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Help Systems

There are a variety of help systems available today, if you are looking to create or convert product information in a help system format we will discuss your requirements with you to determine the most appropriate option that meets your specific needs.

Common systems include: -

WinHelp
Although now superceded this is a tried and tested help system technology meeting a variety of customer needs and is still a popular option.

The WinHelp contains all of the features you would expect, including context-sensitivity, hypertext, screen shots and an expanding/collapsing navigation tree making it easier for users to locate information.

The help files work with Microsoft Windows versions 3.x, 9x and NT, they do not rely on the presence of a web browser such as Internet Explorer. Winhelp is an ideal alternative solution to the new HTML Help format.

HTML Help
An industry-standard help system for the Windows platform. All Microsoft-certified applications for Windows ME, XP and 2000 currently provide help in this format.

HTML Help is displayed in a browser-like window, in a paned help window unlike the full version of Internet Explorer. The top pane contains the toolbar, the left pane navigation methods, and the right pane displays.