We’ve recently released a beta update of FDT (v. 3.1.1. Build 1017) which fully supports Flash Player 10 projects and the new Vector.<Type> Syntax.

Here are the few steps you need to follow, in order to create Flash Player 10 content.

Installation

Requirements: installed Version of FDT 3.1

1. Install the beta update:

• Help > Software Updates > Find and Install > Search for new Features to install > new Remote Site > URL: http://fdt.powerflasher.com/update_beta/

2. Download Flex SDK 3.2 or Flex SDK 4

3. Add the downloaded SDK to your List of Core Libraries

• Window > Preferences > FDT > Core Libraries > AS3 Core Libraries
• Click Add…
• Type: Pure AS3 (Flex3) for FP 10, Name: AS3_FP10_beta
• Click “Browse”
• Click “New”
• Name: FlexSDK_FP10_beta
• Click “Folder” and select the downloaded and decompressed Flex SDK folder.
• Click “OK” three times.

4. Install Flash Player 10

Project Setup and Compilation

1. Create a new Flash Project in FDT and select AS3_FP10_beta in the Project Language section.
2. Create a new Class and derive it from Sprite
3. Insert the following line of Code to use the new Vector Class:
   var v : Vector.<int> = new Vector.<int>();
4. Right click the Class and go to Run as > FDT AS3 Application

If you have used the Flex SDK 4, everything should work fine.

If you have used the Flex SDK 3.2 you will get a Compile Error. This is because the Flex SDK 3.2 compiles SWFs for Flash Player 9 by default.
If you take a look at the flex config file:
flex_sdk_3.2.0.3794/frameworks/flex-config.xml you can see, that it uses Flash Player 9 as target player <target-player>9.0.124</target-player>.

In order to compile for Flash Player 10 with SDK 3.2 you need to add the following compiler argument in your launch configuration: -target-player=10.0.0

The flex-config.xml of the Flex SDK 4 uses Flash Player 10 as target player, so you don’t have to add this compiler argument.

Vector Code Template

Try to add the following FDT Code Template (Window > Preferences > FDT > Editor > Templates)

var ${name} : Vector.<${type}> = new Vector.<${type}>();${cursor}

to quickly create new variables of type Vector.

Have fun!
Michael Plank

Hi folks,

we got it asked a lot, “are there any tutorials for FDT?”. Our answer is always “of course!!”.

You can check our blog for numerous tutorials of fellow FDT friends, below you find a small list of needful guides through the Actionscript-Jungle. If you have any further, feel free to comment them to this blog-post:

shortcuts
intermediate guide
starter guide
Troys Blog referencing a Tutorial from Sebastian Weyrauch
very detailed workflow tutorial

Also you find in the Eclipse “Welcome Screen” under “Tutorials” our “Cheatsheets” that are also very helpful to get started with FDT!

So, check it out, and add more when you have.

Cheers,
Frank

Due to the numerous requests, we finally offer you a collection of FDT Wallpapers. It comes with all common resolutions and differently colored icons. Nevertheless, if you’re coding in 800x600px or lower (for whatever reason) – launch your GIMP 😉

Download the FDT Wallpaper Collection

Furthermore, we got asked all over the world for our pullovers and t-shirts. Seems like our design department did a good job with them. Therefore, we are also considering bringing out a very small collection of hoodies and shirts for real fans. If you are interested, let us know here!!

Have fun!

Christopher

Hi folks,

we just came back from our amazing trip to Asia (FITC Seoul, TAC Singapore). We met amazing people in both countries, and we will post more in the coming days. Some interviews with Korean and Singaporean Flash Heroes will follow. As a short summary, we can say, everybody loves FDT!!!

Here you find an interview with Michael, shot at the TAC in Singapore.

more to come!!

cheers,
Frank

Hi folks,

I am sitting at Helsinki Airport for stopover, flying to FITC Seoul. I did not get the time yet to post some Feedback about our awesome Prelude Event in Boston.

First Off, thanks to the guys of InfraRed5, Slot3, Domani Studios and Harvard University! Without them, we would not have been able to host it.

A small crowd gathered in the Tsai Auditorium at Harvard University Campus (bye the way, one of the best I´ve ever seen).

A big crowd was glued to their screens while watching our live stream. We had more than 400 unique users on the stream and over 1200 Clicks on the stream link. We never ever thought of reaching so many people through this little event. So thank you for your attention!!!

We are now thinking more thoroughly of streaming our different sessions at our World Roadshow together with our streaming partner Slot3! So stay tuned for new infos about that.

Thanks also to the Speakers Marcel Fahle, Michael Plank, Chris Allen and André Michelle, it was great to be at your sessions!!

Cheers,

Frank
Product Manager FDT

Watch the FDT Prelude Event live from Cambridge, MA on Tuesday, October 7th. Thanks to the support of slot3, we’re able to provide a video feed directly from the TSAI Auditorium, Harvard.

Starting from 2pm EST (USA) / 8pm GTM (Europe).

Watch the Prelude Event here!

As special offer, the audience of the stream will get special FDT ratings: 25% off!! A discount code will be given to all of you trough the stream – so, watch out carefully 😉

But remember: The coupon will be valid until 8pm EST (USA, October 7th) / 2am GTM (Europe, October 8th) only.

Cheers,

Christopher

Hey folks,

we proudly announce the Harvard University (Cambridge) as official venue for the FDT World Roadshow Prelude event. It is a big honor getting the opportunity to meet in such historical halls and we highly appreciate the support of our partners at Harvard and looking forward to a great event of information and exchange.

The time will be confirmed as soon as possible!

Don’t forget to sign up! Attendance is free and there will be Flash Heroes as Chris Allen and André Michelle. Just visit http://roadshow.powerflasher.com.

Cheers,

Christopher

Addendum: We just published the schedule. Have a look here: http://fdt.powerflasher.com/blog/?page_id=121