Embracing the Flash Platform and learn how to build desktop applications using AIR with Flash CS4 SDK. WATER capability built directly into the Flash CS4 IDE, which means you can start writing a desktop application soon. This book not only covers the essence of using Flash with AIR (and AIR with Flash), but also show you how to extend the functionality of applications in new ways. And like the Flash animation has a consistent look throughout the browser, AIR allows you to create applications that work consistently across operating system Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.? For every Flash developer who wants to go from Web to the desktop (and who does not?), This book required reading. Not only tells you how to do it, but filled with practical, easy to follow the examples would you build a desktop application AIR with Flash in a short time. Expanding your existing Flash skills with Important Guide to Flash CS4 AIR Development will make your strengths even stronger and very necessary in every development team! Summary of Contents Introducing Adobe Flash CS4 AIR Introducing Build Your First AIR Application Setting AIR Application Properties Working with Windows APIs and Classes Screen Menu to Create Flash Applications Accessing The File System Working with the operating system Adding Rich Media: PDF, Video, and Audio Files Working with Content Monitoring network connectivity SQLite HTML Programming in Flash CS4 Packaging, Distribution, and Installation AIR Applications