JP2001356858A - Tutorial system and tutorial method and recording medium with tutorial program recorded - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a tutorial system by which the functions of application software can be quickly and surely learned in a short time. SOLUTION: This tutorial system is provided with a mode selecting part 1, a normal mode processing part 2 for executing processing when a normal mode is selected, a tutorial data storing part 3 for recording the procedures or contents of the tutorial, a tutorial kind selecting part 4 for selecting any one of the plural tutorials, a tutorial mode processing part 5 for executing the selected tutorial, a progressing situation storing part 6 for storing the progressing situation of the tutorial, and a display control part 8 for controlling display at a display device 7. At the time of selecting an introduction mode, a user can learn steps ranging from the elementary way of use to the advanced way of use for each function desired by the user. Thus, it is possible for the user to learn each function in an extremely short time without depending on any manual or lecture or the like.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a tutorial system for executing a tutorial for learning the functions of application software.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Recent advances in computer technology have led to the use of computers for various purposes. Computer software is also evolving, and functions that previously could only be performed by expensive systems can now be easily performed by home computers.

With the rapid development of computer technology, competition in software development is intensifying, and software manufacturers are developing software with a focus on improving software functions. However, if the number of functions is increased too much, there is a problem that it takes time to select the functions and the usability is rather deteriorated.

[0004]

In order to avoid such a problem, a method has been proposed in which menus are hierarchized to provide only a limited menu to users who do not need advanced functions. I have.

However, when the menu is hierarchized,
If the function desired by the user is not in the top menu, the user must search the lower menus one by one, and it takes time to select the desired function.

[0006] In addition, a method has been proposed in which only a function desired by a user can be individually installed when software is installed.

However, a user who is not very familiar with the functions of the software to be installed is often confused as to which function to select and install. For this reason, there arises a problem that necessary functions are not installed, and conversely, many unnecessary functions are installed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a tutorial system, a tutorial method, and a tutorial program capable of reliably and quickly learning the functions of various application software. To provide a recording medium on which is recorded.

[0009]

Means for Solving the Problems To solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention of claim 1 provides a tutorial system for executing a tutorial for learning the functions of application software. , A function limiting means for partially limiting the functions that can be selected by the user according to the user's learning result, and a function release for displaying all operation menus for each function when the tutorial for each function to be tutorial is completed Means.

In the first aspect of the present invention, the functions that can be selected by the user are limited during the tutorial, so that the user's operation errors can be reduced. When the tutorial is completed, it is determined that the user is sufficiently skilled and all the functions can be selected.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the learning result of the user is stored, even if the tutorial is interrupted or terminated, the tutorial can be continued from the middle.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to arbitrarily select whether to continue the tutorial from the middle or to start over from the beginning, so that the tutorial can be tailored to each user's skill level.

According to the invention of claim 4, the application
Since three modes are provided as software execution modes, a tutorial can be performed only when the user feels necessary.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, only the minimum required menu is displayed during the tutorial, so that there is no possibility that the user makes an erroneous operation.

According to the invention of claim 6, during the tutorial, all the menus related to the operations that the user has already performed in the tutorial are displayed on the screen, so that each user is not at a loss in determining the next tutorial to be performed. .

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, during the tutorial, in addition to the operation menu, a sentence describing the contents of the menu is displayed, so that the user's understanding can be deepened and each function can be learned. It will be easier.

In the invention of claim 8, when the tutorial is interrupted or terminated, an index indicating the degree of learning of the tutorial is displayed on the screen, so that each user can grasp the degree of learning of the user at a glance.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when the tutorial is interrupted or terminated, an index indicating the learning level of all the tutorials is displayed on the screen, so that it is possible to predict how long it will take until all the tutorials are completed. it can.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, since a plurality of types of tutorial programs are prepared in advance, when any one of them is selected by the user, it can be executed immediately.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, since a tutorial program is prepared for each function related to image processing, each function can be surely learned.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, since the operation content to be operated next by the user is determined according to the operation result of the user, even when the function that can be selected according to the user operation changes. In addition, tutorials can be performed in accordance with user operations.

