Linking to local files - strange behavior

Hi all,
when I insert a link to a local file (using Insert > Hyperlink and then selecting "File" in the dropdown list), then Robohelp changes the absolute path to a relative path when saving the topic. Naturally this link does not work in a CHM.
I can resolve the issue in the HTML view by changing the path back to an absolute reference such as:
file://C:/Test/Hello_World.htm
Such a link works in the CHM. However, I cannot get it to work in the TOC. I have checked the HHC and can verify that the path still is absolute there, yet the page does not open when clicked.
Any ideas?
Robert

Hi Robert
This is one purpose or reason you would use Baggage Files.
Add the file you are linking to as a Baggage File and link to the baggage file.
This may also have issues inside a CHM output though. But before we delve into the possible issues, give it a try and see if it works for you. It may work straight away. If so, that's great. But if you start seeing issues, post back for more help.
Cheers... Rick

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