Re: converting obsolete help files to a new format that worth keeping in backup storage?

Re: converting obsolete help files to a new format that worth keeping in backup storage?

Leon,

> Is there any useful tool that can be used to convert all kinds of
> HELP files (like .chm, .hlp, ...) to one the newer formats like:
>
> .XPS, .doc, .docx, .rtf, .pdf
>
> or other non Obsolete formats that can be recommended if any?

I believe it's questionable whether compiled HTML Help (.chm) is an obsolete 
format because, even though it has been in "maintenance mode" for a few 
years now, Microsoft has not announced any plans to discontinue it. Even 
WinHelp (.hlp) is still a workable format, although the need for Vista users 
to get the WinHelp engine (WinHlp32.exe) from the Microsoft Download Center 
before they can view WinHelp files is obviously a disincentive.

That said, there are a number of shareware tools available that can convert 
help files to PDF, DOC, and other formats. For example, you may want to try 
the demo versions of these converters:

http://www.thebeatlesforever.com/processtext/abchlp.html
http://www.thebeatlesforever.com/processtext/abcchm.html

And see also these tips on converting .chm files to PDF:

http://helpware.net/FAR/far_faq.htm#chmtopdf

Pete

date: Sun, 3 Feb 2008 17:44:51 -0000 author: Pete Lees