Using RoboHelp as a link on a Webpage

Has anyone used a link to RoboHELP CHM file on a Web page. I wanted to update FAQs and though RoboHelp would be the best way to do that. I've always used it as a button on an application but not as a link on a menu on a Web page.
Thanks Rich

Hi there
I have used many different links to CHM files on web pages. But the links I've used are simply intended to allow the user to download the CHM and run it locally. They are never intended to allow the user to view the CHM from the page. There are also issues with downloading CHM files from web pages. You have to unblock them. I've outlined how to fix that at this link.
Cheers... Rick
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