JP2001125895A - Editing device and editing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an editing device and method for quickly operating editorial processing related with an object whose edition limitation is set. SOLUTION: Edition limitation for inhibiting any other object from being arranged at the front side of an object 209 displayed on an edition region 202 can be set. When a new object 208 is added, any overlap between only the object 209 whose edition limitation is set and the added object 208 is detected, and when any overlap is detected, the added object 208 is arranged at a position 208' at the back side of the object 209 whose edition limitation is set. In this case, an object whose overlap should be detected is limited to only the object whose edition limitation is set so that the processing can be quickened.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an editing apparatus and an editing method for editing a document, an image, and the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A plurality of objects such as documents and images are
Editing is performed within a certain editing area. Various editing processes are possible, but it is conceivable to set editing restrictions on specific objects.

[0003] When an object to which this editing restriction is set is duplicated with another object,
The object is always displayed on the front side than the other object, and the other object is always hidden by the object to which the editing restriction is set for the overlapping portion.

Therefore, in an editing apparatus capable of setting such editing restrictions, it is necessary to constantly monitor whether or not the object overlaps another object each time the object is moved or pasted. .

[0005]

However, there has been no editing apparatus that can effectively and quickly edit an object for which editing restrictions have been set.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an editing apparatus and an editing method capable of quickly performing an editing process relating to an object for which editing restrictions are set.

[0007]

According to the present invention, there is provided an editing apparatus capable of setting an editing restriction for inhibiting an object represented on an editing area from being arranged on the front side of another object. When any object on the editing area is edited, or when a new object is added, the object to which the editing restriction is set, and the edited or added object Means for detecting duplication between, and if there is a duplication, the edited or added object
Means for arranging the object on the back side of the object for which the editing restriction has been set.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided an editing apparatus capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being placed on the front side of an object represented on an editing area. When any object in the editing area is edited or a new object is added, an overlap between the object for which the editing restriction is set and the edited or added object is obtained. And a means for issuing a warning when there is an overlap and an editing restriction is set for the edited or added object. Is done.

According to the present invention, there is provided an editing apparatus capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting an object represented on an editing area from protruding outside the editing area,
When any object on the editing area is edited, or when a new object is added,
Means for determining whether the edited or added object has the editing restriction set, and whether or not the object protrudes outside the editing area when the editing restriction is set. An editing apparatus is provided, comprising: a unit for determining whether an image is out of range, and a unit for issuing a warning when the image is out of range.

In the present invention, editing the object includes moving, rotating, deforming, copying, or changing the size of the object.

According to the present invention, there is provided an editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being arranged on the front side of an object represented on an editing area. When any object in the editing area is edited or a new object is added, an overlap between the object for which the editing restriction is set and the edited or added object is obtained. Detecting, and if there is an overlap, the step of arranging the edited or added object behind the object on which the editing restriction is set,
Is provided.

According to the present invention, there is provided an editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being arranged on the front side of an object represented on an editing area. When any object in the editing area is edited or a new object is added, an overlap between the object for which the editing restriction is set and the edited or added object is obtained. And a step of issuing a warning when there is an overlap and an edit restriction is set on the edited or added object. You.

According to the present invention, there is provided an editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting an object represented on an editing area from protruding outside the editing area,
When any object on the editing area is edited, or when a new object is added,
Determining whether the edited or added object has the editing restriction set; and, if the editing restriction is set, determining whether the object protrudes outside the editing area. An editing method characterized by including a step of judging whether an error has occurred and a step of issuing a warning when the image is out of range.

According to the present invention, an editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being placed on the front side of an object represented on an editing area is executed. A recording medium on which a program is recorded, wherein the program is configured such that when any of the objects in the editing area is edited, or when a new object is added, The code of the step of detecting an overlap between the edited or added object, and if there is an overlap, the edited or added object is replaced with the edited object. And a code for a step of arranging the back side.

According to the present invention, an editing method for setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being placed on the front side of an object represented on an editing area is executed. A recording medium on which a program is recorded, wherein the program is configured such that when any of the objects in the editing area is edited, or when a new object is added, A code for detecting an overlap between the edited or added object, and a warning when there is an overlap and an edit restriction is set for the edited or added object. And a code for a step of issuing a recording medium.

