Code to Open .chm Help File 1

[Mungovan]

Hi.
How do I open a .chm hlp file in my VB code when someone clicks on my help icon.
The help file is located in the same folder as the application.

Thanks,
D

 

[zemp]

For a .chm HTML help file I use the shell function like this,

Shell "hh.exe " & App.Path & "\" & App.HelpFile, vbNormalFocus

The app.Helpfile is set in the project properties. You can also replace that with the actual name of the file.


Thanks and Good Luck!

zemp

 

[Mungovan]

That work fine, thanks

D

 

[zemp]

You can also use the code posted in thread611878 by strongm. It will open the file and close it (if it is still open) when your calling app closes. Sweet and simple.

Just replace "notepad" with "hh.exe " & App.Path & "\" & App.HelpFile

Thanks and Good Luck!

zemp

 

[paulbent]

Take a look at the HTMLHelp API. It can just open the help file or open it for context sensitive help. These two KB articles contain all the info:

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q183/4/34.asp

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q189/0/86.asp

Paul Bent
Northwind IT Systems

http://www.northwindit.co.uk

 

[CassandraR]

Hi Mungovan:

To connect your help file to VB, go to the menu Project | Properties and in the Help File Name: box, and add the name of your help file.

Also have a look at Thread222-610986.

Cassie

 

[CassandraR]

Hi:

I forgot to mention the two FAQs by Sunaj: faq222-2088 and faq222-1111.

These helped me to get going with help from withn VB.

Cassie