Overview

JavaHelp vs. JavahelpServlet

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Overview

The JavahelpServlet is a Java Servlet that allows accessing JavaHelp documentation systems on the World WideWeb. It uses exactly the same input files as the original JavaHelp system and transforms it to HTML which imitates the original JavaHelp browser's look and feel.

The JavahelpServlet is freely available including the source code. It is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL).

JavaHelp vs. JavahelpServlet

The original JavaHelp browser is a Java application to be run on a local machine. It provides well-known help browser features known from other help systems that are e. g. provided by operating systems, office packages etc.

This is an example screenshot of the JavaHelp browser:

However, such help systems are intended for local use only. If you intend to provide the same documentation online, it is very inconvinient to make users first download the whole JavaHelp software before they get the desired information. An HTML-based version is more suitable for online access.

This is an example screenshot of the web-based documentation browser provided by the JavahelpServlet:

Download

The download archive contains the compiled JavahelpServlet class, documentation and the source code.

javahelpservlet10.zip (~160K)

Documentation

This is also included in the download archive.

JavahelpServlet Documentation

Online Example

See the JavahelpServlet online in action, displaying the documentation system of the Kick – Rapid Server-Side-Java Development Package:

JavahelpServlet Online Example