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Search Internet high and low to look for how to create standalone executable (.exe) applications from SWF flash movie flash? Try Flash Builder.

Flash Builder enables you to convert SWF movie file into borderless and translucent executable Windows EXE file. That means the EXE file can be in any shape, even animated shapes with a shadow are supported.

Flash Builder also allows you to create automatically autorun.inf for CD-ROM autostart function and set your own application icon for a distinct look.

If you have an introduction image for yours SWF movie, you can also add a JPG file as a splash screen before the EXE application is launched.

Flash builder also supports several advanced FSCommand functions:

• fscommand("exec","app.exe"); – executes a file which is located in the fscommand subdirectory
• fscommand("real_exec","app.exe"); – executes a file which is in the same directory as the executable
• fscommand("set_title","Window Title"); – sets the window title
• fscommand("quit",""); – exit the flash
• fscommand("command","move"); on MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN / fscommand("command","mouse_up"); on MouseEvent.MOUSE_UP – drag the window
• fscommand("command","resize"); on MouseEvent.MOUSE_DOWN / fscommand("command","mouse_up"); on MouseEvent.MOUSE_UP – resize the window
• fscommand("position","save"); / fscommand("position","restore"); / fscommand("position","clear"); – save, restore and clear window position

How to Convert SWF File into EXE Application with Flash Builder

Create a borderless and translucent EXE application from an SWF file is pretty easy if you have Flash Builder installed in your computer.

1. Download Flash Builder (398kb) and install it.
2. Launch Flash Builder.
3. Browse and add your SWF file. Icon and splash screen are optional.
   
4. Click on “Build” button on the bottom and save it as EXE app.
5. Now, run your new exported EXE application.
   

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