Action Script Viewer (ASV) is a powerful tool that allows you to decompile and analyze Flash files (SWF) that contain ActionScript code. You can use ASV to view the source code, resources, variables, and other information of any SWF file, even if it is protected or obfuscated.
In this article, we will show you how to use ASV 2012, the latest version of ASV, to decompile Flash files and explore their contents. We will also explain some of the features and benefits of ASV 2012, such as:
If you are interested in learning more about ASV 2012, read on!
The first step to use ASV 2012 is to download and install it on your Windows computer. You can download ASV 2012 from the official website of Manitu Group[^1^], the developer of ASV. The download file is a ZIP archive that contains the setup file and a readme file.
To install ASV 2012, simply run the setup file and follow the instructions. You will need to accept the license agreement and choose a destination folder for the installation. The setup file will also create a shortcut on your desktop and in your Start menu for easy access.
After the installation is complete, you can launch ASV 2012 from the shortcut or from the Start menu. You will see the main window of ASV 2012, which consists of a menu bar, a toolbar, a status bar, and a tabbed pane that displays the SWF files that you open.
To open a SWF file with ASV 2012, you can either use the File menu or drag and drop the file onto the tabbed pane. You can also use the Open button on the toolbar or press Ctrl+O to browse for a SWF file on your computer.
Once you open a SWF file with ASV 2012, it will automatically start decompiling it in the background. You can see the progress of the decompilation on the status bar at the bottom of the window. Depending on the size and complexity of the SWF file, the decompilation may take a few seconds or minutes.
When the decompilation is finished, you can explore the contents of the SWF file using the tabs on the tabbed pane. Each tab shows a different aspect of the SWF file, such as:
You can switch between different tabs by clicking on them or using Ctrl+Tab. You can also close any tab by clicking on its X button or using Ctrl+W.
ASV 2012 offers many settings and options that you can customize to suit your preferences and needs. You can access them from