RH Server 7 Necessary for HTML Help on Server?

[csp55]

Hello,

I'm currently evaluating RH Server 7. The reports, etc., could be useful, but my real need is to be able to publish/republish my HTML help files to the server in support of a .NET web app; that is, repost files ongoing with updates, as needed. Can I do this with just RH 7 (simple updates to the "live" content), or is RHS7 required, does anyone know or is anyone already doing this (perhaps with RH 5 or 6)?

Thanks.

Carl

[MergeThis]

You can publish normal WebHelp output to a server without needing Server 7. That only is required for the reports, etc. (X5.0.2, RH6, RH7)


Good luck,
Leon

[RollBarBound]

quote:

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Originally posted by: MergeThis
You can publish normal WebHelp output to a server without needing Server 7. That only is required for the reports, etc. (X5.0.2, RH6, RH7)

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I'll as the dumb question here...

So I can publish WebHelp or WebHelp Pro for server-based applications without Server 7?

[johndaigle]

Hi, RollBarBound.

>So I can publish WebHelp or WebHelp Pro for server-based applications without Server 7?
Good question
One part yes, one part no! Some clarification is needed.
The word "server" is getting mangled here because you're talking about the RoboHelp Server 7 on the one hand and "server-based applications" on the other. Let's see if I can sort it out.

It sounds like WebHelp would be the most appropriate in your situation (without the RoboHelp Server). You would use WebHelp Pro *only* if you were publishing directly to RoboHelp Server 7. That said, you can also have that same WebHelp Pro project provide help to any server-based application.

Hope this helps.
john

[csp55]

Leon,

This is good news.

Thanks again,

Carl

[johndaigle]

Leon is absolutely right of course. However, one thing raised a red flag in your original post. You mention "HTML Help". If you meant to say "HTML-based Help" (WebHelp or FlashHelp) that would be fine. However if you literally mean HTML Help (the compiled .CHM) format, that would not be OK. The CHM format is not designed for web delivery. Instead it is meant for deploying on a user's local hard drive, typically installed with a desktop application.
Sorry to butt in. Just saying...
John

[RollBarBound]

Thanks John - that clarifies it for me.

I'm tempted to explain how I understand it, but I think I'd rather keep the brain cells...