CHM & HTML output different using same skin

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Chris Latimer
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CHM & HTML output different using same skin

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Hi - The modified skin that publishes nicely to html doesn't look the same when published to chm. Specifically, I modified Webhelp, Integrated IFrames Blue Header skin to use a new banner image. But when I use that skin to publish to chm, the banner is not included, and the TOC open/closed book icons show as ? marks. Is there a Configuration setting I'm missing, or am I abusing the skin? Sorry for the newbie question, but this is my first attempt to publish to chm. Thanks very much.
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Martin Wynne
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Hi Chris,

CHM is a 20-year-old Microsoft format which hasn't been upgraded since it was first released. It contains known bugs, and very limited scope for customizing the appearance. Publishing to CHM with a Webhelp skin is asking for grief. There are some CHM-specific skins available.

You might like to look at H&M's EWriter format, which provides a modern alternative to CHM with extra features.

regards,

Martin.
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Hi Chris,

Further to Martin's comments: Even though some WebHelp skins can be used for CHM, they can only style the topic box, nothing else. The CHM viewer is a Microsoft component and an integral part of Windows. Its appearance cannot be changed by a skin. It always looks the same. 8)
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You're welcome!

As Martin suggested, do try EWriter. It has a lot of benefits for local help:

https://helpandmanual.com/help/index.ht ... writer.htm
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