C# help file doesn't open

Question

I am encountering a problem in opening my help file when pressing o key. The help file is ok. My code in the form is this:

private void login_KeyDown(object sender, KeyEventArgs e)
    {
        if (e.KeyCode == Keys.F1)
        {
            Help.ShowHelp(this, @"C:\Users\xristos\Desktop\Smartcity\Smartcityhelp.chm");
        }
    }

I checked many questions related to my problem, but for some reason, i still don't have the result i want. Thanks in advance!

Does the code enter the if statement? Is the KeyPreview property of the form set to true? — Equalsk, Feb 27 '17 at 17:10

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 10:30

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Here is a good example of what you seem to be trying to do:

connect a help file to application

another solution from the Microsoft documentation:

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/f7y1a1xy(v=vs.110).aspx

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/81ee1k5y(v=vs.110).aspx

The second Microsoft documentation shows a line like this:

Help.ShowHelp(TextBox1, "file://c:\\charmap.chm");

Try adding "file://" to the beginning of your string and see if that works for you.

edited May 23 '17 at 10:30

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answered Feb 27 '17 at 17:25

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Thank you man! I just used a button at the end of the day! – Chris Tsiakoulas Feb 28 '17 at 09:48

C# help file doesn't open

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