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What Adobe apps should I use to create apps?

  • January 1, 2018
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What tools should I use to create iPhone and Android Apps?

I'm thinking:

  1. Adobe UX to plan out the design.
  2. Adobe Photoshop for graphics.
  3. Adobe Illustrator for Graphics.

How about Adobe Captivate? Can that be used for an app?

I don't know anything about creating an app. But I am imagining I design it in the Adobe apps listed above and then go use tools that enable me to develop apps for iPhones and Androids.

Would love to hear what you have to say.

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Correct answer rayek.elfin

What I have right now is an HTML5 version that is hosted on the internet and it works fine on mobiles.

It would be easier for users, however, if they had an app on the their phones. But I can't use actionscript to make the app because the .fla doesn't support right-to-left languages like Hebrew. So, is there a way to make an HTML5 app (not just an HTML5 web page) with Animate CC?


To convert a html5 application, Adobe PhoneGap, CocoonJS, or Apache Cordova can be used.

If you can't/won't rely on an external online service (like PhoneGap and Cocoon), then another option is to install Apache Cordova locally, and build apps for the various platforms yourself (which can also be done with PhoneGap, I believe).

Anyway, once you've set up the workflow, it's a pretty painless process. If you are planning to build apps on your local system, prepare to learn more about the CLI, though. Not difficult, just a bit different if you've never used it before.

Here's a step-by-step explanation for Cordova:

The Command-Line Interface - Apache Cordova

And here's PhoneGap's step-by-step:

Getting Started | PhoneGap Docs

Cocoon:

https://docs.cocoon.io/article/creating-a-project/

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Nancy OShea
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Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
Community Expert
January 1, 2018

Apps can be very simple or very complex.  It might help to know what you have in mind and which devices you want to target.   To get a feel for what's already out there, take a look at the mobile apps on Google Play, Apple Apps and Microsoft Apps stores. 

A good understanding of HTML5, CSS and JavaScript code is essential.

Have a look at the PhoneGap Build website.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
    kglad
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    kgladCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    January 1, 2018

    use adobe animate to create mobile apps. 

    you don't need to use a specialized design program (eg, illustrator or photoshop) unless you need more advanced (than is available in animate) design tools.

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    AnotherMeAuthor
    Inspiring
    January 1, 2018

    I did not know Adobe Animate was still a viable avenue accepted by the industry mobile app design.

    rayek.elfin
    rayek.elfinCorrect answer
    Legend
    January 3, 2018

    What I have right now is an HTML5 version that is hosted on the internet and it works fine on mobiles.

    It would be easier for users, however, if they had an app on the their phones. But I can't use actionscript to make the app because the .fla doesn't support right-to-left languages like Hebrew. So, is there a way to make an HTML5 app (not just an HTML5 web page) with Animate CC?


    To convert a html5 application, Adobe PhoneGap, CocoonJS, or Apache Cordova can be used.

    If you can't/won't rely on an external online service (like PhoneGap and Cocoon), then another option is to install Apache Cordova locally, and build apps for the various platforms yourself (which can also be done with PhoneGap, I believe).

    Anyway, once you've set up the workflow, it's a pretty painless process. If you are planning to build apps on your local system, prepare to learn more about the CLI, though. Not difficult, just a bit different if you've never used it before.

    Here's a step-by-step explanation for Cordova:

    The Command-Line Interface - Apache Cordova

    And here's PhoneGap's step-by-step:

    Getting Started | PhoneGap Docs

    Cocoon:

    https://docs.cocoon.io/article/creating-a-project/

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