In the invention of claim 13, since an arbitrary tutorial can be selected from the table of contents or the menu, the user can easily understand which one to select.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the table of contents or menu of the tutorial is always displayed, or displayed at the end of the tutorial, so that the progress of the tutorial can be grasped at a glance.

According to the invention of claim 15, when the table of contents or menu of the tutorial is displayed, the contents of the tutorial that has already been completed and those for which the tutorial has not been performed are distinguished from each other. Can be quickly selected.

[0025]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a tutorial system and a tutorial method according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. The tutorial system according to the present invention is executed on a computer, and is usually stored in a recording medium such as a CD-ROM in the form of a program.

(First Embodiment) The tutorial system of the first embodiment is incorporated into various application software. The following describes an example in which a tutorial system is incorporated in image processing software, which is an example of application software.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment of a tutorial system according to the present invention.
The tutorial system shown in FIG. 1 is a mode selection unit 1 for switching between a normal mode in which image processing software is used normally and an introductory mode in which a tutorial is performed.
And a normal mode processing unit 2 that performs processing when the normal mode is selected, a tutorial data storage unit 3 that records the procedure and contents of the tutorial, and a tutorial type that selects one of a plurality of tutorials. A selection unit 4, a tutorial mode processing unit 5 for executing the selected tutorial, a progress storage unit 6 for storing the progress of the tutorial, and a display control unit 8 for controlling display on the display device 7. I have.

(Main Processing of the Tutorial System) FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the processing operation of the tutorial system of FIG. Hereinafter, the processing operation of the tutorial system of FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, a mode is selected (step S).
1). FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mode selection screen displayed on the display device 7. As shown in FIG. 3, in the screen,
A button B51 for selecting the normal mode and a button B52 for selecting the entry mode are displayed.

On the other hand, if the entry mode has been performed halfway in the past, as shown in FIG. 4, a button B51 for selecting the normal mode, a button B52 for performing the entry mode from the beginning, and A button B54 for continuing the mode is displayed. When the user clicks one of the buttons B51 to B54 in FIG. 3 or FIG.
The processing after step S2 is performed.

When the button B52 for selecting the introductory mode in FIG. 3 is clicked instead of displaying the mode selection screen of FIG. 4, a screen as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed and the tutorial is executed from the beginning. Or the execution of the continuation may be selected.

When a plurality of users use the same tutorial system, a screen as shown in FIG. 6 may be displayed so that the entry mode can be executed for each user. In this case, as shown in the figure, the progress of each user in the entry mode (function achievement level, application items, etc.) may be displayed.

When the button B51 is clicked in step S1, a normal initial screen of the image processing software is displayed without performing a tutorial, and normal processing is performed according to a user's instruction (step S2).

During the process of step S2,
When the end of the normal mode is instructed, a step S described later is performed.
The process of step 13 is performed (step S3).

On the other hand, if any of the buttons B52 to B54 is clicked in step S1, an initial screen of the entry mode is displayed (step S4). Next, a screen for selecting a tutorial type is displayed, and it is determined whether a specific tutorial type has been selected (step S5).

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display for selecting the type of tutorial. FIG. 7 shows buttons B1 to B10 for selecting functions of a plurality of tutorials (album, trimming, color correction, synthesis, drawing, printing, text, editing, filter, and float) relating to the image processing function.
Are arranged horizontally in a row, and buttons for which the tutorial has already been completed (album and trimming) are displayed in light colors (buttons B1 and B2 in FIG. 7).

The method for selecting the type of tutorial is not limited to the method shown in FIG. For example, FIG.
Shows an example of displaying a menu screen for selecting the type of tutorial. In the example of FIG. 8, the tutorials are classified by function and purpose so that the user can easily select a desired tutorial without error.

