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Description

FAR HTML is a suite designed for help authoring and file management, ideal for those who need to efficiently handle HTML, XML, and ASCII text files, as well as create help documentation for various formats like HTML Help 1.x and MS Help Viewer. Utilizing FAR HTML can lead to significant savings in both time and resources when working on help projects. It integrates seamlessly with MS Workshop and SDK, allowing for simultaneous use. Additionally, FAR HTML can function in batch mode, enabling unattended operations. You can try the full version with a 30-day free trial. It also supports the creation of WebHelp through straightforward HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. The software boasts partial translations in Japanese, German, and Simplified Chinese, making it accessible to a wider audience. FAR HTML fills many gaps left by conventional tools, proving its worth in creating and maintaining high-quality documentation and help resources. Notably, while some competing tools are priced over ten times higher than FAR HTML, they often fall short in terms of features and reliability. Ultimately, FAR Tools are designed to enhance your productivity, allowing you to focus on your work with greater efficiency. Users can expect to experience a significant boost in their workflow due to the capabilities of FAR HTML.

Description

HelpSmith is a comprehensive help authoring tool that enables users to generate CHM HTML Help files, Web Help systems, printed manuals, Adobe PDF documents, Microsoft Word documents, and ePub eBooks from one source. For those in search of a solution to create a CHM help file, an online Web Help system, or a PDF manual, HelpSmith offers an extensive array of features, including a robust word processor for drafting help topics and a built-in screenshot utility that can automatically capture help for dialog windows. With HelpSmith, you can effortlessly produce a CHM help file, a responsive Web Help system that works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices, a printed manual, a PDF document, an ePub eBook, and a Microsoft Word document all from a single source project. Additionally, the included word processor has a spell checker and supports dictionaries in various languages, making it easier to write clear and accurate content. This versatility makes HelpSmith an ideal choice for anyone needing to create comprehensive help documentation in multiple formats.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Microsoft 365 Yes 
Visual Studio Yes 
Adobe Document Cloud No 
C++Builder No 
Delphi No 
Disqus No 
Facebook No 
Git No 
Google Analytics No 
Microsoft Word No 
RAD Studio No 

Integrations

Microsoft 365 Yes 
Visual Studio Yes 
Adobe Document Cloud Yes 
C++Builder Yes 
Delphi Yes 
Disqus Yes 
Facebook Yes 
Git Yes 
Google Analytics Yes 
Microsoft Word Yes 
RAD Studio Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$199 one-time payment
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

The Helpware Group

Founded

1990

Country

Australia

Website

www.helpwaregroup.com/products/far

Vendor Details

Company Name

HelpSmith

Founded

2010

Country

Canada

Website

www.helpsmith.com

Product Features

Help Authoring Tools

Collaboration Tools No 
Content Library No 
Drag & Drop Editing No 
Image Library No 
Import HTML / Word No 
Multi-Format Output No 
Offline Editing No 
Preview Output No 
Screenshot Tool No 
Search No 
Templates No 
Text Editor / Word Processor No 
Translation Tools No 
Version Control No 

Product Features

Help Authoring Tools

Collaboration Tools No 
Content Library No 
Drag & Drop Editing No 
Image Library No 
Import HTML / Word No 
Multi-Format Output No 
Offline Editing No 
Preview Output No 
Screenshot Tool No 
Search No 
Templates No 
Text Editor / Word Processor No 
Translation Tools No 
Version Control No 

Software Documentation

Access Roles / User Permissions No 
Automatic Documentation Generation No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Docs Web Hosting No 
Feedback Capture No 
Markdown Support No 
Multiple Formats Support No 
Multiple Versions Support No 
Version Control No 
WYSIWIG Editor No 
Webhooks No 
reStructured Text Support No 

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