Figure 2-4.

Info Now we can run the application. mxml file within the Package Explorer and select Run As→Mobile Application, as shown in Figure 1-29. Since this is the first time running this application, the Run Configurations window will open. To run this application on the simulator, select “On device” and choose Simulator from the drop-down menu (see Figure 1-30). To run this application on the device, select “On device” and choose PlayBook from the drop-down menu (see Figure 1-31). Now click Apply and then click Run as you see the Hello World application launch.

See Chapter 5 for more information on this. info CHAPTER 4 Exploring the APIs Now that you know how to create a new application with your choice of layout options and how to request application permissions, it’s time to explore the ways in which your application can interact with the BlackBerry Tablet operating system. 6 release includes access to many BlackBerry Tablet OS features. These include the accelerometer, GPS unit, camera, camera roll, file system, and multi-touch screen. Accelerometer The accelerometer is a device that measures the speed or g-forces created when a device accelerates across multiple planes.

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