OpenHelp Action

Opens a Windows Compiled HTML Help (.CHM) file.

Client support

   Newlook Smartclient only.

Parameters

HelpFile  -  (Required)

String value specifying the name (and optionally the path) of the .CHM file.

It is assumed that help files are located in the default Newlook solution folder, C:\ProgramData\Newlook 11.1, therefore any path must be relative to this location.

To specify the help file as an expression, prefix HelpFile with an equals (=) sign.

Command  -  (Required)

Specifies the command to execute. It should be one of the pre-defined Command constants.

Value  -  (Required)

Options for this parameter are no longer supported, specify 0 in this argument.

Use

To open a specific page within the .CHM file, use the following syntax:

OpenHelp(CustomSolutionFolder\CustomHelp.chm::/CustomPage.htm, HelpContents, 0)

See Also

OpenHyperlink action | OpenHelp method | General Rules - Local Help Files

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