Applet dialog

Code: Specifies the name of the .class file(s) you want to use. For example, "startapplet.class." You can click browse to find the file(s).

Code base: Displays the path to the selected .class file(s). For example, "applets/." If the applet is in your project folder, you can leave this field blank.  

Name: Specifies a name for the .class file(s). For example, "Starter." Assigning a name to an applet is helpful if you add several applets that need to communicate with each other.

Alt text: Specifies alternate text for browsers without Java support. For example, "Animated Clock". Some older browsers do not display applets correctly. If the browser cannot display the applet, it will display your alternate text.

Parameters: Displays the name and value of parameters. Parameters define the variable elements of an applet. For example, common parameters for an applet are text or background color, font and font size to be used on text in the applet, and name of an image file to be inserted in the applet.

Add: Opens the Applet parameter dialog where you can enter the name and value of parameters for the applet.

Edit: Opens the Applet parameter dialog where you can edit the selected parameters.

Delete: Removes the selected parameters.

Notes:

  • If you want to use an applet in a topic, we recommend moving the applet into your project folder before adding it.

  • Most applets are .class files. For example, "timeapplet.class" or "motiontext.class." Work with your developer to obtain the correct .class files for the applet you want to add.

  • Applets can only be used in WebHelp projects. Applets do not work as part of a .CHM file (Microsoft HTML Help) or in a .JAR file (JavaHelp or Oracle Help for Java).