Add a file to the top folder in html5 output

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spordelia
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Add a file to the top folder in html5 output

Post by spordelia »

Does anyone know if there's a way I can add a file to the top-level folder of my html5 help output when Flare generates the help?
Help Output - Top Level Folder.png
My developers need me to include an extra html file at this level--not buried in one of the folders. I don't know how to get it there other than to add it manually after the output is generated. It would be easier if there were a less manual way to get it there.
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ChoccieMuffin
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Re: Add a file to the top folder in html5 output

Post by ChoccieMuffin »

I could be wrong, but is THIS a candidate for a post-build script? I'm hoping others in the know will come along with further help, as post-build scripts are currently being discussed in another thread: viewtopic.php?f=13&t=29227
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Chicago_HPT
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Re: Add a file to the top folder in html5 output

Post by Chicago_HPT »

That makes sense to me. I use this Post-Build Event Command to move a different version of the jQuery library from one folder to another after the build.

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move /y "$(OutputDirectory)\Content\Resources\Scripts\jquery.min.js" "$(OutputDirectory)\Resources\Scripts"
I have the library file I need saved in the Content\Resources\Scripts folder in my project and then after Flare builds the output, I have it move the file to the right output folder. You can probably do something similar but move the file to the $(OutputDirectory) rather than a subfolder. The /y parameter replaces the existing jQuery library file without prompting for a confirmation. If you're not overwriting an existing file (it sounds like you wouldn't be) then you can probably leave the parameter out but it won't hurt anything to leave it in.

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