Flash Debugger: A Robust Tool for Debugging Flash/SWF/Flex Files
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Flash Debugger is the successor of FlashFirebug, it is an addon to Firefox's built-in devtools. It gives you the ability to debug any AS3 Flash on the web. Inspect the DisplayList, change properties on the fly and see the warnings, errors and traces directly in the extension. Use the inspector to hone in on elements, transform objects on the fly and use the console to run AS3 commands on the active SWF. This extension is a paid extension, you can get a 2 day trial from here:
http://o-minds.com/payment/flashfirebug
This extension requires Flash Player Debugger for netscape compatible browsers (http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/downloads.html) installed. You can find out more on the product website at:
http://o-minds.com/flash-debugger
Here are some of the extension features:
- Output: View errors, warning, and trace output inside the extension.
- Properties: View and change object properties at run-time.
- SWF Inspector Tool: Inspect inside SWF files like you inspect HTML.
- Console: Execute AS3 against active SWF.
- 3D Transform Tool: Free Transform, 3D Rotate, 3D Translate.
- Profiler: Find out what's slowing down your SWFs.
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- Clean, curated universe
- Dynamic, overlapping network
- Suitable for developers
- Must pay to see the bugs of the flash
- Good usability
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Risk impact
Flash Debugger requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
Flash Debugger has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.