Profiling ActionScript-3 Code

Question

Is there any way or tool available that can profile AS3 code without using Flex?

How can I profile existing project written in Flash CS3 and AS3?

Answer 1

Adobe have recently released a new profiling tool for Flash called Adobe Scout:

http://gaming.adobe.com/technologies/scout/

It's a standalone tool (you don't need Flex/Flash Builder), and it works with existing content. You can profile your ActionScript 3 execution, and it also shows you a lot of detail about what Flash Player is doing behind the scenes. Note that for existing content, you need to "opt-in" your SWF to get data about your ActionScript functions - just run this Python script on your SWF before profiling.

Scout is free for a trial period - you just need to register for a free Creative Cloud account. After that, there will continue to be a free basic version, with the full version available as part of a paid Creative Cloud account.