Project files

The CS Help compiler is invoked using a .cshlp project file which defines the locations of all other files used by the project. These files include:

• An .rtf file: contains all the text that forms the help information for a single application

• An .xml customisation file: this allows you to change the display of your Help file

• .mbm graphics files: which provide the images that appear in the text.

For detailed information on each of these files, see the CS Help Guide, CS Help Reference and the CS Help compiler GUI tool's online help.

The CS Help compiler allows you to keep your source files in any location but it is recommended that you set up a project directory as follows:

• Create a project directory to hold the project’s source files. These include the .cshlp project file, customisation file and .rtf source files. The project file is set up using the Project tab, see How to use the project tab.

• Create a sub-directory \graphics to contain the .mbm files to be used in the Help file

• Create a sub-directory output\ to contain generated CS Help files

The CS Help compiler sets up a temporary directory containing working files.