BorlandTalk.com Borland discussion newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  HTML Help Files          BorlandTalk.com Forum Index -> C++ Builder (Non-Technical) View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Gary Guest Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:08 pm    Post subject: HTML Help Files Ok, I've entered the modern era of Help files and wrote a chm instead of Winhelp but now, I can't get the program to open it. I tried WinExec with the chm file name but it doesn't do anything. I tried the HelpCommand and it says its not a help file. What's the secret? Back to top Rhys Sage Guest Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 4:38 pm    Post subject: Re: HTML Help Files I write all my helpfiles in html. I figure programs are hard enough to write so why be a masochist? -- Yours Rhys Join the anti-spam project: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Anti-Spam-Development/ or view my website: http://www.sageworld.freeserve.co.uk "Software is always designed to be operated by the average 8 year old. Sadly, most users never aspire to that level of intelligence." Back to top Pete Fraser Guest Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:45 pm    Post subject: Re: HTML Help Files There is a nice (free) Delphi based control at http://www.helpware.net/delphi/index.html which allows you to show chm files. -- Rgds Pete ================================= GenHelp: The Component Authors help writer Web: www.frasersoft.net/genhelp ================================= "Gary" <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) net> wrote Quote: Ok, I've entered the modern era of Help files and wrote a chm instead of Winhelp but now, I can't get the program to open it. I tried WinExec with the chm file name but it doesn't do anything. I tried the HelpCommand and it says its not a help file. Back to top Remy Lebeau (TeamB) Guest Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2004 5:49 pm    Post subject: Re: HTML Help Files "Gary" <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) net> wrote Quote: I tried WinExec with the chm file name but it doesn't do anything. Try using ShellExecute() instead. Quote: I tried the HelpCommand That only works for WinHelp files. HTMLHelp has a completely different API of its own. You can download the HTMLHelp API from Microsoft and then include its htmlhelp.h header file into your code to gain access to its functions. Note that Microsoft's static .lib files are not compatible with Borland's compilers, so have a look at the following page for downloading a third-party solution to using HTMLHelp under BCB: The C++ Builder HH Kit http://www.helpware.net/downloads/index.htm Gambit Back to top Frederik Slijkerman Guest Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 3:04 pm    Post subject: Re: HTML Help Files Quote: Note that Microsoft's static .lib files are not compatible with Borland's compilers, so have a look at the following page for downloading a third-party solution to using HTMLHelp under BCB: The C++ Builder HH Kit http://www.helpware.net/downloads/index.htm Beware: IIRC this links statically to the HTML help DLL so your program will not run at all on computers that do not have HTML help installed (correctly). Frederik. Back to top Richard Guest Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 4:20 pm    Post subject: Re: HTML Help Files Have you tried something like: HtmlHelp(hParentWindow, _T("helpfilename::topic.htm"), HH_DISPLAY_TOPIC, NULL) ; "Gary" <nospam (AT) nospam (DOT) net> wrote Quote: Ok, I've entered the modern era of Help files and wrote a chm instead of Winhelp but now, I can't get the program to open it. I tried WinExec with the chm file name but it doesn't do anything. I tried the HelpCommand and it says its not a help file. What's the secret? Back to top Remy Lebeau (TeamB) Guest Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2004 9:28 pm    Post subject: Re: HTML Help Files "Frederik Slijkerman" <idontwant (AT) spam (DOT) com> wrote Quote: Beware: IIRC this links statically to the HTML help DLL so your program will not run at all on computers that do not have HTML help installed (correctly). You can always load htmlhelp.ocx manually ar runtime, you don't need to use the .lib file. In fact, Example 2 in the download shows exactly that. Gambit Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         BorlandTalk.com Forum Index -> C++ Builder (Non-Technical) All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum C++ Builder Newsgroups----------------C++ BuilderC++ Builder (ActiveX)C++ Builder (Announcements)C++ Builder (Command Line Tools)C++ Builder DatabasesC++ Builder Databases (ADO)C++ Builder Databases (Desktop)C++ Builder Databases (InterBase Express)C++ Builder Databases (Multi-Tier)C++ Builder Databases (SQL Servers)C++ Builder (Graphics)C++ Builder (IDE)C++ Builder (Internet)C++ Builder (Internet Socket)C++ Builder (Internet Web)C++ Builder (Jobs)C++ Builder (Language)C++ Builder (Language C++)C++ Builder (Compatibility with MFC)C++ Builder (Native API)C++ Builder (Non-Technical)C++ Builder (Students)C++ Builder (Third Party Tools)C++ Builder (Upgrade)C++ Builder (VCL)C++ Builder (VCL Components Usage)C++ Builder (VCL Components Development)C++ Builder (VCL Usage)C++ Builder (WinAPI)C++ Builder Installation Delphi Newsgroups----------------Delphi (General)Delphi ActiveX Controls UsageDelphi ActiveX Controls DevelopmentDelphi As400Delphi DatabasesDelphi Databases (ADO)Delphi Databases (dbExpress)Delphi Databases (Desktop)Delphi Databases (InterBase Express)Delphi Databases (Multi-Tier)Delphi Databases (SQL Servers)Delphi DeploymentDelphi GraphicsDelphi IDEDelphi InternationalizationDelphi InternetDelphi Internet Isapi-WebBrokerDelphi Internet WebSnapDelphi Internet WinsockDelphi JobsDelphi Language BASMDelphi Language ObjectPascalDelphi Model Driven Architecture (General)Delphi Model Driven Architecture (Third Party)Delphi MultimediaDelphi Native APIDelphi Non-TechnicalDelphi ObjectPascalDelphi OLE AutomationDelphi OO designDelphi OpenToolsAPIDelphi Reporting-ChartingDelphi RTLDelphi StudentsDelphi TeamSourceDelphi Thirdparty ToolsDelphi Thirdparty Tools (General)Delphi Thirdparty Tools (IntraWeb)Delphi Thirdparty Tools (RaveReports)Delphi UpgradeDelphi VCLDelphi VCL ComponentsDelphi VCL Components UsingDelphi VCL Components WritingDelphi WebServices SOAPDelphi WinAPIDelphi XMLDelphi Installationcomp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.misccomp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.usagecomp.lang.pascal.delphi.components.writingcomp.lang.pascal.delphi.databasescomp.lang.pascal.delphi.misccomp.sources.delphi JBuilder Newsgroups----------------JBuilderJBuilder AnnouncementsJBuilder Applet IssuesJBuilder As400JBuilder CompilerJBuilder CORBA/RMIJBuilder DatabasesJBuilder DB SwingJBuilder DebuggerJBuilder DeploymentJBuilder DocumentationJBuilder EnterpriseJBuilder HandheldJBuilder IDEJBuilder JavaJBuilder JavaAPIJBuilder Java LanguageJBuilder Java SwingJBuilder Java BeansJBuilder Java Beans UsageJBuilder Java Beans DevelopmentJBuilder JBCLJBuilder JDataStoreJBuilder JobsJBuilder LinuxJBuilder MacintoshJBuilder & MobileSetJBuilder MultiLingual AppsJBuilder Non-TechnicalJBuilder OpenToolsJBuilder Servlets (JSP)JBuilder StudentsJBuilder Team DevelopmentJBuilder Thirdparty ToolsJBuilder UpgradeJBuilder Installation InterBase Newsgroups----------------InterBaseInterBase Bug DiscussionInterBase GeneralInterBase IBConsoleInterBase OpenSourceInterBase ReplicationInterBase SQLInterBase ThirdpartyInterBase Installation Miscellaneous Borland Newsgroups----------------AppCenterAppServerEnteraVisiBroker  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.