FDT
Next, we want to be able to actually edit and compile AS class files. We do this with a plug-in for Eclipse called FDT. Personally, I think this is the best editor for doing ActionScript work, but as I said, this is personal. There are tons of editors out there, but for this book we will be using FDT.
One of the cool things about FDT is that if you create open source projects, you can apply for a free FDT Max license.
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For more information on the features that FDT offers, go to http://www.fdt.powerflasher.com/developer-tools/fdt/features/.
For more information about FDT’s open source initiative and free FDT Max license, go to http://www.fdt.powerflasher.com/developer-tools/fdt/community/.
Installing updates and plug-ins in Eclipse is a little different from all the other software downloads you are familiar with. Eclipse works with so-called update sites, which are basically file repositories with an XML file defining the latest builds.
So, instead of going to a download site and downloading a package, we open the Help panel and select the Install New Software option. (See Figure 1-5.)

Figure 1-5. Updating software in Eclipse
Enter the URL to the update site from FDT: http://fdt.powerflasher.com/update.
After you click Add, you are presented with a couple of choices; at the time of this writing, they are FDT 3.5 and FDT 4.4. Select the latest version and click Next to install it into ...