Set up instructions for Flex Builder users

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To develop Apollo applications with Flex, you have several options:

• Flex Builder 2.0.1 users can download the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder, which provides you with tools that added to the IDE and allow you to create Apollo projects and test and debug and package your Apollo applications.
• If you're not currently using Flex Builder 2.0.1, you can download and install a trial version and then add the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder.
• You can download the free Flex and Apollo SDKs and develop Flex-based Apollo applications using your favorite text editor and the command line tools. For more information, see Set up instructions for Flex SDK users.

Downloading Flex Builder and the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder

Follow these instructions to download the tools you'll need to develop Flex-based Apollo applications.

1. If you don't already have Flex Builder 2.0.1 installed, you can download a trial version here: http://www.adobe.com/products/flex/. The extensions work with both the stand-alone and the plug-in configurations.
2. Download the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder 2.0.1, available from Adobe Labs (http://www.adobe.com/go/getapollo).
3. Download and install the Apollo runtime. See Installing the Apollo runtime and sample applications.
4. Install Flex Builder 2.0.1.
   You can use either the stand-alone configuration or, if you're already an Eclipse user, the plug-in configuration.

During the Flex Builder installation, you will be prompted to install Flash Player 9. Make sure to install it for at least one browser.

Installing and configuring the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder

The Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder include the following:

• A wizard for creating new Apollo application projects
• Automatic creation and management of the application.xml file
• Running and debugging of Apollo applications from within Flex Builder
• Automated exporting of your Apollo application project to an AIR file for distribution to users

The Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder are available for both the Windows and Mac OS X versions of Flex Builder 2.0.1.

To use the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder, you need version 2.0.1 of Flex Builder. If you don't already own a copy of Flex Builder 2.0.1, you can download a trial version here: http://www.adobe.com/products/flex/. The extensions work with both the stand-alone and the plug-in configurations.

Windows:

To install and configure the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder on a Windows computer:

1. Download the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder installation file (fb_apollo_extensions_win_alpha1.exe) from Adobe Labs (http://www.adobe.com/go/getapollo).
2. Double click the file and follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Note for Windows Vista users To install Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder on Windows Vista, you must have a Windows account with administrator privileges.

Macintosh:

To install and configure the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder on a Mac OS X computer:

1. Download the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder installation file (fb_apollo_extensions_mac_alpha1.dmg) from Adobe Labs (http://www.adobe.com/go/getapollo).
2. Double click the downloaded file, click the Apollo_Installer file and then follow the prompts to complete the installation.

More information about using the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder

For additional information about using the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder, see the following topics:

• Create your first Flex-based Apollo application in Flex Builder
• Using the Apollo Extensions for Flex Builder
• Using the Flex Apollo components

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