New text engine —Take control over your text with print-quality typography via the new Text Layout Framework. Work with columns and bidirectional text, and maintain layout and formatting with greater fidelity when importing from other Adobe products. XML-based FLA source files —Manage and modify projects using source control systems...

1. Data-centric development Introspect Java, PHP, Adobe ColdFusion, REST, and SOAP services to display methods and properties in the new Data/Service Explorer. Bind methods to UI components using a simple drag-and-drop approach. 2. Integration with Adobe Flash Catalyst Import Flex Projects (FXPs) created using Adobe Flash Catalyst software, saving...

Interactive documents and presentations —Engage and inform readers with documents and presentations that integrate interactivity, animation, sound, and video. Export documents directly from InDesign to SWF files for playback in Adobe Flash Player. Simplified object selection and editing —Perform repetitive layout tasks efficiently. Manipulate frames and frame content without...

Perspective drawing —Use perspective grids to draw shapes and scenes in accurate 1, 2, or 3-point linear perspective. Create the look of realistic depth and distance with snap-to guides to quickly put objects, live text, and symbols into perspective. Beautiful strokes —Adjust stroke width interactively using new width handles....