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nfull
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August 24, 2006
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CHM to Web Help

  • August 24, 2006
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I'm trying to convert 8 .CHM files to web help files but each time I compile the new web help it wipes out the pages from the other CHM's I've converted. I see in the compilation text "clearing output folder". Does this have to happen? Do I need to merge all my CHMs into one project, then compile to web help? I'm using robohelp X4.
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nfullAuthor
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August 28, 2006
I am doing 3 things differently

1. I am not using MERGED TOCs b/c when I do, the contents pane is blank. When I use my own created TOC in the parent, the links are fine. They are linked dirrectly to the file in the Child.

2. I am generating to a network server. I am not publishing at all.

3. I am not using the RH_generate and RH_publish fodler names, but am using the correct file structure for generate and project files.
Peter Grainge
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Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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August 28, 2006
You say you are creating links to the child projects in the parent TOC because when you use the merged tocs, the links don't work. They should so that should tell you something is wrong with the method you are using. Almost certainly that will be the same reason the search is not working.

My method is the same as Adobe prescribe in the help except that I only put one topic in the parent project and that is a redirect to a child project. It all works for me and and many others and should work for you.

Maybe it is because you are generating to a network drive? You can publish to a network drive but as with all help outputs, you should only generate to your hard disk.

I can only conclude that your setup is flawed or it is the network issue. If you want to describe your project and output structure in more detail, perhaps we can spot the problem. Otherwise I can only suggest you try my method. I know that Adobe Support advise people to vist my site and use that procedure.

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nfullAuthor
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August 25, 2006
Using WebHelp out put, I followed the generate/publish folder structure and the files are not being cleared out like they were when I had the same folder structure but was using WebHelp Pro. I have my parent project that does have 2 pages viewable to the user. Under that is the merged folder that has 2 child projects (for now). How do I get the parent homepage/skin to search on the 2 child projects also?
Peter Grainge
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Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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August 25, 2006
When you generate, RH always clears the folder to which you generate. When you publish it only does that if you select the Republish All box. You can manually delete the target.

When you view the merged output, can you see all the topics in all the projects?

I understand search isn't working but I need my questions answered to work towards solving that.

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nfullAuthor
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August 25, 2006
Yes all the links to the child projects, in the parent homepage and in the parent TOC work.
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nfullAuthor
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August 25, 2006
I followed the folder structure and am using webhelp (was previously using webhelp pro) and the files are not being overwritten any more. However, the search feature is not picking up files int eh "child" project. I reviewed Searching across multiple WebHelp files post, and it didn't seem to help me figure this out. I have the TOC showing the merged MPJ file. Is that not related to searching as well? How can I get it to pick up the pages in my child projects?
Peter Grainge
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Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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August 25, 2006
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I followed the folder structure and am using webhelp (was previously using webhelp pro) and the files are not being overwritten any more.

Do you mean the folder structure on my site? Also what files are you referring to when you talk about being overwritten. If you mean no files are being overwritten because you are publishing to a new location, well obviously they wouldn't be so that makes me question what is going where. Can you clarify that please?

I presume the content of the child project(s) is appearing?

What version of RH are you using? X3?

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RoboWizard
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August 25, 2006
Hi nfull

Each of your 8 .CHM files should be a separate project in different locations. Are you by chance trying to create one combined WebHelp project consisting of the content of the 8 .CHM files? This would seem to be the only logical explanation for RoboHelp erasing the content each time. If you are interested in merged WebHelp, take a look at fellow Adobe Community Expert Peter Grainge's topic. I've conveniently linked it below:

Click here to visit Peter's site

Cheers... Rick
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