1. Does anyone have any sample code on how to take an swf, import it into FlashDevelop and play it? I'm working solely with FlashDevelop and need to know this.
2. What programs can you create swfs with apart from Adobe Flash CS5/6. I need a free program to create them. If that isn't possible other free workarounds would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

1. Searching the internet for "as3 load swf" gives lots of examples.

2. Adobes FlexSdk allows you to use any (free) IDE you want, including FlashDevelop, which should have downloaded/installed it automatically