FAQ

What is CodeDrive?

CodeDrive is a high-perfomance Flash IDE based on Microsoft Visual Studio® 2010 - an
industrial strength development environment widely recognized among developers
all over the world.

How to create new project?

1. On the File menu, click New and then click New Project.
   This opens the New Project dialog box.
2. In the left pane, select Installed Templates, and select select CodeDrive.
3. In the right pane select required application type.

For more information see Visual Studio Tutorial

How to add new Class or Interface

1. In Solution Explorer, select a target project.
2. On the Project menu, click Add New Item.
3. In the left pane, select Installed Templates and Select CodeDrive.
4. In the right select an item template then click Add.

How can I compile and run my project?

To compile and run the current project

Press F5 while you are in the Visual Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE). The IDE compiles the project and runs the application within the Visual Studio debugger.

To compile and run the current project from the menu

From the Debug menu of the Visual Studio IDE, choose Start Debugging. The IDE compiles the project and runs the application within the Visual Studio debugger.

To compile and run the current project without debugging

Press CTRL+F5 in the Visual Studio IDE.
The IDE compiles the project and runs the application.

Debugger doesn’t work properly, what can I do?

1. Make sure that Debug FlashPlayer is installed on your computer
2. Make sure that .swf extension is associated with the installed Debug FlashPlayer
3. Make sure you are using the Debug configuration of the project.

How can I change the source folders list?

1. In Solution Explorer, right-click on the project node and click Properties.
2. In the left pane, select Common Properties and select General.
3. In the right pane, select the Source Folders you want to add, and then click OK.

How can I connect SWC with my project?

1. In Solution Explorer double-click the Project and select References.
2. Right-click on the References node and click Add Reference.
3. Select the components you want to reference, then click OK.

What is the external source folder?

External source folders are folders located above your project root directory in the file system. Such source folders are labeled with the icon

How can I change the settings of formatting and tabs in the editor?

1. Select Options from the Tools menu and in Text Editor and double-click the ActionScript 3.
2. Select Tabs or Formatting for changing required preferences

What is the difference between Debug and Release configurations of the project?

In the debug version of SWF you can access debug information necessary for application debugging.

How can I choose a Flash Player version?

1. In Solution Explorer, right click the Project node for the project and click Properties
2. In the left pane, select Common Properties and select General.
3. In the right pane, select Player.

What does the command “Refresh” do?

“Refresh” command allows you to synchronize your project with the file system.

Do I need Flex SDK?

No, CodeDrive uses its own compiler. And it rocks!

Does CodeDrive support Flex-projects?

Currently Flex-projects are not supported, but such opportunity will appear in one of the future versions.

What should I do if an error while installing Visual Studio Integrated Shell appears?

Please try to install Visual Studio Integrated Shell manually.

I want to send a bug report/feature request. How do I do that?

You can do it through the online Feedback form or by writing us at support@codedrive.com

I don't have Visual Studio installed. Can I use CodeDrive?

Yes. If Visual Studio 2010 is not installed on your computer, the installer will download Visual Studio 2010 Integrated Shell and install it together with CodeDrive. Learn more about Visual Studio 2010 Integrated Shell here

Can I use CodeDrive with Visual Studio 2008?

No, CodeDrive only supports Microsoft Visual Studio 2010. However, you can use CodeDrive with VisualStudio 2010 Integrated Shell. Learn more about Visual Studio 2010 Integrated Shell here

I have Visual Studio Express Edition. Can I install CodeDrive?

No, Express Edition has certain installation restrictions for third-party extensions like CodeDrive. However, you can use CodeDrive with VisualStudio 2010 Integrated Shell. Learn more about the Visual Studio 2010 Integrated Shell here

How can I add a resource into an application?

1. In Solution Explorer, select a target project.
2. On the Project menu, click Add Existing Item.
3. Select the resources you want to add, then click OK.
4. Right-click on the resource in Solution Explorer and click Include in Library.

What multimedia resources can be embed into my project?

The following files are supported for embedding: images (JPG, PNG, GIF, BMP and TIFF), sounds (MP3, WAV), SWF-files, binary data and fonts.

What do I need the “Resources” folder for?

The “Resources” folder is a usual folder of your project. CodeDrive doesn´t set any restrictions regarding project structure but suggests a reasonable solution – group all the resources in a single directory and access them easily in any place of your project.