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Most popular topics discussed by the users.
Spell checker for multiple languages
I'm using HelpSmith that includes spell checker dictionaries for English and French languages.
But while the spell checker works for topics written in English, it does not seem to highlight misspelled words in French.
How do I make the spell checker work for both languages?
How to compile a help system from command line?
As part of our automated build process, we need to build our help system from the command line.
Can you clarify the following questions, please?
Does HelpSmith have a command line compilation option?
If so, can you please provide an example?
If we use a separate build machine, will we need an additional HelpSmith license for it?
Thank you!
How to install a spell checker dictionary
Is it possible to add spell checker dictionaries for other languages to HelpSmith?
Please advise.
How to open the last edited project automatically
I would like the project that was last edited to be automatically opened when the HelpSmith starts. This way, the user can quickly continue working from the same point.
Does HelpSmith have an option to open the last edited project file?
Customize the Modern Blue template
I would like to use the Modern Blue template, but customize the colors of the backgrounds. How can I do that?
Change the folder name of the media folder
I would like to change the folder name that stores the images of my HelpSmith project.
How do I set the new path/name for the media folder, so the images will appear in the help project.
How to exclude topics from a help file?
I want to exclude some topics from a specific version of my help file, but cannot figure out how to do so.
Should I use/define Build Tags for all of my help topics?
How do I make a screenshot resizable on a mobile device?
I'm working on creation of a web help system for my project with your HelpSmith software.
If I insert an image (e.g. screenshot) from a file, how can I make it resizable in the web help system?
In other words, when the help system is viewed on a small device (e.g. tablet, smartphone), the screenshot should resize accordingly to the screen size.
How do I organize images in my HelpSmith project?
I have a big number of images and screenshots in my HelpSmith project. Currently I want to re-organize the project's Media Repository, so I can easily find and update them.
For example, I would like to organize my media files as follows:
Rename each image file according to the subject;
Move selected images to a topic-specific folder;
My quest [...]
Is it possible to create a protected Web Help system? (Access restriction options?)
We want to publish a web-based documentation on our website, but we want to restrict access to some sections for specific users.
For example, we need to allow access to a web help section, or particular topics:
By user login/password.
By a special URL link/token.
Does HelpSmith provide an option to restrict access to the documentation?