On the other hand, FIG. 9 shows an example in which each tutorial is divided into a plurality of courses (beginner, beginner, intermediate, and advanced) according to difficulty. In this case, the user only has to select one of the courses and does not have to select individual tutorials, so that the user can learn from elementary functions step by step and improve the learning efficiency.

When a desired tutorial is selected in step S5, an initial screen of the tutorial is displayed (step S6 in FIG. 2).

On the other hand, when the button B54 in FIG. 4 is selected in step S1, the progress data is read from the progress storage section 6 in FIG. 1 (step S7). Here, the progress data is data that records the progress status of the tutorial up to the previous time.

Next, a tutorial screen reflecting the processing result of the previous tutorial is displayed (step S8).

When the processing in step S6 or S8 is completed, a tutorial is performed according to the user's instruction (step S9).

When the tutorial was performed halfway,
Some users may want to start the tutorial over again. For example, a case where a previously learned operation is forgotten. In order to easily restart the tutorial, a button for instructing initialization of the tutorial may be provided in the screen, and when this button is clicked, the initialization of the tutorial may be performed.

If initialization of the tutorial is instructed during the execution of the tutorial (step S10), the processing from step S6 is repeated.

If the initialization has not been instructed in step S10, it is next determined whether or not the interruption or termination of the tutorial has been instructed (step S11). Step S unless interruption or termination of the tutorial is instructed
9, when interruption or termination is instructed, the progress is stored in the progress storage 6 (step S12).

Next, it is determined whether the end of the image processing program has been instructed (step S13). If not instructed, the process returns to step S1, and if instructed, the process in FIG. 2 ends.

In the flowchart of FIG. 2, the mode can be changed to the entry mode after entering the normal mode once (Yes in step S3). FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen display for switching the mode from the normal mode to the entry mode. FIG. 10 shows a state where “layer” on the menu bar is clicked. In FIG. 10, the items displayed in light color indicate items for which the tutorial has not been performed, and when any of the light-colored items is selected with a mouse or the like, the tutorial of the item is started.

For example, FIG. 11 shows "trimming a layer".
The example which selected the function is shown. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12, a window for confirming whether to start the tutorial is displayed. If you select "Yes", the tutorial for this function will start.

Next, the specific contents of the tutorial will be described for each type of tutorial. Hereinafter, as a specific example of the tutorial, functions of drawing, character input, printing, range selection, file input / output, and editing will be described.

(Freehand Drawing) First, a tutorial of freehand drawing will be described. FIG.
7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a freehand drawing tutorial.

First, as shown in FIG. 14, a selection button B21 for performing "pen selection" and a window W1 for explaining the function of this button are displayed (step S21).

When the selection button B21 is clicked, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, a window W2 for instructing drawing is displayed (step S22). In accordance with the instructions in this window, the user drags the mouse to draw as shown in FIG.

When the user releases the mouse button or after a predetermined time has elapsed since the user released the mouse button, it is determined that the user's drawing has been completed, and an instruction to change the color is issued as shown in FIG. Then, a window W3 is displayed (step S23). When the user clicks the inverted triangle button at the lower left in this window, a menu M1 for selecting a color is displayed on the left side of the screen, and a window W4 for instructing the next operation is displayed as shown in FIG. S
twenty four).

When the user selects a specific color (for example, green) from the menu in FIG. 18, a window W5 for confirming the color selected by the user and instructing drawing is displayed as shown in FIG. 19 (step S25). ). In accordance with the instructions in FIG. 19, the user drags the mouse to perform drawing as shown in FIG. When the drawing end is detected, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 1, a window W for instructing the setting of the pen tip
6 is displayed (step S26). When the user clicks the inverted triangle button at the lower left in this window W6, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, a menu M2 for setting the pen tip is displayed on the left side of the screen, and a window W7 for instructing the next operation is displayed near the center of the screen (step S27). When the user sets the pen tip according to the instruction in the window W7, as shown in FIG.
8 is displayed (step S28).

