JP2003140892A - Message processing system, server, program, and message processing method - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To flexibly cope with change of a message occurring while a software is being developed. SOLUTION: In this software development support system, a client (such as a client 2, a console 3, and an error seat 4) is connected with a server 1 through a network 6. The server 1 is equipped with a relational message conversion table 16 for relating SMID (first identification information) used in the system with temporary MID (second identification information described in the program. When the message or ID on the system side is changed, SMID of the relational message conversion table 16 is changed, so as to eliminate change of the temporary MID described in the program.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

The present invention relates to a message processing system such as a software development support system, a server, a program, and a message processing method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A computer system having a function of displaying a message on a user's terminal or a personal computer has a message processing unit for displaying the message on the user's terminal or the personal computer.

This message processing unit is
Alternatively, the message itself and the message ID that is the identifier of the message are held in the program include file, the header file, or the like.

Therefore, when the message ID or the message is changed, it is necessary to change the program or file that holds at least one of the message ID and the message.

For example, when a message described in a program is modified during development of certain software,
Even if only a part of the message is changed, the entire software that modified the message must be tested to verify whether the same processing as before the change can be performed. And quality issues arise.

In particular, the message ID along with the message
When developing software with a specification that displays, it requires manpower and work time for the influence and test on message correction.

Therefore, as a conventional technique, all combinations of messages and their IDs that will be used by software are listed in a master file,
A message management method has been proposed in which only the contents of the master file are modified during message maintenance (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 10-116251).

[0008]

However, when software is being developed, new specifications may be added due to unstable specifications.

In this case, in the above-described conventional message management method, it is necessary to associate a huge number of IDs with one message and store it again in the master file, and at least a new message is added. There is a problem that this method is not suitable during the software development period as described above.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object thereof is to provide a message processing system, a server, a program, and a message processing method capable of flexibly coping with a message change occurring during software development. There is.

[0011]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the message processing system of the present invention provides a message to be integrated and used in the system and first identification information for specifying this message. A system message storage unit that stores the message in association with each other, a program execution unit that executes a program that describes the second identification information for displaying the message, the second identification information that is described in the program, and the An identification information conversion table that stores the first identification information stored in the system message storage means in association with each other, and a message call request using the second identification information from the program executed by the program execution means. Corresponding to the first identification information read from the identification information conversion table. It is characterized in that there was and means for reading the message from the system message storage means.

A server of the present invention is connected to a client via a network, and a server for executing a corresponding program in response to a request from the client specifies a message to be integrated and used in the system and a first message for specifying this message. System message storing means for storing the identification information of No. 1 in association with each other, and a second for displaying the message in response to a request from the client.
Program executing means for executing a program in which the identification information of the second program is described, and the second program described in the program.
And an identification information conversion table for storing the identification information and the first identification information stored in the system message storage means in association with each other, and second identification information from the program executed by the program execution means. In response to the used message call request, there is provided means for reading a corresponding message from the system message storage means based on the first identification information read from the identification information conversion table.

The program of the present invention is a program executed in a server connected to a client via a network, and a message for integrating and utilizing the server in the system and a message for specifying the message. System message storage means for storing the identification information of No. 1 in association with each other, program execution means for executing a program in which second identification information for displaying the message is described in response to a request from the client, and the program. And an identification information conversion table for storing the second identification information described in paragraph 1 and the first identification information stored in the system message storage means in association with each other, and the program executed by the program execution means. Message call request using the second identification information from the Against it, is a program that causes a message corresponding to the basis of the first identification information read from the identification information conversion table as means for reading from the system message storage means.

The message processing method of the present invention includes a step of storing a message in a computer in association with a message to be integrated and used in the system and a first identification information for specifying the message, and executed on the computer. Storing the identification information conversion table in association with the second identification information described in the program and the first identification information stored in the computer, and displaying a message in the computer. And executing a program in which the second identification information is described, and a first identification read from the identification information conversion table in response to a message call request using the second identification information from the executed program. Reading the corresponding message from the computer based on the information It is characterized in that.

