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RoboHelp Classic is no longer shipped with the Adobe RoboHelp. You can migrate existing projects from RoboHelp Classic into the latest release of RoboHelp. However, once you have migrated and changes have been made, those projects cannot be imported back to RoboHelp Classic (2019 release and previous versions).
- Adobe RoboHelp 8 software is a professional authoring tool for developing standards-based help systems, eLearning content, knowledgebase, and policies and procedures.
- With Update 5 for Adobe RoboHelp (2019 release) you can now update the properties for multiple files in one go, publish to Microsoft SharePoint Online as ASPX, associate project files with external applications, work with a much enhanced topic list, work more comfortable with the spell checker, style your content with rounded corner and prefixes, and work with modular style sheets.
'Adobe RoboHelp 2017: The Essentials” is a self-paced, step-by-step workbook that teaches you the essential RoboHelp skills needed to create and deliver user assistance (help systems, policies and procedures, and knowledgebases). Step-by-step instructions guide you through the process of creating new RoboHelp projects and topics from scratch.
Visit the RoboHelp Help page for links to tutorials, the user guide, getting started videos, and more.
To open a RoboHelp project (.xpj file) in RoboHelp, follow these steps:
- Choose File > Upgrade RoboHelp Classic Project.
- In the Open dialog box, select the desired .xpj project file, and click Open.
- In the New Project dialog box, click Create. The RoboHelp project is now saved as a .rhpj file.
Use Git to track changes to your content and collaborate with other authors. Follow the instructions here to get started with Git.
Use SharePoint to stay organized and collaborate with your teams on various types of projects. Learn how you can add or download projects from SharePoint in RoboHelp. For more details, see Collaborate Using SharePoint Online.
Learn how to resolve download issues with RoboHelp and other Adobe apps.
Yes. You can download a fully functional, 30-day complimentary trial version. You'll need to sign in with an Adobe ID and password to download a trial. For detailed instructions, see this article on installing a trial.
Read these simple solutions to common Adobe ID and sign in issues to regain access to your account.
You can install RoboHelp on up to two computers. If you want to install it on a third computer, you need to deactivate it on one of your previous machines. Learn more about activating and deactivating Adobe apps. If you need five or more licenses, consider purchasing a volume licensing plan.
There are pre-defined templates that are available in the Admin Console to create packages for Adobe RoboHelp. For more details, see Adobe Templates for Packages.
Sign in to your Adobe accounts page with your current Adobe ID and password. From there, click the Security & Privacy tab, and then click Change under Password. For more information on changing your password and other account information, see Manage your Adobe ID account.
You can update your credit card information from your accounts page on adobe.com. See Payment in the Adobe Store | Online order and payment FAQ.
If your subscription expires or is stopped for any reason (for example, due to an expired credit card), you are notified by email, and your software displays an alert that your subscription has ended. If it has been less than six months since the subscription ended, click the Renew button displayed with the alert to enter the information required to restart your subscription.
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You can cancel your subscription by contacting Adobe Support. If you cancel within 14 days, you receive a full refund. Otherwise, you are billed 50% of your remaining contract obligation. You will not have access to your subscription software after you cancel. For more information, see Subscription information and pricing in the RoboHelp FAQ.
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Robohelp Software
Adobe RoboHelp is a popular Help Authoring Tool (HAT) from Adobe. It is used by industry professionals to deliver engaging help content, e-learning resources, organizational policies and knowledge base articles to a wide audience irrespective of device form factor. The latest version of RoboHelp (2017 release) helps you to easily create next-gen Responsive HTML5 layouts, which enable seamless navigation and rich interactivity.
RoboHelp was first created by Gen Kiyooka and released by Blue Sky Software in 1992. Blue Sky Software was acquired by Macromedia, which was subsequently acquired by Adobe in 2005. Adobe RoboHelp 2017 is versioned as 13.0 although technically it is version 21 taking into account the previous versions released under Macromedia.
RoboHelp has evolved from being just a HAT to a versatile tool, which can help you create eBooks and even web sites. RoboHelp can output to a variety of help formats using the following Single Source Layouts (SSLs) −
- Responsive HTML5
- eBook
- Microsoft HTML Help
- JavaHelp
- Oracle Help
- Eclipse Help
- Adobe AIR Help
- Standard Word and PDF documentation
One of the biggest challenges faced in content delivery is ensuring that the intended audience is able to view it. RoboHelp allows content creators to create native apps for Android and iOS without the need for any extra software.
With a plethora of new features in the latest release, Adobe RoboHelp remains the industry standard HAT for creating engaging help, e-learning and technical content which addresses the varied needs of the target audience in a dynamic way. It is easy to use – both by seasoned authors as well as by novices.