About HelpSmith
HelpSmith is a help authoring tool from Divcom Software designed for creating and managing help documentation. It provides capable conditional compilation capabilities based on build tags, topic templates to customize the appearance of the help file or document, and the ability to import content from HTML, MS Word, CHM, and other formats so users can efficiently generate quality help files. Additionally, HelpSmith supports compatibility with external translation tools, facilitating multilingual documentation. This comprehensive tool is suitable for teams looking for flexibility and ease of collaboration in creating help content. Key capabilities: conditional compilation topic templates content import translation tool compatibility document management Best for: technical writers and documentation teams that need to produce high-quality help documentation.
HelpSmith Details
HelpSmith's In-App Market Place
Does HelpSmith have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
N/A
Pricing Options
Accepted Payment Currencies
Usd ($)
Pros & Cons
- Supports multiple output formats from a single source.
- Built-in word processor with dynamic styles and spell checker.
- Conditional compilation capabilities.
- Topic templates for customization.
- Open XML-based project format for teamwork and translations.
- Learning curve for beginners.
- Pricing may be higher compared to some competitors.
- Limited official support options.
- No Cloud/SaaS Model: Lacks the flexibility and collaboration features of real-time, cloud-based solutions.
- No Integrated Real-time Collaboration: While it works with version control, it is not a real-time collaborative tool like some modern cloud platforms.
HelpSmith's Support Options
Email Address
mail@helpsmith.comDocumentation
https://www.helpsmith.com/webhelp/topics/welcome.htm