Further, according to the present invention, a program for executing an editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting an object represented on an editing area from protruding outside the editing area is recorded. A recording medium, wherein the program restricts the edited or added object to the editing restriction when any object on the editing area is edited or when a new object is added; And the code of the step of determining whether or not the object protrudes outside the editing area, if the editing restriction is set, the code of the step of determining whether or not If you have
And a code for issuing a warning.

[0017]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of an editing apparatus according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a CRT (display device), on a display screen of which, for example, an editing area in which a document, a figure, an image, or the like is displayed, and other editing information, icons, and messages. , Menu, or other user interface information is displayed.

Reference numeral 2 denotes a VRAM for drawing an image on the display screen of the CRT 1. The image data generated in the VRAM 2 is stored in C
The image is transferred to the RT1, whereby an image is displayed on the CRT1.

Reference numeral 3 denotes a bit move unit (BMU) which transfers data between memories (for example, VRAM 2 and another memory) and data between the memory and each I / O device (for example, network interface 11). Controls transfer, etc.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a keyboard having various keys for inputting a document or the like. Reference numeral 5 denotes a pointing device, which is used, for example, to indicate an icon, menu, or other object displayed on the display screen of the CRT 1.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a CPU, which controls each device connected to the CPU 6 based on a control program stored in a ROM 7, a hard disk or a floppy (registered trademark) disk. Reference numeral 7 denotes a ROM, which stores various control programs and data. 8 is a RAM, CP
U6 work area, data save area during error processing,
It has a control program load area and the like.

A hard disk drive (HDD) 9 controls access to the hard disk. 10
Denotes a floppy disk drive (FDD), which controls access to a floppy disk.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a network interface, which is connected to another information processing device, a printer, or the like via the network 13.
Communication can be performed via the. Reference numeral 12 denotes a CPU bus, which includes an address bus, a data bus, and a control bus.

The control program for the CPU 6 can be provided from the ROM 7, hard disk, or floppy disk, or can be provided from another computer or the like via the network 13.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a memory map of a floppy disk storing a control program.

In FIG. 12, reference numeral 2000 denotes an area for storing directory information.
002 and information indicating storage areas of the modules 3000 to 3002.

Reference numeral 2001 denotes an application program, which in this example is for controlling editing of a document. 2002 is the application program 20
01 is application control data to be referred to at the time of execution.

Reference numerals 3000 to 3002 denote object data generated or edited in the execution of the application program 2001, and there are N pieces of the object data. Object, Photo, MessageLabel, Bac
All data that can be handled by the application, such as kGround, PhotoFrame, ClipArt, and text, animation, video, and audio are included. The object data includes data attached to the application, data downloaded via the Internet, and data generated by the operator.

Reference numeral 3001 denotes editing restriction information in the object data, and a combination of editing restriction information of the object is managed by bits.

As described above, the programs and data stored in the floppy disk are transferred to the hard disk by the hard disk driver 9, for example, so that
It can also be supplied to the editing device shown in FIG.

Next, the operation of the editing apparatus will be described.

FIG. 2 shows an editing screen 2 displayed on the CRT 1.
FIG. 1 shows an example.

On the editing screen 201, an editing area 202 being created and digital contents are displayed in the form of Template, Photo, Mes
sageLabel / BackGround / PhotoFrame / ClipArt / MyGall
A digital library 203 managed for each of the seven categories of ery, a category switching button 204 of the digital library, a menu bar 205, an edit mode selection icon 206, a print icon 207, and a thumbnail 208 of digital contents are included. Reference numeral 209 denotes an object (image) to which editing restrictions are set, which is pasted in the editing area 202.

In the present embodiment, the editing restriction is
Means one of the following.

First, when an editing restriction is set for a certain object A, another object cannot be placed so as to overlap the object A and hide part or all of the object A. That is the limitation.

Second, when the editing restriction is set for a certain object A, the object A
This is a restriction that it cannot be arranged at a position where it partially protrudes from 2.

It is needless to say that these restrictions are also applied when printing an object represented in the editing area.

