Wiley Flash Mobile Application Development For Dummies
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1. 63 74 buttons with dynamic labels creating 74 77 buttonText property 140 oC o cacheAsBitmap property 118 119 435 436 calls using your app to initiate 243 245 camera 17 CAMERA permission setting 302 Capabilities screenResolutionx 98 99 Capabilities screenResolutiony 98 99 Cascading Style Sheet CSS in Flex 270 Category field Android Market upload 405 CDN Content Delivery Network 202 207 cellular network checking for user access 215 certificate digital for Android 27 298 304 306 freedom from in browser environment 24 for iOS 27 328 332 336 337 341 346 359 363 367 374 376 requirement for in native environment 27 role in packaging process 35 39 Certificate setting 298 359 Certificate Signing Request CSR 328 332 336 337 375 CER to P12 certificate conversion 363 366 CHANGE event 115 116 138 classes Flash API list website 94 See also individual class names code hinting feature 45 93 code behind defined 95 96 code editing environment Flash Professional 45 collapsed panel group in Flash Professional 55 collision detection for animation sequences 236 240 color for background setting 51 53 comments adding to code 382 compiling and packaging your application for AIR for Android Application Descriptor File modification 303 304 compiling the APK file 293 307 icon images for device 293 295 publish settings 295 303 signing your digital certificate 304 306 for AIR2. website 2 document settings 51 54 Drawing API 431 432 file types available for importing to play back 200 Google Analytics libraries configuration 186 187 graphics preparation 62 66 introduction 43 44 iOS setup 51 keeping device awake 242 243 Library panel in 56 63 71 72 MovieClip creation 63 66 native feature support from mobile OS s 28 29 navigating around 54 56 packaging feature 44 45 293 351 resource sharing 45 46 screen dimensions 54 98 starting a project 46 51 Timeline in 56 90 URLMonitor setup 167 168 Flash Video FLV files 193 194 Flex SDK creating an application 278 282 debugging code on devices 282 290 392 394 395 397 introduction 269 272 starting a project 272 277 FlexUnit website 131 Flight Control 17 18 FLV Flash Video files 193 194 FMS Flash Media Server 201 208 focus defined 134 FOCUS_IN 134 139 FOCUS_OUT 134 139 fonts 77 85 441 Fonts iPhone application website 77 78 for loops modifying for efficient performance 124 forms 133 146 173 175 frame animation 221 226 frame rate FPS 53 54 130 434 frames in Flash Professional 56 Full Screen publish setting 297 357 eGe gaforflash libraries 186 187 games and gaming accelerometer relationship to 17 SpaceshipZapZap 19 20 Garbage Collector 120 genrsa command 329 geolocation 17 251 254 302 437 438 456 Flash Mobile Application Development For Dummies Geolocation 252 GeolocationEv
3. API classes list website 94 Flash Builder 4 5 IDE See also Flex SDK development environment orientation website 276 as development tool website 2 downloading and installing website 271 272 Flash Professional compared to 45 Network Monitor 392 394 Performance Profiler 394 397 starting a project 272 277 Index 455 Flash Cookie See Local SharedObject Flash Lite 21 22 Flash Media Server FMS 201 208 Flash mobile application See also specific topics application terminology 9 11 creation process certifying 39 compiling 32 35 38 39 deployment process 39 introduction 31 packaging 32 35 39 submitting to app store 40 testing 38 39 40 description at Apple App Store 445 Google Analytics setup 184 189 importance of accuracy in title and description 444 introduction 1 5 21 keeping device awake 242 243 302 misconceptions about 11 13 quality features 14 19 Flash Player Android browser plug in 12 defined 10 filtering objects 117 native deployment compared to 21 29 Vector object introducing 164 video files 193 194 Flash Professional Flash IDE AIR for Android setup 49 50 Align panel in 75 Android Developer tools compared to 309 animation methods 221 226 auto completion 45 browser based setup 46 49 code hinting 45 code editing environment choices 45 compiling and packaging feature 44 45 293 351 debugging devices with 389 392 defined 10 as development tool
