Create custom help file with navigation pane

[PNC]

Hi,

I've used HTML Help Workshop to create a help file (*.chm) for an access database, then I specify this file in the form properties and change the help context id to a valid value available in my file.

My problem is, when I press F1, I don't see the navigation pane, however when I execute the file separately it's there.

Any ideas why???

Thanks,
PNC.

 

[markphsd]

I have the same problem. Never found a solution.

I found a work around. I created a toolbar with a help button, that opens the help file with the search. I have the toolbar always available.
When someone is using a specific form or feature, the f1 key will direct them to help on that form or feature.

Mark P.

http://www.cafecartel.com

Providing Low Cost Powerful Point of Sale Solutions.

 

[PNC]

Thanks Mark, I will try that.

PNC.

 

[markphsd]

PNC

Actually, i was wrong earlier. This is the solution i use, and it covers your problem:

Option Compare Database

Option Explicit

' This API is used for talking to the help file.
' Always be careful when calling APIs directly. Be sure to read
' the online documentation before using any APIs.
Private Declare Function HtmlHelp Lib "HHCtrl.ocx" Alias "HtmlHelpA" _
(ByVal hwndCaller As Long, ByVal pszFile As String, _
ByVal uCommand As Long, dwData As Any) As Long

Private Const HH_INITIALIZE = &H1C
Private Const HH_UNINITIALIZE = &H1D
Private Const HH_DISPLAY_TOPIC = &H0
Private Const HH_HELP_CONTEXT = &HF
Private Const HH_CLOSE_ALL = &H12

Public Function fnHelp(helpID As Long) As Variant
Dim gFSO As Object
Set gFSO = CreateObject("Scripting.FileSystemObject")
Dim strHelpFileName As String


strHelpFileName = CurrentProject.Path & "\CafeCartelHelp.chm"
End If

fnHelp = HtmlHelp(Application.hWndAccessApp, strHelpFileName, _
HH_HELP_CONTEXT, ByVal helpID)

End Function


Mark P.

http://www.cafecartel.com

Providing Low Cost Powerful Point of Sale Solutions.