JP2002123724A - Delivery method of conversion data in CAD data conversion service - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a method of delivering converted data that can reduce the risk of transactions for both a provider and a user of a CAD data conversion service. In a service for converting CAD data generated by CAD software into CAD data of a different format, intermediate data is output before final conversion data, and the intermediate data is sent to a customer for evaluation (step # 203). If the customer sends a correction instruction after the evaluation of the intermediate data, the customer receives the correction instruction, and sends correction data obtained by correcting the intermediate data in accordance with the correction instruction to the customer for evaluation (step # 205, # 20
6). Then, after receiving the formal order sent after the evaluation of the intermediate data or the modified data, the customer sends the final converted data (steps # 208 and # 209).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for converting CAD data generated by CAD software into CA data of different formats.
The present invention relates to a method for delivering converted data in a CAD data conversion service for converting into D data. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for delivering converted data that can ensure the security of transactions when providing a CAD data conversion service using the Internet or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art This kind of CAD data conversion service is
For example, its value has been recognized as a service provided on the Internet and easily available to customers (users). CAD (computer-ai)
Ded design data includes a wide range from data generated by full-scale CAD software to data generated by simple CAD software for drawing on a computer.

[0003] Usually, most CAD software has a unique data format, and there is often no compatibility between different CAD software. For example, when a user of CAD software introduces new CAD software,
CA data newly introduced using CAD data accumulated in the past
In some cases, you may want to read and edit with D software. In such a case, the CAD data conversion service as described above can be used.

[0004] Alternatively, different CAD software is used between different departments of the same company or between related companies, and it is desired to use CAD data created by one CAD software to be read and edited by the other CAD software. There are cases. Also in this case, the CAD data conversion service described above can be used.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION However, CAD
Data items and structures are different for each CAD data, and it is substantially impossible to perform completely compatible CAD data conversion. For example, a function (item) in one CAD software may not exist in the other CAD software, and in such a case, an alternative function (item) can be used in time.

Further, the quality of data conversion required by customers (users) and the evaluation criteria for converted data differ from customer to customer.
OK (Satisfied) with a certain customer for the same type of converted data
May be NG (unsatisfied) with other customers. This is because the degree and type of the quality of the conversion result required vary depending on the purpose and use of the converted CAD data.

[0007] Although the conversion data is delivered in accordance with the customer's order, the payment may be refused because the conversion result desired by the customer is not obtained, causing a great risk to the conversion service provider. Become. In addition, it is uneasy for the user who presents the CAD data to be converted and orders the conversion, not to know whether or not the desired conversion result can be obtained, and to make the payment, which is uneasy and involves risks. Become.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides a method of delivering converted data that can reduce the risk of transactions for both a provider and a user of a CAD data conversion service. The purpose is to provide.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for delivering converted data in a CAD data conversion service.
In a service that converts CAD data generated by AD software into CAD data of a different format,
Outputting intermediate data before the final converted data, sending the intermediate data to the customer for evaluation, and after receiving the formal order sent after the evaluation of the intermediate data, the final converted data Sending the message.

[0010] By adopting such a delivery method, the service provider sends the intermediate data before sending the final conversion data to have the customer evaluate it, and after receiving the formal order, outputs the final conversion data. Since the transmission is performed, it is possible to avoid the risk that the payment is rejected because the conversion result desired by the customer is not obtained.

[0011] In addition, the customer (service user) can evaluate the conversion result using the intermediate data before making a formal order, so that the order can be placed without knowing whether or not the desired conversion result can be obtained. The risk of making payment can be avoided and the CAD data conversion service can be used with confidence. It should be noted that the service provider may set a fee system (for example, set a basic fee) so that the costs required until the presentation of the intermediate data can be collected even when the formal order is not reached.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for delivering converted data in a CAD data conversion service, wherein the CAD data generated by the CAD software is converted into CAD data of a different format.
In a data conversion service, outputting intermediate data before final conversion data, sending the intermediate data to a customer for evaluation, and receiving a correction instruction sent by the customer after the evaluation of the intermediate data Sending the corrected data obtained by correcting the intermediate data in accordance with the correction instruction to the customer for evaluation, and after receiving the formal order sent by the customer after the evaluation of the corrected data. And sending the final conversion data.

