User Model

The OpenWindows user model is very simple. The user places the pointer over the portion of the application he wants help on, and presses the Help key.

The CDE user model is similar but slightly different. The user receives help from that portion of the application that has input focus. That is, the user must select a portion of the application and then press the Help key to receive help on that portion.

CDE help provides on item help for those objects that cannot get input focus. You must provide an On Item selection in your application's Help menu so users can access help for those items.