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Lars Wilhelmer
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Dec 17, 2015 9:26 AM UTC
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Any chance to get original JS core files from Adobe?

As you probably know, the core JS files for Responsive HTML5 output are minified (rh.min.js, common.min.js, layout.min.js, topic.min.js etc.). Do you think there's any chance that Adobe will distribute the original versions of these files? This would greatly increase the options for experienced users and web developers to customize and optimize the HTML5 output for the individual customer's needs.

I know opening up source code is a difficult issue, but as the JS files are still highly dependent on the (closed source) RoboHelp application, I think the opportunities by far outweigh the risks.

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abhi_AdobeTCCorrect answer
Adobe Employee
Feb 16, 2016 7:58 AM UTC

And it's available.

https://helpx.adobe.com/robohelp/robohelp-screen-profiles-layouts.html

Regards,

Abhishek

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abhi_AdobeTC
Adobe Employee
Feb 16, 2016 4:41 AM UTC

Hi,

We are in process of making these files available.

Thanks for your patience.

Regards,

Abhishek

Product Manager

Adobe Technical Communication Products

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abhi_AdobeTCCorrect answer
Adobe Employee
Feb 16, 2016 7:58 AM UTC

And it's available.

https://helpx.adobe.com/robohelp/robohelp-screen-profiles-layouts.html

Regards,

Abhishek

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    Lars WilhelmerAuthor
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    Feb 16, 2016 9:12 AM UTC

    Wonderful! Thank you!

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    Peter Grainge
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    Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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    Dec 22, 2015 10:00 AM UTC

    I have brought this post to Adobe's attention.

    See www.grainge.org for RoboHelp and Authoring tips

    @petergrainge

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      Lars WilhelmerAuthor
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      Dec 22, 2015 10:05 AM UTC

      Great, thank you Peter.

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      Willam van Weelden
      Willam van Weelden
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      Dec 22, 2015 4:41 PM UTC

      Adobe may be reluctant to post the source code since they maintain it and may update it in any given patch. It's not so much an issue with the code being used by competitors (I think) as that if people make manual modifications, they will be lost whenever you install a patch.

      What are you trying to achieve? You can add your own JavaScript extensions quite easily and also use the Angularesque structure of the HTML and the JavaScript to manipulate the layout. If you can tell a bit about what you want to do, I may be able to point you in the right direction. You can hook into the system rather easily but the documentation is somewhat lacking at the moment.

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