Flex 4 Cookbook. Real-world recipes for developing Rich Internet Applications - Helion

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Autor: Joshua Noble, Todd Anderson, Garth Braithwaite
ISBN: 978-14-493-9059-4
stron: 768, Format: ebook
Data wydania: 2010-05-11
Księgarnia: Helion

Cena książki: 179,00 zł

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With this collection of proven recipes, you have the ideal problem-solving guide for developing interactive Rich Internet Applications on the Adobe Flash Platform. You'll find answers to hundreds of common problems you may encounter when using Adobe Flex, Flex 4 Framework, or Flash Builder, Adobe's GUI-based development tool.

Flex 4 Cookbook has hands-on recipes for everything from Flex basics to solutions for working with visual components and data access, as well as tips on application development, unit testing, and Adobe AIR. Each recipe provides an explanation of how and why it works, and includes sample code that you can use immediately. You'll get results fast, whether you're a committed Flex developer or still evaluating the technology. It's a great way to jumpstart your next web application.

Topics include:

Using Spark Component
Text Layout Framework
Groups and Layout
Spark List and ItemRenderer
Images, bitmaps, videos, and sounds
CSS, styling, and skinning
States and Effects
Working with Collections
Using DataBinding
Validation, formatting, and regular expressions
Using Charts
Services and Data Access
Using RSLs and Modules
Working with Adobe AIR 2.0

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Spis treści

Flex 4 Cookbook. Real-world recipes for developing Rich Internet Applications eBook -- spis treści

