Subject Re: Help File From Mervyn Bick <invalid@invalid.invalid> Date Tue, 23 Jul 2024 10:21:30 +0200 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started On 2024/07/22 20:07, Charlie wrote: > I am working on a help script for the user to use for my program.  I am trying to choose the best way but for instance I don't understand form built in helpfile in a form. > > I have used a table with a memo file before, but I am not sure how efficient that is. > > I suppose I could use a PDF file which should open for anyone. > > In looking at the built in helpfile, I am confused.  Access to my help file will be from a menu, not f1 necessarily.  But I am interested in learning more about .hlp and .chm files. > > I have been working on a script, but not sure where I should go from here.  Any thoughts? > > Thanks for any suggestions. Have a look at HelpNDoc which is a program for creating .CHM help files like the one used in dBASE.  There is a free version for personal use. Mervyn.