Can Index default instead of TOC?

[B__Lynn]

I've had a request. My users find more value in the Index than the TOC. They would like the Index to appear when they open their project, instead of the TOC appearing. Is this possible?
Thanks.

[Captiv8r]

Hi Lynn

Indeed it can! Just double-click your layout. Then click Next >. See that area up at the top of the dialog labeled "Toolbar Buttons"? Click to select the Index. Then click that big ole "Set As Default" button.

Bingo! Rick

[B__Lynn]

Rick, thank you for your speedy reply. Dumb question (esp. since I've been using RH for a number of years!) When you say "Layout" what are you referring to? It's probably something I do every day and don't know it's called layout

[Captiv8r]

Hi Lynn

Hmmm, your question makes me wonder what RoboFlavor you are using. RoboHelp for Word or RoboHelp HTML.

Assuming it is RoboHelp HTML (who knows, maybe both work this way) you should have a left pane of the application and a right pane where you edit topics. The left pane has lots of "pseudo folders". The bottom folder is labeled "Single Source Layouts". If you expand this, you should see several layouts. One is WebHelp. You double-click this layout and you see a dialog with several screens viewed by clicking Next>. That's what I was talking about.

Sorry if that was too basic. Thought I'd cover all the bases just in case.

Cheers... Rick

[B__Lynn]

Okay, I'm not losing it. That's what I thought you were referring to! Actually, I am using WebHelp Pro. I don't think the "Toolbar Buttons" option is on the window.

[RoboWizard]

Ahhh, WebHelp Pro. Yup, that one is a whole other "nest of weiner dogs". Not sure I can be of any help here.

[B__Lynn]

Thank you anyway, Rick. With any luck, I'll find the right nest of wiener dogs!
-Bridget Lynn