compressed HTML help file problem

[Ben1337]

Hello again forums, i was wondering about http://www.auran.com/TRS2004/trssp4dl/dfile.php?FileID=10

you see, the document is a compressed .html document, and there's a program associated with it.

Problem is is that the program associated with that filetype takes ages to read and display it.

Now, I don't mean ages like a minute por 2, I mean it takes hours to read or display it.

to my understanding, I was linked this by the Trainz classics CCG, seen http://www.auran.com/TRS2006/uploads/Image/files/CCGTC.pdf

It was on page 13 labled under "API Programmer's Referance Manual - Covers most script classes and methords".

I don't know what to do since it wont display anything other then a load up icon.

 

[shaneturner12]

Actually, it's a CHM (Compiled HTML Help) file, which you will need to extract from the .ZIP file in order to use it.

You will need at least IE6 to use the file.

Shane

 

[Ben1337]

Actually, it's a CHM (Compiled HTML Help) file, which you will need to extract from the .ZIP file in order to use it.

Yeah, I did try that, it takes forever to load in Microsoft HTML help.

You will need at least IE6 to use the file.

Wait, What?

What does IE 6 have anything to do with this?

Just asking.

 

[shaneturner12]

Unfortunately, CHM files are (officially) only openable by Microsoft HTML Help.

As for the IE6 thing, I think that was the first version of IE to include HTML help. (or was it IE 5.1?)

Shane

 

[Ben1337]

Unfortunately, CHM files are (officially) only openable by Microsoft HTML Help.

well then, I have a little bit of a problem then.

As for the IE6 thing, I think that was the first version of IE to include HTML help. (or was it IE 5.1?)

Shane

hmm, interesting, so, in relation to the first quote, how can I use IE to help me view the file?

 

[shaneturner12]

In short, you will not be able to.

Only HTML Help is able to open such files AFAIK.

Shane

EDIT: It's a security-related thing, as CHM files have been known to carry untoward things, hence the reason why IE is not used to open the files.

 

[Ben1337]

Soo... why did you sugest IE6 if it is not used tto open the file?

 

[shaneturner12]

That was actually a check, not a suggestion - IE6 or higher has to be installed for HTML Help to be present on a system.

Shane

 

[Ben1337]

Well, what your saying... is shrowded in mistery... So I guess I will install IE 6 and hope for the best, and for me to understand it.

 

[Ben1337]

I tried to find IE 6, but I didin't find it, so i tried some different stuff.

and the problem has been fixed, the problem was that windows 7 blocked the file from opening.

 

[shaneturner12]

Ah - I did read something about that after my last post - I think that happens with several file types.

Shane

 

[Ben1337]

Yeah, thank you for trying to help.

It was appretiated as much as it was not properly understood.

 

[shaneturner12]

It's OK - apologies if it was difficult to understand - I seem to talk computer language sometimes.

Shane

 

[Ben1337]

It's not a problem m8, we all talk differently.

Plus, I'm learning scripting for trainz if you haven't guessed. My Bulkhead wagon in my banner is gonna rock after this is done.