# Saving xml file from AS3. HELP, HELP!

**URL:** https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-xml-file-from-as3-help-help/300963
**Category:** flash
**Created:** [December 1, 2009, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-xml-file-from-as3-help-help/300963 "2009-12-01T14:10:21Z")
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### Author: ![m2244](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac91a4/32.png) [@m2244](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/m2244)
#### Post date: [December 1, 2009, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/saving-xml-file-from-as3-help-help/300963/1 "2009-12-01T14:10:21Z")

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Hello,

I am trying create a tool for office use which builds a XML file on the users computer. I am able to output XML to the trace screen but I want to take it a step further and have that XML code saved to a document on the users computer. Each time the user enters text and hits submit, a new block of XML needs to be saved to that file. From what I understand, I need a “middle man” application such as Adobe AIR. Can someone point me in the right direction? I have been trying to research this for a few days now. And if AIR is the solution, why is it so non-user friendly to get the extension to work?

If someone can help me I would be eternally grateful. Thanks in advance.