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hi guys!

i am doing my VB project right now and got this problem. i have successfully compiled a help file ( .chm) and i have also linked that file in HelpFile of project. so i get the helpfile whenever i press F1.

what i want to do is , i have a menu 'Help' and i want to load this help file when i click on this Help menu. i.e click event of this menu.

pls help ......its urgent....


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use shell command.
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use the help common dialog box
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use the help common dialog box
i have tried it but that's not working......may be i m doing something wrong......can u explain me the way.......

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use shell command.
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Shell "winhelp /path/helpfile.hlp", vbnormalfocus
http://www.freevbcode.com/ShowCode.asp?ID=2228

Add the code to the menu. Thats the only difference.
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can i also use this with .chm files

like shell "winhelp /path/helpfile.chm", vnnormalfocus
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Yes, because winhelp supports .hlp and .chm
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it gives me an error....... .chm not supported by winhelp......

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