Talk:Microsoft Compiled HTML Help
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Development applications
Compiled HTML Help files can be created in other applications, such as PowerCHM. HTML Help Workshop is not the only application capable of creation of this type of document. Adraeus 04:57, July 27, 2005 (UTC)
While many HATs can create CHMs, I don't know that any can create a true CHM without using the underlying HTML Help Workshop engine - available only from Microsoft, but freely available to general users and software developers.
Year of appearance
Does anyone know when was CHM launched by MS? (the year)
For a history of Microsoft's Help engine development, see Rob Chandler's excellent site at: Helpware.net