 before the end of this year. I can not say more specifically, because the work is not yet finished. Again, things can change.
Will Adobe make it possible to test such features as an accelerometer on the desktop?
Yes, we are considering various options for testing the functions of the device on the desktop. The next version of Device Central will allow you to test the accelerometer and GPS, but it is unclear whether this will work equally on the iPhone.
Why is it compiled so long?
I would not talk about it and what happens during the compilation. We, of course, strive to do the compilation as quickly as possible. But the compiler has a lot to do during this time.
How is hardware acceleration used on the iPhone?
We have a new interface that is similar to cacheAsBitmap with the exception that it caches your visual object in the GPU, even when it scales, rotates, converts to 3D, or changes its transparency. The actual details of the API are currently renamed and that is why at the moment I do not own the implementation details.
Can I find out lower level details on how this all works?
Mike Chambers has a great presentation that contains much more detailed information. Download and, most likely, there will be answers to your questions.
Does this mean that you are no longer trying to get Flash for iPhone?
Of course not. We continue our efforts to get the Flash Player on the iPhone. But for this to happen, we need Apple support.
PS from translator
The issue of compilation speed sends us to the last video tutorial from the same Leah Brimlow, which can be viewed here .
Thanks Khizhnyak for adjustments.
Will I be able to create iPhone apps in Flash Builder?
Yes, you can compile applications from Flash Builder. I think it will be about as for AIR. You can even compile from the command line. You provide the SWF and XML file to the compiler and get the IPA file.
Why do these applications have larger file sizes than regular iPhone apps?
This is because all the necessary Flash libraries are included in the application so that everything works. Our goal is to make the size as small as possible. But you should expect some extra weight when using Flash.
Are there certain types of applications that are not suitable for development on Flash for iPhone?
Of course. Although we have hardware acceleration support, you don't have to build full-scale 3D worlds in Flash CS5. A good example is the Star Wars game created by Infared5 . Such a candidate is not suitable for development in Flash.
')
When can I try all this?
We plan to release a public beta version of Flash CS5 before the end of this year. I can not say more specifically, because the work is not yet finished. Again, things can change.
Will Adobe make it possible to test such features as an accelerometer on the desktop?
Yes, we are considering various options for testing the functions of the device on the desktop. The next version of Device Central will allow you to test the accelerometer and GPS, but it is unclear whether this will work equally on the iPhone.
Why is it compiled so long?
I would not talk about it and what happens during the compilation. We, of course, strive to do the compilation as quickly as possible. But the compiler has a lot to do during this time.
How is hardware acceleration used on the iPhone?
We have a new interface that is similar to cacheAsBitmap with the exception that it caches your visual object in the GPU, even when it scales, rotates, converts to 3D, or changes its transparency. The actual details of the API are currently renamed and that is why at the moment I do not own the implementation details.
Can I find out lower level details on how this all works?
Mike Chambers has a great presentation that contains much more detailed information. Download and, most likely, there will be answers to your questions.
Does this mean that you are no longer trying to get Flash for iPhone?
Of course not. We continue our efforts to get the Flash Player on the iPhone. But for this to happen, we need Apple support.
PS from translator
The issue of compilation speed sends us to the last video tutorial from the same Leah Brimlow, which can be viewed here .
Thanks Khizhnyak for adjustments.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/77010/
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