Getting the help file on an Iphone

Started by kiwilink, January 25, 2025, 03:03:32 PM

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kiwilink

I downloaded the help file as a zip file on my iPhone so I could read it on vacation.  I was able to unpack it, but couldn't figure out how to get it to work.  Is it possible?

Thanks

Kiwilink 

Mario

What happens when you open the index.htm file in Safari?
If things like opening a HTML file from the file system is even possible on an iPhone with Safari..?

kiwilink

Mario

I get the attached.  I'm not sure it's possible.  Is there a PDF of the help file?

Mario

This looks like Safari is not executing the JavaScript in the help system. Won't work when this is not possible.
Apple and Safari are always, always "special". Maybe there is an option to enable this?

QuoteIs there a PDF of the help file?

This would be enormous and outdated the moment it was created. The IMatch help system is  constantly changing.
You can print selected help pages (the ones you want to read during your off-line vacation) to PDF using the standard browser tools (Print...). Not sure if Safari has this option, Chrome, Edge and Firefox can.

kiwilink

in case someone wants to do this, I found a solution for the iPhone.  I downloaded a free app called Koder from the App Store.   I then downloaded the IMATCH help zip file and imported it into this app and unzipped it.  Then I opened the Index file as Mario stated and it worked great.  

Now I can have access to the entire help file while on vacation😎.

Thanks Mario for the tip.

Kiwilink

Mario

#5
Very good. This is a HTML editor, probably with an integrated browser.
The help system uses a responsive design and should look nice and usable on your phone.

Probably Safari does not support loading HTML pages from the file system?! Because Apple wants it that way.