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Terminology

You should be aware of the following definitions before you begin working on the help system:

Term

Definition

Field-level help

Help that applies to a specific field on a map.

Map-level help

Help that applies to an entire map.

Text module

A module in IDD that contains the text of either a map-level or a field-level help message. Each help message is stored in a separate text module.

Help load module

The load module that contains each map- and field-level help text module associated with a map. There is only one help load module per map.

Half-window format

Help that displays on the half of the screen that does not contain the cursor. With field-level help this allows the user to view simultaneously, the help text and the field in question.

Full-window format

Help that displays across the entire screen.