System requirements
| Minimum RAM |
1024 MB |
| Platform |
PC, Mac |
| Mac compatibility |
Y |
| Minimum hard disk space |
1024 MB |
| Minimum processor |
Intel Pentium 4, AMD Athlon 64 |
Technical details
| Media types supported |
DVD-ROM |
| Software type |
Box |
| Software version |
1.0 |
Flash Catalyst CS5, v1.0, Box, DVD, Multiplatform, FR
Adobe® Flash® Catalyst™ CS5 software is an approachable new interaction design tool. Transform Adobe Photoshop®, Illustrator®, and Fireworks® artwork into expressive, fully interactive projects without writing code, and leverage the reach and consistency of the Adobe Flash Platform.
Define a site navigation
Transform static comps into fully interactive website navigation elements complete with rollovers and smooth transitions.
Pitch an idea
Use Flash Catalyst to shorten the client pitch process. Whether you are selling your ideas to customers or to internal clients, you can rapidly show interactive projects without requiring development resources.
Present a portfolio
Quickly create video portfolios — with navigation and playback controls — that are ready to publish on the web.
Rapidly create interactive prototypes using wireframes or final artwork created in Illustrator, Photoshop, or Fireworks. Iterate on the design based on use feedback and then leverage the prototype directly in development.
Extend the functionality of your projects with Adobe Flash Builder™ and the Flex framework. Flash Builder can open project files created in Flash Catalyst to add functionality such as connectivity to servers and services while preserving your visual and interaction design.
Add immersive content or interactive video created with Adobe Flash Professional to your Flash Catalyst projects in order to provide a more compelling user experience.