Customizing HelpSmith /

Web Server Options

1.On the File tab, click Options.

2.In the dialog, in the left sidebar, click Web Server.

3.Change the parameters you want.

4.Click OK.

HelpSmith includes a built-in web server that allows you to test your Web Help system on the local computer through the http:// protocol as if it was accessed from the final web server.

Using a web server eliminates any security restrictions of modern web browsers associated with running a web page from the local computer directly (through the file:// protocol) that could make some functions of the Web Help system work incorrectly.

The local web server runs automatically when you generate a Web Help system.

Below is a description of the parameters in this section.

Listen Port

The port number used by the local web server. In case the specified port is busy with another service or application, HelpSmith will try to find another port to run the web server.

Start Server

Allows you to start the web server manually.

Stop Server

Allows you to stop the web server.