4. Library panel in 56 63 71 72 MovieClip creation 63 66 native feature support from mobile OS s 28 29 navigating around 54 56 packaging feature 44 45 293 351 resource sharing 45 46 screen dimensions 54 98 starting a project 46 51 Timeline in 56 90 URLMonitor setup 167 168 Adobe Flex SDK creating an application 278 282 debugging code on devices 282 290 392 394 395 397 introduction 269 272 starting a project 272 277 ADT AIR Developer Tool 32 35 After Publishing settings AIR for Android 299 A GPS Assisted Global Positioning System 251 AIR Debug Launcher ADL 83 AIR Developer Tool ADT 32 35 AIR for Android See also Android Developer tools Application Descriptor File modification 303 304 compiling and packaging for 32 34 293 307 450 Flash Mobile Application Development For Dummies icon images for device 293 295 402 origins of 13 overview 11 publish settings 295 303 setup in Flash Professional 49 50 signing your digital certificate 304 306 testing on a device 388 389 391 392 AIR for Android Settings dialog box 295 303 AIR for iOS Application Descriptor File modification 361 363 CER to P 12 certificate conversion 363 366 compiling and packaging for 34 35 351 368 icon images for iOS device 351 353 publish settings 356 361 signing digital certificate 366 367 start screen for iOS device 354 356 testing on a device 388 391 AIR for iOS Settings dialog box 356 361 aircore s
5. ORIENTATION_CHANGE event 262 263 O Rourke Jodie author website 5 OSMF 210 212 OSMF Open Source Media Framework 44 45 208 212 213 Outline panel Flash Builder 275 Output File setting 296 357 overhead consideration in pricing 424 eo P12 Personal Information Exchange file 305 363 366 Package Explorer panel Flash Builder 275 Packager for iPhone 11 28 34 35 packaging your application 32 35 39 See also compiling and packaging parsing web server responses to data transmission 175 177 password for P12 certificate 364 Password setting 298 359 performance issues for device hardware 25 124 126 431 435 Performance Profiler in Flash Builder 394 397 PerformanceTest website 126 130 Permission settings for AIR for Android 301 303 persistence of vision defined 434 persistent data storing 150 164 Phone field Android Market upload 407 play 199 playhead in Flash Professional 56 plist info 415 PNG graphics files 62 70 353 POST GET 172 173 power considerations 220 242 presentation layer of code 271 PressAndTapGestureEvent 255 258 259 Price field Android Market upload 405 pricing decision for your application 424 425 447 Primary Category metadata for iTunes Connect 416 PRIMARY KEY 162 primary key consideration in databases 164 priority parameter 123 private key file creating for CSR 329 330 331 332 private keyword 102 Problems panel Flash Builder 275 Prof
6. OS Adobe AIR for 10 connecting a device to 315 317 emulating your app on 383 388 installing Android Developer tools on 310 315 translating your app to mobile devices 14 15 layers in SDKs 56 271 libraries ActionScript component referencing 95 98 animation 232 235 Google Analytics 186 187 OSMF 208 212 Library panel in Flash Professional 56 63 71 72 libs folder in Flash Builder 275 license agreements for developers 24 27 166 400 EULA 418 line numbers in Flash Builder displaying 275 Line properties changing in vector drawing 65 List in Flex 278 282 listeners event assigning 106 115 123 198 initializing your app 93 95 memory management relationship to 123 removing from objects 120 198 397 testing registrations 382 458 Flash Mobile Application Development For Dummies Listing Details section Android Market 404 405 Live Objects panel Performance Profiler 396 LLVM Low Level Virtual Machine 35 load 201 LoadingGraphic 83 85 local databases 159 164 Local SharedObject 151 159 local variables defined 102 Locations field Android Market upload 406 loops modifying for efficient performance 124 Low Level Virtual Machine LLVM 35 e M o Mac OS CER to P12 certificate conversion 365 366 CSR generation in 331 332 installing Android SDK on 314 315 installing provisional profile on iOS device 349 350 uploading to App Store from 2 421 423 Macromedia 44 Macromedia eXten
7. databases 159 160 SDK on Flash Professional 28 29 Adobe Corporation Apache Module tutorial website 213 Apple s problems with Flash 11 12 developer deployment options for mobile devices 12 Adobe Creative Suite CS website 43 Adobe Developer Connection website 117 Adobe Device Central 383 388 435 Adobe Flash Builder 4 5 IDE See also Flex SDK development environment orientation website 276 as development tool website 2 downloading and installing website 271 272 Flash Professional compared to 45 Network Monitor 392 394 Performance Profiler 394 397 starting a project 272 277 Adobe Flash Player Android browser plug in 12 defined 10 filtering objects 117 native deployment compared to 21 29 Vector object introducing 164 video files 193 194 Adobe Flash Professional Flash IDE AIR for Android setup 49 50 Align panel in 75 Android Developer tools compared to 309 animation methods 221 226 auto completion 45 browser based setup 46 49 Adobe Flash Professional continued code hinting 45 code editing environment choices 45 compiling and packaging feature 44 45 293 351 debugging devices with 389 392 defined 10 as development tool website 2 document settings 51 54 Drawing API 431 432 file types available for importing to play back 200 Google Analytics libraries configuration 186 187 graphics preparation 62 66 introduction 43 44 iOS setup 51 keeping device awake 242 243
