JP2002287864A - Wizard functional system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a wizard functional system facilitating an operator's operation by combining standard wizard functions of application software. SOLUTION: A main screen 1 of the application software is provided with a wizard construction button 4a, and a wizard construction screen 4 is opened by clicking the button 4a. Functions A, B, C, D, E are displayed on a left functional column 2, and a wizard creation column 5 is displayed on the right. When the function for continuously performing a series of work is selected from the functional column 2 and clicked, it is reversed, and when a consent button 7 is clicked, the selected function appears in the wizard creation column 5. A series of work is displayed in the wizard creation column 5 by selecting the functions in order, and an icon registration button 6 is clicked. Then an execution icon 9 is created on the main screen 1. When the execution icon 9 is clicked, a series of continuous work is started in the registered order.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to application software, and more particularly, to a method for simplifying the operation of an analyzer equipped with many functions and solving a mistake-free procedure by a wizard-type interactive method. Related to the wizard function system.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An application that operates under basic software such as an OS and is used for a specific purpose.
There is a program. Its range is wide, and versatile ones include word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and the like, and application programs that enable the functions of the apparatus to be used.
When those application programs are started,
The main screen of the application is displayed on the desktop screen of the monitor. Icons displayed on the main screen, menu bar items, function buttons or display items,
Click one of the items on the toolbar to open it, and set various functions such as setting conditions and selecting functions in the interactive wizard format each time. Then, the operation is completed, the operation returns to the main screen, and the application program is operated and executed to perform a target operation.

FIG. 6 shows a main screen 1 on which an XXXX application program installed in a measuring device or the like is started. The name of the application currently being worked on is displayed in the title bar at the top of the main screen 1, and the menu bar (File (F), Edit (H), Display (V), Tool (T) ), Help (H)) is displayed. Then, in the center of the main screen 1, the function column 2 of the device, at the bottom, an execution button 3
A close button 11, a function button (not displayed), and the like are arranged and displayed. Although it differs depending on the application program to be used, when the item on the upper menu bar is clicked and opened, function items such as parameter setting and XXXXX correction processing that must be performed before the application is executed appear in a menu format. Here, these function items (including the functions of the function buttons) are put together in the function column 2, and A,
An example in which B, C, D, E,... Are displayed is shown. On the main screen 1, for example, the function BXXXXX in the function column 2
Select and click to invert the display. Then, when the execution button 3 is clicked, the function screen 10b shown in (2) of FIG. 6 is displayed, and a wizard for the function BXXXXX is displayed. Check the selected item in the parameter setting, edit the setting value and its range,
When the "OK" button 14a is clicked, the screen returns to the main screen 1. In the main screen 1 again, the function column 2
When the function CXXX is selected and clicked, the display is inverted. Then, when the execution button 3 is clicked, FIG.
The function screen 10c shown in (2) above is displayed, and a wizard for the function CXXX is displayed. Edit in the column of xxxxxx correction process, put a check mark in the selection item in the data capture format, edit the output format,
Clicking the "K" button 14a returns the screen to the main screen 1. Next, on the main screen 1, when the function EXXXX in the function column 2 is selected and clicked, the display is inverted. Then, when the execution button 3 is clicked, a function screen 10e shown in (2) of FIG. 8 is displayed, and a wizard of the function EXXXX is displayed. Then, put a check mark in the selection item of the data processing method, and click the start button 1 in the measurement column.
Clicking on 5 starts the measurement of the device. Then, when the inverted horizontal bar extends rightward and moves, and the bar reaches the end display 16, the measurement is completed and the end display 16 changes to green. Clicking the "OK" button 14a returns the screen to the main screen 1,
The measurement ends.

As described above, the conventional application software sequentially displays dialog boxes (windows displayed for designating operations and inputting numerical values) in order to easily perform a series of operations. It has a wizard function (function to perform work in interactive form, etc.), and by using software with that function, you can select and set various functions such as condition setting, selection of functions, etc. for specific work, and -Software is running.