Next, FIG. 3 shows a case where another object 208 is newly attached on the editing area 202.
In FIG. 3, an object 209 is an existing object to which editing restrictions are set, and an object 208
Is Photo data with no editing restrictions displayed on the Photo category of the digital library.

In FIG. 3A, an object 208 displayed on the Photo category of the digital library is pointed by an arrow pointer 310 that moves following the operation of the pointing device 5, and an existing object 209 on the editing area 202 is displayed. (In FIG. 3A, indicated by a dotted rectangle).

In this case, the object 208 to which the editing restriction is not set is prohibited from being arranged on the surface (on the object 209) of the object 209 to which the editing restriction is set. For this reason, as shown in FIG.
Object 2 on the back of object 9 (below object 209)
08 'is displayed so as to be arranged.

Next, FIG. 4 shows a case where another object 210 is newly attached on the editing area 202.
In FIG. 4, an object 209 is an existing object to which editing restrictions are set, and
Is Photo data with editing restrictions set, displayed on the Photo category of the digital library.

In FIG. 4A, the object 210 displayed on the Photo category of the digital library is pointed by the arrow pointer 310 which moves following the operation of the pointing device 5, and the existing object 209 on the editing area 202 is displayed. Is attached to a position 210 ′ (shown by a dotted rectangle in FIG. 4A).

In this case, since the object 209 and the object 210 are both objects for which editing restrictions have been set, a portion where both are overlapped will be described.
It does not matter which one is displayed on the surface with priority.

Therefore, a warning dialog as shown in FIG. 4B is displayed on the CRT 1, and the processing is interrupted.

Next, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a case where another new object 210 is pasted on the editing area 202. FIG.
In FIG. 5, an object 210 is Photo data to which editing restrictions are set, which is displayed on the Photo category of the digital library.

In FIG. 5A, an object 210 displayed on the Photo category of the digital library is pointed by an arrow pointer 310 that moves following the operation of the pointing device 5, and a part of the object 210 is edited in the editing area 202. Position 210 ′ protruding from FIG. 5 (A)
Is indicated by a dotted rectangle. ) To paste this.

In this case, since the object 210 is an object for which editing restrictions are set, it is prohibited to arrange the object 210 at a position outside the editing area 202.
Therefore, a warning dialog as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed on the CRT 1, and the process is interrupted.

Next, these processes will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing of the editing device.

In step S1001, the process waits for an input by the operator. If there is any input by the operator, it is determined in step S1002 whether the input is a paste operation of a new object.

If it is not an object paste operation, a process corresponding to the input is executed in step S1003, and the process returns to step S1001. In the case of the paste operation of the object, the process proceeds to step S1004.

In step S1004, it is determined whether or not the object to be pasted is an object for which editing restrictions are set. If there is no editing restriction, the flow advances to step S1010 to perform the pasting process, and then returns to step S1001. In the pasting process in this case, the object to be pasted is always placed on the back side when it overlaps with the object for which editing restriction is set.

If it is determined in step S1004 that the object to be pasted is an object for which editing restrictions have been set, the flow advances to step S1005.

In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the object to be pasted is within the editing area (paper). If not, step S1009 is performed.
Then, a warning notification indicating that the paste processing of the object cannot be performed is performed (corresponding to the warning dialog of FIG. 5B). If it fits within the editing area, step S100
Move to 6.

Steps S1006 to S100
Reference numeral 8 denotes a loop process for determining whether or not an object which is already set in the editing area and for which editing restrictions are set, and an object to be pasted overlap.

In step S1007, it is determined whether or not editing restrictions are set for each object in the editing area. If the editing restriction has not been set, the process returns to step S1006 to determine another object.

For objects for which editing restrictions have been set, the flow advances to step S1008 to determine whether there is any overlap with the object to be pasted. . If there is no overlap, the process returns to step S1006 to process another object.

If there is an overlap, the flow advances to step S1009 to issue a warning notification indicating that the object pasting process cannot be performed (corresponding to the warning dialog in FIG. 4B). In the loop from step S1006 to step S1008, when processing is performed on all objects in the editing area, if the object does not overlap with the object to which the editing restriction is set, the object is pasted in step S1010. Then, step S100
The process returns to step 1 to wait for the input of the next operator.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, all objects existing in the editing area are compared with the object to be newly pasted to check the degree of overlap between them, and are present in the editing area. Of the objects
Since the overlap is determined only with the object for which the editing restriction is set, the processing time can be reduced.

