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This page includes sample applications that will help you get started using Adobe AIR. These are basic applications built by Adobe engineers to demonstrate capabilities of the runtime.
By downloading the sample applications listed below you confirm that you have read and agree to the terms of the Adobe AIR SDK License.
BkMark
BkMark allows you to create a permanent bookmark for your favorite website or application. The application shows how to use Javascript to store data locally using the file system APIs, as well as how register an application to run at startup.
Download BKMark sample application
Download BKMark source code
Fresh
Fresh is a skinnable RSS reader built entirely using AJAX running on Adobe AIR. The Fresh reader features offline RSS reading, multiple panels within a single window, tabbed browsing, and basic browser integration. Fresh is based on the YUI-Ext / Ext JS library and RSS Feed Viewer sample by Jack Slocum.
Download Fresh sample application
Download Fresh source code
MapCache
Are you frustrated every time you need to print an online map? MapCache uses Yahoo! Maps Web Services to give you an easy to use, functional map. It demonstrates drag-and-drop to the local file system and makes it simple to find where you need to go.
Download MapCache sample application
Download MapCache source code
PixelPerfect
Pixelperfect is an utility for measuring the size of objects on your desktop. It demonstrates custom chrome and transparent windows.
Download PixelPerfect sample application
Download PixelPerfect source code
RoadFinder
Roadfinder combines two of the most popular online maps, Yahoo! Maps and Google Maps, into a single application. Search for an address by typing it in or dragging it from the desktop. There is close collaboration between these two maps as moving or zooming on either map effects the other.
Download RoadFinder sample application
Download RoadFinder source code
Scout
Scout gives web developers the ability to look inside a web page and see what is really going on beneath the covers. This app takes advantage of the HTML capabilities of Adobe AIR to inspect a page as it's rendered on the client.
Download Scout sample application
Download Scout source code
ScreenBoard
ScreenBoard allows you to draw directly on your desktop using multiple transparent windows and a variety of preset tools. If you want to be really creative, it lets you configure your own drawing tools to highlight specific items currently on the desktop.
Download ScreenBoard sample application
Download ScreenBoard source code
Signet
Signet gives you the ability to take your del.icio.us bookmarks to the desktop. Built entirely in HTML and JavaScript, Signet uses the YUI-Ext / Ext JS library by Jack Slocum.
Download Signet sample application
Download Signet source code
