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Chapter 12: Generating output
Single sourcing basics and more
About single-source layouts
Single-source layouts act as templates for different versions of the project output. RoboHelp provides single-source
layouts for each output type.
Typically, when generating a different version of the project (such as an online tutorial), you use different settings for
the output. You can save these settings in single-source layouts. After creating the layout and defining output settings,
generate, view, or publish output whenever needed, singly or in batches.
Layouts save settings and preferences for each version of the project, helping to ensure consistency. Conditional tags
and conditional build expressions let you create different output for different versions of a project.
More Help topics
"Work with layout
types" on page 289
Layout types in RoboHelp
RoboHelp supports the following layout types:
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"Multiscreen HTML5
layout" on page 289
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"eBook
layout" on page 292
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"WebHelp
layout" on page 292
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"WebHelp Pro and FlashHelp Pro
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"FlashHelp
layout" on page 295
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"Microsoft HTML Help
layout" on page 296
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"JavaHelp
layout" on page 299
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"Oracle Help
layout" on page 300
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"XML
layout" on page 303
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"Adobe AIR
layout" on page 304
Specify the primary layout
A primary layout is the default layout that you set for the work environment. It lets you generate output without
specifying additional options. The primary layout contains settings for the output type with which it is associated. It
controls project windows, the table of contents properties, and other project entities.
In the Single Source Layouts pod, right-click a layout.
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Select Set As Primary Layout.
2
The primary layout is labeled in the Single Source Layouts pod.
Note: If you create new windows, the window type is based on the default layout. For more information, see
layouts" on page 294
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