In the above-described flowchart, it is determined whether the object to be pasted is within the editing area.
Although the determination is made in a series of processes based on both whether the object to be pasted and another object overlap, it is needless to say that the process may be performed on only one of these. .

Next, a printing operation of the editing area 202 will be described with reference to a flowchart.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a printing process when an object for which editing restrictions are set and an object for which editing restrictions are not set are mixed in the editing area.

In step S901, printing preparation processing is performed.

The loop from step S902 to step S904 performs display processing of all objects in the editing area to which no editing restrictions are set.

In step S902, it is determined whether or not processing has been performed on all of these objects. If all of the objects have been processed, step S905 is performed to perform the next processing.
Proceed to. If all the objects have not been processed, it is determined in step S903 whether or not the object is an object for which editing restriction is set. If the object is not for which editing restriction is not set, data display processing is performed in step S904. Do. If the object is set to the editing restriction, the process returns to step S902. Next, a loop of steps S905 to S907 performs display processing of all objects in the editing area to which editing restrictions are set.

In step S905, it is determined whether or not processing has been performed on all of the objects for which editing restrictions have been set in the editing area.
At 906, it is determined whether or not each object is an object to which editing restrictions are set. If the object is an object to which editing restrictions are set, object display processing is performed at step S907. If the object has no editing restriction, the process returns to step S905.

In step S 905, if the processing has been performed on all of the objects for which editing restrictions have been set,
In step S908, actual printing is performed, and in step S9
At 09, a print end process is performed.

In the above embodiment, the editing area 20
The case where another object is pasted is described as an example in FIG. 2; however, when an object already existing in the editing area 202 is edited, for example, when the object is moved, resized, rotated, transformed, copied, or the like. Similar processing can be performed.

The following describes an example of a process for moving an existing object in the editing area 202. FIG.
8 show display examples of the CRT 1 in such a case, and FIG.
5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure.

In FIG. 6A, reference numeral 609 denotes an editing area 6
02 is an object to which editing restrictions have been set, which has already been pasted to the editing area 602, and an object 611 to which editing restrictions have not been set, which has already been pasted to the editing area 602.

Here, when the object 611 is moved to a position 611 ′ overlapping with the object 609 (indicated by a dotted rectangle in FIG. 6A), FIG.
As shown in FIG.
9 will be arranged on the back surface.

This is because the object 609 has an editing restriction and the object 611 has no editing restriction, so that the object 609 has priority.

Next, in FIG. 7A, 709 and 71
Reference numeral 1 denotes an object to which editing restrictions are set, both of which are already pasted in the editing area 602.

Here, when the object 711 for which the editing restriction is set is moved to a position 711 ′ (indicated by a dotted rectangle in FIG. 7A) overlapping with the object 709 for which the editing restriction is also set. A warning dialog shown in FIG. 7B is displayed on the CRT 1.

This is because the object 711 and the object 709 are both set with editing restrictions, so that the superiority and the inferiority of the two cannot be determined and the objects 711 and 709 cannot be overlapped.

Next, in FIG. 8A, reference numeral 809 denotes an object which has been pasted on the editing area 602 and for which editing restrictions have been set.

Here, the object 809 is set in the editing area 6
The position 809 ′ of which a part protrudes from 02 (FIG. 8A)
Is represented by a dotted rectangle. )
A warning dialog shown in FIG. 8B is displayed.

This is because the object 809 cannot be arranged at a position beyond the editing area 602 because the editing restriction is set.

Next, procedures for these processes will be described with reference to flowcharts.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart in the case of an object moving process.

First, in step S1101, the process waits for an input from the operator. If there is any input from the operator, it is determined in step S1102 whether the input is an object moving operation.

If it is not an object moving operation, a process corresponding to the input is executed in step S1103, and the process returns to step S1101.

In the case of an object moving operation, the flow shifts to step S1104. In step S1104, it is determined whether or not the object to be moved is an object for which editing restrictions are set.
The process advances to step S <b> 1101, and then returns to step S <b> 1101. When performing the movement process,
If the object overlaps with the object to which the editing restriction is set, the same processing as in the above-described embodiment is performed.

