Help Files Types |
The following table list all the various file formats that make up the source files for a compiled Help system. These files can be localised directly from the compiled CHM file itself or can be inserted directly into Alchemy CATALYST and worked on individually.
File |
Description |
*.ALI |
A file that stores information about map IDs. Under normal circumstances this file does not need to be translated. |
*.BRS |
The support file for browse sequence functionality. Under normal circumstances this file does not need to be translated. |
*.CSS |
Style sheet files. These files define the fonts, colours and layout of HTML files. Under normal circumstances this file does not need to be translated. |
*.GLO |
The support file for online glossaries using the Glossary tab. For more information, see About glossaries. |
*.HHC |
The file that supports a table of contents. |
*.HHK |
The file that supports an index. |
*.IGN |
A file that stores the "Always Ignore" Words list used for the RoboHelp Smart Index Wizard. |
*.LNG |
A file that stores language information for your project. |
*.PHR |
A file that stores the custom phrase list used for the RoboHelp Smart Index Wizard. |
*.PPF |
A file that contains information about WebHelp window definitions. Under normal circumstances this file does not need to be translated. |
*.STP |
Stop list file used to support full-text search. This is a text file that you create and add to the project. It contains common words that you want to omit from the search database to decrease search time. |
*.HPP |
Help Project File. This file is used by the Microsoft Help Compiler when building a CHM file. |