>>
Just in case people want to make .hlp files and don't
want to go through the headach of downloading lots of
crap over-priced and over-complicated programs like I
did. :o)
-Roman
<<

I had ache finding a suitable CHM compiler .... settled on
freebie htmlhelp http://www.htmlhelp-epublisher.co.uk/
but it was still not simple enough ( I read manual as
 last resort) . The site links to a defunct web2htmlhelp
compiler . This is the simplest thing around for creating
chm files. Just choose your index file , a few options , and
compile ! But I found something better ...

(free + $)
URL http://www.spidersoft.com/far/far_inst.exe 1.8M
Referer http://www.spidersoft.com/far/downloads.asp
It needs microsoft html help workshop
http://download.microsoft.com/download/msdnlib/Install/1.32/W9X2KMeXP/EN-US/
htmlhelp.exe 3.4M ( this can compile and Decompile CHM vs html)

I needed the html help format which , though not universal
across MS Windows (TM) , was great for me as it displayed html
MUCH faster than ANY web browser. As a single file it was
easier to use than dozens of html+gif+js etc. So Html e-books,
manuals , and certain websites I copied offline were given
the treatment , and now are easier to use ( and distribute )
than in IE/Opera.
I have even compiled full directory contents to one CHM file
( needs you to create an Index file , though )
TOC,Index, compression etc can be has easy as you want it to be.
CHM can run Java , and animations , sounds and probably virii
depending on your IE security settings ...

Try scrolling an .hlp file !

Vis Naicker

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