8. 259 261 transmission data Android s policy on 166 Apple s policy on 166 connectivity loss dealing with 177 179 Internet connection notification URLMonitor 167 171 introduction 165 preparing data for 171 173 response from storage server handling 175 177 sending data with URLLoader 173 175 synchronization 179 184 TweetDeck 18 19 o f o uint data type for SharedObject 151 updating your application 440 446 447 Upload Assets section Android Market 402 404 uploading your application 401 407 419 423 URLLoader 173 175 178 179 182 183 URLMonitor 167 171 180 183 URLRequest 169 171 173 180 181 201 244 URLRequestMethod 172 173 URLResource 210 URLVariables 172 182 usability testing 61 372 378 useCapture parameter 123 user interaction event registration 106 117 user interface UT See also touch screen adapting to mobile devices 15 adjusting for fat fingers 438 buttons with dynamic labels 74 77 designing app for 36 37 Drawing API 85 88 fonts 77 85 441 gradient tools 66 70 Hello World application 57 59 Human Interface Guidelines 60 61 importing external graphics 70 74 information load balancing 440 441 introduction 57 isolating code bottlenecks 438 439 text rendering 77 85 using existing metaphors 442 visual assets 62 66 user agent string 23 users See also data entry and management data transmission data protection rules for 166 167 184 427 dropout rate for pa
9. 3 persistent data storing 150 164 validating and restricting data entry 147 150 Vector compared to Array objects 164 data transmission Android s policy on 166 Apple s policy on 166 connectivity loss dealing with 177 179 Internet connection notification URLMonitor 167 171 introduction 165 preparing data for 171 173 response from storage server handling 175 177 sending data with URLLoader 173 175 synchronization 179 184 databases local 159 164 Date data type for SharedObject 151 DDMS Dalvik Debug Monitor Service 319 321 Debug icon Flash Builder 275 debugging code on devices 282 290 299 315 321 389 397 See also testing your application decoding of video software compared to hardware 201 DefaultMediaFactory 210 deploying your application See also Android Market Apple App Store Adobe options 12 AIR for Android settings 297 299 AIR for iOS settings 358 360 browser compared to native 21 29 process of 39 Description metadata for iTunes Connect 416 Description field Android Market upload 404 designing your application 36 37 desktop laptop computer See also Mac OS Windows OS Adobe AIR for 10 connecting a device to 315 317 emulating your app on 383 388 installing Android Developer tools on 310 315 translating your app to mobile devices 14 15 Developer Certificate iOS 342 Developer Distribution Agreement 400 development process 36 40 See also Flash Builder 4 5 Flash Profess
10. Index eAe ABC ActionScript Byte Code 32 35 accelerometer 17 246 251 386 388 Accelerometer 247 AccelerometerEvent 247 access modifiers 102 ACCESS_COURSE_LOCATION permission setting 302 ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission setting 302 ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE permission setting 302 accessor getter method 144 ACCESS_WIFI_STATE permission setting 302 Acknowledge the Export Compliance field Android Market upload website 407 ActionScript 3 0 animation using code 226 232 bitmap caching 118 119 compiling and packaging overview 32 33 Document Class creating 89 93 E4X feature 175 177 exporting symbols to 66 Garbage Collector 120 initializing your app 93 95 library component referencing 95 98 as logic writing too with Flex 271 memory management 120 123 multiple display object initializing 98 106 performance enhancements 124 126 programmatic filters 117 118 requirement for 89 testing your code 126 132 user interaction event registration 106 117 ActionScript 3 0 Bible Braunstein 132 ActionScript Byte Code ABC 32 35 ActionScript Virtual Machine 2 AVM2 33 Ad Hoc Distribution 332 339 340 372 378 ADB Android Debug Bridge tool 314 315 317 318 ADDED_TO_STAGE event 93 addEventListener 123 198 adding compared to multiplying speed of 125 ADL AIR Debug Launcher 83 Adobe AIR See also entries beginning with AIR defined 10 hiding specific code for Device Central testing 384 386 local
