JP2646610B2 - Data management method - Google Patents

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data management system, and more particularly, to a data management system for handling data files on a computer that handles graphic data in a multi-window format.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, data files are managed by giving a name to each data file.

The multi-window function has the function of displaying multiple work environments and data files on a single screen. However, data and work relationships between windows must be carefully considered when creating software. Must be created for each window.

In addition, the icons on the multi-window were only kept at the corner of the temporary screen as a portrait of a certain work or data file.

However, in such a data management method, when a large number of data files having the same basic data format are created and managed, a file name must be assigned to each of them. Management becomes complicated.
The icons were only portraits of the work environment, and data files could not be managed with icons.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional circumstances, and accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a novel data management method capable of solving the above-described problems inherent in the conventional technology. .

Means for Solving the Problems In order to achieve the above object, a data management method according to the present invention uses a data processing system which handles data groups having several basic formats on a computer which handles graphic data in a multi-window format. In management, a standard icon which is a portrait showing a basic format, and means for arranging the standard icon on the assembling sheet using an assembling sheet for arranging the standard icons,
Means for storing the data file, means for creating the data file, means for reading the data file, and data display means for opening the information of each icon in a window format, wherein the data display means assembles the standard icons. It is characterized by creating a data file unique to each effective icon by duplicating the basic data format by placing it on the sheet and making it an effective icon that points to a unique data file according to the position on the assembly sheet I have.

Next, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

 FIG. 1 shows a data management environment according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes an operating environment, specifically, various input / output devices such as a computer, a console capable of displaying graphics, a mouse and a tablet. Reference numeral 2 denotes a data file storage unit such as a hard disk connected to the computer. Reference numeral 3 denotes an assemble sheet for setting a map or a device configuration of a station. The assemble sheet is displayed on a console of the computer. The operator can construct a database by arranging icons on the assemble sheet. Reference numeral 4 denotes a standard icon group, reference numeral 5 denotes a standard icon, and reference numeral 6 denotes an effective icon. The icons 5 and 6 have a basic data format 7 and a data file 8, respectively, as corresponding data files. Reference numeral 9 denotes an icon arrangement unit, 10 denotes a data file creation unit, 11 denotes a data file reading unit, and 12 denotes a data display unit.

The operator selects the standard icon 5 from the standard icon group of 4 and performs an operation of arranging the standard icon 5 on the assemble sheet 3 on the console by the icon arrangement means 9.

When the icon extracted from the standard icon group 4 is set on the assemble sheet 3, it becomes an effective icon 6 having a unique position on the assemble sheet 3.

Each of the effective icons 6 has its own information, but when it is set, it has only a data format that is a duplicate of the data format corresponding to the standard icon 5.

That is, when the data file is set on the assemble sheet 3, the data file creating means 10 automatically extracts the data format corresponding to the specified standard icon from the basic data format and stores the area of the data file 8 corresponding to the effective icon in the data format. It is created on the storage means 2.

Therefore, a duplicate of the data file having the same basic data format is created. At this time, the management of the data file 8 is internally determined by the position of the assemble sheet, and the operator does not recognize the file name.

Next, a window is opened by the data file reading means 11 and the data display means 12 by designating an arbitrary effective icon on the assemble sheet 3. The window opened here is also an assembly sheet specific to the specified effective icon.

Here, the standard icons are taken out again from the standard icon group 4 and the effective icons are arranged on the assemble sheet 3. This operation will create a data file associated with the data file corresponding to the first opened effective icon.

Accordingly, the effective icon and the data file corresponding to the effective icon which have performed this work have unique information different from other standard icons, effective icons and respective data files.

Similarly, a database is constructed by setting relevant data specific to the effective icon on each assembly sheet.

Next, a specific example in which the present invention is used for a system design and a monitoring system of a transmission system will be described.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a map showing the system configuration of the transmission trunk line.

Referring to FIG. 2, reference numeral 21 denotes a Route Map which is a map of the entire configuration of the system, and the map 21 is an assembly sheet called a Route Map. Reference numeral 22 denotes a title display area for displaying the name of the assembly sheet. 23 is called a system menu box and functions as a menu of various tools when working on an assemble sheet. 24 is a system part box, a window from which standard icons can be selected. Reference numeral 25 denotes a window called a graphic tool box for selecting a tool for graphic display. 26 is a standard icon. 27 to 29 are effective icons arranged on the assemble sheet. 27 is the LTM Station, which indicates the end station
, 28 is a REP Station icon indicating a relay station, 29 is a Fiber Route icon indicating a transmission line, 30 is graphic display data, and 31 is a comment.

Also, a system part box 24 which is a sheet for selecting a standard icon group in an overlap window format which can output another display window on a display window on the same console and a tool for selecting a graphic. The window of the Graphic Toolbox 25 is open.