Flex 4 Cookbook
- SPECIAL OFFER: Upgrade this ebook with OReilly
- A Note Regarding Supplemental Files
- Preface
  - Who This Book Is For
  - Who This Book Is Not For
  - How This Book Is Organized
  - Conventions Used in This Book
  - Using Code Examples
  - How to Use This Book
  - OReilly Cookbooks
  - Safari Books Online
  - How to Contact Us
  - Acknowledgments
    - From Joshua
    - From Todd
    - From Rich
    - From Garth
    - From Marco
- 1. Flex and ActionScript Basics
  - 1.1. Create a Flex Project in Flash Builder
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.2. Create a Flex Library Project in Flash Builder
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.3. Set Compiler Options in Flash Builder
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.4. Compile a Flex Project Without Flash Builder
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.5. Add an Event Listener in MXML
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.6. Create Typed Vectors
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.7. Use Event Bubbling
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.8. Use Custom Events and Dispatch Data with Events
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.9. Listen for a Keyboard Event
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.10. Define Optional Parameters for Methods
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.11. Define and Implement an Interface
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 1.12. Access the Parent of a Flex Component
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 2. Containers
  - 2.1. Position Children Within a Container
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.2. Dynamically Add and Remove Children
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.3. Reorder Child Elements of a Container
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.4. Display Children Using Data Items
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.5. Use a Custom Item Renderer in a DataGroup
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.6. Use Multiple Item Renderers in a DataGroup
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 2.7. Enable Scrolling in a Container
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 2.8. Scale Children of a Container
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.9. Apply Skins to a Container
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.10. Set the Background Image of a BorderContainer
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.11. Use a Control Bar
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.12. Modify Layout of Content Elements in a Panel
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.13. Track Mouse Position Within a Container
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.14. Drag and Drop Between Visual Containers
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.15. Drag and Drop Between Data Containers
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.16. Add a Spark Layout Container to a MX Navigation Container
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 2.17. Create a Spark-Based ViewStack
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 3. Layout
  - 3.1. Position Children Linearly
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.2. Switch Layout Management at Runtime
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.3. Align and Size Children Within a Layout
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.4. Lay Out Children Using Rows and Columns
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.5. Size Children Uniformly
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.6. Lazily Create and Recycle Children
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.7. Create a Custom Layout
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.8. Measure and Alter the Container Size
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.9. Dynamically Change the Child Depth in the Layout
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.10. Use Matrix3D to Apply Transformations Within a Layout
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.11. Use TransformOffsets to Apply Transformations Within a Layout
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.12. Create a Custom 3D Layout
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 3.13. Programmatically Scroll Within a Layout
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 3.14. Determine the Visibility of Elements in a Sequence-Based Layout
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 4. Graphics
  - 4.1. Size and Position a Graphic Element
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 4.2. Use Path to Draw a Shape with Stroke and Fill
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 4.3. Display Text in a Graphic Element
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 4.4. Display Bitmap Data in a Graphic Element
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 4.5. Display Gradient Text
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 4.6. Apply Bitmap Data to a Graphic Element as a Mask
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 4.7. Create a Custom Shape Element
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 4.8. Create a Custom Standalone Graphic Component
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 4.9. Define and Reuse Graphic Symbols
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 5. Components
  - 5.1. Handle a Buttons Click Event
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.2. Create a Button Bar
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.3. Load a External SWF
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.4. Use a Calendar Date Input
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.5. Create Event Handlers for Menu-Based Controls
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.6. Display an Alert in an Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.7. Display a Custom Pop Up in a Custom Component
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.8. Detect a Mouse Click Outside a Pop Up to Close It
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.9. Using s:Scroller to Create a Scrollable Container
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.10. Handle focusIn and focusOut Events
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.11. Open a DropDownList with a Keyboard Shortcut
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.12. Grouping Radio Buttons
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 5.13. Submit a Flex Form to a Server-Side Script
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 6. Skinning and Styles
  - 6.1. Create a Skin for s:Button
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 6.2. Apply a Repeating Background Image to an Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 6.3. Create a Skin for s:ButtonBar and s:ButtonBarButton
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 6.4. Skin an s:DropDownList
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 6.5. Skin a Spark Container
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 6.6. Change the Appearance of Components Using Styles
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 6.7. Apply Skins and Properties to Spark and MX Components with CSS
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 6.8. Create a Button Component with an Icon
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 6.9. Add Custom Style Properties
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 6.10. Partially Embed Fonts with CSS
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 7. Text and TextFlows
  - 7.1. Create a TextFlow Object
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.2. Generate a TextFlow Object from Another Source
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.3. Create Links in a TextFlow
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.4. Add Graphic Elements to a TextFlow
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.5. Bind a Value to a s:TextInput Control
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.6. Create a Custom Selection Style
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.7. Style Links Within a TextFlow
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.8. Locate Elements Within a TextFlow
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.9. Determine All Fonts Installed on a Users Computer
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.10. Display Vertical Text in a TextArea
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.11. Set the Selection in a TextArea
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.12. Control the Appearance of the Selected Text
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.13. Copy a Character as a Bitmap
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.14. Create Linked Containers in a TextFlow
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.15. Use a Custom Format Resolver
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.16. Skin the TextArea Control
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.17. Create Multiple Text Columns
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 7.18. Highlight the Last Character in a TextFlow
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 8. Lists and ItemRenderers
  - 8.1. Create an Item Renderer for a Spark List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.2. Create an Editable List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.3. Scroll to an Item in a Spark List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.4. Change the Layout of a Spark List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.5. Create a Nested List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.6. Set XML Data for a Spark List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.7. Allow Only Certain Items in a Spark List to Be Selectable
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.8. Format and Validate Data Added in a Spark List Item Editor
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.9. Create a Right-Click Menu for a Spark List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.10. Enable Dragging in a Spark List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.11. Customize the Drop Indicator of a Spark List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 8.12. Display Asynchronously Loaded Data in a Spark List