In the present invention, a message ID (first identification information) that is integrated and used in the system and a temporary message ID described in the program during software development
An identification information conversion table to be associated with (second identification information) is prepared, and by changing the information in this table, when a message or ID on the system side is changed, it is temporarily described in the program. Message ID
The contents of the identification information conversion table are changed without changing (second identification information). As a result, unification of messages, prevention of duplication, connection and disconnection of messages can be simplified and managed in the entire system.

That is, during software development,
It will be possible to flexibly deal with changing messages used in programs, integrating their IDs, updating, etc.

[0017]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a client / server type software development support system of a first embodiment according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, this software development support system is configured by connecting a server 1, a client terminal 2, a console 3, an error seat 4, a printing device 5 and the like via a network 6 such as a LAN. There is.

The server 1 holds system functions, message files and the like. The client terminal 2 has a function of making a request for business processing to the server 1 through the network, and the server 1 executing business processing in response to the request. The console 3 is a terminal for collecting and outputting logs and error information about the results processed by the system administrator or operator on the server 1, and for processing and operating the server 1 in terms of system management. is there. Error seat 4 is for error notification, warning,
This is a terminal that displays information, notifications, etc. that impair the normal operation of the system, such as hardware defects. Printer 5
Is a device for printing various information in response to a print request from the client terminal 2, the console 3, the error seat 4, etc. through the network 6, such as a printer, a FAX,
It is a copier with a printer function.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the configuration of the server 1 of the software development support system of FIG.

The server 1 includes control means such as a CPU and R
The computer is provided with a storage means (memory) such as OM and RAM, an auxiliary storage device such as a hard disk device and an MO, an input device such as a mouse and a keyboard, and a display device such as a CRT and an LCD.

On the hard disk device of the server 1, various programs including an operating system (OS),
For example, program 1 which is a source program under development
1, 12, 13, message display / output routine 14,
A server program or the like which receives a request from each client terminal 2 through the network 6, analyzes the received request content, and executes the corresponding program 11, 12, 13;
Various tables such as a system message storage file 15 and a related message conversion table 16 as an identification information conversion table are stored.

In this software development support system,
A message ID (hereinafter referred to as SMID) as the first identification information to be integrated and used in the system and a temporary message I as the second identification information described in the program.
D (hereinafter referred to as temporary MID).

The program 11 is a program that runs on the server 1, and has a temporary MID "AAA0" in the program.
01 ”and the like are described. The program 12 is a program that runs on the server 1 and includes a temporary MI in the program.
"BBB001" etc. are described as D. The program 13 is a program that runs on the server 1, and “CCC001” or the like is described as a temporary MID in the program.

The system message storage file 15 is
This file stores and manages messages displayed on terminals such as the console 3 and error seats 4 in the system. In this file, for example, SMID, type, message length, message (variable length), output destination type, etc. are stored. Has been done.

The related message conversion table 16 is SM
It is a table which links ID and temporary MID. The table includes an SMID and a temporary MID as an example of constituent elements.

The message display / output routine 14 is a subroutine (program) called from the program 11, the program 12, the program 13, etc., and the SMID associated with the temporary MID requested from each program 11, 12, 13 is displayed. , The related message conversion table 16 is read out, the corresponding system message is taken out from the system message storage file 15, and is output and displayed at the output destination.

The client terminal 2 is a client terminal that makes a request to the program of the server 1. The console 3 is a terminal that displays various messages in response to a request from the program of the server 1. The error seat 4 is a terminal for displaying information or a notification that occurs in the system due to a request from the program of the server 1 and causes a problem in normal operation of the system due to a hardware defect or the like. The printing device 5 includes the program 11 of the server 1,
It is a printing device that prints a message in response to a print request from 12, 13, or the like.

The operation of this software development support system will now be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the case of this software development support system, as shown in FIG. 3, when a processing request is generated from the client terminal 2 (S101), the server program running on the server 1 analyzes the contents of the processing request and When the terminal 2 issues a processing request to the program 11 (Yes in S102), the program 11 is executed (S103).

Then, when the executed program 11 displays a message (Yes in S104), the temporary MI
D (AAA001) is passed to the message display / output routine 14 (S105).

