Changing compilation settings

When you compile a Microsoft HTML Help file, the compiler pane displays information about the project as the files are being compiled. You have several options for specifying how you want to compile and view information.

To change compilation settings:

  1. From the File menu, select Project Settings.

  2. Click the Compile tab.

  3. Make your selections at this tab to specify how you want to compile the project.

To:

Do this:

Change the name of the Microsoft HTML Help file (.CHM)

Enter the file name in Compiled File

Generate a log file (in text format) that records information about your project as it's compiling

Enter a file name in Log File (you can assign any extension such as .TXT or .LOG)

Find out if there are any errors in your project (such as broken links or missing files) as its being compiled

Select When compiling displayError Messages

View the names of all files that are included in the .CHM file as it's compiling

Select When compiling displayFile Names

Find out if a Help project is out-of-date before running it

Select Check for Outdated Files

Automatically compile a Help project before running it (if it is out-of-date)

Select Auto-compile Outdated Files