With the above, the tutorial on drawing is completed. When this tutorial is completed, as shown in FIG. 24, a window W9 indicating that the tutorial regarding the drawing has been completed, a graph G1 indicating the skill level of the drawing function, and a graph G2 indicating the skill level for all the tutorials are displayed. (Step S29). On the left side of the screen, all menus related to drawing are displayed.

(Ruler Drawing) Next, a tutorial on ruler drawing will be described. Here, ruler drawing refers to drawing a specific figure by tracing it with a pen.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the ruler drawing tutorial. First, a menu for selecting a pen is displayed to allow the user to select a pen (step S41).

Subsequently, only one menu for selecting a predetermined figure (for example, a quadrangle) is displayed, and the selection button is selected by the user (step S42). Next, the user is caused to select a drawing range (step S43). For example, if a square is selected in step S42, the user is caused to select a range of the square.

Subsequently, a drawing start button is displayed, and this button is clicked by the user (step S44). When the user clicks this button, drawing is performed. When the above processing is completed, as shown in FIG.
A menu for selecting a figure other than the one selected by is displayed (step S45), and after setting a drawing range, a drawing start button is displayed (step S46). When the drawing of this figure is completed, all the menus related to ruler drawing are displayed (step S47).

(Character Input) Next, a tutorial on character input will be described. In this tutorial, processing for arranging characters on a target image (hereinafter, target image) is performed.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the tutorial for character input. First, a frame for inputting characters is displayed, and a window for inputting characters is displayed (step S61). In response to this instruction, when the user inputs characters using a keyboard or the like, the characters are displayed on the image to be combined (step S62).

Subsequently, the position of the character on the target image is
The adjustment is made by dragging the mouse (step S63). Since a frame is displayed around the character, the character can be arranged at an arbitrary position by placing the mouse cursor in the frame and dragging.

Subsequently, one of the four corners of the frame is dragged to adjust the character size (step S64). Subsequently, a menu for selecting a font type is displayed, and the user is caused to select a new font (step S65). For example, change the font from "MS Mincho" to another type of font.

Subsequently, a button for changing the font type is displayed, and a window for explaining the function of the button is displayed (step S66). Just changing the font type does not switch the font type immediately, so a window will be displayed to explain the procedure for changing the font type in an easy-to-understand manner.

Subsequently, a button for changing the font style is displayed (step S67). The typeface that can be changed is, for example, italic or bold.

When this button is clicked,
Display a menu for special character effects (step S
68). Here, the special effect is to perform complicated character decoration, for example, to deform like a wave or to make a character appear to emit light. Only one of these character decorations having a large effect is selected.

When one of the special effects is selected from the menu, all the special effect menus are displayed next (step S69).

(Printing) Next, a tutorial on the printing function will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the tutorial of the printing function. First,
As shown in FIG. 29, a print menu screen is displayed, and a window W10 that describes each item in the screen and the next operation is displayed (step S81).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 30, a button B for instructing to arrange the output position of the image at the center of the recording paper
22 and a window W11 for explaining the function of this button are displayed (step S82). When the user clicks the button B22, the image is moved to the center of the sheet as shown in FIG. At this time, since the left and right sides of the image protrude as shown, a window W12 for instructing a change in size is displayed (step S83).

Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 32, a size change button B23 and a function explanation window W13 of this button are displayed (step S84). According to the description of the window W13, the user changes the size by dragging the mouse.

When the user finishes the drag operation, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a window W14 for instructing the maximum arrangement of images is displayed (step S85). Next, as shown in FIG. 34, a maximum arrangement button B24 and a function explanation window W15 of this button are displayed (step S86).

When the user clicks the maximum layout button B24, as shown in FIG. 35, the target image is enlarged and displayed to fill the display area horizontally without changing the aspect ratio (step S8).
7). At this time, a window W16 is displayed, which explains that the image can be moved and the size can be changed by inputting numerical values.

When the user clicks the inverted triangle button at the lower left in the window W16, a numerical value input screen is displayed as shown in FIG. 36, and the window W for explaining the numerical value input method is displayed.
17 is displayed (step S88).