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 9. DataGrid
  - 9.1. Create Custom Columns for a DataGrid
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 9.2. Specify Sort Functions for DataGrid Columns
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 9.3. Filter Items in a DataGrid
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 9.4. Create Custom Headers for a DataGrid
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 9.5. Handle Events from a DataGrid
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 9.6. Enable Drag and Drop in a DataGrid
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 9.7. Edit Items in a DataGrid
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 9.8. Search Within a DataGrid and Autoscroll to the Match
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 9.9. Generate a Summary for Flat Data by Using a Grouping Collection
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 9.10. Create an Async Refresh for a Grouping Collection
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 10. Video
  - 10.1. Create a Basic Video Player
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 10.2. Display Video Playback Progress
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 10.3. Create a Skinned Video Player
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 10.4. Display Streaming Video
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 10.5. Display the Bytes Loaded of a Video
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 10.6. Create a Basic Video Player Using the Open Source Media Framework
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 10.7. Access and Display Cue Points Embedded in a Video File
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 10.8. Create a Wrapper for the Open Source Media Framework
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 10.9. Display Captions with the Open Source Media Framework
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
- 11. Animations and Effects
  - 11.1. Dynamically Set a Filter for a Component
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.2. Call an Animation in MXML and in ActionScript
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.3. Create Show and Hide Effects for a Component
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.4. Define Keyframes for an Animation
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.5. Create Parallel Series or Sequences of Effects
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.6. Pause, Reverse, and Restart an Effect
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.7. Set Effects for Adding a Component to or Removing One from a Parent Component
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.8. Create Custom Animation Effects
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.9. Use the DisplacementMapFilter Filter in a Flex Effect
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.10. Use the Convolution Filter to Create an Animation
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 11.11. Use Pixel Bender to Create a Transition
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 12. Collections
  - 12.1. Add, Remove, or Retrieve Data from an ArrayList
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 12.2. Retrieve and Sort Data from an ArrayCollection
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 12.3. Filter an ArrayCollection
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 12.4. Determine When an Item Within an ArrayCollection Is Modified
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 12.5. Create a GroupingCollection
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 12.6. Create a Hierarchical Data Provider for a Control
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 12.7. Navigate a Collection Object and Save Your Position
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 12.8. Create a HierarchicalViewCollection Object
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 12.9. Filter and Sort an XMLListCollection
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 12.10. Sort on Multiple Fields in a Collection
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 12.11. Sort on Dates in a Collection
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 12.12. Create a Deep Copy of an ArrayCollection
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 12.13. Use Data Objects with Unique IDs
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 13. Data Binding
  - 13.1. Bind to a Property
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 13.2. Bind to a Function
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 13.3. Create a Bidirectional Binding
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 13.4. Bind to Properties by Using ActionScript
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 13.5. Use Bindable Property Chains
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 13.6. Bind to Properties on a XML Source by Using E4X
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 13.7. Create Customized Bindable Properties
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 13.8. Bind to a Generic Object
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 13.9. Bind to Properties on a Dynamic Class
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
- 14. Validation, Formatting, and Regular Expressions
  - 14.1. Use Validators and Formatters with TextInput Controls
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.2. Create a Custom Formatter
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.3. Use Regular Expressions to Create an International Zip Code Validator
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.4. Validate Combo Boxes and Groups of Radio Buttons
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.5. Show Validation Errors by Using ToolTips in a Form
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.6. Use Regular Expressions for Locating Email Addresses
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.7. Use Regular Expressions for Matching Credit Card Numbers
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.8. Use Regular Expressions for Validating ISBNs
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.9. Create Regular Expressions by Using Explicit Character Classes
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.10. Use Character Types in Regular Expressions
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.11. Match Valid IP Addresses by Using Subexpressions
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 14.12. Use Regular Expressions for Different Types of Matches
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.13. Match Ends or Beginnings of Lines with Regular Expressions
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.14. Use Back-References
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 14.15. Use a Look-Ahead or Look-Behind
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 15. Working with Services and Server-Side Communication
  - 15.1. Configure a HTTPService
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 15.2. Use RESTful Communication Between Flex Applications
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.3. Communicate with a Service That Returns JSON-Formatted Data
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.4. Configure Services for an Application Using BlazeDS
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 15.5. Configure and Connect to a RemoteObject
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.6. Use Publish/Subscribe Messaging for Chat Applications
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 15.7. Use the IExternalizable Interface for Custom Serialization
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.8. Track Results from Multiple Simultaneous Service Calls
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.9. Register a Server-Side Data Type Within a Flex Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.10. Communicate with a WebService
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.11. Add a SOAP Header to a Request to a WebService
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.12. Parse a SOAP Response from a WebService
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.13. Communicate Securely with AMF by Using SecureAMFChannel
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.14. Send and Receive Binary Data via a Binary Socket
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.15. Communicate Using a XMLSocket
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.16. Navigate a XML Document in E4X
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.17. Use Regular Expressions in E4X Queries
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.18. Add a XMLList to a XML Object
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.19. Handle Namespaces in XML Returned by a Service
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.20. Encode an ActionScript Data Object as XML
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 15.21. Decode XML from a Web Service into Strongly Typed Objects
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 16. Browser Communication
  - 16.1. Link to an External URL
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 16.2. Work with FlashVars
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 16.3. Invoke JavaScript Functions from Flex
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 16.4. Invoke ActionScript Functions from JavaScript
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 16.5. Change the HTML Page Title via BrowserManager
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 16.6. Parse the URL via BrowserManager
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 16.7. Deep-Link to Data via BrowserManager
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 16.8. Deep-Link Containers via BrowserManager
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 17. Modules and Runtime Shared Libraries
  - 17.1. Create a Runtime Shared Library
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 17.2. Use Cross-Domain Runtime Shared Libraries
