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Method to generate dynamic customized context-sensitive help

US9600300B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 2, 2014
Grant dateMar 21, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F8/73
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, computer program product, and system for customizing help screens. A computer receives a request for help content. The computer identifies an annotated help file that corresponds to the request for help content. The computer identifies one or more variables in the identified annotated help file. The computer retrieves a value for each of the one or more variables from a software product. The computer replaces each of the one or more variables in the identified annotated help file with the retrieved value to generate customized help content.

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