11. aphic 83 85 for motion tween animation 224 226 StartScreen assembly 80 83 TextEntry 78 80 134 139 147 148 MP3 or other sound files 199 201 206 MP4 files 206 MS milliseconds rendering time 130 multiplying compared to adding or dividing speed of 125 Multitouch 255 263 264 multitouch gestures 16 254 261 263 264 266 267 MultitouchInputMode 255 266 267 Multitouch maxTouchPoints 266 music sound files 199 201 206 MXML Macromedia eXtensible Markup Language 270 271 Index 459 eNe native applications 10 22 29 NativeApplication 243 386 navigateToURL 243 244 NetConnection 194 197 202 207 NetStatusEvent website 203 NetStream 195 197 202 204 207 network connectivity App Store acceptance providing for 426 browser based compared to native apps 24 25 26 for data transmission 165 167 171 177 179 interfaces for device 302 virtue of not requiring 441 442 Network Monitor in Flash Builder 392 394 NetworkInfo 215 218 NetworkInterface 215 218 notification alert sounds embedding 198 200 null 121 123 Number data type for SharedObject 151 ede Object data type for SharedObject 151 object pooling 121 123 432 objectionable content 425 426 Objective C 12 13 44 offline mode advantages of using 441 442 online storage of user data See data transmission Open Source Media Framework OSMF 44 45 208 212 213 OpenSSL website 329 orientation device 261 267 297 358
12. apk File 402 Drawing API 85 88 431 432 DRM Digital Rights Management licensing system website 406 dropout rate for user participation in your app 187 dynamic labels for buttons creating 74 77 eof o E4X feature ActionScript 3 0 175 177 Easter eggs humorous booby traps in app 447 Eclipse IDE 44 271 editing code in Flash Professional 45 Editor window Flash Builder 275 e mail addresses validating 148 150 Email field Android Market upload 407 embedding fonts 78 emulating your app on computer 383 388 435 encryption of stored user data 166 EnterButton MovieClip 146 ENTER_FRAME 228 231 238 240 environment variable for Android SDK in Windows 311 313 ErrorEvent 178 179 Essentials workspace in Flash Professional 55 56 EULA End User License Agreement 418 Event 93 95 event listeners assigning 106 115 123 198 initializing your app 93 95 memory management relationship to 123 removing from objects 120 198 397 testing registrations 382 events See also specific events bubbling of 115 117 138 139 433 callback compared to 198 defined 93 touch events for user interaction 106 115 255 263 264 execute 164 efe FAM file 213 Feature Graphic field Android Market upload 403 feed reader Flex mobile application 278 282 fees and license agreements for developers 24 27 166 400 filters programmatic 117 118 436 Fireworks 70 FLA Flash Application file 32 46 58 59 Flash
13. emoveEventListener 120 198 Render Mode publish setting AIR for Android 297 Rendering publish setting AIR for iOS 358 rendering text and font 77 85 request to web server defined 171 Resolution publish setting AIR for iOS 358 resource sharing feature 45 46 restrict property 147 148 restricting characters for user data entry 147 148 Review Notes metadata for iTunes Connect 418 reviews from users responding to 439 440 444 RIM OS 12 rotation gesture coding 259 261 RTMP Real time Media Protocol 201 213 Run icon Flash Builder 275 eSe screen lock disabling 302 screen shot 319 321 354 355 412 418 445 Screenshots field Android Market upload 402 Secondary Category metadata for iTunes Connect 417 Secure Sockets Layer SSL 166 SELECT query 162 164 self signing of digital certificate 27 298 305 306 server web data storage 171 175 177 SharedObject 151 159 ShockWave Flash SWF file 32 35 62 Short Message Service SMS 243 245 SimpleButton 139 single touch access to app 25 Skinner Grant programmer website 126 130 SKU Stock Keeping Unit number 415 sleep mode preventing 242 243 302 smartphone See mobile device SMS Short Message Service 243 245 Sound 200 source control software 38 90 SourceForge website 209 210 SpaceshipZapZap website 19 20 71 Spark 270 271 Index 450 1 splash screen as start screen for iOS a