When the user clicks the inverted triangle button at the lower left in the window W17, a print button B25 and a window W18 for explaining the function of this button are displayed as shown in FIG. 37 (step S89).

With the above, the tutorial on the printing function is completed. When the tutorial is completed, all the menus related to the printing function are displayed (step S90).

(Range Selection) Next, a tutorial on range selection will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the range selection tutorial. First, a "select a figure" menu is displayed (step S10).
1).

Next, when the user selects a figure, a "select area" menu is displayed (step S10).
2). Next, when the user selects an area, an "operation for area" menu is displayed (step S10).
3).

Next, when the user has performed an operation on the area, it is determined that all the tutorials related to range selection have been completed, and all menus related to range selection are displayed (step S104).

(File Input / Output) Next, a tutorial on file input / output will be described. FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the tutorial of file input / output. First, a "read file" menu is displayed (step S121).

Next, it is determined whether or not the user has read the file. If the user has read the file, a "Save File" menu is displayed (step S).
122).

Next, it is determined whether or not the user has saved the file. If the user has saved the file, a "file organization" menu is displayed (step S123).

Next, it is determined whether or not the user has organized the files. If the user has organized the files, it is determined that all the tutorials related to file input / output have been completed, and Is displayed (step S124).

(Editing) Next, a tutorial on editing will be described. FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the editing tutorial. First, a "copy data" menu is displayed (step S141).

Next, if the user has copied the data, a "paste data" menu is displayed (step S142). Next, when the user pastes the data, a "delete data" menu is displayed (step S143). Next, when the user deletes the data, all the menus related to editing are displayed (step S144).

As described above, in the first embodiment, when the user selects the introductory mode, each function desired by the user can be learned in a step-by-step manner from basic use to advanced use. Each function can be learned in a very short time without resorting to training or training.

During the tutorial, the number of menus to be displayed is limited.
There is no risk of the user making an erroneous operation, and even a complicated and advanced function can be surely learned.

Further, since the tutorial can be redone from the beginning during the tutorial, the tutorial can be repeated as many times as necessary until the user learns.

Also, when there are many types of tutorials, the table of contents and menu of the tutorials are displayed in an easy-to-understand manner, and those for which the tutorial has already been completed and those for which the tutorial has not been completed are displayed separately.
The user can easily and quickly select a desired tutorial.

Furthermore, since the achievement of the already performed tutorial is displayed as a graph, numerical values, or the like, the user can grasp his / her skill at a glance.

(Second Embodiment) In the first embodiment,
When you launch the application software,
Although the example of selecting the normal mode and the introductory mode has been described,
A system without such mode switching is also conceivable.

That is, the system is such that the tutorial is always performed at first, and when the process of the tutorial is completed, the system automatically shifts to the normal mode.

FIG. 41 shows a second example of the tutorial system.
It is a flowchart which shows the processing procedure of embodiment. First, it is determined whether progress data of the tutorial exists (step S201).

If progress data exists, a selection menu as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed (step S202).
Next, it is determined whether or not the “continue tutorial” button B54 has been clicked from the selection menu (step S20).
3) In the case of Yes, the progress data is read (step S204). Next, a tutorial screen reflecting the processing result of the previous tutorial is displayed (step S205).

If it is determined in step S201 that there is no progress data, or if it is determined in step S203 that the entry mode is to be performed from the beginning, an entry mode initial screen is displayed (step S206).

Next, it is determined whether or not the type of the tutorial is selected (step S207). When the type is selected, an initial screen of the selected tutorial is displayed (step S208).

When the processing in step S205 or S208 is completed, a tutorial is executed (step S209).
During the execution of the tutorial, it is determined whether the initialization of the tutorial has been instructed (step S210).

When the initialization is instructed, the process of step S208 is performed. If the initialization has not been instructed, it is determined whether or not the interruption or termination of the tutorial has been instructed (step S211).

If the instruction to stop or end the tutorial has not been issued, the process returns to step S209. If the instruction has been issued, the progress of the tutorial is stored in the progress storage section 6.
(Step S212).

