Authoring tool for creation of Windows and HTML help files.
HelpMaker is a freeware, though discontinued help authoring tool that can create Windows CHM files.
The layout and partially wizard-led interface of HelpMaker makes using the program a simple task. It starts by helping users author help files with a small template of items organized into chapters.
Adding and modifying the information inside of the chapters is accompanied by rich-text formatting.
In terms of file support, HelpMaker offers the ability to not only create CHM files but also allows you to export your help document as an HTML file, RTF or WinHelp.
All in all, an easy-to-use and free open source authoring tool mainly useful for software developers but also for anybody who wishes to create a portable documentation file.
Features of HelpMaker
- Automated Tasks: Generate PDFs, CHMs and other files.
- Conditional Builds: Generate different versions of your help system.
- Context Sensitive Help: Gives users guidance in the right place.
- Drag & Drop: Create help files without coding.
- Layouts: Customize the look and feel of your help.
- Multimedia Support: Add audio, video and more.
- Multiple Platforms: Generate help for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android.
- Scripting: Automate tasks and create custom outputs.
- Searchable: Index help topics for quick access.
- Table of Contents: Organize help topics in a hierarchy.
- Text Formatting: Emphasize and organize content.
- Variables: Reuse text and images across topics.
- Visual Editor: Design how your help looks.
- Web Help: Publish help on the web.
Compatibility and License
HelpMaker is provided under a freeware license on Windows from cataloging software with no restrictions on usage. Download and installation of this PC software is free and 7.4.4 is the latest version last time we checked.
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