With the Preview Release of the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8, developers can now build content for devices that support Flash Lite 2, and draw on the new features available in the latest mobile player including XML support to handle data more efficiently, device video, and ActionScript 2.0.
Flash Lite 2 includes the following:
- Flash Player 7 support
- ActionScript 2.0 support
- Loading and parsing of XML data
- Ability to store and retrieve persistent data
- Dynamic loading of multimedia content and playback using device-based codecs
- Improved display and handling of fonts
- Shape drawing and animation through ActionScript
Note: This is an early version, not a final release. We wanted to get this offering to you as soon as possible so you could start experimenting with Flash Lite 2 content.
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Follow these steps to get started with the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8:
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Familiarize yourself with mobile development with the following resources:
- Article: Announcing the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 Preview Release
- Recorded seminar: Flash Lite 2 Preview
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If you already have Flash Professional 8, download and install the Flash Lite 2 Update to Flash Professional 8. Otherwise, you can download a trial version of Flash Professional 8.
The update will install directly into Flash Professional 8, enabling you to test and publish Flash Lite 2 content.
Note: This is an early version, not a final release. We wanted to get this offering to you as soon as possible so you could start experimenting with Flash Lite 2 content.
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Get the Flash Lite Player 2 for Supported Handsets
If you would like to test your Flash content on a mobile phone, you can download the Flash Lite Player 2 from the Macromedia Online Store.
As a participant in the Macromedia Labs release of the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8, we are providing access to a free download of Flash Lite 2 for a select set of mobile phones. This is a limited time offer, and will require you to provide your phone’s IMEI number to complete the purchase in the Online Store.
On the Flash Lite 2 Update to Flash Professional 8 download page select the link for the store in your location. When you click on the link, the store coupon will be automatically applied to your purchase of Flash Lite Player 2.
- Ask questions and share your feedback in the Flash Lite 2 Development Forum.
Below you’ll find references and links to help you participate in the Flash Lite and Flash Authoring developer communities.
Online Forums
Ask questions, discuss, and share feedback with other developers in online forums.
Wiki
You can read, evaluate, and contribute to documentation, best practices, code samples, tutorials, and much more in the Mobile Authoring wiki section.
Blogs
Keep your eye on developing conversations and news in the blogging community on the Macromedia XML News Aggregator.
FAQ
- Which Flash Lite 2 devices are supported in the emulator?
- The Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 includes generic device profiles to allow developers to test their Flash Lite 2 content. When Flash Lite 2 is released, additional profiles for the emulator will be available through the Device Profile Updates page.
- Can I install the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 with the trial version of Flash Professional 8?
- Yes. The Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 can be installed with either a trial or licensed copy of Flash Professional 8.
- Can I install the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 with Flash Basic 8?
- No. The Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 can only be installed with a trial or licensed copy of Flash Professional 8.
- What new capabilities are supported in the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8?
- The update enables publishing Flash Lite 2 content and applications. Based on the capabilities of the Flash Lite Player 2, mobile developers can now use XML support to handle data more efficiently, work directly with device video, and draw on ActionScript 2.0.
- How do I get started using the features of this update?
- For existing or new mobile content, simply open the publish settings dialog and select Flash Lite 2 as the publish version. Press ok, then Test Movie. Open the Device settings dialog and select one of the generic Flash Lite 2 device profiles.
- What are the different color depths in the generic device profiles?
- Flash Lite supports different color depths to match the capabilities of different devices. The emulator will configure itself to use the proper color depth based on the device you have selected. Gradients, alpha transforms, etc in the emulator will now render as they would on the device.
- Which devices currently ship with the Flash Lite Player 2?
- There are currently plans for a number of devices to ship with the Flash Lite Player 2. Until those phones become commercially available, developers can download the Flash Lite Player 2 from the Online Store.
- Where can I report issues relating to the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8?
- Please report all issues you encounter with the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 in the Flash Lite 2 Development Forum.
System Requirements
Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8
- 800 MHz Intel Pentium III processor (or equivalent) and later
- Windows 2000, Windows XP
- 256 MB RAM (1 GB recommended to run more than one Studio 8 product simultaneously)
- 1024 x 768, 16-bit display (32-bit recommended)
- 710 MB available disk space
Release Notes
This is a preliminary release that includes:
- Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 Preview Release - This update will allow you to test content within the mobile emulator in Flash Professional 8 and to publish Flash Lite 2 SWF files.
- Device Profile Update 2 - The latest device profiles that support Flash Lite 2 for use in the emulator in Flash Professional 8.
- Flash Lite Player 2 – For a limited time, participants in the Macromedia Labs release of the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 can access a free download of Flash Lite Player 2 that works with a select set of mobile phones.
The preview release, not including the Flash Lite Player 2, is available on Windows only.
See the the full Release Notes ›
See the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 Installation Instructions ›
See the Flash Lite 2 Update for Flash Professional 8 Known Issues ›
