JP2004303124A - Program generating device, program generating method, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a program generating device for automatically generating a source program. <P>SOLUTION: The source program is automatically generated by converting and padding information inputted on various screens, into a model source used as a base of the source program. The model source enables not only an experienced person but also a lower-grade person to freely define a program structure corresponding to various requested functions. Two functions i.e., a function of preparing the model source and a function of inputting detailed specification are integrated to permit complete automation of program preparation. Two functions are the function of automatically preparing the model source used as the base of the source program, and the function of automatically generating the source program by inputting the detailed specification. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a program generation device and method for automatically generating a source program, and a program.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, there is a program generation apparatus that automatically generates a source program. However, the generated source program is not perfect and needs to be inspected.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-005966
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
For this reason, there has been a problem that even if the source program is automatically generated, it takes a long time to perform a program check such as debugging, which is not economical.
[0005]
An object of the present invention is to provide a program generation device that automatically generates a source program.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
A program generation device according to the present invention includes: a model creation unit that creates a model source that is a basis of a source program;
A program generation unit for inputting detailed specifications and generating a source program using the model source.
[0007]
The model creation unit searches for an existing model stored in the memory and defines a model structure.
It is characterized by having a functional unit for defining a link between a model source and a detailed specification input screen of a tool.
[0008]
A program generating method according to the present invention includes a model generating step of generating a model source on which a source program is based;
A program generating step of inputting the detailed specifications and generating a source program using the model source.
[0009]
A program according to the present invention includes: a model creation process for creating a model source on which a source program is based;
The computer is configured to execute a program generation process of inputting the detailed specifications and generating a source program using the model source.
[0010]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Embodiment 1 FIG.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a program generation device according to the first embodiment.
In FIG. 1, a program generation device 100 includes a system unit 200, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display device 41, a keyboard (K / B) 42, a mouse 43, a compact disk device (CDD) 86, a printer device 87, and a scanner device 88. Which are connected by a cable. Further, the program generation device 100 is connected to the FAX machine 310 and the telephone device 320 by cables, and is also connected to the Internet 501 via the local area network (LAN) 5 and the web server 500.
[0011]
FIG. 2 is a hardware and software configuration diagram of the program generation device according to the first embodiment.
2, the program generation device 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 37 that executes a program. The CPU 37 includes a ROM 39 (an example of a storage device), a RAM 40 (an example of a storage device), a communication board 44, a CRT display device 41, a K / B 42, a mouse 43, and an FDD (Flexible Disk Drive) via a bus 38. 45, a magnetic disk device 46 (an example of a storage device), a CDD 86, a printer device 87, and a scanner device 88. The communication board 44 is connected to the FAX machine 310, the telephone 320, the LAN 5, and the like.
For example, the communication board 44, the K / B 42, the mouse 43, and the FDD 45 are examples of the information input unit. Alternatively, when the information input process is configured by a program, the program may perform the input process using, for example, input devices such as the communication board 44, the K / B 42, and the FDD 45. Alternatively, the CPU 37 may be used to perform input processing as internal processing of the CPU 37.
Further, for example, the communication board 44, the CRT display device 41, and the printer device 87 are examples of an information output unit. When the information output process is configured by a program, the program may perform the output process using, for example, output devices such as the communication board 44, the CRT display device 41, and the printer device 87. Alternatively, output processing may be performed as internal processing of the CPU 37 using the CPU 37.
Further, for example, the ROM 39, the RAM 40, and the magnetic disk device 46 are examples of a storage unit. When the storage process is configured by a program, the program may perform the storage process using a storage device such as the ROM 39, the RAM 40, and the magnetic disk device 46, for example.
When each unit other than the above is configured by hardware, for example, the CPU 37 is an example of each unit other than the above. When the processing performed by each unit other than the above is configured by a program, the program causes the CPU 37 to perform the processing.
[0012]
Here, the communication board is not limited to the LAN 5 and may be directly connected to the Internet or a WAN (Wide Area Network) such as ISDN. When directly connected to the Internet or a WAN such as ISDN, the program generation device 100 is connected to the Internet or a WAN such as ISDN, and the web server 500 is unnecessary.
The magnetic disk device 46 stores an operating system (OS) 47, a window system 48, a program group 49, and a file group 50. The program group is executed by the CPU 37, the OS 47, and the window system 48.
[0013]
The program group 49 stores, as programs, those described as “-functions” or “-screens” in the following description of the embodiments. In the file group 50, those described as "database (DB)", "-file", and "-screen" in the following description of the embodiment are stored.
[0014]
In the following description of the embodiments, what is described as “-function” and “-screen” may be realized by firmware stored in the ROM 39. Alternatively, the present invention may be implemented only with software, only with hardware, a combination of software and hardware, or a combination with firmware. The "-function" and "-screen" described below can be replaced with "-unit", "-process", and "-process (routine)", and show an embodiment of an apparatus, a method, and a program. is there.
