Flash islands

Hi All
I want to start developing an adobe flash island component.
I understand that I can only develop in Flex SDK version that is lower then 3.4.
My problem is that I can only download adobe flash builder 4 (this is the only version purposed in adobe.com) .
In this version the compiler can only run SDK 3.5 and higher.
Can any of u tell me how do I get adobe flash builder 3, or any other idea how to solve the issue?
Thanks
Nitsan

Hi
Flex SDK 3.* doesn't have data visualization components included (Charts) so you'll have to custom implement them in the SDK.
You can find the tutorial how to combine these [here|http://www.webappsolution.com/wordpress/2009/04/22/installing-flex-33-sdk-data-visualization-33-swc/] , if you're having any problems I can upload the SDK with data visualization already combined.
Kind regards,
Wouter

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I am new to Adobe flash Islands. I am trying with simple examples. I have downloaded SDK and Flash Builder from Adobe.com
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Hope some one helps me. Thanks in advance.

Hello,
See Note: https://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/1312542
Flex SDK 3.4 and higher is not supported as documented.
You should use Flex SDK 3.3 to build Web dynpro FlashIslands.
Hope this helps!
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Using flash island in ABAP Webdynpro

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About Flash Islands In Web Dynpro Java

Hi All,
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hi,
Check out this link. It will give you an idea how to integrate Aobe island comp with web dynpro.
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/307b434f-ff32-2b10-e885-991247270480
Thanx.

Data connection between Java Webdynpro - Flex Flash Island

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I'm developing a Java Webdynpro with connection to a Flex Flash Island. I'm using Flex 3.2.
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Flash Island WD ABAP Engine

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I've a question...
Is it possible using only ABAP ENGINE to develop with Flash Island on WD ABAP ?
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Abap engine alone is enough to develop and embed flash applications in the flash islands.
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it doesnot require a java engine.
[http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/10989ef6-968c-2b10-50a9-eb34a5267163|http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/sdn/go/portal/prtroot/docs/library/uuid/10989ef6-968c-2b10-50a9-eb34a5267163]
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[Bindable]
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[Bindable]
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[Bindable]
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Hi Guys,
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Edited by: Dirk Jäckel on Jul 19, 2011 12:14 PM

HI Dirk,
wtith Web Dynpro, you can only use Flex SDK version 3.3 and downwards. You can download the SDK here [http://opensource.adobe.com/wiki/display/flexsdk/DownloadFlex3]
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I must say I am also confused, because as far I can tell data visualization component is not included in 3.3, but SAP makes no mention of this. Hopefully someone else can enlighten us on this issue?

Environment needed to build and test Flash islands ?

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http://weblog.mrinalwadhwa.com

Hi. First thing you need is a NetWeaver ABAP system. You can download the trial from here.
https://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/downloads?rid=/library/uuid/80fd9a0a-e306-2a10-c896-b84c77c13ed2
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Rich Heilman

Flash Island: Get varibles from Flex into SAP

Hello,
I am trying to get the content of a variable from an Flash Island into SAP. I am using :
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regards
stefan

The storeProperty should work. I've got an application that uses that very technique and it is working just fine. Make sure that your name usage is mapping properly. For instance here is my applicatoin:
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We are using SAP ECC 6.0 system for developing WD ABAP application. Now we need to use adobe flash island UI Element but its not available in the UI Library. Which Patch is required to be installed on this server to use this UI element.
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Flash Islands organizational chart

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Is there any code available for the example given in the link
http://www.sdn.sap.com/irj/scn/elearn?rid=/library/uuid/a0c91fc0-932d-2c10-4ca7-f5774950c8e3&overridelayout=true
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I have tried so many times to get hold of that example code!
All SAP has to do is invest a little more time in code like that and we can get rid of Nakisa!
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We are currently on NW 7.01 SP 05 (NW 7.0 Enhancement Package 1) for our Web AS JAva.
My NWDS version is 7.01.05
I am trying to integrate a Flex application into SAP Portal using Web Dynpro for Java.
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1. Is flash islands available in NW 7.01 or 7.02 (Enhancement Pack 1 or 2) (Java) ?
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Hello Guys,
Thanks for your comments. I did not know that my forum post would become so interesting
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- Can I use any other SAP specific java methodologies (Abstract Portal Components, JSPDynpage, EJBs, etc) to achieve this ?
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