Deliver cross-platform rich Internet applications to the desktop
Macromedia Central extends the reach of Flash rich Internet applications and content beyond the browser and into the desktop, making true cross-platform applications a reality. This new offering builds on the strength of the Macromedia Flash development community, the AOL AIM and ICQ services for messaging and presence, and existing web standards. Read more (PDF, 1.26 MB) ›
Getting Started With Central Development
Why
Develop for Central?
Use your existing skills to develop a new class of Rich Internet Applications that live outside the browser.
Develop For Central
Ready to get started? Follow this step-by-step to building and deploying Central
application.
Central Development Quick Start Guide
This no-frills guide walks you through building your first application.
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portraits of Central in useAbout Macromedia Central
Macromedia Central is a rich client environment for delivering cross-platform desktop applications. Flash developers use the Central SDK and Macromedia Flash MX 2004 to create applications for the Central Desktop Client — a runtime environment for running and managing Central applications. Unlike conventional web sites, Central applications function offline, keeping important information constantly available. Central applications run in a controlled environment to keep sensitive data secure. And because Central automatically notifies the user when new versions are available, applications are always up-to-date.
Both the Central SDK and the Central desktop client are available free
of charge.
