User manual inclusion

Is it possible to include a user manual in PDF form in the app such that anytime users install the mobile app, it comes with a user manual I would have created in PDF form as part of the menu or app or even a separate file?

Yes it’s possible with the file column (read only detail view). Instead of using PDF would it better to create a “eBook” functionality directly with the app? Then the user would not need to open any PDF file. Could this be possible?

I tend to use the approach @Aleksi suggested and build a separate UserGuide table. This can include different content sections, descriptions, images, and URLs to other content if needed. The disadvantage is formatting may not be as “pretty”. Some advantages are, I don’t need an external file to provide help, it’s completely searchable, and I can edit “on-the-fly” very easily - which I do a lot as the app changes.

Thank you @Aleksi and @Mike. I would love to use the UserGuide table approach, makes life easier. Is there any sample app with an example of such I can see as a reference of how to create such an eBook?

@Mncedisi_Dewa
Take a look at this:

[How do you train your app users?](https://community.appsheet.com/t/how-do-you-train-your-app-users/110/6) Tips & Tricks ?

@Juanan it will look like this [eManual1]

Mine is a pretty simple (and admittedly crude) approach.
I use a Table view, grouped by App Area. The detail record have descriptions and images to clarify the topics.

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