VisualRATEX Help Instructions
These instructions will “help” you get started using the VisualRATEX Help (VRHelp) application! If you have further questions that this document does not address, please contact Erin at ecochran@ratex.com
In order to use VRHelp, follow these instructions:
Unzip the zipped VRHelp folder and place the folder where you normally use your VR executable. The folder must be in the same place as your executable in order for the Help to work in VisualRATEX.
VRHelp.chm is the name of the compiled Help file. You can double-click this file any time to read the Help on its own, outside of VisualRATEX.
To use the Help in VisualRATEX, press F1 while in any screen, and Help for that particular screen will appear (Example: try Textbook Maintenance, TxBookMnt). You can also access the Help by pressing Help > VisualRATEX Help from the main menu bar and navigating to the Help section of your choice.
Important! By default, the Help system will not work if you try to view it on a network drive. You must open it on your local drive (C:\) for the Help to work properly. If you trust all the computers on your LAN or intranet (and the people using them), you can lower the restrictions on the Local Intranet zone to allow .CHM files to be displayed with the following steps:
- Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
- Locate and then click the following subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\HTMLHelp\1.x\ItssRestrictions
- If this registry subkey does not exist, create it.
- Right-click the ItssRestrictions subkey, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
- Type MaxAllowedZone, and then press Enter.
- Right-click the MaxAllowedZone value, and then click Modify.
- In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
- Quit Registry Editor.
Please note, the Help system is not 100% complete for every module – we are working hard to make the documentation as efficient and as helpful as possible for you. If you notice any documentation errors or if clicking F1 does not bring up the Help in a screen, let Jessica know and it will be fixed in the next patch upgrade.
For additional information and tips about VRHelp, please read the “VRHelp FAQ”. This is available under the “Welcome to VisualRATEX Help” book in VisualRATEX Help Table of Contents.