Scala + apparat development in Flash Builder

If you want to create scala applications using Joa Ebert’s apparat framework, you can do this straight from Flash Builder with the Scala IDE plugin. The installation process is the same for FDT.

Unfortunately the Scala IDE for Helios is not available via the Eclipse Marketplace, so you have to install it using the Update Site.

How to install Scala IDE in Flash Builder

1. Go to scala-ide update site:

   http://download.scala-ide.org/releases/2.0.0-beta

   Select JDT Weaving for Scala(required for Scala IDE) and Scala IDE for Eclipse
   

2. Click next, accept t&c, finish, restart FB when prompted
3. Depending on your existing plugins, you might get a diagnostics popup. Just click ok.
   
4. For Scala development switch over Scala View:
   go to window>Open Perspective>Other…
   Select Scala:
   
5. That’s it!
   You should get .scala syntax highlighting, code completion, compile and debug options in this view.