OK to update topic after build?

[RBOWES]

Sometimes I need to make one small change to a single topic after I have handed off a completed project.
Can I just update the specific HTM file and ask the developers to replace the original file with the corrected file (no change to file name)? Or will that wreak havoc somehow with the TOC or other help system support files?

I tried this on a test project on my local computer and it seemed to work, but I'd prefer confirmation from those more experienced than I

Thanks!
Rebecca

[BedfordWriter]

I've done it more than once. Never had a problem.

[RBOWES]

Thanks! That gives me more confidence.

[NorthEast]

It'll not wreak havoc, but can have some minor side effects depending on what you change; e.g.
* The search and index will reflect the old topic, so for example you won't be able to search for a new term that you've added.
* If you change the topic heading/title, then the new heading won't be reflected in cross-references to the topic, topic titles in search results, etc.

[RBOWES]

Thanks so much -- those caveats are good to know! In my current situation, none of the things that you point out are changing, so I feel reassured that I won't break anything. Thanks to you both for the helpful advice!