The message display / output routine 14 searches the related message conversion table 16 based on the temporary MID (AAA001) passed from the program 11, and the temporary MID (AA
The SMID (SYS1001) associated with A001) is taken out (S106).

Next, the message display / output routine 1
4 retrieves the system message storage file 15 based on the retrieved SMID (SYS1001), and retrieves the system message corresponding to SMID (SYS1001) from the system message storage file 15 (message of type notification and message length of 10 bytes). It is taken out (S107).

Message display / output routine 1
4 outputs the extracted message to the input terminal of the output destination type, that is, the client terminal 2 (S10).
8). As a result, the message is displayed on the display screen of the client terminal 2.

As a result of analyzing the content of the processing request from the client terminal 2, if the client terminal 2 has issued a processing request to the program 12 (No in S102 and Yes in S109), the server program: The program 12 is executed (S110).

If the executed program 12 displays a message (Yes in S111), the temporary MI
D (BBB001) is passed to the message display / output routine 14 (S112).

The message display / output routine 14 searches the related message conversion table 16 based on the temporary MID (BBB001) passed from the program 11, and the temporary MID (BB
The SMID (SYS1000) associated with B001) is taken out (S113).

Subsequently, a message display / output routine 1
4 retrieves the system message storage file 15 based on the retrieved SMID (SYS1000), and searches the system message storage file 15 for the system message corresponding to SMID (SYS1000) (message of type notification and message length of 25 bytes). It is taken out (S114).

Message display / output routine 1
4 outputs the extracted message to the console 3 in the output destination type (S115). As a result, the message is displayed on the display screen of the console 3.

Further, as a result of analyzing the content of the processing request from the client terminal 2, if the client terminal 2 has issued a processing request to the program 13 (S102).
No in step S109, No in step S109, and Yes in step S116
s), the server program executes the program 13 (S117).

Then, when the executed program 12 displays a message (Yes in S118), the temporary MI
D (CCC001) is passed to the message display / output routine 14 (S119).

The message display / output routine 14 searches the related message conversion table 16 based on the temporary MID (CCC001) passed from the program 11, and the temporary MID (CC
The SMID (SYS1000) associated with C001) is taken out (S120).

Subsequently, a message display / output routine 1
4 retrieves the system message storage file 15 based on the retrieved SMID (SYS1000), and searches the system message storage file 15 for the system message corresponding to SMID (SYS1000) (message of type notification and message length of 25 bytes). Take out (S121).

Message display / output routine 1
4 outputs the extracted message to the console 3 in the output destination type (S122). As a result, the message is displayed on the display screen of the console 3.

As described above, according to the software development support system of the first embodiment, the temporary MID is described (issued) in each of the programs 11, 12 and 13 during the development of the software, and the temporary MID is written. An ID conversion file such as a related message conversion table 16 for associating the MID with the SMID used in the system is provided, and various message entities used in the system and I for identifying them
By separately managing D and D, when the system message is changed, the related message conversion table 1 is changed without changing the contents of the programs 11, 12, and 13.
Each program 11, 12, 13 by changing the contents of 6
You can change the message called by.

Also, when a plurality of messages are integrated into one message, the related message change table 1
By assigning a plurality of temporary IDs to one SMID of 6, it is possible to integrate related messages without changing the message ID in the program.

Furthermore, even if the contents of the message are not determined, such as during software development, the message ID is set in advance for each program, and the SMID is set in the related message conversion table 16. By allocating a temporary MID, it is possible to proceed with program development without delay.

Next, a software development support system according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the configuration of the software development support system of the second embodiment. In FIG. 4, the same components as those in the above-mentioned embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted. Also, the messages and IDs are slightly different.

As shown in FIG. 4, the server 1 is provided with a message pre-registration processing unit 18 which displays a message pre-registration screen 22 on the console 3 and performs a message pre-registration process. This message pre-registration processing unit 18
Is a process for associating the system message and the SMID with the temporary MID and registering them in advance.

