RoboHELP 2000 for WinHelp : The Course in a Book [Spiral-bound]

William Meisheid David Locke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 1999

***This book can teach you to author help systems in WinHelp whether you are using RoboHELP 2000 or 9. eHelp has not made significant changes between those versions of RoboHELP Classic.***

Use this workbook to bootstrap yourself into the online information world with RoboHELP. Discover how to start your project the right way the first time, avoid the traps beginning help authors fall into, use the powerful features of RoboHELP to their best advantage...and do it all in as little as a day!

The Quick Start section provides a step-by-step overview, and the accompanying CD provides source files so you can create a project as you progress through the units. The second half of the book, Digging Down, provides more detail on the Quick Start concepts. You will learn how to use RoboHELP 2000...and, just as importantly, you will learn how to create help systems that actually help users.

Whether used for class materials or as a self-study guide, this workbook can launch you into the fast-growing field of online authoring.

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About the Author

David Locke, Ph.D., principal consultant with WordSmith, Ltd., has worked with computer documentation and training since 1983, specializing in online information systems. He develops systems for a nationwide client list in addition to delivering training. Dr. Locke is certified in Doc-to-Help and RoboHELP. A member of the Society for Technical Communication, Dr. Locke presents regularly at local, regional, and national conferences and at other computer training events. He currently serves on the STC's online document competition committee.

William Meisheid, principal with Sageline Publishing and Sageline Software, was the first help MVP from Microsoft, an honor he still holds. An original certified RoboHELP trainer and consultant, he has trained and assisted such diverse clients as American Airlines, the Census Bureau, and Montgomery County, MD Department of Health & Human Services. A member of the American Society of Indexers and the STC, he is a frequent speaker at local, regional, national, and international conferences.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 296 pages
• Publisher: Sageline Publishing (December 31, 1999)
• ISBN-10: 0967257026
• ISBN-13: 978-0967257020
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,750,929 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A well balanced effort, May 18, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: RoboHELP 2000 for WinHelp : The Course in a Book (Spiral-bound)

Having some experience in Windows Help but none in recent editions of RoboHELP I wanted a book that grounded the instruction in my help authoring experience. I wasn't disappointed. As a matter of fact I learned a few things I hadn't considered, such as tips on indexing your project. I liked the division of the basic Getting Started and the more specific Digging Down sections. It allowed me to get a quick overview and then pick what to focus on for more detailed stuff. I also liked the index, which proved useful in helping me to find specific areas later.

I had considered taking a course, but after working through the workbook found that it wasn't necessary. Your results may vary.