In step S1104, if the object to be moved is an object for which editing restrictions have been set, the flow advances to step S1105.

In step S1105, it is determined whether or not the moved object falls within the editing area. If not, a warning notification is given in step S1110 indicating that the object cannot be moved (FIG. 8 ( B) corresponds to the warning dialog). If it fits within the editing area,
Proceed to step S1106.

Steps S1106 to S110
Reference numeral 9 denotes a loop process for checking whether or not an object having an existing editing restriction on the editing area and an object to be moved at the position after the movement overlap.

In step S1106, it is determined whether or not overlap has been checked for each object in the editing area. If all objects have not been processed, the process proceeds to step S1107. If all objects have been processed, processing proceeds to step S1107. Go to step S1111.

In step S1107, it is determined whether or not the object is an object to be moved. If the object is an object to be moved, the object returns to step S1106 to exclude the object from the comparison, and the process proceeds to another object.

If the object is not the object to be moved, it is checked in step S1108 whether the object is an object for which editing restrictions are set. If it is determined in step S1108 that the object has editing restrictions, the process advances to step S1109.

In step S1109, it is determined whether or not the object and the object to be moved at the moved position overlap each other. If they do not overlap, step S
Returning to step 1105, the same processing is performed for the next object. If they overlap, a warning notification is given in step S1110 indicating that the object cannot be moved (corresponding to the warning dialog in FIG. 7B).

Steps S1106 to S110
In the loop of No. 9, if no object having an existing editing restriction overlapping the object to be moved is found, all the existing objects have been examined, and the object can be moved.
After performing the object moving process in step 1,
The process returns to step 1101 to wait for the next operator input.

As described above, instead of always comparing all the existing objects and the object to be moved and checking the degree of overlap between them, the processing is performed only on the object for which the editing restriction is set, and the processing is performed. Time can be reduced.

It goes without saying that the same processing can be performed not only when the object is moved but also when the object is copied, deformed, resized, and rotated.

Further, even when a function of moving or pasting an object to the front surface of all existing objects in the editing area is added, the object is not included in the existing objects having no editing restrictions. Although placed on the top surface, if there is an object with editing restrictions, the object is always displayed on the back.

In this embodiment, Photo is taken as the object to be processed. However, the object to be processed is not limited to this, and a graphic (Template, MessageLabel, Bac
It is also possible to envision kGround, PhotoFrame, ClipArt), text, animation, video, audio (including symbols indicating the presence of audio data objects), and combinations thereof.

In this embodiment, the shape of the object to be processed is described as a rectangle. However, the shape is not limited to a rectangle, and any shape including a circle, a polygon, and a free shape can be assumed.

In the present embodiment, when a mask function for cutting out an object with an arbitrary mask shape is added, the mask function cannot be executed for an object for which editing restrictions are set. Similarly, a photo frame (PhotoFrame) object is an object that has both a mask function to cut out the target object with an arbitrary mask shape and a frame design, but an object with editing restrictions is pasted to such a frame object. It cannot be attached.

In the present embodiment, it is possible to move and drop an object (during dragging) on an object having editing restrictions. It may be configured that it is not possible to judge and move to the overlapping position.

Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, an object of the present invention is to provide a storage medium (or a recording medium) in which a program code of software for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiment is stored in a system. Alternatively, it is needless to say that this can be achieved by supplying the program code to the device and causing the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or device to read and execute the program code stored in the storage medium. In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium implements the functions of the above-described embodiment, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention. By executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an operating system (OS) running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where some or all of the actual processing is performed and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing is also included.

Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written into the memory provided in the function expansion card inserted into the computer or the function expansion unit connected to the computer, the program code is read based on the instruction of the program code. Needless to say, the CPU included in the function expansion card or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments.

[0102]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to quickly perform an editing process relating to an object for which an editing restriction is set.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of an editing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates an example of an editing screen 201 displayed on a CRT 1.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are diagrams showing a case where another object 208 is newly pasted on an editing area 202. FIGS.

