(back to the original topic... PC costs less for the same amount of power) I have used the Flex IDE for free on an academic license, and I do like that I can use other eclipse plugins with it; yet, I really do like flashdevelop.
There are only a few things I don't like about flashdevelop: 1. You can't view more than one project at a time unless you run in multi instance mode 2. It's debugging is restricted to the basic output panel, so you will have to use something demonster debugger. 3. It needs better syntax and variable scope analysis across documents. (the more I learn about compilers design and interpreters the more I think about what is possible and it shocks me that we aren't there yet) 4. Lack of plugins in contrast to eclipse based solutions. 5.The customization of environment variables should have detailed help for newbies. 6. Their website sucks(just a wiki and a forum); yet, that is totally OT. 7. no built in collaboration and no built in upload features 8. preview options for html across multiple browsers and devices is lacking; to say the least. I have used it on a flashdevelop on a couple of projects where I was the only developer, and I didn't have the Flex 3 or Flash IDE available, and it worked well; as well, if I am experimenting with something I prefer to use flashdevelop or the flash timeline. Just keep in mind...Free isn't always easy; yet, it is free. Thanks, Anthony // Dave Watts wrote: >> If you make a typo in FB or FDT, you're screwed. You have to go all the way >> back to the period. In FlashDevelop, you're fine. It still offers you the >> auto-completion (is this what you meant?). FlashDevelop's class importing >> doesn't require you to type the entire package first. You just type the >> class name and the entire package appears no matter where the class is. >> > > Actually, with Flex projects in FB, I don't have to type the entire > package first; if it's in the project, I type in the name of the class > and FB builds the import statement for me. Personally, I don't mind > the typo issue, since I try to take full advantage of the autocomplete > in the first place, so I very rarely have to type more than a couple > of characters. > > But, I'll definitely have to give FD a whirl based on your fervent > recommendation. I just do Flex, not Flash, so I haven't felt compelled > to go look at other editors (and I use Eclipse for practically > everything else). > > Dave Watts, CTO, Fig Leaf Software > http://www.figleaf.com/ > > Fig Leaf Software provides the highest caliber vendor-authorized > instruction at our training centers in Washington DC, Atlanta, > Chicago, Baltimore, Northern Virginia, or on-site at your location. > Visit http://training.figleaf.com/ for more information! > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders mailing list > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders
