Understanding source files

When you create a project in RoboHELP, the following source files are generated in your project folder:

File:

Description:

*.BRS

The support file for browse sequence functionality. This file is only added to your project if you create browse sequences. For more information, see About browse sequences.

*.CSS

Style sheets that you add to the project. You can create style sheets as well as import existing ones. For more information, see Working with Style sheets.

*.GLO

The support file for online glossaries. The .GLO file is included in the .CHM file when it's compiled. For more information, see Designing glossaries.

*.HHC

The contents file that you create by adding books and pages in the TOC Composer. If you add external TOC files to your project (for external TOCs and contents controls), these files will also be included. For more information, see Creating a table of contents.

*.HHK

The index file that you create by adding keywords in the Index Designer. If you add external index files to your project (for index controls), these files will also be included. For more information, see Designing indexes.

*.HPR

A record-keeping file used by the program to keep track of preferences set for single-source outputs.

First Topic.HTM

When you create a new project, First Topic.HTM is the first topic that is automatically added. You can assign a unique name to the topic or use the default name (First Topic.HTM).

BSSCDHTM.JS

The support file for Dynamic HTML. For more information, see About Dynamic HTML.

*.LDB

A RoboHELP program file that stores information about your project. This file is automatically updated whenever you make changes to your project.

*.MPJ

The project file that is created whenever you start a new project in RoboHELP. This is the file you select whenever you want to open your project. It is automatically updated as you work in your project.

*.XML

The support file for WebSearch functionality. For more information, see About WebSearch.