Create and Build Desktop Projects

  1. To create a new desktop based Apache Flex® project do one the following:

    • In Moonshine choose File -> New -> Flex Desktop Project (MacOS, Windows) : MXML and ActionScript support
    • In Moonshine choose File -> New -> ActionScript Project (SWF, Desktop) : Choose this if you want pure ActionScript project
    • In Moonshine choose File -> New -> Feathers Desktop Project (MacOS, Windows) : MXML and ActionScript support
    • Choose ActionScript Project (SWF, Desktop) in Moonshine splash screen
    • Choose Flex Desktop Project (MacOS, Windows) in Moonshine splash screen
    • Choose Feathers Desktop Project (MacOS, Windows) in Moonshine splash screen

  2. Choosing any above option will open the New Project tab:

    Screenshot: new Flex desktop project

  3. In ActionScript Project (SWF, Desktop) options you’ll find an extra option to choose between Desktop or Web as the platform type:

    Screenshot: new ActionScriipt project dialog

    • Editable fields are:
      • Project Name
      • Parent Directory
      • Select Project Type (ActionScript Project only)

    • After entering the necessary fields above, click Create to generate a new project

    • Create option immediately creates a new Apache Flex® project, open the project in Moonshine workspace (left-hand tree menu) and it’s application file in Moonshine editor

      Screenshot: create new Flex desktop project

    • Moonshine generates any project with it’s supported types with demo ‘Hello World!‘ text, so you can immediately build the project and check it’s output; an optional Apache Ant® build script fully configured so you build a desktop package immediately as well!

    • To run the project choose Project -> Build & Run or press CTRL+ENTER (WIN) or CMD+ENTER (Mac OS). You can see command line output in Moonshine’s console window (at the bottom of the interface)

      Screenshot: console build

    • If your project compiles, an AIR window will open running your code.