Macromedia flex builder-using flex builder User Manual

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Chapter 1:  Getting Started with Flex Builder
Design view
 (View > Design) lets you lay out and edit an MXML user interface visually. Design 
view has two modes: Expanded and Standard. In Expanded mode, you can easily insert, edit, 
position, or resize MXML components because Flex Builder adds temporary borders and padding 
around objects. In Standard mode, Flex Builder removes the borders and padding to give you a 
more accurate picture of how the MXML file will look in Macromedia Flash Player.
Code view
 (View > Code) lets you work with code. MXML and ActionScript syntax is color-
coded and code hints assist you as you type. Design view tools such as the Insert bar, Tag 
inspector, and Data panel are also fully functional in Code view.
The ActionScript debugging panels
 help you debug your code after setting breakpoints and 
switching to debug mode. The debugging panels include the Variables panel, the Watch panel, 
the Output panel, and the Call Stack panel. For more information, see 
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The Network Monitor panel
 helps you monitor network traffic and data going back and forth 
between the client and the Flex server. For more information, see 
The Insert bar
 lets you rapidly insert Flex containers and components in Design view by clicking 
or dragging. The Insert bar also lets you rapidly insert their tags in Code view.
Note: The Favorites tab found in Macromedia Dreamweaver is not supported in Flex Builder.