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help
Description
Provides access to PTC ALD help system. This macro is usually only used with the string and tab_num parameters for testing purposes, since in most cases help will be accessed by the user through a dialog box or menu.
Syntax
help ( string:s tab_num:n? )
help
[no parameter]
Invoke the Arbortext Layout Developer
string
The number of a help string, usually in the range 400..699. The help page from the given string number is shown.
tab_num
The tab that should be displayed when the dialog box is first opened, if the dialog box is designed with overlapping tabs
Additional Information
 
Help strings are usually defined in the shuk.3ad system file but can also be written by the user in PTC ALD script format.