The ADDHLPTREE command in TURNOVER® for iSeries v100 is used to create a new help tree, which is a hierarchical structure for organizing project guidance, task categories, and instructional content, especially within the Wisedesk framework.
You can run this command by selecting option 1 on the Work with Help Trees panel to create a new help tree on your system.
What Is a Help Tree?
A help tree is TURNOVER’s way of visually and logically organizing support content for developers working on projects. It’s like a dynamic roadmap that helps users navigate tasks, documentation, and best practices, perfect for your modular RPGLE lessons.
Purpose of ADDHLPTREE
This command lets you:
- Define a new help tree structure
- Assign it to a specific project or application
- Set up the root path for categories and subcategories
- Control visibility and access for different users or roles
It’s the command-line equivalent of using option 1=Add on the Work with Help Trees panel.
Here’s a breakdown of the key fields:
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
TREE | Name of the help tree (unique identifier) |
DESCRIPTION | Short description of the tree’s purpose |
PROJECT | Optional project ID the tree is tied to |
RESOURCE | Optional resource ID (e.g., developer or team) |
REQUESTER | Optional requester ID |
VISIBLE | Whether the tree is visible to users (*YES or *NO) |
How It Fits in Your Workflow
Let’s say you’re building a help tree for your RPGLE modernization course. You could use:
This sets up the framework. You’d then use ADDHLPCAT to add categories like VSCode, MetroMirror, or APIs, and ADDCATSTR to define search strings that auto-categorize tasks.