RoboHelp Glossary, Index, and TOC Features

[Guest]

I looked at some online training that had a really nice glossary feature.  I'm trying to figure out if Robohelp is what I need to accomplish something like this since it claims to have such great glossary, Index, and TOC features.  However,  I can't find a demo developed in Robohelp showing what these features are capable of.  Does anyone know of any demonstrations that I could view to see if this is what I'm looking for before I purchase?

[johndaigle · Accepted solution]

Hi, Melbert2000

It's not clear whether you already use RoboHelp or have installed the trial version as part of your evaluation. Assuming you have, each release of RoboHelp comes with sample projects to help explore features. For example, Adobe RoboHelp 8 comes with a project called Web Graphics.

One quick way to see the TOC/Index/Glossary in action would be on my site, called Clownfish School.

http://www.showmethedemo.com/Clownfish_School/

You will notice the Glossary is visible in two ways. First, as a Glossary button which shows in the Navigation pane. Second is in the form or expanding hotspots within topic text. You can see some examples if you go to the topic "News from Thailand and Greece" Click on the maroon color words "Anemonefish" and "Clownfish" and you will see how the Glossary hotspots show or hide as you click on them.

As part of your purchase evaluation, I would recommend you download the Adobe RoboHelp Reviewer's Guide here to get a better idea of the various features:

https://acrobat.com/#d=5bE00menRN24n8TzSel0Iw

And the Web Graphics Sample project can be downloaded here:

https://acrobat.com/#d=xX5S7bpmSxW6P4oqmfM3aA

Hope this helps.
John Daigle

Adobe Certified RoboHelp and Captivate Instructor

www.showmethedemo.com

[Guest]

No, I actually don't have anything yet. I considered downloading the trial version, but I didn't want to spend the time to learn the software if it didn't have what I needed.

I see from your site that it is what I'm looking, and thank you so much for sending me that link. Now I know, buying RoboHelp and learning it won't be a waste of time and money.

Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:50:27 -0700

From: forums@adobe.com

To: melinda_smith3@hotmail.com

Subject: RoboHelp Glossary, Index, and TOC Features

Hi, Melbert2000

It's not clear whether you already use RoboHelp or have installed the trial version as part of your evaluation. Assuming you have, each release of RoboHelp comes with sample projects to help explore features. For example, Adobe RoboHelp 8 comes with a project called Web Graphics.

One quick way to see the TOC/Index/Glossary in action would be on my site, called Clownfish School.

http://www.showmethedemo.com/clownfish_school/

You will notice the Glossary is visible in two ways. First, as a Glossary button which shows in the Navigation pane. Second is in the form or expanding hotspots within topic text. You can see some examples if you go to the topic "News from Thailand and Greece" Click on the maroon color words "Anemonefish" and "Clownfish" and you will see how the Glossary hotspots show or hide as you click on them.

As part of your purchase evaluation, I would recommend you download the Adobe RoboHelp Reviewer's Guide here to get a better idea of the various features:

https://acrobat.com/#d=5bE00menRN24n8TzSel0Iw

And the Web Graphics Sample project can be downloaded here:

https://acrobat.com/#d=xX5S7bpmSxW6P4oqmfM3aA

Hope this helps.

John Daigle

Adobe Certified RoboHelp and Captivate Instructor

http://www.showmethedemo.com

>

[Guest]

Do you recommend any training books for RoboHelp?

Date: Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:50:27 -0700

From: forums@adobe.com

To: melinda_smith3@hotmail.com

Subject: RoboHelp Glossary, Index, and TOC Features

Hi, Melbert2000

It's not clear whether you already use RoboHelp or have installed the trial version as part of your evaluation. Assuming you have, each release of RoboHelp comes with sample projects to help explore features. For example, Adobe RoboHelp 8 comes with a project called Web Graphics.

One quick way to see the TOC/Index/Glossary in action would be on my site, called Clownfish School.

http://www.showmethedemo.com/clownfish_school/

You will notice the Glossary is visible in two ways. First, as a Glossary button which shows in the Navigation pane. Second is in the form or expanding hotspots within topic text. You can see some examples if you go to the topic "News from Thailand and Greece" Click on the maroon color words "Anemonefish" and "Clownfish" and you will see how the Glossary hotspots show or hide as you click on them.

As part of your purchase evaluation, I would recommend you download the Adobe RoboHelp Reviewer's Guide here to get a better idea of the various features:

https://acrobat.com/#d=5bE00menRN24n8TzSel0Iw

And the Web Graphics Sample project can be downloaded here:

https://acrobat.com/#d=xX5S7bpmSxW6P4oqmfM3aA

Hope this helps.

John Daigle

Adobe Certified RoboHelp and Captivate Instructor

http://www.showmethedemo.com

>

[johndaigle]

I would recommend a three day training course offered by any of the certified RoboHelp instructors

such as Rick Stone or myself

The training comes with courseware and manuals.

Thanks
john

Hope this helps.

John Daigle

Adobe Certified RoboHelp and Captivate Instructor

http://www.showmethedemo.com

[Guest]

Unfortunately, a three day training course isn't ideal for my work schedule right now. Are the manuals available for purchase outside of taking the course?

Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:28:02 -0700

From: forums@adobe.com

To: melinda_smith3@hotmail.com

Subject: RoboHelp Glossary, Index, and TOC Features

I would recommend a three day training course offered by any of the certified RoboHelp instructors

such as Rick Stone or myself

The training comes with courseware and manuals.

Thanks

john

Hope this helps.

John Daigle

Adobe Certified RoboHelp and Captivate Instructor

http://www.showmethedemo.com/

>

[Guest]

Can you give me some more information on the three day training course?

How much? Is it instructor-led where travel would be involved?

Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:28:02 -0700

From: forums@adobe.com

To: melinda_smith3@hotmail.com

Subject: RoboHelp Glossary, Index, and TOC Features

I would recommend a three day training course offered by any of the certified RoboHelp instructors

such as Rick Stone or myself

The training comes with courseware and manuals.

Thanks

john

Hope this helps.

John Daigle

Adobe Certified RoboHelp and Captivate Instructor

http://www.showmethedemo.com/

>

[johndaigle]

Hi. Rather than clutter up the forum, I'd appreciate it if you would email me offline at the email address in my forum profile, I'll send you complete details which are representative of all instructors, not just myself.

Thanks

john