HTML Help vs. Webhelp

[Linda G. Gallagher]

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.

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-----Original Message-----
From: framers-bounces+lindag=techcomplus.com at lists.frameusers.com
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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

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