How can I display HTML pages in a Flex app, without using <iframe>?

Question

I have a few HTML pages that I want to display in a Flex app. Since Flex has limited HTML support I figured I could convert the pages into PDFs, but since Flex webapps don't support PDFs I am in a bit of a pickle.

The pages I have are HTML, with text & images. What are my options for displaying this in a Flex web app?

I'd like something like a PDF where the user can select which pages they want to print, etc but whatever looks nice & works is fine for now. The freer the better, as I don't want to spend cash.

I don't like the <iframe> approach. It seems too chunky & not reliable.

Thanks!

Answer 1

FlashPaper can be used to produce a swf that looks like a PDF with much of the same functionality. You should be able to embed this swf in a Flex app easily.

http://www.adobe.com/products/flashpaper/

Answer 2

Your best bet is to use the iFrame trick to make it appear like your HTML is a part of the Flex App. If you Google "Flex iFrame" you'll find a bunch of information about it.

Also, there is a commercial component from Drumbeat Insight that may help you solve this.