14. ent 252 Geonames website 171 GestureEvent 255 256 261 264 265 GesturePhase 255 GET 172 173 getter accessor method 144 Git website 90 Github website 38 Global Positioning System GPS 17 251 252 Google Analytics 184 189 Google Android OS See also AIR for Android browser plug in for Flash Player 12 defined 10 digital certificate requirements 27 fees and license agreements for developers 24 27 Flash compatibility with 9 preinstalled fonts 77 support for native features 28 29 TweetDeck 18 19 user data protection 167 Google ID 399 400 Google Maps 245 246 Google SDK Manager 290 GPS Global Positioning System 17 251 252 GPU graphics processing unit 118 119 220 297 358 433 gradient tools 66 70 graphics See also icons Drawing API 85 88 431 432 importing external 70 74 84 JPG files 353 PNG files 62 70 353 preparation in Flash Professional 62 66 Graphics class 85 graphics processing unit GPU 118 119 220 297 358 433 GTween animation library 232 235 e H o H 264 video GPU capability with 201 Halo 270 271 Hello Event application 256 258 Hello World application 57 59 High Resolution Application Icon field Android Market upload 402 HighScoreSubmit code 141 146 HTTP streaming video over 212 213 HTTPS compared to HTTP URLs 166 HTTPService in Flex 278 279 Human Interface Guidelines HIG Apple website 60 61 425 444 ejo icons AIR for Andr
15. for iOS Application Descriptor File modification 361 363 CER to P12 certificate conversion 363 366 compiling the IPA file 35 351 357 367 368 icon images for iOS device 351 353 publish settings 356 361 signing your digital certificate 366 367 start screen for iOS device 354 356 Flash Professional s feature for 44 45 293 351 overview 32 35 38 39 computer desktop laptop See also Mac OS Windows OS Adobe AIR for 10 connecting a device to 315 317 emulating your app on 383 388 installing Android Developer tools on 310 315 translating your app to mobile devices 14 15 connect 194 202 Consent section Android Market 406 407 Index 453 Consent to the Android Content Guidelines field Android Market upload website 407 constructor 92 Contact Email Address metadata for iTunes Connect 417 Contact Information section Android Market 407 Content Delivery Network CDN 202 207 Content Rating field Android Market upload 406 conventions for step by step instructions 1 2 Copy Protection field Android Market upload 406 Copyright metadata for iTunes Connect 417 copyright consideration 427 Creative Suite CS website 43 cross compilation process for iOS 12 14 34 CSR Certificate Signing Request 328 332 336 337 375 CSS Cascading Style Sheet in Flex 270 o o Dalvik Debug Monitor Service DDMS 319 321 data entry and management forms creating 133 146 introduction 13
16. ile panel Performance Profiler 395 programmatic filters 117 118 436 progressive video download 193 198 460 Flash Mobile Application Development For Dummies Promo Text field Android Market upload 404 Promotional Graphic field Android Market upload 402 Promotional Video field Android Market upload 403 Properties panel in Flash Professional 56 property key in database table 162 Provisioning Profile settings AIR for iOS 359 provisioning profiles Development Provisioning Profile 332 333 339 Distribution Provisioning Profile Ad Hoc 332 339 340 372 378 Distribution Provisioning Profile App Store 332 339 340 341 410 411 iOS Developer Program 332 341 346 350 pseudo class name 95 public keyword 102 publish settings AIR for Android 295 303 AIR for iOS 356 361 Publisher Account at Android Market website 399 400 Publishing Options section Android Market 405 406 ede QuickTime 200 eRe rating for content 406 418 READ_PHONE_STATE permission setting 302 Real time Media Protocol RTMP 201 213 Recent Changes field Android Market upload 404 RECORD_AUDIO permission setting 302 recycling objects in your application 121 123 432 RegExp regular expression 148 150 registering user interaction events 106 117 rejection reasons from Apple App Store 425 427 Remember icon defined 5 remote debugging defined 277 389 Remote SharedObject 151 removeChild 108 239 240 433 r
17. ional Development Provisioning Profile 332 333 339 device mobile accelerometer 17 246 251 386 388 advantages of 16 17 browser based compared to native app s access to 25 26 debugging your app for 282 290 299 315 321 389 397 default fonts 77 orientation of 261 267 297 358 performance issues for hardware 25 124 126 431 435 resource bottlenecks 381 383 438 439 Device Central 383 388 435 Device ID 332 333 335 373 Device publish setting AIR for iOS 358 454 Flash Mobile Application Development For Dummies digital certificate for Android 27 298 304 306 freedom from in browser environment 24 for iOS 27 328 332 336 337 341 346 359 363 367 374 376 requirement for in native environment 27 role in packaging process 35 39 Digital Rights Management DRM licensing system website 406 dimensions screen setting in Flash Professional 54 98 DISABLE_KEYGUARD permission setting 302 display list defined 93 display objects See also graphics avoiding stacking 434 moving with touch 108 115 multiple object initializing 98 106 toggling visibility compared to alpha property 436 DisplayObject 135 255 Distribution Certificate iOS 342 343 346 374 376 Distribution Provisioning Profile Ad Hoc 332 339 340 372 378 Distribution Provisioning Profile App Store 332 339 340 341 410 411 Document Class creating 89 93 document settings in Flash Professional 51 54 Draft Application
