The Help subpanel enables you to access AnswerBook2TM documentation, the master help volume (Help Manager), and other online help volumes such as Front Panel Help.
If you are upgrading from a previous version of CDE and want to read about the current features of the CDE desktop, see:
Desktop Introduction
Front Panel Help
If you are transitioning from OpenWindows, see:
Desktop Introduction
Front Panel Help
Solaris Common Desktop Environment: User's Transition Guide which can be accessed via the AnswerBook2 viewer.
If you are transitioning from another windowing system such as Microsoft Windows, see:
Desktop Introduction
Front Panel Help
Solaris Common Desktop Environment: User's Guide which can be accessed via the AnswerBook2 viewer
If you need to know how to carry out a procedure or task in CDE, see:
Help Manager and search the help volumes for the required procedure or keyword
The procedures in Solaris Common Desktop Environment: User's Guide which can be accessed via the AnswerBook2 viewer
System administrators will find Solaris Common Desktop Environment: Advanced User's and System Administrator's Guide (available via the AnswerBook2 viewer) useful for resolving configuration and administration issues.
System administrators investigating possible bugs should register with SunSolveTM, the Sun Microsystems online information, FAQ, and patch service; click SunSolve Online for more details. For help with specific problems that may require interaction with technical support, click on Solaris Support.
The following table describes the Help subpanel controls.
Table 4-10 Help Subpanel Controls
Icon |
Name |
Click Behavior |
Drop Behavior |
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Opens a Help Viewer window displaying the top level of help information |
Dropping a master volume file (*.sdl) opens that help volume |
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SunSolve Online | Opens a browser for the Sun Microsystems documentation and FAQ web site | None | |
Solaris Support | Opens a browser for the Sun Microsystems download site for patches, and technical support | None | |
Information | Opens the Information folder in Application Manager | None | |
Desktop Introduction | Displays the Introducing the Desktop help volume | None | |
|
Displays the Front Panel help volume |
None |
|
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Provides on-item help for the Front Panel. Click this control, then click the control on which you want help. |
None |
|
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AnswerBook2 |
Displays the AnswerBook2 viewer if you have AnswerBook2 installed. |
None |