JP2000029755A - Data converter - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the operation efficiency of data conversion in a data converter for converting data at receiving and delivering of data between different CADs(computer-aided design). SOLUTION: A parameter storing means 1 stores in advance a parameter for converting data between various kinds of CADs. When an operation means 5 gives a reading instruction, a parameter reading means 2 reads a parameter optimum for data conversion of CAD into receive/deliver from the means 1. This read optimum parameter is displayed on a monitor 4 by a parameter display means 3. An operator confirms the parameter on the monitor 4 and gives a data converting instruction, if the contents are satisfactory. Thus, according to the parameter displayed on the monitor 4, a data conversion means 6 converts the CAD data.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] The present invention relates to different CAD (Comp
The present invention relates to a data conversion device for performing data conversion when transferring data between uter Aided Designs.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when data is transferred between different CADs, first, the data is converted into a data format suitable for the partner's CAD, and then a tool is started in the partner's CAD according to its own data format. Was to receive. Specifically, data is output by a data conversion program of each CAD, and a data conversion program is started up in a CAD to be received, and data is read. The data conversion parameters include, for example, the type and version of CAD, a converted data format, and an element type.

[0003]

However, different CAD systems are required.
There are many parameters that need to be set between them, and if the parameters are set on the screen each time data is transferred, there is a problem that work efficiency is poor. In particular, when data is transferred between different devices, a transfer operation is added to the data transfer, which further complicates the operation.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such a point, and an object of the present invention is to provide a data conversion apparatus which improves the efficiency of data conversion between different CAD systems.

[0005]

According to the present invention, in order to solve the above problems, different CADs (Computer Aided Designs) are used.
In a data conversion device for performing data conversion when data is transferred between the CADs, parameter storage means for storing in advance parameters for data conversion between various CADs, optimal for data conversion to the CAD to be transferred. A data conversion device is provided, comprising: a parameter reading unit that reads a parameter from the parameter storage unit; and a data conversion execution unit that executes the data conversion according to the read parameter.

In such a data converter, various CAs are used.
Parameters for data conversion between D are stored in the parameter storage means in advance. At the time of data conversion, the parameter readout unit reads out parameters optimal for data conversion to the CAD to be transferred from the parameter storage unit, and the data conversion execution unit executes data conversion according to the readout parameters.

[0007] Thus, data conversion can be executed without starting a data conversion program in each CAD and without setting parameters every time data conversion is performed.

[0008]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the function of the present embodiment. Parameters for data conversion between various CADs are stored in the parameter storage unit 1 in advance. When a read command is issued by the operation unit 5, the parameter reading unit 2 reads from the parameter storage unit 1 parameters optimal for data conversion of the CAD to be transferred. The read parameters are displayed on the monitor 4 by the parameter display means 3. The operator checks the parameters on the monitor 4 and issues a data conversion command if the contents are acceptable. Thus, the data conversion means 6 converts the CAD data according to the parameters displayed on the monitor 4.

Next, a more specific configuration of the data converter of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a terminal device that functions as a data conversion device according to the present embodiment.
The terminal device 10 is a workstation, a personal computer, or the like.
It is activated by reading out the activation program in the OM 12. After the startup, the CPU 11 executes the operation of the HDD (Hard Disc Drive).
e) It operates according to the OS (Operating System) stored in 14.

In addition to the OS, the HDD 14 stores a CAD program and a data conversion program between different CADs. Also, the HDD 14 has a different CAD.
Area 14 for storing parameters related to data conversion between
a is also secured.

The input device 15 includes a keyboard and a mouse. With this input device 15, C
A data conversion command between the ADs and a parameter changing operation are performed. The monitor 16 displays an operation screen for performing various operations.

The interface 17 is connected to, for example, a telephone line, and exchanges data with another terminal device using the Internet or the like. Next, a specific processing procedure of CAD data conversion by the terminal device 10 will be described.

First, the CAD data conversion is started, and the CAD of the transfer destination is designated using the input device 15, and a parameter input screen for inputting parameters required for the conversion is displayed on the screen of the monitor 16. Is done.

FIG. 3 shows an example of a parameter input screen. If the terminal device 10 is connected to the in-house LAN, the parameter input screen 20 may be, for example, UNI.
It is created based on X, and if it is a network of personal computers, it is created based on its OS. When the CAD of the transfer destination exists in the terminal device at a remote place, the parameter input screen 20 is created on the basis corresponding to the network used for the transfer, for example, on the WWW base when using the Internet. .

The parameter input screen 20 displays a parameter input field (Export) of the conversion source CAD and a parameter input field (Import) of the CAD of the transfer destination. In the parameter input field of the conversion source CAD, for example,
A type column 21 for inputting the type of CAD to be converted, a data type column 22 for inputting a data type, a data format column 23 for inputting a data format, and the like are displayed. In each of these fields, a list of pre-registered items can be displayed, and the operator can input by simply selecting from the list.