The message pre-registration screen 22 is a screen that is activated by the message pre-registration processing unit 18. From this screen, information such as setting, changing, and deleting information to the system message storage file 23 and the related message conversion table 24 can be performed. It is a graphic user interface screen (GUI screen) for performing various designation operations.

The system message storage file 23 is a file for storing system messages.
MID, message type, message length message,
Stores information such as the output destination.

In the related message conversion table 24, S
Information such as an MID, a current temporary MID, a new temporary MID to be registered, and a switching date for switching between the current temporary ID and the new temporary ID are stored.

The message display / output routine 14 is a subroutine (program) called from the message pre-registration processing unit 18 and the like, and each of the programs 11, 1
SM associated with the temporary MID requested from 2, 13
The ID is read by referring to the related message conversion table 24, the corresponding system message is taken out from the system message storage file 23, and is output and displayed at the output destination.

That is, in the software development support system of the second embodiment, the related message change table 24 in which the switching date, the temporary MID (current), and the temporary MID (new) area are newly set, and the message pre-registration. A message pre-registration processing unit 18 for displaying a screen 22 is newly provided.

Here, the message pre-registration processing operation of the software development support system of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the case of the software development support system of the second embodiment, the message preregistration processing unit 18 is activated by performing the message preregistration operation from the processing menu of the server program (S201), and the activated message preregistration is performed. The message pre-registration screen 22 is displayed on the client terminal 2 by the processing unit 18 (S20).
2). The message pre-registration screen 22 may be displayed on the console 3.

The input area of the message pre-registration screen 22 is provided with selection fields such as SMID, switching date, message input field, type, output destination type, related temporary MID, and the like. The relationship between the SMID and the temporary MID, the switching date, and the like can be specified in detail.

Then, this message pre-registration screen 22
When information is input to any of the items, the message pre-registration processing unit 18 first checks whether or not there is additional information in the system message storage file 23 (S20).
3).

As a result of this check, if there is additional information in the system message storage file 23 (S203 exists), the system message or its related information (SMID, contents, output destination, etc.) is registered in the system message storage file 23. Yes (S204).

Next, the message pre-registration processing section 18
Checks whether there is additional information in the related message conversion table 24 (S205).

As a result of this check, if there is additional information to the related message conversion table 24 (S205 exists), the related message conversion table 24 indicates the temporary MID (new) related to the SMID and the switching date. Register (S206).

Then, when there are a plurality of updates to the SMID, the message pre-registration processing unit 18 continuously inputs (S207).

That is, for the message ID management function, the message pre-registration processing unit 18 and the accompanying message pre-registration screen 22 and the message storage file 2 are provided.
3. Use the related message conversion table 24 to register system messages and related information in advance.

On the other hand, on the server 1, the program 1
1 is activated (S301), the program 11 is temporarily M
Issue a message display request to the message display / output routine 14 using the ID "AA001" and display the message.
The output routine 14 is called (S302).

Then, the message display / output routine 1
4 confirms the switching date in the related message conversion table 24 based on the temporary MID “AA001”.

If today is the current day of the switching date, the current temporary ID is replaced with a new temporary ID and the message is displayed in the latest state.

In the case of this example, the temporary MID (current): "AA00
The switching date of "1" is set to "0", and the temporary MID (new)
Since no data is set in the message display / output routine 14, the message display / output routine 14 determines that the temporary MID (current): “AA00
The SMID "M0001" corresponding to "1" is read from the related message conversion table 24, and the read SMID:
System message storage file 23 based on "M0001"
To get the message to be output and the output destination information. In the case of this example, the message of SMID: "M0001" is "error 1" and the output destination is "error seat", so error 1 is output and displayed in error seat 4 (S303).

On the server 1, the program 1
2 is activated (S401), the program 12 determines that the temporary M
Issue a message display request to the message display / output routine 14 using the ID "BB001" and display the message.
The output routine 14 is called.

Then, the message display / output routine 1
4 confirms the switching date in the related message conversion table 24 (S402).

