Need some help with help files.

[Rantin Al]

There is a revised 10.1 update for the Help system which you will need to download. (100MB)

Read the instructions first and install the library by:
Help > Install Language > ENGLISH_HELP_10.008_20061016_121549.lang4d
Shutdown and re-launch C4D.

That should make it available by Command+F1 when you are over an interface or tool item.
Alternatively, it should open via Help > Help and open at the front page.

If you are over a third party tool or plug-in then no help is available.

Works OK on my Mac.
HTH, Alan.

[chalkman]

Hi Rantin Al,

I did all of the above. Downloaded the 10.1 help file, installed it from within C4D. restarted program. No dice whatever I do.

Probably i need to speak with support. :banghead:

Thanks for your response!

Cheers,

David

[Rantin Al]

Hi David,

Check your main Cinema folder > Help > ...
There should be two folders, one marked files, the other marked US.
The US folder should have the HTML, Icons and Pics folders.

Another thing to check is in the Preferences > Help > Local Help Path.
I think(?) this is user specific to the User Home folder if you have multiple accounts on your Mac. I have nothing in the path field. Try clearing it if there is anything already there.

Is there still nothing when you try Help > Help from the main menu?
Last ditch is to try removing the *CINEMA 4D.prf* file from the prefs folder and try a restart.

Cheers, Alan.

[chalkman]

Rantin Al ..... you are the man! Clearing the path in the preferences did the trick. :bowdown:

Thanks so much!

Cheers,

David

[Rantin Al]

Phew! Glad it sorted the problem.
I was beginning to wonder how my Help System managed to work.:D

Cheers, Alan.

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