Convert Flex Builder 3 project to Flash Builder 4.5

My boss asked me to convert the Flex project to Flash Builder so that they can see what's going on on Tablet.
I used this video http://tv.adobe.com/watch/adc-presents/sneak-peek-of-mobile-application-development-with-f lex-and-flash-builder/
as my reference but found out it is not that easy.
I have problem exporting it and the Flex codes start with <mx: Application > and when I created a Flex mobile project, the codes start with <s: Aplication >
I don't know if I have to create a Flex mobile project.
If I already have an existing Flex project, how can I convert it to Flash Builder 4.5 and can view on Tablet?
Thanks a lot.

you might google "migrating from Flex 3 to Flex 4". there are a few articles and videos about it...
http://www.adobe.com/devnet/flex/articles/flexbuilder3_to_flashbuilder4.html
It is easy, but can be time consuming to move from mx to spark.
If your boss just wants to see his web app on a Tablet, I'd first suggest using the tablet's Browser. As long as it supports Flash 10.1+ (not iOS), you should be fine, assuming your UI fits in the typically 1024x600+ resolution screen. If so, It is easier to convert a Flex 3 web app to a Flex 4 web app, than it is to convert it to a mobile app.
If he wants it on a iPad, then you are forced to create a Mobile Project.
Hope this helps.
Don

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