[0005]

The conventional wizard function is used as described above. However, in operations such as analysis in which complicated work must be performed, only the wizard function provided as standard in the software in advance is used. Then, in many cases, all various tasks cannot be performed sufficiently smoothly. A series of operations A corresponding to the standard wizard can be easily performed. However, there are various operations for analysis and data processing, and various operations other than operation A are required in many combinations of execution menus. For example, now the analysis software is A, B, C,
It is assumed that D and E execution menus are provided (actually, more execution menus are required). After executing C,
It is assumed that there is an analysis operation that executes A and then executes D to complete the operation. This is named CAD work. Other BCE work, ECB work, ED work or CEDA
Various analysis operations such as the operation B occur. For example, suppose an analysis company wants to mainly perform BCE work and CEDAB work. However, it is assumed that this analysis software has only a wizard function for ADB work only. At this time, for the BCE work and the CEDAB work, the work corresponding to the wizard functions of B, C, D, and E must be performed before and after, returning to the main screen each time, and repeatedly performed to perform complicated processing. Ask the part-time worker, "I execute C after B, then E. And, about CEDAB work, ..." Must be taught. Therefore, there is a problem in that it takes a long time for education and that the work procedure is apt to be wrong.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and combines various standard wizard functions provided with application software to make it easy for a worker to operate and to avoid errors in work procedures. The purpose of the present invention is to provide a completed wizard function system.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, a wizard function system according to the present invention activates application software, and displays an icon, a menu bar item, a function button, or a display on a main screen. Click and open items and toolbar items, select and set various functions of the menu in an interactive wizard format each time, and return to the main screen to execute the operation of the application software. In the above, before executing the operation of the application software, a wizard construction screen which can arbitrarily select and sequentially register each of the wizard functions of the items which are sequentially selected, and a connection registration provided on the wizard construction screen Buttons for registering icons that can be registered Wherein comprising a software that can be created and execution icon on the main screen I, which is constituted so as to perform in succession a series of operations by clicking on the execution icon.

The wizard function system of the present invention is configured as described above, displays a wizard construction screen on the main screen of the application software, and arbitrarily selects various functions of a menu in an interactive wizard form. When the function in the wizard creation column is registered by linking by clicking the icon registration button, an execution icon is newly created on the main screen. Then, by clicking the execution icon, a series of operations can be continuously and naturally performed. Therefore, it is possible to omit the trouble of instructing the operating procedure to the operator, to facilitate the operation of the operator, to eliminate errors in the operating procedure, and to reduce the cost.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of a wizard function system according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Figure 1
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a process of constructing a wizard of the wizard function system of the present invention. (1) is a diagram showing a main screen 1 of application software, (2) is a diagram showing a wizard construction screen 4 for linking functions, and (3) is a link by icon registration. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a main screen 1 on which an execution icon 9 is provided. FIG. 2 is a diagram when the execution icon 9 of the wizard function system of the present invention is operated. (4)
Is a diagram showing a function screen 10b of a function BXXXXXX, (5) is a diagram showing a function screen 10c of a function CXXX, and (6) is a diagram showing a function screen 10e of a function EXXXX.

[0010] The wizard function system of the present invention comprises application software (XXXX application) installed in a computer, a main screen 1 started by the application software, and a wizard construction provided on the main screen 1. A button 4a, a wizard construction screen 4 opened by the wizard construction button 4a, and various functions of the application software are selected by clicking on the wizard construction screen 4, and the wizard creation items to be connected are arranged in order. An icon registration button 6 for registering the selected wizard as a series of wizards.
Is provided, and a series of operations can be continuously executed by clicking the execution icon 9.

The main screen 1 displays a normal OS (Opera)
(Ting System: Windows, Unix, etc.), which is an application program used for a specific purpose and is displayed as a main screen 1 of the application on a desktop screen of a monitor when started. The name of the application being worked on in the title bar at the top of the main screen 1
An application is displayed, and a basic menu bar (file (F), edit (H), display (V), tool (T), help (H)) is displayed below the application.
Then, a function column 2 of the apparatus is arranged at the center of the main screen 1, and an execution button 3, a wizard construction button 4a, a close button 11, a function button (not displayed) and the like are arranged and displayed at the bottom.
The difference from the related art is that a wizard construction button 4a is provided on the main screen 1. Function column 2 differs depending on the application software.
A, B, C, D, and E corresponding to the function column 2 are displayed in the lower menu of the icons, menu bar items, function buttons or display items, and toolbar items displayed on the main screen 1.
Appears. Here, they are displayed on the main screen 1 as function columns 2. When the wizard construction button 4a is clicked, the wizard construction screen 4 can be opened. These buttons are used to sequentially select and connect functions to be operated from A, B, C, D, and E in the function column 2 and perform a series of operations continuously. Wizard construction screen 4
Is a screen for linking the wizard functions to be performed continuously to a series of operations. The function column 2 is on the left, the wizard creation column 5 is on the right, and the icon registration button 6, the OK button 7, and the cancel button 8 are at the bottom. Is displayed. Function column 2
When a function B to be operated is clicked from A, B, C, D, and E, the item is reversed. Then, when the OK button 7 at the bottom is clicked, the selected function B to be operated is displayed in the wizard creation field 5. Next, when a function C to be operated is clicked after the function B in the function column 2, the item is highlighted. Then, when the OK button 7 at the bottom is clicked, the selected function C to be operated is displayed under the function B in the wizard creation field 5. Similarly, the function E is displayed in the wizard creation column 5. In this way, a series of work BCEs are displayed in the wizard creation field 5. Then, when the icon registration button 6 at the bottom is clicked, an execution icon 9 (an icon displayed as BCE) for activating the work BCE is created at the location of the additional function on the main screen 1. If several types of such a series of continuous operations are registered as the execution icon 9, the registered series of operations can be clicked on the execution icon 9 to perform complicated condition setting, function selection, and the like. Various functions can be easily and continuously performed in an interactive wizard format, and application software can be executed.

