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(.asc) Code Hinting in Flash Professional CS5.5 || Flash Builder 4.5

Oct 26, 2011 7:27 AM

Tags: #flash_professional #fms_4.5 #fms_3.5 #flash_builder_4.5 #asc #actionscript_communications_file #narnia #kirk #froto #zelda

Problem:  I would like to enable code hinting and highlighting in either Flash Professional or Flash Builder when developing an Actionscript Communications File (.asc).

 

Steps Taken:


  • Searched Google with limited success, most signs all pointed to FMSGuru.com where one may obtain an Eclipse Plugin, but:
    • It was created in 2007 (likely out dated)
    • It has known bugs that haven't been addressed
  • Searched this forum / adobe's web site to find a solution, to no avail.
  • Posted this, now, in an attempt to put this to rest

 

Request:  If anyone knows how I can enable FP or FB to give code hints / syntax highlighting, I would really apprecaite some direction.  If not, I appreciate the fact you even read this.

 

Have a good one. Happy Coding.

 
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    Oct 26, 2011 10:20 AM   in reply to ctp2nd

    Yup, that's the only one. It's old, it's a bit buggy but works for the most part.

     

    (coming from the guy that created fmsguru.com)

     

    Believe me, if there was another better one I would be pushing that out instead.

     
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    Oct 26, 2011 10:21 AM   in reply to ctp2nd

    I think you should post on Flash Pro or Flash Builder Forums:

     

    Flash Pro General: http://forums.adobe.com/community/flash/flash_general

    Flash Builder:http://forums.adobe.com/community/flash_builder/using_flash_builder

     
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    Oct 26, 2011 10:57 AM   in reply to ctp2nd

    To note, Dreamweaver has the ability to provide code hinting if I remember correctly but I'm perpetually disappointed in the FMS team for not providing even ONE item that helps in the development of server side coding for FMS. They have never provided anything and it's been up to the good will of developers for the platform to put together tools. As it is now, you'll probably never see anything better as most people (that I know of) have moved away from FMS, partially for this reason despite multiple requests that Adobe do something. Not to insult the FMS team, as they do what they have to do to pull in the paycheck, and the bean counters provide that and seem to be making most of the decisions.

     

    ok. rant all done now

     
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    Oct 26, 2011 2:15 PM   in reply to Graeme Bull

    I don't want them to provide code hinting ......there are articles out there that say Adobe has sued WOWZA and since Adobe owns the rtmp protocol ....you may want to tell your customers to consider whether or not WOWZA and RED5 will be around in their same capacity in the future. Or maybe you don't want to tell them so you can rebuild their server side scripts at a later date.

     
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    Oct 26, 2011 3:09 PM   in reply to calmchessplayer

    I would never mislead my clients. If I thought that the lawsuit had any credibility then rest assured I would point my clients elsewhere. That's just not the case though.

     

    The more people that can develop for FMS the better. It creates work and demand because people will see that others are actually using the software. By providing nothing you make it more difficult to get into, increasing learning time, increasing cost and so on and so forth. It's not the norm and doesn't appeal to most developers.


    At least their documentation is good though.

     
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    Oct 26, 2011 3:18 PM   in reply to Graeme Bull

    Fair enough what i say when things seem gray to me. Time Will Tell ....I didn't mean for you to mislead your clients part of that post was insensitive. I just explain all aspects to my clients when they are trying to choose FMS over WOWZA they always want to save money. Who doesn't. I just give them the entire picture from everything I've seen and read lately. Then I give them my opnion and I try to push FMS so that I upgrade instead of rebuild them in the future. I've had some resistance to my opinion but I stand by it.

     
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    Oct 26, 2011 3:59 PM   in reply to calmchessplayer

    No worries, definitely stand up for what you believe in. There's nothing wrong with being honest with clients up front and giving them the whole picture.

     
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