Several Help Authoring Tools currently support or plan to support JavaHelp^TM software. For more detailed information about these products, including shipping dates, please see the appropriate vendor's link below.

Blue Sky Software's RoboHELP Office

RoboHELP Office 2000, supporting JavaHelp 1.0, is now shipping.

RoboHELP Office from Blue Sky Software provides full support for creating Help systems based on the new JavaHelp software from Sun Microsystems. Blue Sky Software Corp. has over 250 million online Help systems currently in use that have been created using its products. RoboHELP Office provides a complete solution for creating all Help formats such WinHelp, HTML Help, Windows CE Help, cross-platform WebHelp, etc. RoboHELP Office supports the automatic creation of professional printed/electronic documentation and Intranet information systems. For more information, contact Blue Sky Software at http://www.blue-sky.com/javahelp/bluesky.htm.

Brown Inc.`s HTML Indexer

HTML Indexer 3, supporting JavaHelp indexing, is currently shipping.

HTML Indexer combines the maintenance advantages of embedded indexing with the productivity benefits of a dedicated indexing environment. With HTML Indexer, you can see all your index entries (or any subset of them) at once, sorted by target, by entry text, or by entry type. Your index entries are stored in the source files, so you don`t have to worry about links breaking when files get moved or renamed. You can build the index instantly, as often as you like, to see exactly how it will look with different style settings. And when you`re ready, you can create a traditional index, a JavaHelp index and map, and an HTML Help index with a single click. Download the free demo version at http://www.html-indexer.com/.

ForeFront's ForeHTML Pro3

ForeHTML Pro3, supporting JavaHelp, is currently shipping.

ForeFront has worked closely with Sun Microsystems' engineers to deliver ForeHTML Pro3 for the JavaHelp system. ForeHTML Pro 3's JavaHelp technology-based system provides a cross-platform, full-featured Help system for applications written in the Java^TM programming language. It automatically creates a 3-pane window layout with all the major Help features: collapsible table of contents, keyword index, custom tabs, full-text search, and much more. For more information on ForeHTML Pro 3's JavaHelp technology-based system, check out http://www.ff.com/Products/Pro3/indexPro3.htm.

MediaMix Technologies' HelpStudio

HelpStudio 1.1.4, supporting JavaHelp 1.0, is scheduled to ship in October 1999.

MediaMix Technologies is a Singapore-based software company whose mission is to provide software products that are comprehensive, useful and of high quality. MediaMix Tecnologies has developed HelpStudio, an integrated development environment designed specifically for authoring online help based on the JavaHelp system. HelpStudio provides a comprehensive and user-friendly environment for online help authors and developers authoring online help. The online help can be incorporated into Java technology-based applications, applets and beans. More information on HelpStudio can be found at http://www.mediamixtech.com.sg/helpstudio.html.

Quadralay's WebWorks Publisher

WebWorks Publisher, supporting JavaHelp 1.0, is currently shipping.

Quadralay Corporation, a developer and marketer of publishing software solutions, has released WebWorks Publisher 2000, a complete online publishing system for technical authors. Together with FrameMaker, users can produce online content in all formats from a single source document. HTML, JavaHelp, and other help formats are easy to produce, saving substantial time and money. For more information on WebWorks Publisher, check out http://www.quadralay.com/publisher.

Solutionsoft's HelpBreeze

HelpBreeze, supporting JavaHelp 1.0, is currently available in pre-release form.

HelpBreeze JavaHelp System Edition is an authoring tool designed specifically for creating JavaHelp technology-based systems. Key features include a WYSIWYG HTML editor, drag-and-drop table of contents and index creation, full authoring support for the JavaHelp technology-based lightweight components, and the ability to instantly test JavaHelp technology-based systems right within the authoring environment. A FREE pre-release copy can be downloaded now from http://www.solutionsoft.com/javahelp.htm.

WexTech System's Doc-To-Help

Doc-to-Help 2000, supporting JavaHelp 1.0, is currently shipping.

With Doc-To-Help, users can now produce superior help systems in any major format using one tool from one source. JavaHelp software support in Doc-To-Help will be available in early June. In addition to automatically generating topics, hierarchical links, synchronized table of contents, keyword search, full text search, and automatic encapsulation into a compact JAR format, Doc-To-Help will also provide support for more advanced features, such as secondary windows and JavaHelp technology-based pop-ups. For more information on Doc-To-Help, check out http://www.wextech.com/pr4d2hoverview.htm.