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Linking to a specific topic in our Web Help system
We are trying to test the context sensitive capabilities of the Web Help system that we have created with HelpSmith.
Our developers would like to create links to specific topics by using the topic's textual ID instead of the Context number. However, no matter what identifier they are using, the Web Help display the first topic only.
Do you you [...]
How do I change breadcrumb text and styles?
In our help system, we have a breadcrumb that shows the location of the current topic in the header.
What we want to do for the breadcrumb path is:
Change the style of hyperlinks (regular, hover style);
Change or disable the "<Root level>" text;
Change the delimiter from the ">" char to "|" char.
How can we do that?
How to capture application menu by using the Image Tool?
I'm using HelpSmith's Image Tool to produce a help file for my application.
The Capture Controls option works fine and I can add control annotations for buttons, text boxes, and other controls.
Q: Is it possible to capture a menu in my application to generate a topic for it?
Applying a Google font to the text in a help file
I'm a registered HelpSmith user creating a help system for my application.
My question is how can I apply a custom font to the text in my:
CHM help file
Web Help system
Is it possible to use a Google font?
How to insert our company logo to the Web Help system?
We are using HelpSmith to create online help documentation for our company and need to customize the web help system's style.
What is the easiest way to insert our company logo?
How do I create a numbered list properly?
When I create a numbered list by clicking the Write|Numbering button, the selected paragraphs turn into numbered list as expected like:
Lorem ipsum dolor
Lorem ipsum dolor
Lorem ipsum dolor
However, in some cases, when I create a new list or insert a new paragraph into an existing list, several paragraphs of this list have the same number (1 [...]
How to integrate help system with .NET app?
We are using HelpSmith to create documentation for our product.
Q: How can we integrate the generated help system with our .NET application?
How to open a link in a new browser window, but not a tab
Currently I'm working on linking a Web Help system with my website. I can open a specific topic in a new tab in the web browser by using a hyperlink like this:
<a href="https://www.helpsmith.com/webhelp/topics/help-project.htm" target="_blank">Get Help</a>
But how can I force the web browser to open the link in a new instance of the [...]
Working on the same help project by a team
We are looking for a help authoring tool and your HelpSmith product seems to be a suitable solution for our company.
Is it possible for a team to work on the same project collaboratively?
This is an important feature for our use.
How to update a screenshot in my help project?
In my HelpSmith project, I have a screenshot which is used in multiple topics.
How can I replace/update the screenshot image with a newer version?