According to such a delivery method, as described above, the risk of both the service provider and the service user (customer) can be reduced by evaluating the conversion result based on the intermediate data, and Since the correction data is created and evaluated according to the evaluation result of the intermediate data, it is possible to increase the degree of satisfaction of each customer with respect to the final conversion data.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for delivering converted data in the CAD data conversion service, wherein a detailed list representing a conversion result is used as the intermediate data. According to this configuration, the customer can evaluate the conversion result based on the data such as the conversion items displayed in the list format.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the method of delivering converted data in the CAD data conversion service, wherein the intermediate data is a C data of a target having a limited function of a part of the converted data.
It is characterized by using AD data. For example, CAD data of a target with limited editing and storage functions can be used. This allows the customer to evaluate the conversion result using the target CAD software using functions other than the restricted functions.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the method for delivering converted data in the CAD data conversion service, wherein the intermediate data has a format that can be displayed in a format different from the target format of the customer.
It is characterized by using AD data. For example, a well-known DWF file format that can be displayed on a screen using software that can be obtained free through the Internet or the like can be used. This allows the customer to evaluate the conversion result on the converted drawing displayed on the screen.

[0017]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a C according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is a flowchart which shows the delivery method of the conversion data in an AD data conversion service. This flowchart is
It is assumed that CAD data is transmitted and received by communication using the Internet or the like.

In step # 101, the customer sends CAD data to be converted. When the CAD data to be converted is received by the service provider (step # 2)
01), and the CAD data is converted (step # 2).
02) First, the intermediate data is sent to the customer (step # 203).

As the intermediate data, a detailed list representing the conversion result, CAD data of a target in which some functions of the conversion data are restricted, CAD data in a displayable format different from the target format, and the like can be used. Intermediate data in all these formats may be sent for evaluation,
Have the customer select one or more formats in advance,
Only data in a format selected by the customer may be sent for evaluation. In any case, the final converted data is not sent at this time.

FIGS. 2 to 4 show an example of a detailed list showing the conversion result. FIG. 2 shows a list 11 of the status at the time of conversion and the time required for the conversion process. FIGS. 3 and 4 show lists 12 and 13 showing the drawing components after conversion and the number of each element.
Is shown. The customer converts these lists into the CA
The conversion result can be evaluated in detail by comparing it with a similar list of D data.

As the target CAD data in which some functions of the converted data are restricted, for example, CAD data in which an editing function, a storage function, a printing function, and the like cannot be used can be considered. At least the functions displayed on the screen must be usable without restriction. This allows the customer to evaluate the conversion result using the target CAD software using functions other than the restricted functions.

The CAD data in a displayable format different from the target format includes, for example, a file format with the extension DWF in the Windows operation system. This DWF file is a CA
Even without D software, it is widely known as a file format that can be viewed with a WWW (World Wide Web) browser such as Netscape Navigator or Internet Explorer.

In order to view a DWF file with a WWW browser, WHIP! You need to have the plugin installed. This WHI
P! The plug-in can be downloaded free of charge from the Autodesk website via the Internet. The customer can evaluate the conversion result on the converted drawing displayed on the screen. Enlarge the drawing on the screen
Reduction can be performed, and enlargement does not become rough as in the bitmap format.

Returning to FIG. 1, upon receiving the intermediate data as described above (step # 102), the customer evaluates the conversion result based on the intermediate data (step # 10).
3) If the evaluation result is satisfactory, purchase of the converted data is determined (Yes in step # 104). If the intermediate data is unsatisfactory, but can be purchased if it is resolved by modification (Yes in step # 105), the service provider is notified of the modification instruction (step # 10).
6). If the intermediate data is not satisfied and there is no room for modification (No in step # 105), the purchase is abandoned.