FIG. 4A is a diagram showing a case where another object 210 is newly attached on an editing area 202; (B) It is an example of a display of a warning dialog.

FIG. 5A is a diagram illustrating a case where another object 210 is newly attached on an editing area 202; (B) It is an example of a display of a warning dialog.

FIGS. 6A and 6B are diagrams showing a case where an object 611 on an editing area 602 is moved.

FIG. 7A shows an object 711 in an editing area 602;
It is a figure showing the case of moving. (B) It is an example of a display of a warning dialog.

FIG. 8A shows an object 809 on an editing area 602;
It is a figure showing the case of moving. (B) It is an example of a display of a warning dialog.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating print processing of a display area.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating processing of the editing apparatus.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating processing of the editing apparatus.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a memory map of a floppy disk storing a control program.

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. An editing apparatus capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being placed on the front side of an object represented on an editing area, the editing apparatus comprising: If an object is edited or a new object is added,
Means for detecting duplication between the object for which the editing restriction is set and the edited or added object; and, if there is a duplication, the edited or added object is subjected to the editing. Means for arranging the object behind a restricted object. 2. An editing apparatus capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being placed on the front side of an object represented on an editing area, the editing apparatus comprising: If an object is edited or a new object is added,
Means for detecting duplication between the object to which the editing restriction is set and the edited or added object; and setting of an editing restriction to the object having the duplication and being edited or added. Means for issuing a warning when the editing is performed. 3. An editing apparatus capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting an object represented on an editing area from protruding outside the editing area, wherein any one of the objects on the editing area is edited. Or if a new object is added,
Means for determining whether or not the edited or added object has the editing restriction set; and, if the editing restriction has been set, whether the object protrudes outside the editing area. An editing device comprising: a unit for determining whether the image is out of range; and a unit for issuing a warning when the image is out of range. 4. The editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the editing of the object includes moving, rotating, deforming, copying, or changing the size of the object. . 5. An editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being placed on the front side of an object displayed on an editing area, the editing method comprising: If an object is edited or a new object is added,
Detecting an overlap between the object for which the editing restriction is set and the edited or added object; and if there is an overlap, the edited or added object is edited by the editing. Arranging the object behind a restricted object. 6. An editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being placed on the front side of an object represented on an editing area, the editing method comprising: If an object is edited or a new object is added,
Detecting an overlap between the object to which the edit restriction is set and the edited or added object; and setting an edit restriction to the object having the overlap and the edited or added object. Issuing a warning when the editing has been performed. 7. An editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting an object represented on an editing area from protruding outside the editing area, wherein any one of the objects on the editing area is edited. Or if a new object is added,
Determining whether the edited or added object has the editing restriction set; and, if the editing restriction is set, determining whether the object protrudes outside the editing area. An editing method, comprising: a step of judging whether or not, and a step of issuing a warning when the image is out of range. 8. The editing method according to claim 5, wherein the editing of the object includes moving, rotating, deforming, copying, or changing the size of the object. . 9. A recording medium on which a program for executing an editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being placed on the front side of an object represented on an editing area is recorded. The program, when any object on the editing area is edited, or when a new object is added,
The code of a step of detecting an overlap between the object to which the editing restriction is set and the edited or added object, and if there is an overlap, the edited or added object is A code for a step of arranging the object on the back side of the object to which the editing restriction is set. 10. A recording medium storing a program for executing an editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting another object from being placed on the front side of an object represented on an editing area. The program, when any object on the editing area is edited, or when a new object is added,
A code for detecting a duplication between the object for which the editing restriction is set and the edited or added object; and a duplication, and an editing restriction for the edited or added object. And a code for a step of issuing a warning when is set. 11. A recording medium which records a program for executing an editing method capable of setting an editing restriction for prohibiting an object represented on an editing area from protruding outside the editing area, The program, when any object on the editing area is edited, or when a new object is added,
A code for determining whether or not the edited or added object has the editing restriction set; and, if the editing restriction is set, the object protrudes outside the editing area. The code of the process for determining whether or not
A recording medium comprising: 12. The recording medium according to claim 9, wherein the editing of the object includes moving, rotating, deforming, copying, or changing the size of the object. .