Can't select 'Generate PDF' to create printed document

Report · May 28, 2009

I'm new to RoboHelp 8 and creating my first project, a HTML help project that I plan to publish on the web.

My goal is to create one help project and allow users to print a PDF version.

I wanted to see what the PDF output looked like, but when I select File --> Generate, the PDF option is disabled / grayed out.

Any suggestions much appreciated! Thanks. SP

PS - what's the difference between HTLM help and Web Help project? when would I use one over the other?

Report · May 28, 2009

Hi there

Not sure why the PDF option is disabled (grayed out).

HTML Help will result in a single file to distribute. The file contains the TOC/Index/Glossary and all topics. It has a .CHM extension and only runs on Windows PCs. It is intended to be installed on everyone's C drive locally and has issues if you need to use it on a network.

WebHelp is a swarm of files to distribute. Usually you Publish WebHelp content to a web server and anyone with a browser can see it.

Hope this helps... Rick