On the service provider side, if there is a correction as a result of the evaluation of the transmitted intermediate data on the customer side (Yes in step # 204), after receiving a correction instruction in step # 205, in step # 206 Intermediate data is corrected, and the data after correction in step # 207 (corrected data)
Send.

The customer receiving the correction data in step # 107 returns to step # 103 to evaluate the correction data. The same procedure as the evaluation of the intermediate data is repeated, and if the evaluation result is satisfactory, the purchase of the converted data is determined (Yes in step # 104), and the order processing in step # 108 is performed. If re-correction is required, a correction instruction notification is made again (step # 106).

After the above evaluation, step # 108
If the order processing is completed, the service providing side proceeds to step #
In step 208, the formal order is received, and in step # 209, the final converted data is sent to the customer (step # 209).
That is, final delivery is performed.

Note that the service provider may set a fee system that can recover the cost required for sending the intermediate data even when the formal order has not been received (No in step # 105). For example, an arrangement can be made with the customer such that a basic fee is set and the basic fee is paid in advance.

It should be noted that the detailed list showing the conversion result as the intermediate data shown in FIGS. 2 to 4 is merely an example. Also,
The flowchart shown in FIG. 1 is also an example. The present invention
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and the drawings, but can be implemented in various forms.

[0030]

As described above, according to the CAD of the present invention,
According to the method of delivering the converted data in the data conversion service, the service provider sends the intermediate data before sending the final converted data to have the customer evaluate it, and sends the final converted data after receiving the formal order Therefore, it is possible to avoid the risk that payment is refused because the conversion result required by the customer is not obtained.

Also, the customer can evaluate the conversion result using the intermediate data before making a formal order, so that the customer can order and pay without knowing whether or not the desired conversion result can be obtained. Risks can be avoided and the CAD data conversion service can be used with confidence.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a method for delivering converted data in a CAD data conversion service according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of a list of a status at the time of conversion and a time required for the conversion process in a detailed list indicating a conversion result.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a list showing a converted drawing constituent element and the number of each element in a detailed list showing a conversion result.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a list showing a converted drawing constituent element and the number of each element in a detailed list showing a conversion result.

[Explanation of symbols]

 11,12,13 Detailed list showing conversion result

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Makoto Ikebe 2-2-1 Hyakuchihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka Prefecture Fukuoka Kyushu System Engineering Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Takeshi Fujimoto 2-2-2 Hyakumichihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka No. 1 F-term in Fujitsu Kyushu System Engineering Co., Ltd. (Reference) 5B046 CA06 KA03 5B049 BB00 CC05 EE00 GG00

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. The method according to claim 1, wherein the C generated by the CAD software is
In a service for converting AD data into CAD data of a different format, a step of outputting intermediate data before final conversion data, sending the intermediate data to a customer and requesting an evaluation, Sending a final conversion data after receiving a formal order to be sent later, the method for delivering converted data in a CAD data conversion service. 2. The C code generated by CAD software.
In a service for converting AD data into CAD data of a different format, a step of outputting intermediate data before final conversion data, sending the intermediate data to a customer and requesting an evaluation, Receiving a correction instruction to be sent later, sending correction data obtained by correcting the intermediate data in accordance with the correction instruction to a customer for evaluation, and sending the customer after the evaluation of the correction data. Sending the final conversion data after receiving the formal order to perform the conversion data delivery method in the CAD data conversion service. 3. The method for delivering converted data in a CAD data conversion service according to claim 1, wherein a detailed list indicating a conversion result is used as said intermediate data. 4. The method for delivering converted data in a CAD data conversion service according to claim 1, wherein a target CAD data in which a part of functions of the converted data is restricted is used as the intermediate data. 5. A method for delivering converted data in a CAD data conversion service according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate data is CAD data in a displayable format different from a target format of a customer.