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 17.3. Optimize a Runtime Shared Library
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 17.4. Create a MXML-Based Module
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 17.5. Create an ActionScript-Based Module
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 17.6. Use ModuleLoader to Load Modules
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 17.7. Use ModuleManager to Load Modules
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 17.8. Load Modules from Different Servers
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 17.9. Communicate with a Module
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 17.10. Use Query Strings to Pass Data to Modules
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 17.11. Use Linker Reports to Optimize Modules
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
- 18. AIR Basics
  - 18.1. Create and Run an AIR Application with Flash Builder 4
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
      - Creating a new AIR application
      - Running and debugging your AIR application
    - See Also
  - 18.2. Sign and Export an AIR Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
      - Signing and exporting in Flash Builder
    - See Also
  - 18.3. Sign an AIR File with a Trusted Certificate
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.4. Targeting a Specific Version of AIR
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.5. Set the Application ID
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.6. Set the Application Name and Filename
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.7. Set the Application Version
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.8. Edit the Application Description and Copyright Information
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.9. Edit the Initial Window Settings
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.10. Set the Installation Folder for an Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.11. Set the Default Programs Menu Folder
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.12. Set a Custom Application Icon
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.13. Allow an AIR Application to Interact with the Browser
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.14. Set the Application to Handle All Updates
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 18.15. Determine the Application Version at Runtime
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.16. Create Multilingual AIR Installations
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.17. Create Applications with Update Capabilities
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 18.18. Create Applications with Update Capabilities with a Custom Interface
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 18.19. Package an Application in a Native Installer (.exe, .dmg, .rpm)
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 18.20. Include Native Code Within Your AIR Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 19. Working with Data in AIR
  - 19.1. Safeguard Files with the Encrypted Local Store
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 19.2. Migrate Serialization Changes
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
      - Poor serialization choice
      - Migratable serialization
      - Adding members in future versions
  - 19.3. Create an In-Memory Database
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 19.4. Encrypt a Database with a Password
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 19.5. Use Parameters in Queries
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 19.6. Include a Database in an Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 19.7. Store Simple Relationships with an Object Relational Mapping
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
      - Defining the object mapping
      - Using the EntityManager
      - Creating a complete application
- 20. Operating System Integration with AIR
  - 20.1. Close All Open Windows at Once
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 20.2. Add a Drop Shadow for a Custom Chrome Window
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 20.3. Use Deferred Rendering with Clipboard Data
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 20.4. Create Custom Clipboard Data Formats
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
      - Transfer modes
      - Sharing data between AIR applications
  - 20.5. Assign Keyboard Shortcuts to Menu Items
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 20.6. Notify the User Through the Dock (Mac) and the Taskbar (Windows)
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
      - Notifying using the Dock (Mac)
      - Notifying using the taskbar (Windows)
  - 20.7. Register Custom File Types
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 20.8. Open a File with Its Default Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 20.9. Check for Mounted and Unmounted Drives
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 20.10. Obtain a List of Available External Drives
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 20.11. Tell the Operating System That a File Has Been Downloaded from the Web
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 20.12. Deploy an AIR Application as a Native Installer
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
      - Invoking and interacting with native processes
  - 20.13. Create a HTTP Proxy Using the ServerSocket Class
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 21. Charting
  - 21.1. Create a Chart
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.2. Add Effects to Charts
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.3. Select Regions of a Chart
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.4. Format Tick Marks for a Chart
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.5. Create a Custom Label for a Chart
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.6. Create a Drill-Down Effect for a Column Chart
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.7. Skin Chart Items
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.8. Use ActionScript to Dynamically Add Columns to and Remove Columns from a Chart
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.9. Overlap Multiple ChartSeries
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.10. Drag and Drop Items in a Chart
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 21.11. Create an Editable Line Chart
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 22. Unit Testing with FlexUnit
  - 22.1. Create an Application That Uses the FlexUnit Framework
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 22.2. Create an Application to Run FlexUnit Tests
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 22.3. Create a FlexUnit Test Case
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 22.4. Run Code Before and After Every Test
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 22.5. Share Test Data Between Test Cases
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 22.6. Handle Events in a Test Case
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 22.7. Test Visual Components with FlexUnit
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
      - Component testing pattern
      - Component creation testing
      - Postcreation testing
      - Testing with timers
      - Using programmatic visual assertions
      - Hiding the component being tested
    - See Also
  - 22.8. Create Mock Objects for Testing
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 22.9. Use Complex Assertions in a Test Case
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 23. Compiling, Debugging, and Deploying
  - 23.1. Use trace Statements Without Flash Builder
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.2. Use the Component Compiler
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.3. Install the Flex Ant Tasks
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.4. Use mxmlc and Ant to Compile Flex Applications
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 23.5. Use Ant to Compile and Deploy Flex Applications That Use RSLs
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.6. Use Rake to Compile Flex Applications
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.7. Create and Monitor Expressions in the Flash Builder Debugger
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.8. Install the Ant View in the Standalone Version of Flash Builder
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.9. Use ASDoc and Ant to Generate Documentation
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.10. Use Express Install for Your Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.11. Use Memory Profiling with Flash Builder to View Memory Snapshots
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 23.12. Check the Performance of Specific Methods
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- 24. Internationalization, Accessibility, and Printing
  - 24.1. Add an International Character Set to an Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 24.2. Use a Resource Bundle to Localize an Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 24.3. Use the ResourceManager for Localization
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 24.4. Use Resource Modules for Localization
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 24.5. Support Input Method Editor (IME) Devices
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 24.6. Detect a Screen Reader
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 24.7. Create a Tabbing Reading Order for Accessibility
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 24.8. Print Selected Items in an Application
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 24.9. Format Application Content for Printing
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
    - See Also
  - 24.10. Control Printing of Unknown-Length Content over Multiple Pages
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
  - 24.11. Add a Header and a Footer When Printing
    - Problem
    - Solution
    - Discussion
- Index
- About the Authors
- Colophon
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