RoboHelp 6 skins
Hello,
I want to apologize for asking what many others already know.
However, I'm new to a project that has had multiple authors
using different RoboHelp versions. In updating the projects in
RoboHelp 6, I'm trying to get them all to look the same. I'm trying
to get a custom skin to work for RoboHelp HTML (but the online help
seems to indicate WebHelp should be the SSL choice, since HTML was
not mentioned in the skins explanation).
My limited understanding of skins (couldn't get "the skinny
on skins to open" on IE because of the security patch) is that a
customized skin has to be saved outside of the skins folder to
prevent it being overwritten when a project is generated. But then
how does RoboHelp get the customized skin to use to generate the
project?
My questions are:
1. How do I get an HTML project to generate the .CHM using
the customized skin?
2. How can I view the .CHM in IE (because I created it on
this PC, there is no Unblock option for .CHM files), since I
believe the generated project Preview uses the default skin?
Thank you,
HAL
Hi HAL
Skins only apply to the world of WebHelp. You cannot use them
with Microsoft HTML Help (.CHM) files.
You say you were unable to get the Skinny on Skins to open?
If so, I'm guessing it's because the file has been blocked. Did you
follow the instructions outlined
at
this link?
You say you want to view the .CHM in IE. .CHM files display
using the Windows HTML Help viewer. The viewer uses parts of IE for
its display. So you are actually using IE to view the .CHM.
Have you considered a class on RoboHelp? Contact me if you
are interested.
Cheers... Rick
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