3 Replies Latest reply: Feb 28, 2014 9:20 AM by Captiv8r

Linking to local files - strange behavior

R_Sem Feb 28, 2014 5:27 AM

Hi all,

when I insert a link to a local file (using Insert > Hyperlink and then selecting "File" in the dropdown list), then Robohelp changes the absolute path to a relative path when saving the topic. Naturally this link does not work in a CHM.

I can resolve the issue in the HTML view by changing the path back to an absolute reference such as:

file://C:/Test/Hello_World.htm

Such a link works in the CHM. However, I cannot get it to work in the TOC. I have checked the HHC and can verify that the path still is absolute there, yet the page does not open when clicked.

Any ideas?

Robert

1. Re: Linking to local files - strange behavior

Captiv8r Feb 28, 2014 6:00 AM (in response to R_Sem)

Hi Robert

This is one purpose or reason you would use Baggage Files.

Add the file you are linking to as a Baggage File and link to the baggage file.

This may also have issues inside a CHM output though. But before we delve into the possible issues, give it a try and see if it works for you. It may work straight away. If so, that's great. But if you start seeing issues, post back for more help.

Cheers... Rick
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R_Sem Feb 28, 2014 6:09 AM (in response to Captiv8r)

Hi Rick, regrettably in this case it really is required to link to a file outside of the CHM. Perhaps it is possible to place the file on a web location, at least that should work reliably as long as the user has web access.

Robert
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3. Re: Linking to local files - strange behavior

Captiv8r Feb 28, 2014 9:20 AM (in response to R_Sem)

Okay, so in this case you would want to use a HTML Help Shortcut control to open the file.

Cheers... Rick
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