ActionScript class being run by mistake in Flex project

I have a Flex project where my main MXML file is set as the
one and only application file and is also set as the default file.
I also have an ActionScript class in the project that extends
Sprite. It is _not_ set as an Application file.
When I have the ActionScript class selected, if I hit run or
debug, FB3 creates a new launch configuration for it and tries to
run the AS file instead of the default application MXML file.
Needless to say, this is really annoying as it means I have
to select the main MXML file before hitting debug/run every time.
Is this a bug or feature? (Feels like a bug).
Thanks,
Aral

Hi Aral,
Can you please log it in our public bug system:
http://bugs.adobe.com/flex?
It'd be great if you can provide more info to the bug e.g.
reproducible steps, platform, FB version (Plugin or Standalone).
thanks,
Sharon

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