Clicking the execution icon 9 (BCE work icon) on the icon creation main screen of FIG. 1 (3) opens the (4) BCE application function B screen shown in FIG. Dialog of this function screen 10b (function BXXXX
X) is provided with an item for parameter setting. A check mark is selected for a selection item, a setting item and a range are edited, and a next button 14 at the lower right is clicked.
Next, (5) BCE application function C screen is opened. Dialog of this function screen 10c (function CXX
In X), an item of xxxxxx correction processing is provided. Edit in the frame, put a check mark in the selection item of the data capture format, edit the output format item in the frame, and proceed to the lower right. Button 14 is clicked. Next, (6) the BCE application function E screen is opened. In the dialog (function EXXXX) of the function screen 10e, check items for data processing are provided, a check mark is put, and the start button 15 of the measurement item is clicked. When the measurement of the apparatus is started, the inverted horizontal bar extends rightward and moves, and when the bar reaches the end indicator 16, the measurement is completed, and the end indicator 16 changes to green. Next button 14
When the button is clicked, the screen returns to the main screen 1 and the measurement ends.

The flowchart of the wizard function system shown in FIG. 3 will be described. First, the power of the computer is turned on to display the Windows desktop screen. Next, the application software is activated and the main screen 1 is displayed. Decide whether to build continuous work on the main screen 1. YE to build
S, proceed to NO if working alone each time. In the case of YES, the wizard construction button 4a is clicked. The wizard construction screen 4 is opened. Functions A, B, and
Clicking an individual function from C, D, D, and E will reverse it. Clicking the OK button 7 at the bottom displays the selected function in the wizard creation field 5. In the same manner, the functions that the user wants to work continuously are selected and sequentially displayed in the wizard creation column 5. When the icon registration button 6 is clicked, an execution icon 9 in which the above-described continuous work is registered is created on the main screen 1. Next, when the execution icon 9 is clicked, a wizard for individual functions is sequentially opened in the registered order, and can be executed by interactive operation. Then, the task (in this case, measurement) intended for the application software can be started. After the measurement is completed, the screen returns to the original main screen 1. If the above operation is to be performed independently each time, select NO and start measurement directly, or start measurement after setting each function individually.

The wizard function system includes A, B,
A new wizard construction screen 4 in which individual functions C, D, and E are selected and arranged in order is newly provided.
For example, B, C, and E are selected, arranged in the order of BCE, and the BCE work is registered with the icon registration button 6 and pasted somewhere on the main screen 1. The BCE
When you click the work icon (execution icon 9), B
The function screen 10b is opened, and when it is closed, the function screen 10c of C is opened, and when it is closed, the function screen 10e of E is opened, so that the BCE operation can be performed naturally. That is,
In this method, the operator himself creates a wizard and simplifies the work. The same applies to the CEDA work, and the execution icon 9 corresponding to the CEDA work may be created by pasting it somewhere on the main screen 1. If a BCE work icon (execution icon 9) and a CEDAB work icon (another execution icon 9) are created on the main screen in this way, even if a beginner works, "you only need to execute these two icons. You can easily complete the education.

