FlashDevelop - yes, you can code in AS2 - but if you want to compile without using the Flash IDE, you have to use the free Flex SDK, which means you have to use (well, I should say get to use) Actionscript 3.0.
I'll echo what the others have said, take the plunge with AS 3.0 - you'll need to switch soon anyway, otherwise you can potentially lose clients and be stuck using old software. Just take some time to learn it in your spare time, and you'll soon see why you were losing efficiency coding in AS 2.0. Ask questions here, like "I used to do this in AS2, how do I do that in AS3?" - also look at the migration guides - they will show you how everything changed. Jason Merrill Bank of America Global Learning Learning & Performance Solutions Join the Bank of America Flash Platform Community and visit our Instructional Technology Design Blog (note: these are for Bank of America employees only) -----Original Message----- From: flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com [mailto:flashcoders-boun...@chattyfig.figleaf.com] On Behalf Of Karl DeSaulniers Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 5:40 PM To: Flash Coders List Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] What good is a Controller? Hi Jason, Real quick question. Kind-of based off what you guys are talking about. I currently work in Flash CS3 in AS2. I was wanting to try one of the other flash developing programs out there, but it seems the new releases of the ones you listed below are more AS3 geared. Can I still program in AS2 utilizing any of the programs you listed? Or am I the last AS2 developer on the planet and just need to get in line to the AS3 3rd period class? lol A nickel for your thoughts.. its hard times out there. Best, Karl On Mar 30, 2010, at 1:22 PM, Merrill, Jason wrote: >> FlashDevelop, FDT, FlexBuilder, anything can be used to compile Flash without >> Flash (or Flex). Well... yes, but with the Flex SDK as the compiler- not entirely on their own. Jason Merrill Bank of America Global Learning Learning & Performance Solutions Join the Bank of America Flash Platform Community and visit our Instructional Technology Design Blog (note: these are for Bank of America employees only) _______________________________________________ Flashcoders mailing list Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Karl DeSaulniers Design Drumm http://designdrumm.com _______________________________________________ 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