After the processing of step S212 is completed, it is determined whether or not all the steps of the tutorial have been completed (step S213). If there is a tutorial that has not been completed, the process returns to step S202, and if all tutorials have been completed, the mode is shifted to the normal mode (step S214).

As described above, in the second embodiment, the introductory mode is always executed at the beginning of using the application software, and the mode automatically shifts to the normal mode when all the introductory mode tutorials are completed. This eliminates the need for the user to switch the mode, thereby improving usability. In addition, since the user always performs the tutorial, the user can surely learn the characteristic functions of the application software in a short time.

(Third Embodiment) In the first and second embodiments described above, an example in which the processing procedure of the tutorial is predetermined has been described. However, the processing procedure of the tutorial need not always be fixed, and the processing procedure may change in some cases.

For example, an example in which a tutorial of a printing function is performed will be described. FIG. 42A shows an example in which the image to be printed is larger than the size of the recording paper in the standard setting.
On the other hand, FIG. 42B shows an example in which the image to be printed is smaller than the size of the recording paper.

In the case of FIG. 42 (a), first, a description relating to the function of setting the position of the recording paper is displayed, and thereafter, FIG.
As shown in (a), a center arrangement button B31 is displayed. On the other hand, in the case of FIG. 42B, first, a description regarding the function of performing the maximum arrangement is displayed, and then, as shown in FIG. 43B, a maximum arrangement button B32 is displayed.

When the user presses the center arrangement button B shown in FIG.
When 31 is clicked, the image to be printed is arranged at the center of the recording paper as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the user clicks the maximum arrangement button B32 in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 44B, the size of the image to be printed is enlarged to the size of the recording paper.

Next to FIG. 44A, a size change button and its description are displayed as shown in FIG.
On the other hand, next to FIG. 44 (b), as shown in FIG. 45 (b), a maximum arrangement button B32 and its description are displayed.

When the user clicks the size change button B33 in FIG. 45A, the size of the image to be printed is changed and placed at the center of the recording paper as shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the user sets the maximum arrangement button B shown in FIG.
When 32 is clicked, as shown in FIG. 46B, the image to be printed is arranged at the upper and lower equal positions on the recording paper.

After FIG. 46 (a), as shown in FIG. 47 (a), a maximum arrangement button B32 and its description are displayed. On the other hand, next to FIG. 46B, a size change button B33 and its description are displayed as shown in FIG. 47B.

When the user selects the maximum layout button B shown in FIG.
When 32 is clicked, as shown in FIG. 48A, the size of the image to be printed is changed and displayed on the right and left sides of the recording paper. On the other hand, when the user clicks the size change button B33 in FIG. 47B, as shown in FIG. 48A, the size of the image to be printed is changed and placed at the center of the recording paper.

After the screen shown in FIG. 48 (a) or 48 (b) is displayed, a common tutorial is performed. That is, the screen shown in FIG. 48C is displayed, and a tutorial for inputting numerical values is performed.

(Fourth Embodiment) There is a case where the user wants to check his / her progress while performing the above-mentioned tutorial. In such cases, it is desirable to display the table of contents of the tutorial.

As a method of displaying the table of contents of the tutorial, (1) a method of displaying the table of contents when instructed by the user, (2) a method of always displaying the table of contents during the tutorial, and (3) a step-out of the tutorial Sometimes there is a method of displaying a table of contents. When the software is started, the table of contents of the tutorial may be displayed.

When displaying the table of contents by the above method (1),
For example, "Tutorial" on the menu bar or taskbar
Item, and an item such as “start tutorial” or “menu of tutorial” may be provided in a submenu of this item.

On the other hand, when the table of contents is displayed by the above method (2), a small window W21 (the tutorial navigator in FIG. 49) is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 49, for example, and the table of contents is displayed in this window. , And
A mark (an inverted triangle mark in FIG. 49) is attached to the tutorial currently being performed. During the tutorial,
If window W21 in FIG. 49 is always displayed,
The user can perform the tutorial while checking his progress.

