1. RE: [OT] Making a HLP file
aku,
I know there's a couple of tools on the Recent Contributions page to
make help files but....
Others may shudder when I suggest this, but try downloading the MS Help
compiler from the msdn web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/htmlhelp/html/vsconhh1start.asp
This is a free download. Once you've downloaded and installed the sdk
the only other thing you'll need is a basic html editor.
I use this approach and once you've gotten a handle on the basics of
using the compiler you can create some pretty decent help documents in a
short amount of time AND it's compatible with most versions of Windows.
HTH,
Jonas
aku saya wrote:
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>
> What tools should I use?
> There are many on the net but maybe if someone already had an
> experince using, please tell me.
> Thanks!
>
>
2. RE: [OT] Making a HLP file
But isn't that for CHM help files as opposed to the older HLP format? I
guess it depends on what aku is really looking for...
-- Brian
Jonas Temple wrote:
>
>
> aku,
>
> I know there's a couple of tools on the Recent Contributions page to
> make help files but....
>
> Others may shudder when I suggest this, but try downloading the MS Help
> compiler from the msdn web site:
>
>
> http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/htmlhelp/html/vsconhh1start.asp
>
>
> This is a free download. Once you've downloaded and installed the sdk
> the only other thing you'll need is a basic html editor.
>
> I use this approach and once you've gotten a handle on the basics of
> using the compiler you can create some pretty decent help documents in a
>
> short amount of time AND it's compatible with most versions of Windows.
>
> HTH,
>
> Jonas
> aku saya wrote:
> >
> >
> > What tools should I use?
> > There are many on the net but maybe if someone already had an
> > experince using, please tell me.
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
3. RE: [OT] Making a HLP file
Yes, you are right. The current MS help sdk is for CHM files. I
actually prefer the CHM to the older HLP since I was familiar with HTML
and could easily create the help documents.
Jonas
Brian Broker wrote:
>
>
> But isn't that for CHM help files as opposed to the older HLP format? I
>
> guess it depends on what aku is really looking for...
>
> -- Brian
4. RE: [OT] Making a HLP file
aku saya wrote:
>
>
> What tools should I use?
> There are many on the net but maybe if someone already had an
> experince using, please tell me.
> Thanks!
>
>
Hi aku,
Not too long ago i had submitted a program that does help files.
The format of the dat file itself is easy...Euphoria sequences.
The program reads the dat file (which you write) and you end
up with a nice tree view format, with a favorite places so
your users can drag and drop their favorite topics to read
over.
The 'helper.dat' file that comes with the program is on
*Euphoria (full detailed info on all commands, from the official docs)
*WinApi(a work in progress)
*A little on one of the WinLibs
but as soon as you create your own helper.dat file, it's
help on any subject you want it to be on!
Even the title (in LARGE bold raised font) of the topic
comes out to what you choose.
For example:
--start of file--
Euphoria
{3,"Favorites",0}
<
>sets the large bold raised lettering title to "Euphoria",
>and creates a tree view item labeled "Favorites".
>0 is the parent item, 3 is the current item.
{4,"drop favorites in here",3}
Dragging and dropping favorite topics
Creates a tree view item under 'Favorites' and labels it
"drop favorites in here". Also, the text
"Dragging and dropping favorite topics"
gets shown in an edit box so your user can read what you have
written.
If you take a look at the helper.dat file that comes with it
you can get a better idea what to put into the file to get
what you want out of it.
Take care for now,
Al
