How to make Flash project embedded in a desktop application?

Question

I've made an interactive flash program and I want to make it an autorun CD which will be cross-platform for windows users. It should run without installing flash player. I don't know how it's done. I've been told that it will be achieved by the use of adobe air , embedding and action script 3 !

I don't have a clue how it works! any help?

Answer 1

Vastly over simplified, but here are the general steps.

1. Create a new document in Flash and choose "AIR for Desktop".

2. Build your application in the Flash document using ActionScript 3.

3. Publish as Adobe AIR, File>Publish. You will be required to enter many parameters, but selecting "Output as:" "AIR Package" will create an AIR file that will install and run the Flash project on Mac and Windows. The package also requires AIR to be installed on the user's computer which it will handle if necessary.

4. To make the CD auto run, you'll need to include an auto run file on the CD itself alongside the AIR file.

Answer 2

You need more than a clue - you need to read up on Adobe AIR. AIR is a desktop 'runtime' player that allows, approximately, what you want to. It is the alternative to the Flash Player, which is a browser plugin 'runtime' environment for Flash programs. Actionscript3 is the language that you'll use (maybe you've used it already?) to program for flash player OR AIR.

If you've already created a program inside of Flash, check out the Publish Settings to target AIR instead of Flash Player.