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

Hello,

First, I want to say Thank You. Your software really helps people to release their creativity and also earn money.

As for the programm, I think that Flash Catalyst is a great project. I was relly encouraged with the things it can do. But one thing I feel lack of in it is the absence of integration between Catalyst and Adobe Flash. For some people (I'm not the exception) it is very difficult to learn programming. And that's the point where Adobe Flash provides me with necessary tools, that will allow me to create animation without the use of code. As for creating some interfaces, galleries - it is much easier to make them in Catalyst rather then in Flash and I was really happy with the way I could do it in Catalyst. It really encouraged me. But I've found out, that if I want to make some more complex animation, Catalyst doesn't give me an ability to do it. And the only programm here that will allow me to make my project more interesting and creative is the Adobe Flash.