After visiting the website and attempting to review the information there, I'm still not sure what exactly this software does. It does not appear to convert or present actual PowerPoint presentations. It looks more likely that this is a CHM creator that will embed text, video and graphics. Despite the reliance upon the outdated CHM format, this is somewhat interesting, especially at the prices quoted. Unfortunately, it is difficult to discover more about the software as documentation is limited and involves poorly translated English text. In addition, I cannot find information regarding how different editions of the software differ. Given these limitations, I simply didn't have the confidence in the software or developer to download this to my computer.

Douglas  –  7 years ago  –  War dieser Kommentar hilfreich? Ja | Nein (+9)

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Yes, thats exactly what it does. This is a CHM creator.
"The software integrates Microsoft Office Word style content and multimedia together and provides multimedia based presenting. The software can create multimedia based CHM from word document and the export chm is supported by Microsoft."

Not sure where you got 'outdated' from. CHM files are the standard for Windows applications. .hlp files are the outdated help files from Win 98 days.

As for the different editions, there is a table on their website, which was written using their own software. "We eat our own dog food", etc.

http://3chm.com/sanwhole/vohelp/eng/vmc_eng/10.8.2-Price.html?vwcc1=4472C4
Look for 'Comparison Table' about halfway down.

The biggest limitation is the software is only good for a year. It reverts to the free version after that.

Yes, thats exactly what it does. This is a CHM creator. "The software integrates Microsoft Office Word style content and multimedia together and provides multimedia based presenting. The software can create multimedia based CHM from word document and the export chm is supported by Microsoft." Not sure where you got 'outdated' from. CHM files are the standard for Windows applications. .hlp files are the outdated help files from Win 98 days. As for the different editions, there is a table on their website, which was written using their own software. "We eat our own dog food", etc. http://3chm.com/sanwhole/vohelp/eng/vmc_eng/10.8.2-Price.html?vwcc1=4472C4 Look for 'Comparison Table' about halfway down. The biggest limitation is the software is only good for a year. It reverts to the free version after that.
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Chris Locke (CS Computer Services)  –  7 years ago  –  War dieser Kommentar hilfreich? Ja | Nein (+14)

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The good thing is that you can create from office file. The less good is the 1-year license (Microsoft Help Workshop 1.4 and 2.0 are free and not limited in time). Nevertheless, this GOTD is an opportunity to test this software ---test I won't do otherwise.

For those who don't know, CHM has been ported to multiple platforms (e.g. Linux) and is certainly not going to be outdated anytime soon because it's the best universal format for integrated help or standalone documentation in a single file.

In comparison, the newer HSX format is too tied to Microsoft, although very similar (so similar that conversion to/from CHM is very easy) and fits the bad habit of Microsoft to render obsolete excellent products (e.g. VB 6.0) just for the sake of it (read: M$$$ master of the world, lol).

papin  –  7 years ago  –  War dieser Kommentar hilfreich? Ja | Nein (+11)

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Isn't CHM outdated now?

really?  –  7 years ago  –  War dieser Kommentar hilfreich? Ja | Nein (0)

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No, they're still the standard method of help files for Windows applications. They're one of the only formats (there are a couple of others) that provide context sensitive help.
So yes, you can create a PDF help file, but if you're in the 'Add Widget' part of your application, pressing F1 won't fire up the 'Add Widget' part of the PDF file...

No, they're still the standard method of help files for Windows applications. They're one of the only formats (there are a couple of others) that provide context sensitive help. So yes, you can create a PDF help file, but if you're in the 'Add Widget' part of your application, pressing F1 won't fire up the 'Add Widget' part of the PDF file...
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Chris Locke (CS Computer Services)  –  7 years ago  –  War dieser Kommentar hilfreich? Ja | Nein (+10)

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What is CHM?

Hardgirl  –  7 years ago  –  War dieser Kommentar hilfreich? Ja | Nein (+2)

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A CHM is a 'compiled HTML file'. This means it has all the benefits of HTML files (links, fonts, embedded images, embedded media, etc) but in one file. Think of it like a 'zip' file - a self contained container of files.

When it comes to distributing your final creation, you only have to give someone one file.

This is only of benefit to someone who creates distributable media or help files.

A CHM is a 'compiled HTML file'. This means it has all the benefits of HTML files (links, fonts, embedded images, embedded media, etc) but in one file. Think of it like a 'zip' file - a self contained container of files. When it comes to distributing your final creation, you only have to give someone one file. This is only of benefit to someone who creates distributable media or help files.
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Chris Locke (CS Computer Services)  –  7 years ago  –  War dieser Kommentar hilfreich? Ja | Nein (+7)

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