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Animate CC Building AIR Desktop Applications

by Joseph Labrecque

Did you know you can write installable desktop applications for Windows and macOS in Adobe Animate CC? This course you'll learn how to get started writing cross-platform desktop applications with Animate CC and the Adobe AIR runtime. Software required: Adobe Animate CC.

What you'll learn

Have you ever wanted to design and develop fully installable, cross-platform desktop applications within a single, fun to use environment? In this course, Animate CC Building AIR Desktop Applications, you'll learn just what you need to get started writing desktop applications with Adobe AIR and Animate CC. First, you'll begin with an overview of the Adobe AIR runtime and how it relates to Animate CC. You'll then proceed in designing your application layout and user interface. Next, you'll explore how to write ActionScript code to fully realize your dektop application functionality. Finally, you'll learn about preparing your application for publication and distribution across Windows and macOS. When you're finished with this course, you'll have a solid understanding of what Adobe AIR is and how to use Animate CC to produce useful desktop applications using this mature and stable runtime technology. Software required: Adobe Animate CC.

About the author

Joseph Labrecque is primarily employed by the University of Denver as a senior interactive software engineer specializing in the creation of expressive desktop, web, and mobile solutions. His work incorporates a strong focus on the Adobe Flash Platform alongside more general web standards initiatives involving the use of HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and related technologies. He is also the proprietor of Fractured Vision Media, LLC; a digital media production company, technical consultancy, and distri... more

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