Adding Graphics to Help Topics

To use graphics in your Help file, you can paste the graphics directly into the topic or use a bitmap reference that tells the Help compiler which graphic to display and how to align it in the topic. The Help Authoring Templates make it easy to add graphics as bitmap references.

To insert a picture

1.1.Place the insertion point in the topic where you want to include the picture.

2.2.From the Insert menu, choose Graphic.

The Insert Graphic dialog box appears.

For a complete explanation of each of the entries in this dialog box, see Chapter 10, “Adding Graphics.”

3.3.Type the name of the bitmap file in the File Name box.

Note Although this entry is required, the template does not check for the existence of the bitmap name or for correct syntax.

4.4.Choose the type of alignment you want to use for the graphic.

5.5.If you want this graphic to function as a hot spot, choose the hot-spot type.

6.6.Choose OK.

If you choose any hot-spot type other than Not A Hot Spot, you will see the appropriate hot-spot dialog box.