Zinc

Generally speaking, the biggest part of the of Flash's appeal stems from the fact that it enables developers to add interactivity to almost all elements. In other words, due to the motion it brings to the picture, building applications in Flash might be a solution for users who are easily bored and looking for something new.

Zinc is an application that can provide you with a wide variety of tools for creating or editing desktop applications in Flash.

After a quick and straightforward setup, you are welcomed by an intuitive interface that displays the all the available features and tools. The GUI can look a bit crowded when you open other panels that provide you with details about your project, such as the Window Properties or Application, for instance.

On the other hand, the tool is user-friendly and hence, building the application entails attaching files that you already created. In spite of the simple procedure, you should know the program enables you to create 100% standalone apps that are operational across Windows, Mac and Linux. Even though you can add extensions and plug-ins to your project, they are not mandatory for your applications to run.

The highlight of the application stems from the fact that it gives you complete freedom to design the apps as you see fit. From simple actions such as changing the window size and positioning on the desktop to tweaking the theme, style, icon and borders, the app leaves the appearance details up to you.

Consequentially, not only can you create a UI that can make your application stand out, but with a little patience, you can remove unnecessary buttons and build the highly popular transparent and streamlined interface.

If you are looking for an intuitive and flexible environment that enables you to create applications in Flash and Flex, then perhaps Zinc can lend you a hand.

On a side note, the developer no longer provides updates or support for the application, but you can still access your account to download legacy builds and over 600 extend Actionscript commands.