This page describes how to add help to an application class using the PATROL Developer Console for Windows and UNIX.
Application class help properties
The following table describes the help properties of an application class.
Application help properties
| Property | Required/Optional | Default | Definition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Context ID | Required for certification. | None | Enter the context ID of the help topic that is to appear for the current class. Click Show Help to view the topic associated with the specified context ID and help file. |
| Help file | Required for certification. | None | Enter the file name of the help file (*.hlp or *.htm ) that contains the help topic for the application class. |
| Windows help files have the .hlp file extension. | |||
| UNIX help files have the .htm file extension. |
Adding application class help on Windows
In this task, you will add online help for the application class.
To add application class help
- Click the Help tab on the Application Properties dialog box as shown in the following figure.
- Specify the help properties for the application class on the Help tab. Application help properties defines the application class help properties.
Application Properties dialog box, Help tab
- Click Apply to save the properties and the PATROL KM.
Adding application class help on UNIX
In this task, you will add online help for the application class.
To add application class help
- On the application definition dialog box, specify the help properties for the application class as shown in the following figure.
Application Definition Dialog box, Help properties
- Click Apply to save the properties and the PATROL KM.
KM output-application class help
The following figure shows sample output created by the PATROL Developer Console when you add help to an application class.
KM output-application class help 
To add icons to represent the application class and its states, see Adding an application class icon.
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