replace blank with _ is ok, can umlaute (ä, ö) be also replaced in file names

Question

Dear all,I use RoboHelp 8 to import Word documents and generate a WebHelp output.When importing the Word document all blanks are replaced automaticallyby underscore _ , is it also possible to reclace automatically umlaute ä, ö?If it is not possible to replace them automatically, is it possible todo it with find - replace (the file name, not the topic title!)thank you in advanceandreas

RoboColum_n_ · Accepted Answer

Hi Andreas.Your options are to either replace the umlaute in the Word file before you import it (something that maybe too much trouble) or changing the topic properties inside RoboHelp. If you rename topics inside RoboHelp you'll be fine. It is only if topics are changed outside of RoboHelp that you'll run into trouble.  The RoboColum(n)  @robocolumn  Colum McAndrew

Anonymous · Answer

Hello, Andreas.I can't find any Import options in RoboHelp to replace characters in file names. I think even the _ is not optional; RoboHelp does not allow spaces in file names at all.The Find and Replace inside RoboHelp only affects words inside the files, not the filenames themselves.I looked in the online help for Windows (my version is XP, but I think it applies to others). It has a Rename (ren) command that you can use to rename multiple files at a time, using wildcards (* for any character or group of characters). For example, you could type ren *ä* *a* to change ä to a in filenames and folders.Take a look at your version of Windows help and see if this will work for you.Elisa

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