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Arabic application using Flex Builder 4.5

I am going to make an Arabic application using Flex builder 4.5. I have two questions that need to be answered

  1. What is the difference between ActionScript Mobile Project and Flex Mobile Project. (AS Mobile Project supports iOS and Android but I doubt about it!!)

  2. Is Arabic support available in Flex Mobile Projects or AS Mobile Projects? I know TLF supports Desktop and web apps but does it support mobile platforms?

cheers!

Solution 
  • What is the difference between ActionScript Mobile Project and Flex

    Mobile Project. (AS Mobile Project supports iOS and Android but I doubt about it!!)

    An ActionScript Mobile Project supports Android, iOS and Blackberry Playbook development; but has no support for the Flex Framework. It is, basically, starting a project with a clean slate. If you're a Flex Developer, building Flash Platform Apps w/o the Flex Framework is very different.

    A Flex Mobile Project only supports Android development. It gives you full access to the Flex Mobile Components. An update that will add iOS and Blackberry Playbook support is expected this month (June 2011)

    Is Arabic support available in Flex Mobile Projects or AS Mobile

    Projects? I know TLF supports Desktop and web apps but does it support mobile platforms?

    TLF is not recommended on mobile platforms. I believe this is due to performance reasons. Here is a good article about localization in Flex; unfortunately it does not address the mobile usage question.