Help Formats 

MPLAB Harmony Help is provided in three formats:

• Stand-alone HyperText Markup Language (HTML)
• Microsoft Compiled HTML Help (CHM)
• Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF)

TIP!	When using the MPLAB Harmony Help PDF, be sure to open the "bookmarks" if they are not already visible to assist in document navigation. See Using the Help for additional information.

Help File Locations 

Each of these help files are included in the installation of MPLAB Harmony in the following locations:

• HTML - <install-dir>/doc/html/index.html
• CHM - <install-dir>/doc/help_harmony.chm
• PDF - <install-dir>/doc/help_harmony.pdf

Refer to Help Features for more information on using each output format.

The help documentation provides a comprehensive source of information on how to use and understand MPLAB Harmony. However, it is not required to read the entire document before starting to work with MPLAB Harmony. 

Prior to using MPLAB Harmony, it is recommended to review the Release Notes for any known issues. A PDF copy of the release notes is provided in the <install-dir>/doc folder of your installation. 

New Users 

For new users to MPLAB Harmony, it is best to follow the Guided Tour provided in Volume I: Getting Started With MPLAB Harmony. 

Experienced Users 

For experienced users already somewhat familiar with the MPLAB Harmony installation and online resources and, looking to jump right into a specific topic, follow the links provided in the table in Volume 1: Getting Started With MPLAB Harmony Libraries and Applications > Guided Tour.