xvhelp(1)

PROGRAM
xvhelp - This program an X window widget which displays the help file specified, and allows the user to read and scroll through the help page.

SYNTAX

xvhelp

-i  Help File

[-t]
    title of help box

[-V]
    Gives the version for xvhelp

[-U]
    Gives the usage for xvhelp

[-P]
    Prompts for command line options

[-A [file1]]
    Creates the answer file called xvhelp.ans or file1

[-a [file1]]
    Uses xvhelp.ans or file1 as the answer file

DESCRIPTION
This program must be run on a graphics display running X Windows, version 11. When invoked, the program will create an application widget containing an appropriate label, a text widget in which to display the specified file, and a command button labeled 'QUIT'. In addition, a 'glyph' button will appear on the upper left hand side, so that the help widget may be iconified for the convenience of the user. When finished, the user may click on the 'Quit' button to make the help widget go away. If desired, a title may be specified to label the help widget. If no title is provided, the default title of the widget is 'Help'.

REQUIRED ARGUMENTS

-i  type: infile
    desc: Help File

OPTIONAL ARGUMENTS

-t  type: string
    desc: title of help box
    default: null

EXAMPLES
% xvhelp -i help_file -t "Online Help"

SEE ALSO
intro(1), verror(3), vgparms(3), vutils(3)

RESTRICTIONS

COPYRIGHT
Copyright 1991, University of New Mexico. All rights reserved.