# Help

## Overview

This menu offers various resources and tools, including help documentation, context-specific assistance, and shortcuts. Users can access tutorials, community resources, and manage settings. It also allows checking for updates, installing new software, and provides information about the development environment and additional tools.

## Commands Summary

A summary of commands available via clicking on this menu item:

| Command                                                                                       | Summary                                                                                                                                                       |
| --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Help Contents](#help-contents)                                                               | Opens the [Servoy Developer Help](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/servoy-developer-help) wizard                             |
| [Search](#search)                                                                             | Opens the `Search` context of the [Help](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/views/help) view                                                  |
| [Show Context Help](#show-context-help)                                                       | Opens the `Related Topics` context of the [Help](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/views/help) view                                          |
| [Show Active Keybindings](#show-active-keybindings)                                           | Displays a list of active keybindings                                                                                                                         |
| [Tips and Tricks](#tips-and-tricks)                                                           | opens Tips and Tricks sections of the [Servoy Developer Help](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/servoy-developer-help) wizard |
| [Cheat Sheets](#cheat-sheets)                                                                 | Opens the [Cheat Sheet Selection](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/cheat-sheet-selection) wizard                             |
| [Servoy Step By Step Tutorial](#servoy-step-by-step-tutorial)                                 | Opens the [Get Started](https://docs.servoy.com/guides/get-started) section of the Servoy Documentation website                                               |
| [Servoy First Start Guide](#servoy-first-start-guide)                                         | Opens the `Welcome to the Servoy Platform` window                                                                                                             |
| [Servoy Admin Page](#servoy-admin-page)                                                       | Opens the [Servoy Admin Page](https://docs.servoy.com/guides/deploy/server-configuration#servoy-admin-page) page                                              |
| [Ask on the Forum](#ask-on-the-forum)                                                         | Opens the [Servoy forum](https://forum.servoy.com/) for asking questions                                                                                      |
| [Servoy Forum](#servoy-forum)                                                                 | Opens the [Forum](https://forum.servoy.com/) website                                                                                                          |
| [Servoy Wiki](#servoy-wiki)                                                                   | Opens the [Servoy Wiki](https://wiki.servoy.com/) website                                                                                                     |
| [Eclipse User Storage](#eclipse-user-storage)                                                 | Displays a list of available Eclipse user storage commands                                                                                                    |
| [Check for Updates](#check-for-updates)                                                       | Checks for updates on Software sites and displays the results                                                                                                 |
| [Install New Software...](#install-new-software)                                              | Opens the [Install New Software](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/install-available-software) wizard                         |
| [Eclipse Marketplace...](#eclipse-marketplace)                                                | Opens the [Eclipse Marketplace](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/eclipse-marketplace) wizard                                 |
| [Download/Install with Servoy Package Manager](#download-install-with-servoy-package-manager) | Opens the [Servoy Package Manager](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/package-manager)                                                        |
| [About Servoy Developer](#about-servoy-developer)                                             | Opens the [About Servoy Developer](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/package-manager) window                                                 |
| [About SQL Explorer](#about-sql-explorer)                                                     | Opens the [About SQL Explorer](https://github.com/Servoy/gitbook/blob/master/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/about-sql-explorer.md) window          |

## Commands Details

The details for each command available via clicking on this menu item:

### Help Contents

Opens the [Servoy Developer Help](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/servoy-developer-help) wizard.

### Search

Opens the `Search` context of the [Help](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/views/help) view.

### Show Context Help

Opens the `Related Topics` context of the [Help](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/views/help) view.

### Show Active Keybindings

keybinding: `Ctrl+Shift+L`\
Displays a list of active keybindings in the IDE. This command helps you understand and customize the keyboard shortcuts available, improving efficiency and productivity.

### Tips and Tricks

Opens a window where the user can select between the following options:

* Eclipse Java Development Tools: opens the `Tips and Tricks (JDT)` section of the [Servoy Developer Help](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/servoy-developer-help) wizard
* Eclipse Platform: opens the `Eclipse Platform user Guide : Tips and Tricks` section of the [Servoy Developer Help](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/servoy-developer-help) wizard

### Cheat Sheets

Opens the [Cheat Sheet Selection](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/cheat-sheet-selection) wizard.

### Servoy Step By Step Tutorial

Opens the [Get Started](https://docs.servoy.com/guides/get-started) section of the Servoy Documentation website.

### Servoy First Start Guide

Opens the `Welcome to the Servoy Platform` window. Here the user can select one of the following sections:

* **Get Started**: Opens the [Get Started](https://docs.servoy.com/guides/get-started) section of the Servoy Documentation website
* **Platform Overview**: Opens the [Platform Overview](https://docs.servoy.com/guides/readme_overview) section of the Servoy Documentation website
* **Forum**: Opens the [Forum](https://forum.servoy.com/) website
* **Cloud Control Center**: Opens the [Cloud Control Center](https://admin.servoy-cloud.eu/) website

### Servoy Admin Page

Opens the [Servoy Admin Page](https://docs.servoy.com/guides/deploy/server-configuration#servoy-admin-page) page.

### Ask on the Forum

Opens the [Servoy forum](https://forum.servoy.com/) in a web browser, allowing users to ask questions and seek help from the community. This command is useful for finding solutions to problems and connecting with other users.

### Servoy Forum

Opens the main [Servoy forum](https://forum.servoy.com/) in a web browser. This forum serves as a hub for discussions, questions, and knowledge sharing among Servoy users and developers.

### Servoy Wiki

Opens the [Servoy Wiki](https://wiki.servoy.com/) website.

### Eclipse User Storage

Opens a sub-list of available Eclipse user storage commands:

* **Open My Account**: Opens the Eclipse account page
* **Open Marketplace Favorites...**: Opens your personal Eclipse Marketplace favorites
* **Sign Out**: Discards all USS logins

### Check for Updates

Checks for updates on Software sites and displays the results. This command ensures that the IDE and its components are up to date with the latest features and bug fixes.

### Install New Software

Opens the [Install New Software](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/install-available-software) wizard.

### Eclipse Marketplace

Opens the [Eclipse Marketplace](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/eclipse-marketplace) wizard.

### Download/Install with Servoy Package Manager

Opens the [Servoy Package Manager](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/package-manager).

### About Servoy Developer

Opens the [About Servoy Developer](https://docs.servoy.com/reference/servoy-developer/object-editors/about-servoy-developer) window.