On the other hand, when the table of contents is displayed by the method (3), a window W22 in which the table of contents is described is displayed when one tutorial is completed, as shown in FIG. 50, for example. The display form of the table of contents is not limited to that shown in FIG.

The tutorial system described in the first and second embodiments may be constituted by hardware or software. In the case of using software, the programs that make up the tutorial system must be stored on a floppy disk or C
It may be stored in a recording medium such as a D-ROM, read by a computer, and executed. The recording medium is not limited to a portable medium such as a magnetic disk or an optical disk, but may be a fixed recording medium such as a hard disk device or a memory.

Further, the program constituting the tutorial system may be distributed via a communication line (including wireless communication) such as the Internet. In addition, this program can be encrypted, modulated, or compressed in a wired or wireless line such as the Internet.
Alternatively, it may be stored in a recording medium and distributed.

[0117]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the functions that can be selected by the user during the tutorial are limited, and all functions can be selected when the tutorial is completed. There is no risk of mistake. In addition, since the user can learn each function step by step from the elementary functions, it is possible to grasp the entire contents of each function in a short time without omission.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of an embodiment of a tutorial system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing operation of the tutorial system of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a view showing an example of a mode selection screen displayed on the display device.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a modification of the mode selection screen.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a tutorial mode selection screen.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a user designation screen when a plurality of users use the screen.

FIG. 7 is a view showing an example of a screen display for selecting a tutorial type.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of displaying a menu screen for selecting a type of tutorial.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example in which a tutorial is divided into a plurality of courses according to difficulty.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of a screen display for performing mode switching from a normal mode to an entry mode.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example in which a “trim layer” function is selected.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a display example of a window for confirming whether to start a tutorial.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of a freehand drawing tutorial.

FIG. 14 is a view showing a display example of a selection button for selecting a pen.

FIG. 15 is a view showing a display example of a window for instructing drawing.

FIG. 16 illustrates a drawing example.

FIG. 17 is a view showing a display example of a window for instructing color change.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display example of a menu for selecting a color.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an example of changing colors.

FIG. 20 illustrates a drawing example.

FIG. 21 is a view showing a display example of a window for instructing setting of a pen tip.

FIG. 22 is a view showing a display example of a menu for setting a pen tip.

FIG. 23 is a view showing a display example of a window for instructing drawing.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an end screen of a tutorial on drawing.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a ruler drawing tutorial;

FIG. 26 is a diagram showing a screen display example of a tutorial related to ruler drawing.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a tutorial for character input;

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a tutorial of a printing function.

FIG. 29 is a view showing a display example of a print menu screen.

FIG. 30 is a view showing a display example of a center arrangement button.

FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a result of arranging an image at the center.

FIG. 32 is a view showing a display example of a size change button.

FIG. 33 is a view showing a display example of a window instructing a maximum arrangement.

FIG. 34 is a view showing a display example of a maximum arrangement button.

FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a target image is enlarged and displayed to fill the entire display area.

FIG. 36 is a view showing a display example of a numerical value input screen.

FIG. 37 is a view showing a display example of a print button.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a range selection tutorial.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a tutorial of file input / output;

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of an editing tutorial;

FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the second embodiment of the tutorial system.

FIG. 42 is a diagram showing an example in which the order of tutorials differs depending on the case.

FIG. 43 is a view following FIG. 42;

FIG. 44 is a view following FIG. 43;

FIG. 45 is a view following FIG. 44;

FIG. 46 is a view following FIG. 45;

FIG. 47 is a view following FIG. 46;

FIG. 48 is a view following FIG. 47;

FIG. 49 is a view showing a display example of the tutorial navigator.