18. lity with 9 Flight Control 17 18 fonts for 77 icon considerations 294 295 installing your app onto a device 369 371 lack of support for Flash applications 25 removing your app from a device 371 372 restriction to native applications 22 setup in Flash Professional 51 support for native features 28 29 iOS Deployment Type publish setting 360 iOS Developer Agreement website 166 iOS Developer Program digital certificate process 328 332 introduction 323 joining the program 326 328 obtaining your certificate 341 346 provisioning profile 332 341 346 350 registering as developer 323 326 iOS Provisioning Portal website 328 363 373 410 iOS SDK website 60 326 IPA IPhone Application file Flash Professional s support for creating 34 in packaging process 35 351 357 367 368 recompiling for ad hoc distribution 377 378 Windows conversion to Mac OS 420 421 iPad 352 358 iTunes installing and removing your app with 369 372 iTunes Connect adding your app on website 413 419 e J jail breaking 13 Java 44 310 JPG graphics file 353 e o KEEP_AWAKE property 243 keyboard screen space 146 Keychain Access utility 331 366 KEY_DOWN 227 228 keyguard disabling 302 Keywords metadata for iTunes Connect 417 426 Knuth Donald computer scientist 126 efe LabelButton 74 77 80 83 139 140 Language field Android Market upload 404 laptop desktop computer See also Mac OS Windows
19. moving your app from a device 371 372 restriction to native applications 22 setup in Flash Professional 51 support for native features 28 29 application bar in Flash Professional 55 Application Descriptor File 303 304 361 363 Application Loader 421 423 Application Type field Android Market upload 405 ARM assembly code 35 Array 154 164 Array data type for SharedObject 151 Aspect Ratio publish setting 297 357 Assisted Global Positioning System A GPS 251 asynchronous SQLConnection 162 177 audio playing 198 207 Auto Orientation setting 297 358 auto completion feature 45 93 autoplay property 214 215 availability date 415 AVM2 ActionScript Virtual Machine 2 33 o Bo background color setting 51 53 Balsamiq website 37 452 Flash Mobile Application Development For Dummies bandwidth usage and App Store rejection 425 battery usage consideration 220 242 bin debug folder in Flash Builder 275 bitmap caching 62 118 119 435 436 Bitmaps 63 bitwise operator 125 126 Blackberry PlayBook 12 BlurFilter 117 118 Boolean variable in URLMonitor process 169 Braunstein Roger author ActionScript 3 0 Bible 132 breakpoints in Flash Builder 275 browser based application 21 29 46 49 See also Flash Player Brush tool Flash Professional 66 bubbling of events 115 117 138 139 433 Bullet and Bomb MovieClip creation 63 66 Bundle ID list 415 business logic layer of code 271 Button
20. oid 293 295 402 AIR for iOS 351 353 418 overview of application 25 26 used in book 5 Icons settings for files 299 300 360 361 id attribute in MXML 271 images See also icons Drawing API 85 88 431 432 importing external 70 74 84 JPG files 353 PNG files 62 70 353 preparation in Flash Professional 62 66 import directive 152 importing external graphics 70 74 84 Included Files publish setting 297 358 information architecture 36 37 57 information load balancing for mobile devices 440 441 initialize 94 95 initializing a class defined 92 initializing your application 92 93 95 int integer 125 126 int data type for SharedObject 151 Integrated Development Environment IDE 43 See also individual IDEs interaction design 37 57 interaction metaphors adapting your app for 16 InteractiveObject 258 Internet connectivity App Store acceptance providing for 426 browser based compared to native apps 24 25 26 for data transmission 165 167 171 177 179 virtue of not requiring 441 442 INTERNET permission setting 302 interpreted code Apple s opposition to third party 34 Index 457 iOS Apple OS for mobile devices See also AIR for iOS iOS Developer Program cross compilation of Flash for 12 14 34 debugging your app for 285 288 defined 10 digital certificate for 27 328 332 336 337 341 346 359 363 367 374 376 fees and license agreements for developers 27 166 Flash compatibi
