Windows Forms: Associating Help with an Application
Shows how to add help to a windows application using VB.NET using the tooltip,
helpprovider, and errorprovider controls.
Featured Highlights:
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The ToolTip component is used to show how to add tool tips to the controls on a
form.
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The HelpProvider control is used to show how to add pop up "what's this"
help to the controls on a form.
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The HelpProvider control is used to show how to link to specific keyword in a
.chm help file.
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The HelpProvider control is used to show how to display a basic htm page for a
control.
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The ErrorProvider is used to show how to give the user visible warning on a
control that doesn't validate to the correct data type.
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The HelpProvider control is used to display the contents, index, and search
tabs of a .chm help file by clicking on the options in the help menu.
Requirements:
Microsoft Visual Studio.NET Professional or greater.
Windows 2000 or Windows XP
Running the Sample:
Simply press F5.
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