.chm vs .hlp which one to use

[jray2003]

Ok, now I have found a good program to use to create my help file and now I want to know, what the differnece is between .chm and .hlp files and which one is better to use.

The program creates a .hlp file and I know how to tie it into VB, but what are the pros and cons of the files.

Thank you

Jim

 

[Glasgow]

The .chm is the newer HTML help format while .hlp is the older format. I would vote for .chm as it is probably the way things are moving and more 'web compatible' - i.e. pages you generate in your help file could equally be used as pages on a web site.

It's a while since I touched a .hlp but the .chm was not hard to link into vb.

Hope that helps.

 

[mjk9564]

I agree with Glasgow. I use only .chm(s). You can get free software to create you .chm with your .html pages. I use HTML Help Workshop 4.7. You can open the chm in code with only 5 or so lines.

 

[jray2003]

Thank you. I have been use Shalom to create the hlp file and it is an awesome software. I looked the HTML Workshop and I scratched my head and couldn't figture it out.

Is there a good place to go for help on using HTML Workshop?

Thank you

Jim

 

[zemp]

There are help files that come with the HTML help workshop.

There are a couple of faq's in this forum with information and links (faq222-1111, faq222-2088). As well as this forum itself.

Microsoft MSDN has information.

You can search and use the Microsoft HTML help authoring forum (forum764).

A google search should find even more information.

Take Care,

zemp

"Show me someone with both feet on the ground and I will show you someone who can't put their pants on."

 

[zemp]

You can also check out this link,

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...9b-5e71-4195-ad2a-4e0f7dd1cd8d&displaylang=en

You can find a tutorial at,

http://www.Planet-Source-Code.com/vb/scripts/ShowCode.asp?txtCodeId=34214&lngWId=1

Take Care,

zemp

"Show me someone with both feet on the ground and I will show you someone who can't put their pants on."

 

[jray2003]

Cool guys and I found this program

http://www.wekasoft.com/vchm/index.htm

It is only 19.99 and it is really easy to use and along with what you gave me I am already converting everything over the CHM.

You guys rock and thanks.

Jim