Glossary in .chm file

[pmcg56]

Hi Everyone:

I'm using RoboHelp HTML, ver 8.0.2.208, with other users in a version controlled environment.

I have created a .chm file but the glossary and glossary tab do not appear in the file.  I do have the glossary populated with terms and info but when I generate the .chm, there's no glossary tab and hence no glossary info.

I do have a glossary listed in the HTML Help Options-Microsoft HTML Help window before I generate but no luck with it appearing in the resulting .chm.

Any ideas?   Thank you so much for any help/input.  I really don't know what I would do without this forum -- it's been a lifesaver!

[Captiv8r]

Hi there

First, check to ensure your Window definition has the Glossary enabled. Assuming it is, the next step is to try creating a new Window definition. Then configure the SSL to point at the new definition. If that still doesn't coax it to show, try creating a new layout. Just right-click in the SSL pod and choose to create a new layout.

Don't copy the layout as it would be like cloning a cow with a birth defect. You would likely bring the birth defect right into the clone! Best practice is to create it from scratch.

Keep us updated on your progress... Rick

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[pmcg56]

1. Please forgive the stupid question:  But how do I configure the SSL to point at the new definition?

I appreciate the help, thank you!

[Captiv8r]

Hello again

See if the brief video linked below helps.

Click here to view

Cheers... Rick

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[pmcg56]

It worked!!   Thank you, thank you for all of the help.  I now have two projects with two glossaries, life is good.

Now, if I can just figure out why I have topics that keep disappearing...but for now I'm basking in the glow of having glossaries.  🙂

[Guest]

Hi, Rick,

I, too, cannot generate a glossary in my .chm file, even though I have terms defined, and I *think* the glossary is enabled (can generate a glossary if I choose WebHelp, anyway). I am not sure where to go once I right-click Windows and then select New Window. I don't know what to select in the Window Properties dialog, so under the Properties section, I selected all the check boxes, and saved it. I went right-clicked Microsoft HTML Help, selected Generate, and I could not select my new window. My only choice was <default>. Any assistance would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

- Not Richard

Update: figured it out. I had not right-clicked Microsoft HTML Help and selected Set as Primary Layout. Everything made sense from there on out, and my glossary displays!

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