Linking to local files - strange behavior

Question

Hi all,when I insert a link to a local file (using Insert > Hyperlink and then selecting "File" in the dropdown list), then Robohelp changes the absolute path to a relative path when saving the topic. Naturally this link does not work in a CHM.I can resolve the issue in the HTML view by changing the path back to an absolute reference such as:<a href="file://C:/Test/Hello_World.htm">Such a link works in the CHM. However, I cannot get it to work in the TOC. I have checked the HHC and can verify that the path still is absolute there, yet the page does not open when clicked.Any ideas?Robert

Captiv8r · Answer

Hi RobertThis is one purpose or reason you would use Baggage Files.Add the file you are linking to as a Baggage File and link to the baggage file.This may also have issues inside a CHM output though. But before we delve into the possible issues, give it a try and see if it works for you. It may work straight away. If so, that's great. But if you start seeing issues, post back for more help.Cheers... Rick

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