The RoboHelp Packager for Adobe® AIR™ allows you to convert your existing WebHelp files generated using Adobe RoboHelp® to an Adobe AIR application. Help and knowledge bases delivered as Adobe AIR application will have a consistent look and feel across all platforms.
RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR packages WebHelp files generated using Adobe RoboHelp 6 and Adobe RoboHelp 7 and transforms them into an Adobe AIR file. A single Adobe AIR Application file is generated which is easier to distribute and deploy. The generated Adobe AIR file based help will have a customizable look and feel chosen during the packaging. More information is available regarding the output of this tool.
RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR can:
- Generate a single distributable file similar to a .chm file.
- Provide a variety of skins from which a user can choose from. In addition, for any skin a user can choose different themes, which control the look and feel in terms of colors and button/icons images.
- Provide a consistent look and feel on all platforms and operating systems.
- Enable you to comment, in addition to using other advanced features such as Breadcrumbs, Mini TOC and Security (Digital Signatures).
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When you install the packager with Adobe RoboHelp 7 already installed on your machine, it gets added as a tool in the Toolbox Pod. The installer also creates a shortcut for launching this tool on your desktop. You must install the Java Runtime Engine version 6 and Adobe AIR Runtime before installing the tool (For more information, refer to the installation steps).
Getting Started
Prerequisites
- Java Runtime Engine version 1.4.2 or Higher
- Adobe AIR version 1 release (for testing your .air files)
Follow these steps to get started with RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR:
- Download the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR
- Double click the .air file to begin installation and follow the on-screen instructions.
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After the installation is complete you can launch the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR via any of the following access points:
- Shortcut on the Desktop (if chosen during installation)
- Toolbox Pod of Adobe RoboHelp 7
- Start > All Programs > Adobe RoboHelp 7 > RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR
- Download and Install the sample output files to experience the look and feel of Help delivered via Adobe AIR:
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Ask questions and share your feedback in the Labs forum for RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR
Please note that your submission of comments, ideas, feature requests and techniques on this and other Adobe maintained forums, as well as Adobe's right to use such materials, is governed by the Terms of Use.
Community
Below you'll find references and links to help you participate in the RoboHelp community.
Online Forum
Ask questions, discuss, and share feedback with other developers in the online forum.
Please note that your submission of comments, ideas, feature requests and techniques on this and other Adobe maintained forums, as well as Adobe's right to use such materials, is governed by the Terms of Use.
RoboHelp Developer Center
The RoboHelp Developer Center, part of the Adobe Developer Connection, contains numerous articles and tutorials to assist with RoboHelp development.
Visit the RoboHelp Developer Center
Weblog
Follow a discussion regarding technical communication practices, including the use of RoboHelp and the Adobe Technical Communication Suite, within the Adobe weblogs.
Visit the Technical Communication weblog
Resources
If you want to learn more about releases on Labs as well as other Adobe technologies, visiting a user group or connecting with an Adobe Community Expert is a great place to start.
Product Details
FAQ
- Why do I need the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR?
- If you are a help author you must be familiar with Adobe RoboHelp and probably use it for HTML help authoring. The packager for Adobe AIR is a great tool if you are looking to convert your Webhelp files to Adobe AIR files. The major benefits you get are a single help file instead of hundreds of files and a seamless experience across operating systems and platforms; both online and offline. For more information, please see the Benefits (HYPERLINK) section.
- Is it necessary to adobe.com membership to access the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR?
- No, the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR is a free utility and anyone with a valid license for Adobe RoboHelp 6, Adobe RoboHelp 7 or Adobe Technical Communication Suite can download and install it. There are no special requirements for downloading the utility.
- Does Adobe support the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR?
- The RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR is prerelease software. This release of the packager is designed for evaluation purposes only. The software contained within the download is not yet complete; but, many additions to the product are fully implemented and ready for you to try and discuss.
- How do I install the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR?
- Please see the Getting Started section for instructions on how to download and install the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR.
- What happens if I get an error message during the installation?
- Please check to see if you have followed the instructions in the Getting Started section correctly. If the problem continues, please document the error code and a screenshot of the error message and post it to discussion forum.
- What are the requirements for installing the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR?
- Please review the System Requirements section for the same.
- What all WebHelp files can be converted using this tool?
- All WebHelp generated using Adobe RoboHelp 6 and Adobe RoboHelp 7 can be converted to Adobe AIR file. This includes WebHelp generated when FrameMaker documents have been added as live links in Adobe RoboHelp 7 as part of Adobe Technical Communication Suite.
- Does everyone viewing help application using Adobe AIR needs JRE installed?
- JRE should only be installed on machines if you are generating Adobe AIR file from WebHelp. Your end users will not need JRE to run Adobe AIR application. Though they still need Adobe AIR run time to install Adobe AIR file.
- Why do I need Digital signatures?
- All Adobe AIR applications require digital signatures as part of its security enhancement. Since Adobe AIR file requires to be installed in user’s machine it is mandatory to have digital signatures for security reasons.
- Will Adobe AIR based help file support context sensitive help?
- Yes, Adobe AIR based help file supports context sensitive help. For details on APIs to use for context sensitive help, please refer to the documentation.
- Which languages are supported by RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR?
- In the first version of the prerelease, the RoboHelp Packager only supports English language.
- Can I get any technical support?
- Technical support is not provided, other than the community forums, which members of the Adobe RoboHelp team will actively participate in.
System Requirements
The system requirements for the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR are the same as that for RoboHelp. They are as follows:
- Intel® Pentium® 4 processor
- Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Windows® XP, or Windows 2000
- 256MB of RAM
- 800MB of available hard-disk space
Release Notes
This release of the RoboHelp Packager for Adobe AIR is prerelease software and is designed for evaluation purposes only. The software contained within the download is not yet complete; but, many additions to the product are fully implemented and ready for you to try and discuss.
