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Subject:Embedding HTML Help into application From:Frank Dissinger <frank -dot- dissinger -at- cgs-oris -dot- com> To:TechWrite List <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:20:35 +0200
*Thank you!*
Edgar D' Souza wrote:
> On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 8:56 PM, Frank Dissinger
> <frank -dot- dissinger -at- cgs-oris -dot- com> wrote:
>
>> Is it possible to embed a Microsoft HTML Help (*.CHM file) topic into an
>> C++ application window?
>>
>
> From http://www.clickstart.net/presentations/HTMLhelpoverview.htm :
> What is Embedded HTML-based Help?
> Embedded Help is Help that appears within the application rather than
> in a separate Help window. The first example of embedded Help to gain
> much attention was Microsoft Money 99. When the user selects "Help
> Topics" form the Help menu, the Money 99 Help attaches to the right
> side of the application. The Help offers tutorials, explanations, and
> demonstrations to help the user use and learn Microsoft Money.
> Embedded Help can be created for current version C++ or Visual Basic
> applications by embedding an Active X-based web browser into your
> application. The Help itself is created using HTML files.
> =========
>
> This looks like an old article, but hoping it and the zip archive of
> source code may be of help to your developers - modifiable to suit
> your needs:
>http://www.codeproject.com/KB/winhelp/html_help.aspx
> Apparently a zip with the same size, and a visually identical dialog
> screenshot, is also hosted at
>http://www.codeguru.com/cpp/w-d/dislog/help/article.php/c1853/
>
> HTH
> Ed.
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