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Chapter 3: Creating, Coding, and Debugging Flex Files
Running a file
You can run MXML files in a stand-alone browser or in the browser embedded in Flex Builder.
Note:
To set up more than one browser, see “Setting the Preview in Browser Preferences options” in
Using Dreamweaver Help.
The following is a quick reference, followed by more detailed information:
To run a Flex file:
1.
Open an MXML application file in Flex Builder.
An MXML application file contains an
<mx:Application>
root tag.
If you want to run custom components, insert them in a test application file and compile the
file. For more information, see
“Inserting controls and containers in an MXML file”
on page 117
.
2.
Run the file in the browser embedded in Flex Builder by doing one of the following:
■
Press F6.
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On the Document toolbar, click the Run button.
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In the Output panel in the Results panel group (Window > Results), click the Play button
on the sidebar and select Run > Run in Flex Builder.
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In the Network Monitor panel in the Results panel group (Window > Results), click the
Play button on the sidebar and select Run > Run in Flex Builder.
A dialog box appears asking you if you want to upload dependent files.
3.
Run the file in an external browser by doing one of the following:
■
Press F12.
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Select File > Run in Browser, and select the browser you want to use.
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In the Output panel in the Results panel group (Window > Results), click the Play button
on the sidebar, select Run, and select the browser you want to use.
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In the Network Monitor panel in the Results panel group (Window > Results), click the
Play button on the sidebar, select Run, and select the browser you want to use.
A dialog box appears asking if you want to upload dependent files.
To do this task...
Perform this action
Run a file in the embedded browser
Press F6.
Exit the embedded browser and return to the editing
environment
Click the Code, Split, or Design button on the
Document toolbar.
Run a file in an external browser
Press F12.
Summary of Contents for FLEX BUILDER-USING FLEX BUILDER
Page 1: ...Using Flex Builder...
Page 116: ...116 Chapter 4 Building a Flex User Interface Visually...
Page 144: ...144 Chapter 6 Working with Data...
Page 154: ...154 Appendix A Basic Flex Concepts...
