Creating Effective Java Help

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Effective, instantly available online help is a requirement for today's interactive applications. Until now, Java application developers have been forced to develop their own help system. That's no longer necessary. With the release of JavaHelp™, there is a complete and standard online help system for the Java™ platform.

Creating Effective JavaHelp covers the main features and options of JavaHelp. It shows how to create a basic JavaHelp system, prepare help topics, and deploy ...

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Overview

Effective, instantly available online help is a requirement for today's interactive applications. Until now, Java application developers have been forced to develop their own help system. That's no longer necessary. With the release of JavaHelp™, there is a complete and standard online help system for the Java™ platform.

Creating Effective JavaHelp covers the main features and options of JavaHelp. It shows how to create a basic JavaHelp system, prepare help topics, and deploy the help system in an application. Written for all levels of Java developers and technical writers, the book takes a chapter-by-chapter approach to building concepts. It imparts a complete understanding of how to create usable JavaHelp systems and integrate them into Java applications and applets.

Topics covered include:

  • Understanding JavaHelp
  • Creating your first HelpSet
  • Planning the JavaHelp project
  • Preparing Help topics
  • Creating HelpSet data and navigation files
  • Enhancing the HelpSet
  • Using the JavaHelp API for advanced presentation options
  • Deploying the help system to your users
  • Using third-party help-authoring tools
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Covers main features and options of JavaHelp. Shows how to create a basic JavaHelp system, prepare help topics, and deploy the help system in an application. Coverage encompasses creating a HelpSet, preparing help topics, using the JavaHelp API for advanced presentation options, and using third-party help-authoring tools. Includes a glossary. For all levels of Java developers and technical writers with a basic understanding of HTML. Lewis holds a masters degree in technical and professional writing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781565927193
  • Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Incorporated
  • Publication date: 6/28/2000
  • Series: Java Series Series
  • Edition number: 1
  • Pages: 192
  • Product dimensions: 7.05 (w) x 9.16 (h) x 0.52 (d)

Meet the Author

Kevin Lewis

Kevin Lewis holds a master's degree in technical and professional writing from Northeastern University in Boston. He has worked extensively with many online help systems and was one of the first help authors to work with JavaHelp. He offers training services in several online help technologies. Kevin has published articles on message-box design and on version-control systems for technical documents.

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Table of Contents

PrefaceChapter 1: Understanding JavaHelpChapter 2: Creating Your First HelpSetChapter 3: Planning the JavaHelp ProjectChapter 4: Preparing Help TopicsChapter 5: Creating HelpSet Data and Navigation FilesChapter 6: Enhancing the HelpSetChapter 7: Using the JavaHelp API for Advanced Presentation OptionsChapter 8: Deploying the Help System to Your UsersChapter 9: Using Third-Party Help-Authoring ToolsHelpSet TagsLightweight Component TagsThe JavaHelp APITypeFacer.java Source ListingChapter 10: GlossaryColophon

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