On the other hand, in the parameter input column of the transfer destination, for example, a type column 24 for inputting the type of CAD of the transfer destination, a data type column 25 for inputting the data type, and a data format for inputting the data format Are displayed. In each of these fields, a list of pre-registered items can be displayed, and the operator can input by simply selecting from the list.

The parameter input screen 20 displays an element type column 27 for inputting an element type between two CADs. This element type column 27
Can be displayed in a list, and the operator can input by simply selecting from the list.

When the input of data into each column is completed, an optimum parameter display screen is displayed in parallel on the screen 16a. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the optimum parameter display screen. On the optimum parameter display screen 30, a data type display column 31, a data format display column 32, an element type display column 33, and the like are displayed. Each display column 31, 32, 3
3 shows parameters optimal for data conversion between the conversion source CAD and the transfer destination CAD. The optimal parameters are selected based on past conversion data in a combination that maximizes the conversion rate of data between CADs, and are stored in the area 14a of the HDD 14 in advance.

When the operator wants to change the displayed parameter, the operator can change the data in that column. At this time, each column can display a list of pre-registered items, and the operator can change the parameters by simply selecting from the list.

When the user wants to perform conversion using the finally displayed parameters, the operator presses the “YES” button 34.
Click. Then, the “Go” button 28 on the parameter input screen 20 is clicked. As a result, the data is automatically converted between the CADs in the terminal device 10 and stored, for example, in the data area of the CAD at the destination of the HDD 14. Alternatively, the CAD of the transfer destination is displayed on the screen 16a.
If it is open above, display it on the screen.

Further, if the CAD at the destination exists in a terminal device at a remote location, the CAD is transferred via the interface 17. In this case, register each terminal device,
It is also possible to enable transfer by simply designating a transfer destination terminal device.

On the other hand, when the "No" button 35 is clicked on the optimum parameter display screen 30, the processing is stopped. FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an execution procedure on the terminal device 10 side in the CAD data conversion processing according to the present embodiment. [S1] The parameter input screen 20 is displayed on the monitor 16. [S2] Parameter input on the parameter input screen 20 is accepted. [S3] The optimum parameters between the two CADs input on the parameter input screen 20 are read from the HDD 15. [S4] The read parameters are displayed on the optimum parameter display screen 30. [S5] Based on the operator's instruction, it is determined whether or not to use the optimal parameter. If it is, the process proceeds to step S7. If there is no instruction to use, the process proceeds to step S6. [S6] A change in the optimal parameter is accepted. [S7] Data conversion is performed according to the parameters on the optimum parameter display screen 30.

As described above, in the present embodiment, parameters for data conversion between various CADs are stored in the HDD 14 in advance, and at the time of data conversion, parameters optimal for data conversion to the CAD to be transferred are read from the HDD 14.
Since data conversion is performed according to the read parameters, data conversion can be performed without starting a data conversion program in each CAD and without setting parameters every time data conversion is performed. . Therefore, work efficiency is improved. In particular, since a parameter having a high data conversion rate between CADs is displayed as the optimal parameter, it is not necessary to rely on the experience and feeling of the operator. Therefore, data conversion can be performed more accurately and efficiently.

The optimum parameter display screen 30 shown in FIG.
In the above, only the parameters are displayed.
The conversion rate based on the combination of the information, the precautions for the conversion, and the like may be displayed.

[0025]

As described above, in the present invention, various C
A parameter for data conversion between ADs is stored in advance, and at the time of data conversion, a parameter optimal for data conversion to CAD to be transferred is read, and data conversion is performed according to the read parameter.
Data conversion can be performed without starting a data conversion program in each CAD and without setting parameters every time data conversion is performed. Therefore, work efficiency is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram of the function of the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a terminal device that functions as a data conversion device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a parameter input screen.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of an optimum parameter display screen.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an execution procedure on the terminal device side in the CAD data conversion processing of the present embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... parameter storage means, 2 ... parameter reading means, 3 ... parameter display means, 4 ... monitor, 5 ...
... Operation means, 6 ... Data conversion means

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. Different CAD (Computer Aided Design)
A data conversion device for performing data conversion when data is transferred between the CADs; a parameter storage means for storing parameters for data conversion between various CADs in advance; optimal for data conversion to the CAD to be transferred; A data reading device for reading a parameter from the parameter storage device; and a data conversion executing device for executing the data conversion in accordance with the read parameter. 2. The data conversion device according to claim 1, further comprising parameter display means for displaying the read parameters on a screen. 3. The data conversion device according to claim 2, further comprising: execution selection means for selecting whether to execute data conversion according to the parameters displayed on the screen.