Since this is a very short tutorial, the HTML version is actually easier to use. This same tutorial is also available as a standard HTML page. (DHTML version)ĭeveloping Tutorial in RoboHelp HTML. Study the example and then complete this lesson.ĭeveloping Tutorial in RoboHelp HTML. If your browser does not accept DHTML, try the Java version, which takes somewhat longer to download. It goes through the steps required to develop that tutorial.įirst try the DHTML version. The following is a an example of a tutorial developed in RoboHelp HTML's WebHelp. The outline paradigm, with the contents in little books on the side, is handy for the user to locate special areas in the tutorial. The help system can be effective for simple tutorials. ![]() On the other hand, a tutorial is usually linearly ordered, with no need to jump around. Online help is usually logically arranged in a table of contents, but its index feature is most often used to find words and expressions of which the user is unsure. There is a slight difference between online help and a tutorial. JavaHelp is a format that is used in few applications and is completely based on Java. WebHelp can be delivered as DHTML or Java-based. WebHelp is a form of HTML Help provided in RoboHelp HTML, without the compressed file, thus making it suitable for use on the Internet. It consists of a compressed file that explodes into a series of HTML help files. HTML Help is the format Microsoft is now using in their Office 2000 products. RoboHelp Office consists of the standard RoboHelp-used for developing WinHelp-and RoboHelp HTML, which allows you to develop HTML Help, JavaHelp and WebHelp. ![]() The principles used are similar in all of the applications, provided they have the same capabilities and features used. Since RoboHelp is apparently the "industry standard" in the technical documentation arena, this lesson will concern using it, as opposed to one of the others. There are also some other less expensive-but not very popular-programs available. Each is expensive enough to discourage the casual user. Both are good and have similar features and capabilities. ![]() The top applications for developing online help are RoboHelp and Doc-to-Help.
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