Conditionalizing items in numbered lists

[PKMikeMc]

Hi folks,

I am using conditional build tags to document two different interfaces for the same product with RoboHelp 8.0.0.203, producing HTMLHelp. My problem is that each interface offers a different access point to the same Options dialog. Ideally, I'd like to use a numbered list that looks like this:

1. (Conditional) Here's how to get to this dialog in Interface 1.

1. (Conditional) Here's how to get to this dialog in Interface 2.

2. Choose from these options.

Is this possible? In the editor, the last item always auto-numbers to 3 (which makes sense, of course). Restarting the numbering produces inconsistent results. Complicating matters, sometimes both access points are available to the user, meaning that sometimes the list should look like this:

1. (Visible only in Interface 2) Use the new way we added with Interface 2 OR

2. (Visible in both Interface 1 and 2) Use the old way from Interface 1.

3. Choose from these options.

I am probably dreaming about an automated solution, but I'm listening for any possible workarounds.

Mike McCallister

[Peter Grainge · Accepted solution]

If you use the numbering icon, the numbers should reset.

Using a tag of Not1 on the first item below

1. Use the new way we added with Interface 2

2. Use the old way from Interface 1.

3. Choose from these options.

you would get

1. Use the old way from Interface 1.

2. Choose from these options.

I believe older versions may not have worked that way but you don't say what version you are using. See Before You Post.

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[PKMikeMc]

Peter,

Yes, that did work. Not sure what I was doing/missing before. Many thanks!

(Not to be too fussy, but I did mention the version in my original note: "I am using conditional build tags to document two different interfaces for the same product with RoboHelp 8.0.0.203, producing HTMLHelp.")

[Peter Grainge]

Apologies, not enough sleep.

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[PKMikeMc]

Not a problem; we'll even cut you some slack for Friday!

Again, many thanks!