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43 topics found by tags: web help, images, screenshots, image tool.
Printing single page from Web Help
We are using Web Help template in our software. There is no Print Preview or Print button included into Web Help template page. Just wonder if it is possible to include it to template for user to have an easy way of printing one page, one topic at the time.
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!
Creating a help system on Mac
Can I use HelpSmith to create documentation on Mac?
Currently I'm using HelpSmith trial under Parallels on my Macbook Pro. But will the produced help files and documents work on a Mac?
Generated Web Help not working after closing HelpSmith
I am using HelpSmith trial version to create an online system that should work over network.
When I compile my help project to the Web Help format, it works perfectly while HelpSmith is still running (i.e. via the HelpSmith's web server).
But if I close HelpSmith or move the Web Help files to another directly, there is no TOC synchronization, a [...]
How do I get a separate link for each topic?
How do I create a separate URL link for each topic in my web help system?
I need to be able to email a link to a specific topic to the users of my application?
Thank you!
Importing existing Web Help documentation to HelpSmith project
I have a Web Help system, but do not have the source .HSM help project.
Is it possible to import the topics, images, keywords, and other data from the existing help system to my HelpSmith project (.HSM)?
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 [...]
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.