Adobe RoboHelp 6
by Eric Butow
Start the free chapterApplications today have become sophisticated to an extent that a Help system is required for an average user to understand them. Adobe RoboHelp 6 (formerly Macromedia RoboHelp), is the fastest, easiest way to create professional Help systems and documentation for desktop and web-based applications, including .NET and Rich Internet Applications. Create Help systems that include Help topics, Table of Contents, Index, Glossary, context-sensitive Help, and more. Generate Help systems in any popular online Help format, plus press-ready printed documentation. VTC author, Eric Butow, teaches users the various types of projects that can be created using RoboHelp, component and design requirements for creating a fully functional Help system, how to convert an HTML Help project into different Help formats from a single source, and much, much more! To begin learning Adobe RoboHelp 6 today, simply click on one of the movie links below.rnrn<p><i>* Most techniques used in these videos are applicable to both RoboHelp 6 and X5. Techniques designed solely for RoboHelp 6 users are discussed as necessary. </i></p>
Course content
Introduction5 lessons
The RoboHelp Starter Window5 lessons
Putting Your Options In Order7 lessons
The New Project Wizard4 lessons
The RoboHelp HTML Window13 lessons
- Three Panes: Left/Right/Output2:421 credit or ad
- TOC Tab1:321 credit or ad
- Index Tab1:581 credit or ad
- Glossary Tab1:241 credit or ad
- Tools Tab2:351 credit or ad
- WYSIWYG Tab1:571 credit or ad
- TrueCode Tab1:521 credit or ad
- Link View Tab2:131 credit or ad
- Topics Tab1:571 credit or ad
- Output Tab1:321 credit or ad
- BugHunter Tab1:441 credit or ad
- Toolbars2:111 credit or ad
- Change Your Views2:211 credit or ad
Creating a HTML Help Project6 lessons
Add Elements to the Help Project12 lessons
- Add a Table1:501 credit or ad
- Add a Hyperlink3:161 credit or ad
- Add a Popup2:511 credit or ad
- Add a Bookmark2:011 credit or ad
- Add Images & Other Multimedia3:261 credit or ad
- Add DHTML Effects2:191 credit or ad
- Add See Also4:221 credit or ad
- Add Related Links2:391 credit or ad
- Add a Shortcut to Run Other Programs2:371 credit or ad
- Add a Text Box & Marquee2:231 credit or ad
- Add a Form & Elements2:471 credit or ad
- Build a Non-Scrolling Region5:461 credit or ad
Building Your HTML Help Project Structure11 lessons
- Auto-Create a Table of Contents (TOC)1:461 credit or ad
- Drag Topics Into Your TOC1:291 credit or ad
- Create a New TOC Page3:051 credit or ad
- Create a New TOC Book3:131 credit or ad
- Arrange Your TOC2:111 credit or ad
- Use the Smart Index Wizard3:391 credit or ad
- Drag Topics Into Your Index0:581 credit or ad
- Add a New Index Keyword1:371 credit or ad
- Arrange Your Index2:121 credit or ad
- Add a New Term Into the Glossary1:131 credit or ad
- Add a New Term Definition2:071 credit or ad
Check Your HTML Help Project12 lessons
- Change Project Settings2:051 credit or ad
- Change Project Properties2:391 credit or ad
- Altering the Help Window3:361 credit or ad
- Preview Your Topic1:591 credit or ad
- Check Your Links2:411 credit or ad
- Check Your Bookmarks2:151 credit or ad
- Check Your Spelling & Use the Thesaurus2:241 credit or ad
- Find & Replace3:361 credit or ad
- Save the Project1:351 credit or ad
- Compile the Project2:411 credit or ad
- View the Compiled Project1:571 credit or ad
- Killing Bugs3:081 credit or ad
Creating Projects from a Single Source5 lessons
Creating a WinHelp 2000 Help System6 lessons
Building a WinHelp 2000 Help System11 lessons
- Add a Table2:311 credit or ad
- Add a Jump2:271 credit or ad
- Add a Popup1:501 credit or ad
- Add Keywords5:021 credit or ad
- Add Images & Other Multimedia1:491 credit or ad
- Add Hotspots3:141 credit or ad
- Add Index Marker2:371 credit or ad
- Create a Table of Contents3:191 credit or ad
- Create an Index4:091 credit or ad
- Test Your Help System1:221 credit or ad
- Save/Compile/Run Your Help System2:481 credit or ad
Building Your First HTML Help System12 lessons
- Create the Help System & Your Styles3:521 credit or ad
- Build Non-Scrolling Topic Pages2:111 credit or ad
- Build Framesets2:211 credit or ad
- Fill In Your Topics4:321 credit or ad
- Add Links & Bookmarks2:461 credit or ad
- Create the TOC1:221 credit or ad
- Create the Index1:071 credit or ad
- Create the Glossary1:361 credit or ad
- Check the Project Spelling/Links/Bookmarks3:511 credit or ad
- Compile & View the Project2:221 credit or ad
- Change & Customize the Help Window Skin2:161 credit or ad
- Convert the Project to WebHelp2:281 credit or ad
Using New RoboHelp 6 Features8 lessons
- Add Global Defined Variables2:141 credit or ad
- Insert Mark of the Web Comment1:291 credit or ad
- Apply Conditional Build Tags5:241 credit or ad
- Use the Glossary Wizard from the Glossary Tab0:341 credit or ad
- Use the Enhanced Edit Map ID Dialog Box2:121 credit or ad
- Import Word Documents with Less Re-Editing2:201 credit or ad
- View Additional Reports1:381 credit or ad
- Compile Help Projects from the Command Line2:421 credit or ad
Using New RoboHelp 6 Input & Output Tools8 lessons
- Open RoboScreenCapture1:241 credit or ad
- Customize RoboScreenCapture Options & Tools2:351 credit or ad
- Capture a Screen1:311 credit or ad
- Edit & Save a Screen4:471 credit or ad
- Acquire an Image1:181 credit or ad
- Open an Existing Image0:561 credit or ad
- Access Adobe Captivate1:471 credit or ad
- Generate a PDF File1:261 credit or ad
Using RoboSource Control8 lessons
- Open RoboSource Control Explorer1:471 credit or ad
- Edit RoboSource Options1:571 credit or ad
- Open a New Database1:571 credit or ad
- Add Files/Folders/Trees1:001 credit or ad
- Check Files In & Out1:261 credit or ad
- Check the File Status & Recent Changes1:181 credit or ad
- Find Information in a File1:171 credit or ad
- Send a Message to Other Users0:471 credit or ad