Flash Speaks Actionscript

FDT 3 is a plug-in which boosts the already mighty open-source platform Eclipse and turns it into a powerful development environment for serious Flash and ActionScript coding.  This fantastic tool is built and maintained by the guys over at PowerFlasher.

Along with an impressive list of features, these features give you the opportunity of gaining a big boost in your programming efficiency as your work flow is improved.

If you are serious in working with ActionScript 3.0 or plan to work with a team of other programmers, then FDT is the one to get.  Unlike other ActionScript editors, this one is not free, but it is well worth it.

FDT comes in three versions: Basic, Professional, and Enterprise.  While all version pack a punch, check out the chart below to find out the key differences between the three.

Product Comparisons

The one major downfall of FDT 3 is how complicated the installation process is from other ActionScript editors.  The good news, however, is that the developers behind the project are currently working on a standalone version that will require minimal steps to install.

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Papervision3D is presenting an opportunity that will allow all Papervision3D users the ability to put their skills to the test.  It is called PaperKing3D.  The only really restriction of this contest is that it needs to involve the Papervision3D engine and the project must be open-source.

If you are able to convince the judges that your work is among the best not only will you impress the developers of Papervision3D and its community, but there will also be prizes for 1st and 2nd place winners.

Winner of 1st place will receive an Adobe Creative Suite Master collection.

The 2nd place winner will receive a copy of FDT Enterprise Edition.

These prizes should definitely drive the competitiveness of this competition through the roof.  The deadline for the PaperKing3D Competition is August 15th, 2008.  To enter a submission, email a zipped file to pv3dcontest_at_gmail_dot_com.