Could you clarify what you mean by "thethingy"? In the context of Flash CS5.5, possible matches might include:
Adobe Flash has a rich history dating back to the mid-1990s when it was first developed by Macromedia. The software quickly gained popularity due to its ability to create interactive and engaging content for the web. Over the years, Flash evolved to become a leading tool for creating multimedia content, including animations, games, and web applications. In 2005, Adobe acquired Macromedia and continued to develop and enhance Flash, releasing new versions with advanced features and capabilities. ADOBE FLASH PROFESSIONAL CS5.5 -thethingy-
Adobe Flash Professional CS5.5 (Version 11.5) was a pivotal authoring tool in the evolution of web and mobile interactive content. Released in April 2011 as part of the Adobe Creative Suite 5.5 lineup, it served as a bridge between the desktop-dominated web and the burgeoning smartphone era. The Core of the Program Could you clarify what you mean by "thethingy"
The most significant, and ultimately tragic, feature of CS5.5 was the ability to compile ActionScript 3 to native iOS code (via LLVM). This was a technical marvel. A user could draw a bouncing ball on frame 1, write bouncingBall.x += 5; on frame 2, and output a .IPA file for an iPhone 3GS. Adobe Systems Incorporated
Do you have old .FLA files from the CS5.5 era? Share your memories of the Bone Tool or the AIR iOS packager in the comments below. Long live the thingy.
This version was designed to broaden the reach of Flash content beyond desktop browsers to smartphones and tablets.
Inverse Kinematics (IK): Enhanced "bone" tools allowed for more natural character movement by locking bones to the stage or setting movement restrictions.