User's Discussions
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Using XML Content Translation tool
Is it possible to use Xml Content Translator tool to translate the texts in our HelpSmith project into other languages?
What we need to do is:
Translate a copy of the existing help project.
Translate texts with an automated translation service like Google Translate.
Edit the translated texts manually to improve quality.
Translate the text and [...]
How to find where a specific style is used?
In our help project, we have a couple of styles which seem to be unused. However, we would like to ensure that those styles can be deleted.
Is it possible to find all the places where a specific style is used in the entire help project?
How to install HelpSmith on a terminal server?
We are considering HelpSmith Terminal Server edition (floating licenses) for use in our company.
Can you provide more information on HelpSmith Terminal Server edition:
How can we install it in our network?
How do we manage floating licenses?
What are terminal server requirements?
Can HelpSmith be installed on Citrix server?
Thank you!
How to set SEO-friendly filenames for topics?
When I export my help project as a web help system, the filenames of my topics are named like "idh-topic10.htm".
I would like to set meaningful filenames that correspond to the titles of the topics, which is important for better indexing/ranking of the pages by search engines, etc.
For example:
If I have a topic named "User Interface", it shoul [...]
Changing the style of active hyperlinks
In my help project, the hyperlink styles (Hyperlink, Active Hyperlink) seem to be correct. But when I hover over hyperlinks in the compiled help system, some of the hyperlinks are not highlighted with the "Active Hyperlink" style.
What I am doing wrong?
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.
Disable auto-numbering function in PDF document?
I have created a PDF document with HelpSmith by importing a Word file (.DOCX). HelpSmith automatically adds the numbering for chapters and sections, but in the original document I already have the numbering for my TOC items.
Is it possible to disable the auto numbering function?