In the case of this example, the switching date of the provisional MID (current): "BB001" is set to "010425" in the related message conversion table 24. For example, today is April 2, 2001.
If it is 5 days (YES in S402), display a message.
The output routine 14 switches the temporary MID (current): “BB001” to the temporary MID (new): “BB002”, and the temporary MID
(New): The SMID: “M0002” corresponding to “BB002” is read from the related message conversion table 24, the system message storage file 23 is searched based on the read SMID: “M0002”, and the message to be output and the output destination Get information about. In this case, SMID: "M000
Since the message "2" is "notification information 1" and the output destination is "console", the message "notification information 1" is output and displayed on the console 3 (S40).
3).

In the related message conversion table 24, the switching date of the temporary MID (current): "0" is "010425",
Temporary MID (new): Since "BB001" has been set, the message display / output routine 14 executes the temporary MID (new):
The SMID "M0001" corresponding to "BB001" is read from the related message conversion table 24, and the read SMI is read.
D: The system message storage file 23 is searched based on "M0001" to acquire the message to be output and the output destination information. In the case of this example, the message of SMID: “M0001” is “error 1” and the output destination is “error seat”, so the message of error 1 is output and displayed in error seat 4.

That is, if today is the current switching day, the program 12 displays a message of notification information 1 on the console 3 (S404) and a message of error 1 on the error seat 4 (S405).

On the other hand, if today is not the current switching day (S4
02), the message display / output routine 14
Temporary MID (current): SMID corresponding to "BB001": "M
0002 ”is read from the related message conversion table 24, the system message storage file 23 is searched based on the read SMID:“ M0002 ”, and the message to be output and the information of the output destination are acquired. In this case, the SMI
D: The message "M0002" is "Notification information 1",
Since the output destination is the "console", the notification information 1 is output and displayed on the console (S407).

That is, if today is not the current switching day, the program 12 only outputs the message of notification information 1 to the console 3.

In this way, the message display / output routine 14 that receives the message display request from the program 12
By checking the switching date in the related message conversion table 24, it is possible to replace the current temporary ID with a new temporary ID and display the message in the latest state on the switching day.

Even if the system name or the jurisdiction name displayed in the message is changed from the beginning of the fiscal year by this ID switching processing by the switching date, the contents of the related message conversion table 24 and the system message storage table 23 are preliminarily set. By making changes (preparation),
It is possible to easily handle simultaneous switching.

Further, as a function of the message display / output routine 14 that receives a message display request from each of the programs 11, 12 and 13, the switching date is compared with the output date to the list or the designated date to divide the message. Display /
Functions such as output / printing can be realized.

As described above, according to the software development support system of the second embodiment, each item of the system message storage file 23 and information such as the switching date, the provisional MID (current), the provisional MID (new), etc. are stored. Prepare a message pre-registration screen 22 to enter, change or delete
By inputting information from the message pre-registration screen 22, the system message storage file 23 and the related message conversion table 24 are registered, so that a new system message or integration of a plurality of system messages, message update, etc. can be performed in advance before change. By registering and switching messages all at once on a predetermined switching date, it is possible to prevent omission of correspondence on that day.

That is, in the second embodiment, the message pre-registration screen 22 is prepared, and the message pre-registration screen 22 can be pre-registered and the switching timing can be set. Management of messages and IDs can be realized with higher convenience.

Next, a software development support system according to the third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the configuration of the software development support system of the third embodiment. The same components as those in the second embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 6, the software development support system of the third embodiment has a message switching management table 25, a message batch processing unit 26, and a generation management file 27 as a backup file. The message to be output is automatically updated during operation.

In the message switching management table 25, message calendar switching information, current month processing schedule, generation management information and the like are set.

The message switching batch processing section 26 refers to the message switching table 25, the related message conversion table 24, and the system message storage table 23,
If the date is a message switching date, a process of updating the contents of the related message conversion table 24 is executed to switch the message.

The generation management file 27 is a table for holding backup information of the related message conversion table 24. As a record identifier, it has information of temporary MID + date or SMID + date.
Alternatively, it is possible to hold the maximum number of generations managed for each temporary MID.

