Subject Re: Help File From charlie <tm@tc.com> Date Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:40:54 -0400 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started Thanks much, Mervyn!! Mervyn Bick Wrote: > 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.