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"The Awesomeness Continues" with RoboHelp 2017
We're excited to help Adobe announce the release of RoboHelp 2017! In reviewing the presentation provided to their business partners, I noticed that the presenter had used the term "the awesomeness continues" which is the perfect way to describe the enhancements to an already great product. Here's what's new in this upgrade:
Advantages for the end user
Help Design is More Customizable
More emphasis is being applied to
Responsive HTML 5 output which allows your content to automatically size to various screen sizes and devices (e.g., desktop, phone, tablet). The 2017 release kicked this feature up a notch by allowing the user to fully customize help so that it matches your corporate website. You can also add your favorites (a popular request)!
Enhanced Search
Everyone will love the new predictive search feature in RoboHelp 2017. Start typing in Search and you will receive contextual results which will help users find what they are looking for more easily. This search even accomodates spelling errors.
Improvements for the Author
RoboHelp authors will enjoy these upgrades which will make creating and maintaining help systems easier:
- Thumbnail support for images
- Baggage files can be imported as folders (not just individual files)
- Ability to toggle variable views
Click here for Adobe's RoboHelp 2017 Release blog post. |
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See what RoboHelp 2017 can do for you!
Technical Writers and Help Authors:
If you haven't used RoboHelp and would like to check it out, download a 30 day free trial at www.adobe.com. Take some existing or new content and create a prototype. For training, contact Lightext and we can provide you with a comprehensive course and Workbook, "fast track" instruction, or you can purchase our Workbook as a stand-alone self study guide.
Businesses:
If you are interested in what RoboHelp can do for your company's documentation (policy and procedure, training manuals, user's guides, etc.), give us a call. We can quickly convert a sample of your existing materials and show you what your content could look like with a professional prototype. All of our prototypes are free of charge, along with an assessment of what it would take to convert or create your documentation in RoboHelp. Imagine a repository of your policies and procedures, user documentation, compliance manuals, training content, etc. all in an accessible, user-friendly environment. Your employees and customers will love it!
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| Implementing Upgrades
If you are already using a prior version of RoboHelp, upgrade to 2017. It's important to provide our internal or external clients with the latest features and functionality and to stay on top of new releases. Here's how to obtain management buy-in:
- Learn about the release - go to www.adobe.com and see short videos, tutorials and other assets to help you understand the features and how to apply them.
- Download a free trial - 30 day free trials are available at www.adobe.com
- Create a prototype - take a sample of your content and create a demo for your business partners, employer, or client. Show them how they can benefit from the new release. Be creative and WOW them!
- Create an implementation plan - consider how the upgrade would be implemented, costs and benefits, and other factors based on your environment. Partner with IT, business managers or others to create a plan for management approval.
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Writers UA/Conveyux
February 28 - March 2, 2017
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March 28-30, 2017
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May 21-24, 2017
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