21. pp 355 356 Sprite 86 90 99 102 106 SQL Structured Query Language 159 160 SQLConnection 162 SQLConnection open 162 SQLConnection openAsync 162 SQLite database 160 SQLStatement 162 164 square bracket notation minimizing 124 src folder in Flash Builder 275 SSL Secure Sockets Layer 166 stage in Flash Professional 55 StageOrientationEvent 261 262 start screen 354 356 StartButton 106 108 StartScreen 80 83 95 98 106 108 Stats utility website 130 STATUS event 167 169 170 stickiness repeat visits to websites 440 stop 183 184 stopPropagation 115 117 138 139 storage of code 38 storage of user data See data transmission streaming video audio 201 207 212 213 String data type for SharedObject 151 strong references using 125 Structured Query Language SQL 159 160 subclass 89 90 Subversion website 90 Support URL metadata for iTunes Connect 417 supportsGestureEvents 264 265 supportsTouchEvents 264 SWF ShockWave Flash file 32 35 62 swipe gesture 16 switch 203 synchronization of data 179 184 synchronous SQLConnection 162 System privateMemory property 123 126 efe tapLocalx 258 tapLocaly 258 tapStageX 258 tapStageY 258 tax consideration 425 Technical Stuff icon defined 5 Teehan LAX website 60 61 tel URL schema 244 test 150 testing your application during development 126 132 Development Provisioning P
22. rofile 332 333 339 on a device 317 318 388 392 439 at Device Central 383 388 435 distributing your iOS app to testers 372 378 in Flash Builder 275 Human Interface Guidelines 61 introduction 381 with Network Monitor in Flash Builder 392 394 overview 38 39 40 with Performance Profiler in Flash Builder 394 397 pulling your app to make a correction 446 regular expressions website 148 150 for resource bottlenecks 381 383 438 439 text and font rendering 77 85 text messages using your app to initiate n p 243 245 rextEntry Movie Clip 78 80 134 139 147 148 TextField bubbling events stopping 115 117 efficiency tips 124 labels for buttons 74 rendering text and font 77 in StartScreen MovieClip 80 83 in TextEntry MovieClip 78 80 user entry relationship 134 Thawte com website 166 Timeline in Flash Professional 56 90 Tip icon defined 5 Title field Android Market upload 404 Tools panel in Flash Professional 56 touch screen adapting desktop apps to 15 adjusting for fat fingers 438 device supported touch points 265 266 multitouch gestures 16 254 261 263 264 266 267 single touch access to app 25 touch events for user interaction 106 115 255 263 264 user gestures 16 265 462 Flash Mobile Application Development For Dummies TouchEvent 255 263 264 trace 91 trackPageview 188 189 Transform tool in Flash Professional 62 TransformGestureEvent 255
23. rticipation in your app 187 EULA End User License Agreement 418 providing control over video file playing 214 218 reviews responding to 439 440 444 website for communication with 446 useWeakReference parameter 123 o validating user data entry 148 150 Vector 99 102 103 121 164 Vector data type for Sharedobject 151 vector graphics preparation in Flash Professional 62 66 Version Label publish setting 297 Version Number metadata for iTunes Connect 416 Version publish setting 297 357 video minimizing code activity during 434 435 OSMF code library 208 212 playing progressive FLV files 193 198 streaming over HTTP 212 213 streaming with FMS 201 208 user control over playing 214 218 Video 205 206 207 visible property 436 eWe WAKE_LOCK permission setting 302 Warning icon defined 5 web browser based application 21 29 46 49 See also Flash Player web services 171 Web Site field Android Market upload 407 website for user developer communication 446 websites Acknowledge the Export Compliance field Android Market upload 407 Adobe Creative Suite CS 43 Adobe Developer Conection 117 Adobe Flash Builder 4 5 IDE 2 271 272 276 Adobe Flash Professional Flash IDE 2 Android Emulator 299 Apache Module tutorial 213 App Store Approval Process 423 424 App Store Review Guidelines 444 Apple App Store 413 419 Balsamiq 37 Consent to the Android Content Guideline
24. s field Android Market upload 407 DRM Digital Rights Management licensing system 406 Flash API classes list 94 FlexUnit 131 Fonts iPhone application 77 78 Geonames 171 Git 90 Github 38 Human Interface Guidelines HIG Apple 60 61 425 444 iOS Developer Agreement 166 iOS Provisioning Portal 328 363 373 410 iOS SDK 60 326 NetStatusEvent 203 OpenSSL 329 Index 463 PerformanceText 126 130 Publisher Accountant at Android Market 399 400 SourceForge 209 210 SpaceshipZapZap 19 20 71 Stats utility 130 Subversion 90 Teehan LAX 60 61 Thawte com 166 Wi Fi connection checking for 215 218 302 Windows OS CER to P12 certificate conversion 364 365 CSR generation in 328 331 installing Android SDK on 310 314 installing provisional profile on iOS device 346 349 restrictions on uploading to App Store from 420 421 wireframes 37 WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission setting 302 WSG 84 location coordinates standard 252 eXe Xcode development software 44 419 421 XML data type for SharedObject 151 XML object 176 XML response data from web server parsing 175 177 4504 Flash Mobile Application Development For Dummies
