I think it was a valid question and its clear the member had made an attempt to do some research before coming here to post his question. I also think your approach to answering his question was what I consider an appropriate one - pointing him to other resources that would help him learn how to do it himself.
I say that because I think people learn best by doing. That particularly helps them grow to come back and become contributors. My saying that doesn't make the answer posted by @KeithC any less valid; particularly since he noted his approach wasn't typical. I think the two of you did a great job of welcoming a new member to our community.
It would have been quite unfortunate had a question like this one been closed; especially when it was handled so deftly and in such a positive manner by the two of you. If asked, I've no doubt this new member would rate this as a very positive experience and that he'd say he would return here. Would he feel the same had his question been closed? If it had been, doubtless his experience wouldn't have wouldn't have been nearly so positive.