FIG. 50 is a view showing a display example of a tutorial navigator displayed when a tutorial is divided into sections;

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 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mode selection part 2 Normal mode processing part 3 Tutorial data storage part 4 Tutorial type selection part 5 Tutorial mode processing part 6 Progress storage part 7 Display device 8 Display control part

Claims (17)

[Claims] In a tutorial system for executing a tutorial for learning a function of application software, a function which can be selected by a user is limited in part according to a result of learning of a user for each function to be tutorial. A tutorial system, comprising: function limiting means; and function canceling means for displaying, when a tutorial on an individual function to be a tutorial is completed, all operation menus related to the function, the function canceling means. 2. When suspending or ending the tutorial,
The tutorial system according to claim 1, further comprising a learning result storage unit that stores a learning result of the user. 3. After interrupting or terminating the tutorial,
3. The apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a start selection unit for selecting whether to continue the tutorial based on the learning result stored in the learning result storage unit or to start the tutorial from the beginning when the tutorial is performed again.
Tutorial system as described in. 4. The method according to claim 1, wherein the start selecting means includes:
A first mode for operating the software normally, a second mode for executing the tutorial from the beginning, and a third mode for executing the tutorial halfway based on the learning result stored in the learning result storage means. From inside
4. The tutorial system according to claim 3, wherein one of the modes is selected. 5. The function restricting means according to claim 1, wherein during the tutorial, the display of a menu irrelevant to the operation to be learned next by the user is restricted. Tutorial system. 6. The function restricting means, when displaying a menu relating to an operation to be learned next by the user on a screen with respect to a predetermined function to be covered by the tutorial, displaying all menus relating to an operation already learned on the screen. 6. The tutorial system according to claim 5, wherein: 7. When a user displays a menu related to an operation to be learned next on a screen, the display further includes an explanation display control unit for displaying a sentence describing the contents of the menu together with the menu. The tutorial system according to any one of 1 to 6. 8. When suspending or terminating the tutorial,
The tutorial system according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising an individual learning degree display control unit for displaying an index indicating the learning degree of the tutorial on a screen. 9. When suspending or ending a tutorial,
9. An overall learning level display control means for displaying an index indicating the learning level for all tutorials as well as the tutorial performed immediately before, on a screen.
Tutorial system according to any of the above. 10. A tutorial program storing means for respectively storing tutorial programs showing processing procedures of a plurality of tutorials, and a tutorial type selecting means for selecting any one of the plurality of tutorials. The tutorial system according to any one of claims 1 to 9. 11. The application software is for image processing, and the tutorial program storage means is related to at least one of drawing, range selection, character input, file input / output, editing, and printing functions. The tutorial system according to claim 10, wherein a tutorial program is stored. 12. An operation content determining means for determining an operation content to be operated next by a user in accordance with a user operation result during execution of a tutorial, wherein the function limiting means includes: 12. The tutorial system according to claim 1, wherein a menu relating to the determined operation is displayed. 13. A table of contents or a menu for displaying a table of contents or a menu indicating the type of tutorial that can be arbitrarily selected by the user
13. The tutorial system according to claim 1, further comprising: menu display control means; and tutorial selection means for selecting an arbitrary tutorial from a displayed table of contents or a menu. 14. The table of contents / menu display control means always displays a table of contents or a menu during a tutorial, or displays a table of contents or a menu at a break in processing of the tutorial. 13. The tutorial system according to item 13. 15. The table of contents / menu display control means, when displaying a table of contents or a menu of a tutorial, distinguishably displays a table of contents for which a tutorial has already been completed and a table for which a tutorial has not been performed. Item 15. The tutorial system according to Item 14. 16. A tutorial method for executing a tutorial for learning a function of application software, wherein a step of partially limiting a function that can be selected by a user according to a result of learning of a user for each function to be tutorial. And a step of displaying, when all tutorials relating to a predetermined function to be tutorial-completed, all operation menus relating to the function are displayed. 17. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a tutorial program for executing a tutorial for learning a function of application software, comprising: A recording medium that records a tutorial program capable of executing a step of partially restricting selectable functions, a step of displaying all operation menus for all the functions related to the predetermined function to be tutorial when the tutorial is completed, .