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40 topics found by tags: web help, access restriction, pdf, topics.
How to re-use topics from another help project? (Creating a library of shared topics)
Does HelpSmith provide the capability to re-use topics from another help project file (.HSM)?
For example, while working on a specific user manual, I would like to have the possibility to include a topic written for another manual.
Also, it would be useful to have the possibility to create a library of shared topics that could be added into a s [...]
How do I format code in my help file?
I need to paste some code examples to my help file, which should be formatted according to the style used in a specific programming language (e.g. PHP, Python, HTML, etc.) for function names, variables, keywords, etc.
But when I copy/paste the code into a topic, it is displayed as plain text.
How do I format the code in help documentation with [...]
How do I link to a specific place within a topic?
I am creating a FAQ section that will contain a list of questions linking to the appropriate answers. The answers can be located within the same topic, or in other help topics.
What I need to do is to link directly to a specific place in a topic. For example, when the user clicks on such a link, the help system should scroll directly to the app [...]
How to disable scaling of control images below the screenshot?
I'm using the HelpSmith's Image Tool to annotate screenshots of my application.
When I capture a screenshot, add annotations for controls, and then export the annotations into the topic, HelpSmith scales down the size of some sub-images for controls which are generated below the main screenshot image.
Is it possible to disable the scaling for t [...]
Linking to external websites in Web Help
In our web help system, we have links to external websites. While some of the linked websites are displayed properly, the other websites are not displayed.
For example, if you click on such a hyperlink, you will get an error like "Refused to connect" (Chrome) or "Can't Open This Page" (Firefox).
Q: How can we solve this problem?
How do I translate layout texts?
I'm translating a copy my help project into a different language as explained in the HelpSmith's manual here.
It seems to work fine, but I'm wondering if it is possible to display the texts like the "Table of Contents", "Index", etc. in a different language? How do I translate these texts?
Thanks!
Linking to a paragraph in another topic
Is it possible to create a hyperlink from text in one topic directly to a paragraph in another topic?
Several email addresses in one "mailto:" hyperlink
Is it possible to add more than one email addresses in a "mailto:" hyperlink?
I have tried to add 2 email addresses separated by a semi color, but it does not work. Please advise.
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?
How to open a specific topic in a help system?
We need to create a help system for our product.
Is it possible to open a specific topic in the help system from a specific page in our application?