Display Topic as First in htmlHelp

I haven't used RoboHelp for a while. I'm using RoboHelp X3.
After generating the primary layout (WebHelp), I want a specific
topic to display first. I can't seem to figure out how to do this.
I used the first_topic.htm as the topic I want to display first,
but another topic always displays first.
Is there a setting I need to change? Help!!! Thanks.

Hi loririo and welcome to our community. It's been awhile
since I used X3 so am a bit rusty exactly where to go. From memory
there is a setting that forms part of your generate/compile dialog
where you can specify the default topic. If you go to the
properties of your HTML Help compile source you should find it in
there.

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