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.
From the File menu, select Project Settings.
Click the Compile tab.
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 display – Error Messages |
View the names of all files that are included in the .CHM file as it's compiling |
Select When compiling display – File 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Find out if a Help project is out-of-date before running it |
Select Check for Outdated Files |
Automatically compile a Help project before running it (if it is out-of-date) |
Select Auto-compile Outdated Files |