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BaSE
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March 19, 2014
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Chm file extension convertion

  • March 19, 2014
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I have completed my project in RoboHelp 10 and it will be uploaded to SharePoint for user access.  The "chm" file extension is a forbidden extension for the server that will host this infomation.  Is there a way to convert the current "chm" file to another approved extension without corrupting the current file extension?

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    Captiv8r
    Captiv8r
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    March 19, 2014

    And just to be clear, all you have to do from the RoboHelp side is just choose to output in a different format. Almost everything that works in a CHM file also works in other formats.

    Captiv8r
    Captiv8r
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    March 19, 2014

    Hi there

    CHM format has issues when you try to use it from a central location. Read the link below for more on that.

    Click here to view

    If you really need a format that is available from a central location, you need to think in terms of WebHelp, or HTML 5 or FlashHelp. Those formats are specificallly intended for central placement and access by a large audience.

    Cheers... Rick

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    BaSEAuthor
    Participant
    March 19, 2014

    Rick,

    Thank you!

    I just tried WebHelp and FlashHelp.  There are some minor changes with the output document, but I believe the FlashHelp it will work best.

    V/r,

    Deloris

    Captiv8r
    Captiv8r
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    March 19, 2014

    LOL, just out of curiosity, why do you feel FlashHelp will work best? Personally, I would have opted for WebHelp as it's infinitely simpler to customize to what you want.

    Cheers... Rick

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