Several of you have contacted me with problems using Flex beta 2 to connect to ColdFusion via Flash Remoting. A couple of the issues turned out to be configuration problems in flex-enterprise-services.xml (installed under WEB-INFflex, and needed by the Flex compiler). Here is the file as it works...
We've found the problem that prevented my Flex Data Services demos from working last night in London. And in case anyone else runs into this one, here's the scoop. The FDS installation contains a file named flex-enterprise-services.xml which (among other things) defines the channels used for player...
I am in Adobe's Munich offices, getting some work done before this evening's presentation. Last night's event in London went very well, a full house and a very lively and interactive crowd. The only problem was that my demos involving Flex Data Services (formerly Flex Enterprise Services) refused...
The Flex 2 Style Explorer lets you interactively set backgrounds, themes, colors, fonts, alphas, shadows and more for Flex 2 controls. As you make your selections a text box shows the CSS used to define the style, allowing you to copy and paste it into your own application.
Flex 2 Beta 2 is out. New versions of Flex Builder, Flex Data Services, the ColdFusion connector, and more. The Eclipse RDS plugin and wizards are also out, as are new versions of the sample apps I posted. Get your fresh beta 2 at Labs .
I am about to catch a flight across the Atlantic to spend the week in Europe. In addition to customer meetings, I will be presenting at user groups and seminars in London, Munich, Brussels, and Amsterdam. Links to the events are on
It's no secret that I am not a fan of Motorola phones, but the upcoming Q does look promising, it's a smart phone powered by Windows mobile with a Palm/Blackberry type form factor. Phone Scoop has a Flash video of the device . Notice the Verizon logo, meaning it is not a GSM device yet. But...
Yep, there will be a MAX this year. So, see you in Las Vegas in October. More details to follow!
Axel Schultze has launched a new blog , and is looking "for ColdFusion experts who are interested to help build a whole new kind of application". I am not sure what he means by "ColdFusion is by nature open source", and there are no details about what the application actually is, but I am all for...
I will be in Atlanta, GA, today, and will use the opportunity to talk to the ACFUG (at the Macquarium ). ACFUG is one of my favorite groups, the turnout is always great, and the sessions always lively. If you are in the area, drop by to learn more about Flex 2 and what it means for us ColdFusion...