The processing operation for automatically switching the message of the software development support system of the third embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In the case of the software development support system of the third embodiment, the message preregistration processing unit 18 is activated by performing a message preregistration operation from the processing menu of the server program (S501), and the activated message preregistration is performed. The message pre-registration screen 22 is displayed on the client terminal 2 by the processing unit 18 (S50).
2). The message pre-registration screen 22 may be displayed on the console 3.

The input area of the message pre-registration screen 22 is provided with selection fields such as SMID, switching date, message input field, type, output destination type, and related temporary MID. , SMI
The relationship between D and the temporary MID, the switching date, and the like can be specified in detail.

Then, this message pre-registration screen 22
When information is input to any of the items, the message pre-registration processing unit 18 first checks whether there is additional information in the system message storage file 23 (S50).
3).

If there is additional information to the system message storage file 23 as a result of this check (S503 exists), the system message or its related information (SMID, contents, output destination, etc.) is registered in the system message storage file 23. Yes (S504).

Subsequently, the message pre-registration processing unit 18
Checks whether there is additional information in the related message conversion table 24 (S505).

As a result of this check, if there is additional information to the related message conversion table 24 (S505 exists), the related message conversion table 24 indicates the temporary MID (new) related to the SMID and the switching date. Register (S506).

Then, when there are a plurality of updates to the SMID, the message pre-registration processing unit 18 continuously inputs (S507).

That is, for the message ID management function, the message pre-registration processing unit 18 and the accompanying message pre-registration screen 22 and the message storage file 2
3. Use the related message conversion table 24 to register system messages and related information in advance.

On the other hand, when the message switching processing unit 26 is activated (S601), the message switching batch processing unit 26
Refers to the switching calendar information of the message switching management table 25 (S602), and checks whether the current day is the message switching date (S603).

As a result of this check, if the current day is the message switching date (Yes in S603), then the message switching batch processing unit 26 refers to the generation management information of the message switching management table 25 (S604), The presence / absence of generation management information is checked (S605).

As a result of this check, if there is generation management information (Yes in S605), the message switching batch processing section 26 refers to the switching date of the related message conversion table 24 and switches the related message conversion table 24. If the date is after the relevant date, the relevant record is registered in the generation management file (S607).

Then, the message switching batch processing unit 26
Is the temporary MID (new) of the record whose switching date in the related message conversion table 24 is before the corresponding date.
The information of the temporary MID (new) is cleared by rewriting (current) (S608).

As described above, according to the software development support system of the third embodiment, the message switching management table 25 and the generation management file 2 to which the message calendar switching information, the current month processing schedule, and the generation management information are added.
7 (back file) is provided, and message switching batch 2
By operating 6 daily, it is possible to collectively switch from the old message to the new message on the day of message switching. In addition, by performing generation management of the old message and the new message when switching messages, it is possible to easily return to the state before switching when a problem occurs after switching messages.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. Each software (program) of the server 1 in the above embodiment, for example, the server program, the message display / output routine 14, the message registration processing unit 18, the message switching batch processing unit 26, etc., is a computer-readable storage medium such as a flexible disk. May be stored in, or may be transmitted as a software (program) unit. In this case, the computer reads the software (program) stored in the storage medium, or the LAN
The processing in each embodiment can be performed by downloading and installing from a site (server) on the Internet.

That is, the software (program) according to the present invention is not limited to the one stored in the storage medium independent of the computer, but may be the one distributed through a transmission medium such as LAN or Internet.

As the storage medium, in addition to the above flexible disk, for example, a magnetic disk, an optical disk (C
If the storage medium is a computer-readable storage medium capable of storing a program, such as a D-ROM, a CD-R, a DVD), a magneto-optical disk (MO, etc.), a semiconductor memory, etc., the storage format is in any form. May be.

An OS (operating system) running on the computer based on the instructions of the program installed in the computer from the storage medium.
Alternatively, database management software, MW (middleware) such as network software, or the like may execute a part of each processing for realizing the present embodiment.

Further, the storage medium is not limited to a medium independent of the computer, but includes a storage medium in which a program transmitted via a LAN or the Internet is downloaded and stored or temporarily stored. Further, the number of storage media is not limited to one, and a case in which the processing in this embodiment is executed from a plurality of media is also included in the recording medium in the present invention, and the media configuration may be any configuration.

