User Guide

12 Flash Lite Overview
Each Flash Lite content type, paired with a specific device, defines a
specific set of Flash Lite features that are available to your application. For
example, a Flash application that's running as a screen saver is not typically
allowed to make network connections or download data.
The Flash Lite testing features in Macromedia Flash Professional 8 let you
test against multiple devices and different Flash Lite content types. This
lets you determine if your application uses features that aren't available
for the type of content that you are developing. For more information
about selecting target devices and content types, see Chapter 5, “Testing
Flash Lite Content (Flash Professional Only)” in Developing Flash Lite
Applications.
Workflow for authoring Flash
Lite applications (Flash
Professional
Only)
The process for creating Flash Lite content is an iterative one that involves
the following steps:
Identify your target device(s) and Flash Lite content type Different
devices have different screen sizes, support different audio formats, and
have different screen color depths, among other factors. These factors may
influence your application’s design or implementation.
In addition, different devices support different Flash Lite content types,
such as screen savers, stand-alone applications, or animated ring tones. The
content type for which you are developing also determines the features that
are available to your application. For more information about Flash Lite
content types, see “About Flash Lite content types” on page 11.
Create and test your application in Flash Flash Professional 8 includes
a Flash Lite emulator that lets you test your application without having to
transfer it to a device. You use the Flash Lite emulator to refine your
application design and fix any problems before you test it on a
mobile device.