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Exporting tool documentation to an HTML file

The documentation you add to a tool or toolbox can be exported to an HTML file. Doing so enables you to use your created HTML files when compiling your own compiled help file (.chm).

  1. Right-click the tool or toolbox and click Properties.
  2. Click the Help tab.
  3. Click Export.
  4. Click the Save in arrow and navigate to the location where you want to save the HTML file.
  5. Type a file name and click Save.
  6. Click OK.

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