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Subject:Re: Java Help or Something Else? From:"Wing, Michael J" <mjwing -at- INGR -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 5 Feb 1999 09:49:51 -0600
Kathy;
Why not deliver the help as a collection of straight HTML files. Tie them
together from a default page or use a framed page with navigation in one
frame and selected pages in the other. If you keep formatting to a minimum
and use default fonts/settings, then the files should be viewable on a
variety of browsers
Later, you can straight HTML pages as source files to create HTMLHelp,
RoboHTML help, or whatever without having to reformat the source.
> I understand their concerns. But, I am in a time crunch. And the more time
> we spend on these issues, the less I have to work on CONTENT! (Sound
> familiar to anyone?) The way I see it: there will probably have to be some
> compromises and "throw away work" because JavaHelp will not be ready in
> time.
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions? I work with a great dev team, and we
> work
> well together. So, any suggestions that could help either side of this
> equation are much welcome. Please reply directly to me as I am on digest.
>
> Many thanks,
> Kathy
>
>