Next, an embodiment of the spectroscopic analyzer will be described with reference to FIGS.
This will be described with reference to FIG. The application software is started and the main screen 1 is opened. Click condition setting on the menu bar to open the condition setting menu 2a. There are several setting function items here. Further, a function button 2b is provided at a lower portion of the main screen 1. Here are also some commonly used feature items. Conventionally, these function items are individually set. However, in the present wizard function system, a wizard construction button 4a is provided on the main screen 1, and when the user clicks the button, the wizard construction screen 4 is opened. The above function items are displayed in the function column 2 on the left side. The elements that can be selected on the wizard construction screen 4 are:
Not limited to the dialog box, for example, in a spectroscopic analyzer, function buttons such as auto zero, base line, and wavelength setting shown in (1) of FIG. 4 and measurement buttons arranged on the main screen 1 may be used. Then, the user clicks the function item to be linked with the work, inverts it, and clicks the OK button 7 at the bottom. The selected function item appears in the wizard creation field 5 provided on the right side. A series of function items are sequentially selected and added. Finally, when the icon registration button 6 is clicked, an execution icon 9a for a series of operations selected on the main screen 1 is created. When this execution icon 9a is clicked, a series of operations starts. (4) of FIG.
A parameter setting screen appears, and each setting item is edited and checked, and the next button 18 at the lower left is clicked. The screen is switched to (5) a baseline correction start screen 19, a dialog box for the baseline appears, and a start button 20 for the baseline and a stop button 2 are displayed in the center.
2 and a return button 21. At this time, the function buttons and menu bar functions other than the dialog are also invalidated. When the start button 20 of the baseline is clicked, the work is executed. Upon completion, the screen switches to (6) the wavelength setting screen 23. The wavelength setting wizard opens and edits within the setting item frame, and when completed, clicks the next button 24 at the lower left. The next auto-zero function screen appears. In this way, a series of operations can be continuously performed, and the operation procedure can be performed one after another without making a mistake in the operation procedure.

Conventionally, as a means for simplifying a series of operations, a macro function (a function in which a procedure is defined in advance and called and used when necessary) has been used. However, the macro function is a program formed by combining complicated commands, and is very difficult unless the programming area is well known. On the other hand, the wizard function system of the present invention is a program for connecting the existing programs, and the configuration of the programs is simple.

In the above embodiment, the measuring apparatus, especially the spectroscopic analyzer, has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this apparatus but can be extended to general application software such as word processing software, spreadsheet software, database software, and the like. Can be applied.

[0018]

The wizard function system of the present invention is configured as described above. Before starting and executing the application software, various operations such as various condition settings, correction items and input / output formats are performed. Exists,
Provide a wizard construction button on the main screen so that the work can be processed as a series of work, click that button to open the wizard construction screen, and select various functions of the menu in an interactive wizard format arbitrarily and sequentially And
Click the icon registration button to register for consolidation,
A new execution icon is created on the main screen. Then, by clicking the execution icon, a series of operations can be continuously and naturally performed. Therefore, it is possible to omit the trouble of instructing the operating procedure to the operator, to facilitate the operation of the operator, to eliminate errors in the operating procedure, and to reduce the cost. In the future, there will be more opportunities for analysts and other part-timers to perform analysis in order to reduce costs. It takes a lot of time and effort to educate these people, but the wizard function system of the present invention can overcome that difficulty.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a wizard function system according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a connection example of the wizard function system of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a flowchart in the wizard function system of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing another embodiment in which the wizard function system of the present invention is used in an analyzer.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a connection example in which the wizard function system of the present invention is used in an analyzer.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an initial operation by a wizard function of a conventional measuring device.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a next operation by a wizard function of a conventional measuring device.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a final operation by a wizard function of a conventional measuring device.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Main screen 2 ... Function column 2a ... Condition setting menu 2b ... Function button 3 ... Execute button 4 ... Wizard construction screen 4a ... Wizard construction button 5 ... Wizard creation column 6 ... Icon registration 7 ... OK button 8 ... Cancel button 9, 9a ... execution icon 10b, 10c, 10e ... function screen 11 ... close button 11a, 11b, 12, 13, 14, 14a, 15a ...
Button 15 Start button 16 End display 17 Parameter setting screen 18, 21, 22, 24 Button 19 Baseline correction start screen 20 Start button 23 Wavelength setting screen

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An application software is started, an icon, a menu bar item, a function button or a display item, and a toolbar item displayed on a main screen are opened by clicking, and various functions of the menu are interactively opened. In the wizard function system of a computer which selects and sets each time in a wizard format and returns to the main screen to execute the operation of the application software, the items sequentially selected before the operation of the application software is executed. A wizard construction screen that can arbitrarily select and register the respective wizard functions, an icon registration button provided on the wizard construction screen that can be connected and registered, and an execution icon on the main screen by registering are created. Equipped with software that can Wizard function system characterized by being configured so as to perform in succession a series of operations by clicking on the execution icon.