Developing AIR applications with Flex

Chapter 8. Rich media content

Adding PDF content

Using digital rights management

Adding PDF content

AIR applications can render not only SWF and HTML content but also PDF content. AIR applications render PDF content using the HTMLLoader class, the WebKit engine, and the Adobe Reader browser plug-in. In an AIR application, PDF content can either stretch across the full height and width of your application or alternatively as a portion of the interface. The Adobe Reader browser plug-in controls display of PDF files in an AIR application, so modifications to the Reader toolbar interface (such as those for position, anchoring, and visibility) persist in subsequent viewing of PDF files in both AIR applications and the browser.

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