### 20.2 Obtaining tools for a Java-based Help system

You will need Java Standard Edition (Java SE): version 2 or later for JavaHelp, version 5 or later for Oracle Help. Download the Java SE from this site:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

Note: Install Java SE in a directory with no spaces in the path name; otherwise you will have to modify some of the scripts that accompany the Help tools, to enclose the path name in double quotes.

Download Oracle Help for Java from this site:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/ohj50ext-089966.html

Download JavaHelp from this site:

http://download.java.net/javadesktop/javahelp/

Note: Install JavaHelp in a directory with no spaces in the path name.

Supposedly, eventually JavaHelp downloads should be available here:

http://java.net/projects/javahelp/

However, it does not appear that this site is maintained.

For both Help systems the software is free, and can be redistributed.

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Parent Topic: 20. Generating JavaHelp or Oracle Help

Sibling Topics:

20.1 Deciding which Java Help system to use

20.3 Setting up a JavaHelp or Oracle Help project

20.4 Generating contents and index

20.5 Providing full-text search for JavaHelp / Oracle Help

20.6 Creating and viewing a Java Archive (JAR) file

20.7 Converting a glossary to JavaHelp 2

20.8 Defining windows for JavaHelp or Oracle Help

20.9 Linking to destinations within topics

20.10 Creating ALinks for Oracle Help

20.11 Merging JavaHelp or Oracle Help systems

20.12 Setting up CSH for JavaHelp or Oracle Help