The computer executes each processing in the present embodiment based on the program stored in the storage medium, and is a device such as a personal computer or a system in which a plurality of devices are network-connected. Any configuration such as

The computer is not limited to a personal computer, but also includes an arithmetic processing unit and a microcomputer included in information processing equipment, and is a general term for equipment and devices capable of realizing the functions of the present invention by a program. .

[0106]

As described above, according to the present invention, identification information associating the substance of a message usable as a system, its first identification information, the message described in each program, and the second identification information. By providing a conversion table and associating identification information with each other, the maintainability of messages on the system side is secured and the chances of changes on the program side are reduced, and program modification accompanying message changes and overall software testing are performed. By reducing the number, it is possible to improve the software development accuracy of the entire system and improve the software maintainability.

In other words, it becomes possible to flexibly deal with message changes that occur during software development.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a software development support system according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a configuration of a server of the software development support system of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the software development support system of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of a software development support system according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart showing an operation of the software development support system of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a server of a software development support system of a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the software development support system of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Server, 2 ... Client, 3 ... Console, 4 ...
Error seat, 5 ... Printing device, 6 ... Network, 11,1
2, 13 ... Program, 14 ... Message display / output routine, 15, 23 ... System message storage file, 16, 24 ... Related message conversion table, 18 ...
Message pre-registration processing unit, 25 ... Message switching management table, 26 ... Message switching batch processing unit, 27 ...
Generation management file.

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A system message storing means for storing a message to be integrated and used in the system and first identification information for specifying the message, and a second message for displaying the message. Program execution means for executing a program in which identification information is described, and the second identification information described in the program and the first identification information stored in the system message storage means are stored in association with each other. Corresponding to a message call request using the identification information conversion table and the second identification information from the program executed by the program execution means, based on the first identification information read from the identification information conversion table. Means for reading the message to be read from the system message storage means. Message processing system. 2. The message processing system according to claim 1, wherein the system message storage means and a means for displaying an information registration screen for pre-registering or storing information in the identification information conversion table; The information processing apparatus further comprises: means for registering the input information in the system message storage means and the identification information conversion table; and information switching means for activating the information registered in the system message storage means and the identification information conversion table from a predetermined time. A message processing system characterized by the above. 3. The message processing system according to claim 2, wherein the information switching unit includes a switching calendar and a unit for switching information based on a processing schedule. 4. The message processing system according to claim 3, wherein the information switching unit further includes a unit for managing generations before and after the information switching. 5. A server connected to a client via a network and executing a corresponding program in response to a request from the client, uses a message integrated in the system, and first identification information for specifying this message. And a system message storage unit for storing the message, and a program execution unit for executing a program in which second identification information for displaying the message is described in response to a request from the client; An identification information conversion table that stores the second identification information that is stored and the first identification information that is stored in the system message storage means in association with each other, and a second information from the program that is executed by the program execution means. The message call request using the identification information of the Te, characterized in that the message corresponding to the basis of the first identification information read from the identification information conversion tables and means for reading from the system message storage unit server. 6. A program executed in a server connected to a client via a network, the message being used by integrating the server in the system, and first identification information for specifying this message. And a system message storage unit for storing the message, and a program execution unit for executing a program in which second identification information for displaying the message is described in response to a request from the client; An identification information conversion table that stores the second identification information that is stored and the first identification information that is stored in the system message storage means in association with each other, and a second information from the program that is executed by the program execution means. The message identification request using the identification information of the Program to function as a means for reading the message corresponding to the basis of the first identification information read from the broadcast translation table from the system message storage means. 7. A step of storing, in a computer, a message associated with a message to be integrated and used in the system and first identification information for specifying the message, and described in a program executed on the computer. Storing the second identification information associated with the first identification information stored in the computer in the identification information conversion table, and the second identification information for displaying a message in the computer. And executing a program in which the program is written, the message calling request using the second identification information from the executed program is based on the first identification information read from the identification information conversion table. Reading the message from the computer. Processing method.