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RHGrace
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October 6, 2008
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Where are detailed instructions for developers to link RoboHelp HTML files to an application?

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I'm switching from RoboHelp for Word to RoboHelp HTML. The original Help project was created years ago, and the developers who worked on it aren't here anymore. Where could I find detailed instructions for our developers to understand how to link the RoboHelp files to our product application? (I haven't decided yet whether to use Microsoft HTML Help or WebHelp as a primary layout. Knowing more about how the files link might help me decide.)

Also, are there detailed instructions anywhere to help them understand how to link context-sensitive Help map ID files to the application?
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Correct answer RHGrace
Hi, RHGrace,

If you're going to go with compiled HTML Help (.chm), I'd suggest that you point your developers to the MSHelpWiki, which provides links to many articles on how to hook up a .chm file to an application.

http://www.mshelpwiki.com/wiki/tiki-index.php?page=HTMLHelpArticles

There are variations from one programming language to another. So, for example, a C++ .NET developer and a Delphi developer may use different methods to pass help calls to a .chm file.

Pete
Thanks, Jessica and Pete! I'll try MSHelpWiki and see if the developers can figure it out with that info. If they use Delphi, I'll try the HelpScribble site.

Thanks for everyone's help with this,
Lacona

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Peter Grainge
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Peter GraingeCommunity Expert
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October 6, 2008
The decision on which is down to where the help will sit.
On the users PC - CHMs
On a server - WebHelp or FlashHelp
For calling webhelp, there is information on my site.

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RoboWizard
RoboWizard
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October 6, 2008
Hi there

In addition to what Peter pointed out, note that there is information and examples that may help you out right inside the help system of RoboHelp HTML. Before looking at those, you might want to switch to Offline help by clicking Tools > Options... > General tab and choosing the "Use Offline Help" option. If you do that, then crack open the help and look at the Table of Contents, follow this path in the TOC:

Context Sensitive Help > Information For Developers.

Cheers... Rick
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RHGraceAuthor
Inspiring
October 6, 2008
Thanks, Rick! That should help a lot for context-sensitive Help. Is there any similar info in the Help (or anywhere) about linking the entire project to an application? I can't find anything.
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