What's missing is a true WYSIWYG for the FLEX framework. Catalyst has the ability to be that but has thus far been laughably equipped to do so. Currently, we need a way for our web designers to redesign an application, assign some CSS styles, MXML ids and assign existing framework event handlers.

Our current workflow:

1. Designer sees framework and would like to aid in the tool's design

2. Pops out an Illustrator design (or Photoshop)

3. Hands over to Flash/FLEX developer to "make it happen"

4. Developer has to author rich/animated buttons in Flash

5. Imports assets into FLEX

6. Starts hammering out UIComponents with CSS to mimic design

Problems: Visual assets will translate defacto into Flash but not into the FLEX Framework.

Catalyst's MXML generation is clunky and far from streamlined or modular. I almost wonder

why FXG isn't just FLEX. They're both pretty similar in purpose. Either way there's no native

way to get MODULAR pieces of a design file into FLEX.

What should happe

I would love to see some type of indesign support. I have seen 2 prototypes on how digital magazines may look like in the future. The simple transitions, navigation, and video integration looks like it could be created with flash catalyst.  It would be great to layout a magazine or brochure in indesign and transfer it to catalyst on a per page basis.

Being able to add page transition like page flip or slide elements off the page inside indesign. Then add further interactive navigations, animations, and video in catalyst would be nice!!