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Can I create a list or TOC for topics with videos?

I want to have a page that will list all of the topics with an associated video. I looked into links, keywords, bookmarks, text variables but I couldn't figure out a way to have a list of videos. Is this possible?
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How to translate a help project into other languages?

We created a help file with HelpSmith that we plan to translate into other languages. In the help project, we need to translate TOC titles, content of help topics, texts in screenshots, texts in image annotations, keywords, and other texts. Can you provide more information on the translation capabilities: Is it possible to translate texts in t [...]
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Navigation link for top of page

I want to be able to add a navigation link via the Insert Navigation Links dialog that makes a jump up to the top of the page when clicked. Is there any such functionality implemented, or is it possible to accomplish through customization of the available link types?
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How to add a border around an image?

I'm using Helpsmith to create documentation for my app. Q: Does HelpSmith allow adding a border around an image in a topic?
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Using tab stops in HTML Help and Web Help formats

I'm using tab stops to align text in a help topic. While editing the topic in HelpSmith, the tab stops work fine. But when I create CHM help file or Web Help, the lines are not formatted properly. How can I fix this, so that the lines to be formatted properly both in HelpSmith and in compiled help file?
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Limitations of HelpSmith trial version

While I'm evaluating help authoring tools to use for my application's help file, I have a couple of questions on HelpSmith: What are the trial limitations of the HelpSmith trial version? If I create a help project with the trial, will I be able to continue working on it after purchasing a license? Thank you.
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How to add a favicon to a web help system?

I've created a webhelp system using HelpSmith and it works just fine. Q: Can you provide some instructions on how to add a favicon?
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Lifetime license or annual subscription?

I am considering purchasing a license for HelpSmith Professional or Ultimate edition. Please let me know if the license cost is an annual subscription or lifetime license? If I purchase a license, will it include support and upgrades for one year? Thanks!
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How to avoid that a styleclass gets added after I edit a sentence?

<li styleclass="0_MC_P_Plain,2_MC"> <text styleclass="T_Normal">S</text> <text styleclass="Text 78">toppers </text> <text styleclass="T_Normal">10 </text> <text styleclass="Text 78">en </text> <text styleclass="T_Normal">11 openen / wacht sensors [...]
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How to import documentation from another help authoring tool

We have documentation that was generated using another help authoring tool. While HelpSmith seems like a better fit for our needs, we need to migrate the existing documentation in order to retain styles and other formatting. Q: What is the best way to import the existing documentation into HelpSmith?
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