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Open Help file From a MDI application

I'm using vb.net and I'm using Help nevigator to show chm help.

my code is as follows :

Dim frmform As New Form

Help.ShowHelp(frmform, HelpProvider.HelpNamespace, HelpNavigator.TopicId, "")

frmform.Close()

but I am getting a problem. when press shortcut key for Help it open fine. but when I'm using button press the Help filed Opened behind of my MDI Form, then press "Alt+Tab" to bring it form.

PdNet 22 hours 31 minutes ago

Try this code

Help.ShowHelp(Me, HelpProvider.HelpNamespace, HelpNavigator.TopicId)

Gaurav Khanna

Proposed As Answer byGeert van Horrik 5 hours 9 minutes ago

Khanna Gaurav 16 hours 51 minutes ago

This article might be interesting for you. It makes implementing help into WinForms applications a lot easier.

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Geert van Horrik 5 hours 9 minutes ago

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