25. sible Markup Language MXML 270 271 main menu in Flash Professional 55 maps using your app to access 243 245 246 Marketing Opt Out field Android Market upload 404 marketing your application 445 446 See also Android Market Apple App Store Math floor 125 126 MAX maximum memory displaying 130 McCauley Trevor author website 117 MediaContainer 210 MediaElement 210 MediaPlayer 210 MEM memory analysis of usage 130 memory leak 120 394 397 memory management 120 123 Memory Usage panel Performance Profiler 395 metadata for your application at App Store 416 418 microphone activation permission setting for 302 Microsoft Visual C 2008 Redistributables 329 milestones setting up development 38 mobile device accelerometer 17 246 251 386 388 advantages of 16 17 browser based compared to native app s access to 25 26 debugging your app for 282 290 299 315 321 389 397 default fonts 77 orientation of 261 267 297 358 performance issues for hardware 25 124 126 431 435 resource bottlenecks 381 383 438 439 motion detection with accelerometer 246 251 motion tween animation method 224 226 MouseEvent 106 115 255 264 MovieClip See also data entry and management creating 63 66 Document Class associations 90 Drawing API 85 88 dynamic labels for buttons 74 77 EnterButton 146 for frame by frame animation 221 223 gradient tools 66 70 importing external graphics 70 74 LoadingGr
26. ss website 423 424 App Store Review Guidelines website 444 app stores 25 26 40 See also Android Market Apple App Store App URL metadata for iTunes Connect 417 Apple Inc Human Interface Guidelines 60 61 425 444 objections to third party code 34 problems with Flash 11 12 13 on user data transmission protection 166 Apple App Store certification process 323 data transmission protection rules 166 167 share of app purchase price for 424 submitting app to approval process 423 424 criteria for submission 443 444 cross compilation method 12 Distribution Provisioning Profile 332 339 340 341 410 411 introduction 409 iTunes Connect application adding website 413 419 Mac OS requirement for 2 421 423 pricing decision 424 425 reasons for rejection 425 427 recompiling for distribution 411 412 screen shots 412 445 uploading your app 2 419 423 success tips for dealing with 443 447 time allowance for approval 444 Apple ID 324 325 Apple OS for mobile devices iOS See also AIR for iOS iOS Developer Program cross compilation of Flash for 12 14 34 debugging your app for 285 288 defined 10 digital certificate for 27 328 332 336 337 341 346 359 363 367 374 376 fees and license agreements for developers 27 166 Flash compatibility with 9 Flight Control 17 18 fonts for 77 icon considerations 294 295 installing your app onto a device 369 371 lack of support for Flash applications 25 re
27. wc 167 168 Akamai Content Delivery Network 202 207 alert notification sounds embedding 198 200 Align panel in Flash Professional 75 alpha property 436 Android Debug Bridge ADB tool 314 315 317 318 Android Deployment type setting 299 Android Developer tools connecting a device to computer 315 317 installing software on computer 310 315 installing your app on a device 317 318 introduction 309 screen shot capture from device 319 321 Android Emulator website 299 Android Market deploying your app to 399 407 screen shot requirements for app uploads 319 321 user data protection rules 167 Android OS See also AIR for Android browser plug in for Flash Player 12 defined 10 digital certificate requirements 27 fees and license agreements for developers 24 27 Flash compatibility with 9 preinstalled fonts 77 451 Index support for native features 28 29 TweetDeck 18 19 user data protection 167 Android PacKage APK file See APK Android PacKage file animation with ActionScript code 226 232 collision detection 236 240 CPU costs of using 219 221 frame 221 226 introduction 219 libraries of 232 235 Apache web server streaming video through 213 APK Android PacKage file in compiling process 293 307 deployment type setting 299 Draft Application apk File 402 introduction to 32 testing on different OS s 317 318 App ID 296 334 335 360 367 App Name 296 357 App Store Approval Proce
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