How to check the performance & memory usage of the flash application at run time?

Question

Hi,

I have a flash application which consist of Grid Components, Button, Label, and Combo-box Components. All these components are used more than 70 times(simultaneously) with in the application. So Its takes too much of memory. So How can I test the memory usage of each component at the time of running. Is there any plug-in available for browsers to find the memory usage.

I'm using flash CS3 and ActionScript 3.0. The application suppose to run in browsers.

Answer 1

If you're using Abobe Flash Builder, you can use its built in profiler.

• Adobe Flash Builder 4 * Profiling Flex applications

Answer 2

I think MonsterDebugger will help you. Besides memory and FPS monitor, it has lots of other useful features.

You can also try FlashPreloadProfiler to monitor memory and DisplayObjects lifecycle.

Answer 3

To automate the flash testing itself, try iMacros or AHK. The advantage of iMacros is that you can run many instances at once. The advantage of AHK is that it is free ;)

For monitoring the IE memory use see http://stackoverflow.com/questions/580712/what-do-you-use-to-monitor-jscript-memory-usage-in-internet-explorer