basic questions
Hi, I'm an experienced Flash developer but I'm migrating away from the Flash IDE, and I've been trying to use IntelliJ IDEA. However, I'm a bit confused. I use several external libraries such as CasaLib, TweenMax, and my own set of libraries. Flash lets me simply add the paths to these and is happy. How do I set up the project so that the 3rd party libraries (CasaLib, TweenMax, etc.) are accessed as global libraries I can use but aren't editable, and that my own set of libraries are available (say, as a separate module), and ARE editable.
Also, I get the error "[CBR] A file found in a source-path must have the same package structure '', as the definition's package, 'com.cbr'." Where is this package structure defined, and what is it relative to?
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So, have you managed to configure IDEA projects after discussion in issue comments? Do you have any more questions?
Alexander, thanks for the response. I'm starting to migrate to Astella for my AS3 coding. I see the huge benefit in having a more sophisticated code editor but I'm still trying to establish my workflow.
I think the problem is that developers like me who are migrating from the Flash IDE have a difficult time understanding how exactly things work together. Specifically, how to set up compilers (Flash handled that transparently), how to integrate external libraries (was a simple matter of just adding a path), and how to incorporate the visual elements that are stored in a .fla. I'm guessing there are other developers out there who would benefit from a tutorial aimed at users like me that answers some of these questions.
As of now I haven't been able to get external "raw" AS3 libraries to work, but I've just gone ahead and compiled SWC of them. I also don't know how to incorporate ASDOCs for the inline documentation. I intend to buy Astella when it becomes available, but both of these features are critical.
> how to set up compilers
IDEA and Astella take compiler as well as debugger and standard libraries from the Flex SDK.
> how to integrate external libraries
Attached sample Astella project. Note: you'll need to change Flex SDK at Dependencies tab of Astella build configuration (Project Structure dialog) as path to SDK is different on your computer.
> how to incorporate the visual elements that are stored in a .fla
I'm afraid I'm not familiar with .fla files. If you have found an answer please post it here.
> I haven't been able to get external "raw" AS3 libraries to work
See attached project
> how to incorporate ASDOCs for the inline documentation
Do you mean how to see documentation for classes from libraries? Just press Ctlr+Q (Ctrl+J on Mac) when caret is on some class or method from library. For raw AS3 libraries no additional configuration required - ASdoc is taken just from the sources. For SWC libraries you need to attach either sources or ASdoc or URL where documentation is located to the library:
If ASDoc attached Shift+F1 will open it in browser. Again, see attached sample.
Attachment(s):
Astella_sample.zip
So, Brad, do you have any questions remaining regarding project setup?
Alexander, thanks, I've got most of the issues resolved. I do think it would be helpful to have a tutorial for developers coming from the Flash environment. Still, Astella seems like a great product and your support has been excellent.