HTML Help vs. Webhelp
Gillian, We should probably take this off this list, since it's not really a Frame question, but here are some thoughts: Browser-based help - May permit more flexible design of buttons and other navigation. - May be cross-browser, cross-platform if that's needed down the road. - Can be served up from a server. HTML Help (.chm) - One compressed file to distribute and store. - Works on all Windows systems. - May be familiar to users. If an application is Windows only and a desktop application, I tend to suggest .chm. ~~ Linda G. Gallagher TechCom Plus, LLC Intelligent technical communication since 1993 Technical writing, help development, FrameMaker and WebWorks Publisher conversions lindag at techcomplus.com http://www.techcomplus.com/ 303-450-9076 800-500-3144 ~~ Manager, Consulting and Independent Contracting Special Interest Group Society for Technical Communication http://www.stcsig.org/cic/index.html ~~ -Original Message- From: framers-bounces+lindag=techcomplus@lists.frameusers.com [mailto:framers-bounces+lindag=techcomplus.com at lists.frameusers.com]On Behalf Of Gillian Flato Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 10:10 AM To: framers at frameusers.com Subject: HTML Help vs. Webhelp Hey guys I am trying to decide whether or not I should do Browser-based (Web) help or compiled (.chm) help for my Windows software. What are the advantages and disadvantages to both? Is one better if the the software is memory intensive? Thanks, Gillian Flato Technical Writer (Software) NANOmetrics, Inc. 1550 Buckeye Dr. Milpitas, CA. 95035 (408.435.9600 x 316 7 408.232.5911 * gflato at nanometrics.com This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, delete this message. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action based on this message is strictly prohibited. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as lindag at techcomplus.com. Send list messages to framers at lists.frameusers.com. To unsubscribe send a blank email to framers-unsubscribe at lists.frameusers.com or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/lindag%40techcomplus.com Send administrative questions to lisa at frameusers.com. Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
RE: HTML Help vs. Webhelp
Gillian, We should probably take this off this list, since it's not really a Frame question, but here are some thoughts: Browser-based help - May permit more flexible design of buttons and other navigation. - May be cross-browser, cross-platform if that's needed down the road. - Can be served up from a server. HTML Help (.chm) - One compressed file to distribute and store. - Works on all Windows systems. - May be familiar to users. If an application is Windows only and a desktop application, I tend to suggest .chm. ~~ Linda G. Gallagher TechCom Plus, LLC Intelligent technical communication since 1993 Technical writing, help development, FrameMaker and WebWorks Publisher conversions [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.techcomplus.com/ 303-450-9076 800-500-3144 ~~ Manager, Consulting and Independent Contracting Special Interest Group Society for Technical Communication http://www.stcsig.org/cic/index.html ~~ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Gillian Flato Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 10:10 AM To: framers@frameusers.com Subject: HTML Help vs. Webhelp Hey guys I am trying to decide whether or not I should do Browser-based (Web) help or compiled (.chm) help for my Windows software. What are the advantages and disadvantages to both? Is one better if the the software is memory intensive? Thanks, Gillian Flato Technical Writer (Software) NANOmetrics, Inc. 1550 Buckeye Dr. Milpitas, CA. 95035 (408.435.9600 x 316 7 408.232.5911 * [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, delete this message. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action based on this message is strictly prohibited. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/lindag%40techcomplus.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
HTML Help vs. Webhelp
Hey guys I am trying to decide whether or not I should do Browser-based (Web) help or compiled (.chm) help for my Windows software. What are the advantages and disadvantages to both? Is one better if the the software is memory intensive? Thanks, Gillian Flato Technical Writer (Software) NANOmetrics, Inc. 1550 Buckeye Dr. Milpitas, CA. 95035 (408.435.9600 x 316 7 408.232.5911 * [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, delete this message. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action based on this message is strictly prohibited. ___ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
HTML Help vs. Webhelp
Hey guys I am trying to decide whether or not I should do Browser-based (Web) help or compiled (.chm) help for my Windows software. What are the advantages and disadvantages to both? Is one better if the the software is memory intensive? Thanks, Gillian Flato Technical Writer (Software) NANOmetrics, Inc. 1550 Buckeye Dr. Milpitas, CA. 95035 (408.435.9600 x 316 7 408.232.5911 * gflato at nanometrics.com This message (including any attachments) may contain confidential information intended for a specific individual and purpose. If you are not the intended recipient, delete this message. If you are not the intended recipient, disclosing, copying, distributing, or taking any action based on this message is strictly prohibited.