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RoWas
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September 17, 2008
Question

Undefined Default Topic

  • September 17, 2008
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Hello,

I currently try to switch from "WinHelp 4" to "Microsoft HTML Help" output but face the following problem: The CHM-output file is being generated but seems to be empty. I get the following message during generation:


RoboHHRE.lng
UndefinedDefaultTopic.htm
HHC5003: Error:
Compilation failed while compiling UndefinedDefaultTopic.htm.

There are no missing links etc. in the project. Any ideas what went wrong or what to look for?

Pinkepunk
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RoboWizard
RoboWizard
Inspiring
September 17, 2008
Welcome to our community, Roland

You should be able to expand the Single Source Layouts area, right-click the layout and choose Properties. From there, click the drop-down and nominate the desired topic for the Default.

Cheers... Rick
R
RoWasAuthor
Participant
September 17, 2008
Well, I should have mentioned that the property in the appropriate dialog is set correctly. Also, the TOC is defined properly. I can generate a WinHelp 4 file, but fail to do so when changing to "Microsoft HTML Output". BTW: WebHelp Output is empty, too.
I searched the web and checked various solutions for the HHC5003 error without success.

The string "UndefinedDefaultTopic.htm" can be found in the generated *.chm file when opened with a texteditor tool. I wonder if someone came across the same issue.
Captiv8r
Captiv8r
Legend
September 17, 2008
Hi again

Perhaps try defining a new window layout? If that fails, try declaring a new Single Source Layout?

Cheers... Rick
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