harrow@bagels.dec.com (Jeff Harrow, NMSG LKG2-2/Y10 DTN=226-5564) (10/06/88)
I had a couple of comments about the "Help Compiler" recently distributed via Usenet, and attempted to send them to rmonsen@bbn.arpa. However, since that system indicates he isn't there, and since the comments may also be of general interest, I'll post them here: Bob, A nice piece or work. I have a possible bug report and a possible enhancement question: Bug? Text seems to extend under the verticle scroll bar, making it difficult to read. This occurs in several places in the compiler's own help text. Enhancement #1: It would be EXTREMELY nice to be able to call ShowHelp with a string parameter yielding a SPECIFIC help message, for context-sensitive help. Any thoughts? Enhancement #2: The obvious desire to be able to embed graphics in the text. Feel free to give me a call if you're so inclined. Sincerely, Jeff Harrow Work address: ARPAnet: HARROW%BAGELS.DEC@decwrl.ARPA Usenet: decwrl!bagels.dec.com!harrow or {allegra,Shasta,decvax}!decwrl!dec-rhea!dec-bagels!harrow Easynet: BAGELS::HARROW Telephone: (508)486-5564 USPS: Digital Equipment Corp. Mail stop: LKG2-2/Y10 550 King St. Littleton, MA 01460