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Product FeatureAdobe Flash Builder 4 software is a●

professional-grade development tool for rapidlybuilding cross-platform rich Internet applications(RIAs) and content using the open source Flexframework.Premium Edition adds testing tools, including●

profilers, network monitoring, an automatedtesting framework, integration with Flex unittesting, and command-line build support, plusAdobe ColdFusion Builder software.Accelerate development and testing of expressive●

web applications using powerful developer tooling.Integrate with servers and services in existing●

infrastructure, including those based on Java, PHP,Adobe ColdFusion software, REST, and SOAP.Visually design and preview user interface layout,●

appearance, and behavior using a rich library ofbuilt-in components.Read more ●

Product DescriptionAdobe Flash Builder Premium version 4 Upgrade from version 2/3 for Windows and Mac Read moreProduct DescriptionAdobe Flash Builder 4 (formerly Adobe Flex Builder) software can help you accelerate development, buildhigher performing applications, and more easily integrate new projects with your existing infrastructure. Thisfeature-packed release improves workflows for developers and designers through integration with the newAdobe Flash Catalyst interaction design tool.

This feature-packed release improves workflows fordevelopers and designers through integration with the

new Adobe Flash Catalyst interaction design tool.

Upgrade From Flex Builder 2/3 to Adobe Flash Builder 4 Premium EditionCustomers who have a license for Flex Builder 2 & 3 Standard are eligible for upgrade pricing.Top reasons to upgrade to Adobe Flash Builder 4

Data-centric developmentIntrospect Java, PHP, ColdFusion, REST, and SOAP services to display methods and properties in the newData/Service Explorer. Bind methods to user interface components using a simple drag-and-drop approach.

Tight integration with Adobe Flash CatalystImport Flex projects (FXP files) created using Flash Catalyst, saving time and improving the quality of the userexperience. FXP files contain a functional user interface, including MXML, ActionScript, component skins, andgraphical assets, enabling developers to focus on core application logic.

Network Monitor (Premium Edition only)Generate a detailed audit trail of all data passed between the local Flex application and the back end, assistingwith debugging and performance tuning.

Command-line build and integration with Flex unit testing (Premium Edition only)Take advantage of the new command-line build capability, and use integration with Flex unit testing to helpsupport agile development processes.

Automatic generation of common codeAutomatically generate code for accessor functions (getter and setters) and event handlers to speed up thedevelopment of commonly used functions.

Code refactoringQuickly navigate through code or restructure it by renaming all references to a class, method, or variable. FlashBuilder 4 adds move refactoring.

Debugger improvementsSet conditional breakpoints, evaluate expressions, and set watchpoints on variables to halt execution on valuechange. Use the Expressions view to watch variables selected in the Variables view and to add/evaluate watchexpressions. Break out of a loop during a debugging session using run to line.

Custom templatesCustomize default information contained in new MXML, ActionScript, and CSS files, such as author and date,

introductory comments, copyright information, opening and closing tags and attributes, ActionScriptdeclarations, namespace prefixes, and more.

Flex Theme BrowserEasily browse and import Flex themes and apply them to your project.

ASDoc supportDisplay comments in MXML and ActionScript editors using ASDoc.

Adobe Flash CS4 Professional workflowImport and update custom Flex components using the new workflow between Flash CS4 Professional and FlashBuilder 4.

Adobe Flash Builder 4 Premium EditionAdobe Flash Builder 4 comes in two editions: Standard Edition and Premium Edition. The Premium Edition addsprofessional testing tools, including profilers, network monitoring, an automated testing framework, integrationwith Flex unit testing, and command-line build support, plus it includes Adobe ColdFusion Builder software.

Adobe Flash Builder 4 software is a professional-grade development tool for rapidly building cross-platformrich Internet applications (RIAs) and content using the open source Flex framework. Click to enlarge.

Develop cross-platform rich Internet applicationsFlash Builder 4:

Enables intelligent coding, interactive step-through debugging, and visual design of user interface layout,appearance, and behavior of RIAsProvides productivity tools for working with databases, web services, REST APIs, and other data sourcesIncludes powerful testing tools, such as memory and performance profilers, network monitoring, andintegrated support for automated functional and unit testing, that speed up development and lead to higherperforming applications

Improve productivityAccelerate development and testing of expressive web applications using powerful developer tooling.

Powerful coding toolsTake advantage of a powerful Eclipse based IDE that includes editors for MXML, the Adobe ActionScriptlanguage, and CSS, as well as syntax coloring, statement completion, code collapse, interactive step-throughdebugging, and automatic generation of common code.

Code refactoringQuickly navigate through code or restructure it by renaming all references to a class, method, or variable. FlashBuilder 4 adds move refactoring.

Quickly navigate through code or restructure it by renaming all references to a class, method, or variable. FlashBuilder 4 adds move refactoring. Click to enlarge.

Set conditional breakpoints, evaluate expressions, and set watchpoints on variables to halt execution on valuechange. Use the Expressions view to watch variables selected in the Variables view and to add/evaluate watch

expressions. Break out of a loop during a debugging session using run to line.Click to enlarge.

Content Assist displays code completion hints and ASDoc content as you enter MXML, ActionScript, and CSS code.ASDoc content also displays when you hover over a class in the editor. Click to enlarge.

Native support for Adobe AIRCreate applications for the Adobe AIR runtime with Flash Builder 4, including all the tools required to build,debug, package, and sign AIR applications. Adobe AIR lets you quickly develop RIAs for the desktop using thesame skills and codebase you use to build RIAs for the browser.

Powerful testing tools [Premium Edition only]Accelerate application performance using memory and performance profilers that monitor and analyze memoryconsumption and CPU cycles. Support for automated functional testing tools such as HP QuickTest Professional(formerly Mercury QuickTest Professional) is also available.

Network Monitor [Premium Edition only]Generate a detailed audit trail of all data passed between the local Flex application and the back end, assistingwith debugging and performance tuning.

Debugger improvementsSet conditional breakpoints, evaluate expressions, and set watchpoints on variables to halt execution on value

change. Use the Expressions view to watch variables selected in the Variables view and to add/evaluate watchexpressions. Break out of a loop during a debugging session using run to line.

Custom templatesCustomize default information contained in new MXML, ActionScript, and CSS files, such as author and date,introductory comments, copyright information, opening and closing tags and attributes, ActionScriptdeclarations, namespace prefixes, and more.

ASDoc supportDisplay comments in MXML and ActionScript editors using ASDoc.

Adobe Flash Professional workflowImport and update custom Flex components using the new workflow between Adobe Flash Professionalsoftware and Flash Builder 4.

Integrate with existing infrastructure