The system parts box 24 contains LTM Station and REP Station, which are the standard icons used in this assembly sheet.
Such icons are lined up.

The operator selects a standard icon from the system parts box and arranges the effective icons 27, 28, 29 at arbitrary positions on the assembly sheet. That is, the operator is LTM Station
And REP Station to create a transmission line map. During this time, the operator arranges the standard icons for map creation, and at the same time, the data file creation means in the computer automatically creates a data file corresponding to the effective icon. Is not conscious.

In addition, it is possible to write the boundary line 30 and the annotation 31 on the map by using a tool selected from the graphic tool box. The graphic data written by these graphic tools is stored only as information unique to the assemble sheet and has no related information.

Next, an arbitrary effective icon, that is, a station building in FIG. 2 is designated and a window is opened. This state is shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 3, 21 is Route Map, 42 is Station S
Heat is indicated respectively, and 43 is an icon of the station parts box used in Station Sheat 42. If necessary, this icon can be opened and a standard icon can be taken out. 44 is an icon of the graphic tool box, and 45 is an icon of the device arranged on the Station Sheat 42.

Window 42 opened here is called Station Sheat. Initially, when installed on the map in Fig. 2, this Stat
The data file for ion Sheat 42 is blank because it has only a basic data format. Station Sheat 42
Provides a set of standard icons called station parts boxes, from which devices installed in each station can be selected.

FIG. 3 shows an arrangement of the effective icons of the apparatus. Information corresponding to each device is attached to the icon of the device in each station in FIG. 3, and detailed information for each device can be set by specifying a device and opening a window.

FIG. 4 shows a state in which a window is opened for an arbitrarily designated device.

In FIG. 4, 21 is Route Map and 42 is Station Shea.
t and 53 are called Equipment Sheat. 54 is Equipment Sheat
This is the equipment part box icon that contains the standard icons used in. 44 is a graphic toolbox icon, 56 is a front view of the device,
The panel 6 arranged on the front view of the apparatus is also an effective icon taken out of the equipment parts box.

Each panel in the apparatus of FIG. 4 is also an effective icon, and detailed information can be obtained for each panel by specifying this panel and opening a window. This state is shown in FIG.

Referring to Fig. 5, 21 is Route Map, 42 is Station S
heat, 53 indicates Equipment Sheat, and 64 indicates Panel Sheat. 65 displays a sketch of the panel, a detailed explanation, setting information, and the like.

As described above, a unique data file from the system design stage to one panel is created by placing standard icons on the assembly sheet on the console,
register.

In the present embodiment, the fault information collected from the actual transmission line can be displayed on a graphic screen by using a program module that synthesizes the Route Map and Station Sheat information created here.

In addition, since each data file holds related information between devices, it is possible to extract the related information and create a construction specification.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, a data file having a basic data format is selected simply by selecting a standard icon on a console and arranging it as an effective icon on an assemble sheet. It becomes possible to input a complicated data file relationship without the operator being conscious of file management.

In addition, since complete related information between data files can be obtained, it can be applied to a wide range of applications, such as combining with other information and displaying a graphic.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a data management environment according to the present invention. 1 ... operating environment, 2 ... data storage means, 3 ... assemble sheet, 4 ... standard icon group, 5 ... standard icons, 6 ... effective icons, 9 ... icon arrangement means, 16 ... data ... Data file reading means,..., Data file reading means,..., Data display means FIG. 21 …… Route Map, 22 …… Title bar, 23 …… System menu box, 24 …… System parts box,
25 …… Graphic Toolbox, 26 …… Standard Icon, 27 …… LTM Station Icon, 28 …… REP Station
Icon, 29... Fiber Route icon FIG. 3 is a view showing an opened icon of a specific station building in FIG. 21… Route Map, 42… Station Sheat, 43… Station part box icon, 44… Graphic toolbox icon, 45… Station Sheat icon Figure 4 shows the device icon in Figure 3. It is a figure showing an opened state. 21… Route Map, 42… Station Sheat, 53… Equipm
ent Sheat, 54... equipment part box icon, 44... graphic tool box icon, 56... front view of the apparatus. FIG. 5 is a view showing a state where the panel icon of FIG. 21… Route Map, 42… Station Sheat, 53… Equipm
ent Sheat, 64 …… Panel Sheat, 65 …… Panel Detailed information

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. A standard icon which is a portrait indicating a basic format in a data management which handles a data group having several basic formats on a computer which handles graphic data in a multi-window format. Means for arranging the standard icons on the assemble sheet using the assemble sheet for arranging the standard icons, means for storing a data file, means for creating a data file, and means for reading the data file. Basic data can be obtained by arranging the standard icons on an assemble sheet by data display means for opening information of each icon in a window format, and by setting an effective icon indicating a unique data file according to the position on the assemble sheet. Duplicate the format to create each effective eye Data management system, characterized in that to create a down-specific data files.