def os_open_helpfile( self,  ):
        """
        callback from gui button

        """
        help_file            = self.parameters.help_file
        AppGlobal.os_open_help_file( help_file )
 def os_open_helpfile( self,  ):
     """
     help "file" is opened in the os configured application for the file type:
     file set in parameters may be txt, pdf, or a url
     method may be used as callback from gui button
     """
     help_file            = self.parameters.help_file
     AppGlobal.os_open_help_file( help_file )