How to make Flash files

Question

I have Adobe Master Collection 5.5. I am not much of a fan of Flash, however I have a project that requires me to build a Flash object/file

All the flash object needs to do is
- Show a background image for 5 seconds
- After 5 seconds to a different background image and show a Button on it - If the Button is clicked, it will copy some pre-defined text to the users clipboard and change the background image once again and hide the Button.

Here is what I have...

Adobe Flash Builder 4.5 - 1GB

Adobe Flash Pro CS5.5 - 714MB

Adobe Flash Catalyst CS5.5 - 899MB

I am not sure what the difference is.

Based off the project I described above, which program should I install to build it?

Answer 1

From Adobe:

Flash Professional, design based authoring tool

Adobe® Flash® Professional CS5.5 software is the industry-leading authoring environment for producing expressive interactive content. Create immersive experiences that present consistently to audiences across desktops, smartphones, tablets, and televisions.

Flash Builder, programmatic code with declarative MXML markup

Adobe® Flash® Builder® 4.5 Premium software is an Eclipse™ based development tool for rapidly building expressive mobile, web, and desktop applications using ActionScript® and the open source Flex framework. Use professional testing tools to build higher performing applications.

Flash Catalyst, interactive design

Adobe® Flash® Catalyst® CS5.5 is approachable interaction design software that enables you to easily 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.

Based upon your needs Flash Pro could easily import a few images to the library, and provide basic code editing needed to quickly complete your task.

Answer 2

Use Flash Pro to publish/compile an SWF.