[0015]
Further, a program for executing the embodiment described below is read from a storage device and executed by the CPU. The program is stored using a recording device using another recording medium such as a magnetic disk device, an FD (flexible disk), an optical disk, a CD (compact disk), an MD (mini disk), and a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk).
[0016]
3 and 4 are diagrams showing a screen configuration (screen flowchart) of a tool for automatically generating a source program of a program created in a computer system development project.
In this embodiment, "-screen" described below can be realized in an object-oriented programming language, and is stored as a program in the program group 49 or as a file in the file group 50. is there. The "-screen" described below is a screen format displayed on the display screen of the CRT display device 41, an information input routine for acquiring and processing information input for this screen format, , An information output routine for outputting processed information, and an information storage routine for storing input information, processing information, and output information in a storage device.
In the following description, “transition” refers to reading out a specified screen from a storage device and displaying it on a display device. “Defining” means storing a result of assigning certain information to another information in a storage device. Further, "display" means that information is visually displayed on a display screen of a display device. Also, “searching” means selecting and reading information that meets conditions from information stored in the storage device. “Register” means to store information in a database or a file in a nonvolatile storage device.
Further, "~ button" refers to an icon displayed on the screen and selected by the input device.
[0017]
The purpose of the tool is to automatically generate a source program by converting and embedding information input on various screens of the tool into a model source that is the basis of a source program (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a source).
The model source can freely define the program structure according to various required functions not only for experienced users but also for lower-level users.
The function of creating the model source and the function of inputting the detailed specifications are integrated, and the program creation can be completely automated.
[0018]
The two functions of this tool are
One is a function for automatically creating a model source that is the basis of a source program. The other is a function for automatically generating a source program by inputting detailed specifications.
[0019]
The outline of the two functions will be described below.
[0020]
1. Automatic model source creation function (1) Existing model search and model structure definition function By coding the program structure, the model can be systematically handled and the existing model can be reused in practice.
For reuse of the model, a key that determines the similarity is required. Here, the model structure is expressed in code, and the similarity to the existing model is determined using this as a key.
Assignment of codes is performed by dividing one process into hierarchies of middle, middle and small categories.
For the definition of the model structure, the model source is taken, and it is disassembled and integrated to form the required program structure.
Furthermore, depending on the development system, common functions and standard functions may have to be used, and these functions can be incorporated at the stage of defining the model structure.
[0021]
(2) Function to define the link between the model source and the detailed specification input screen of the tool Once the model structure is determined in (1) above, the data of the detailed specification input screen is reflected as a source in any part of the model. The link definition of what to do.
Each of the detailed specification input screens has a unique ID code and data transfer information, and the information is embedded in a designated location of the model source to associate with the data of the detailed specification input screen.
[0022]
2. Function for Generating Source Program (1) Various screens for defining detailed specifications are as follows.
・ Term definition screen ・ Project class registration screen ・ Screen standardization setting screen ・ Class creation screen ・ Item screen ・ Attribute setting screen ・ Form standardization setting screen ・ Function configuration screen ・ File item definition screen ・ Condition input screen ・ Screen form item editing screen ・SQL edit screen / table item edit screen / source generation instruction screen
(2) Source generation Two types of sources are selected and generated in units of a program and a function.
[0024]
Hereinafter, various screens will be described.
[0025]
(1) Menu screen (hereinafter simply referred to as menu)
(1) Overview Description The screen transitions to a model structure definition screen and detailed specification input screen (refers to term definition screen, project class registration screen, screen standardization setting screen, form standardization setting screen, and class creation screen).
[0026]
(2) Detailed specifications Transition between screens is performed as indicated by arrows in the screen configuration diagrams shown in FIGS.
[0027]
(2-1) Model structure definition screen (1) Outline description A template source is read, and a new model structure is defined based on the source.
[0028]
(2) By selecting a target line (function unit) of the detailed specification template source, a model structure is displayed in a tree, and a new model is displayed in a visible form by performing operations such as changing the order and changing the depth of the hierarchy.
[0029]
<Search button>
Search and display model and template source files.
[0030]
<Structure search button>
The screen transits to a model structure search screen (2-1-1).
[0031]
<Generate button>
The screen transits to a model generation instruction screen (2-1-3).
[0032]
<Detail button>
The screen transits to the detailed structure setting screen (2-2).
[0033]
<Back button>
Return to menu (1).
[0034]
(2-1-1) Model structure search screen (1) Outline explanation A model code is input, and a similar model is searched from an existing model.
[0035]
(2) Detailed specifications <Search button>
The screen is transited to a model structure search result display screen (2-1-1-1).
[0036]
<Structure input button>
The screen is transited to a model structure input screen (2-1-2).
[0037]
<End button>
The screen returns to the model structure definition screen (2-1).
[0038]
(2-1-2) Model structure input screen (1) Outline explanation A tree structure is formed using arrows (four directions). At that time, the code and the tree are displayed in conjunction.
[0039]
(2) Detailed specification <arrow (4 directions) button>
Change the order and hierarchy of the tree structure.
[0040]
<OK button>
The model is determined, and the screen returns to the model structure search screen (2-1-1).
[0041]
<Cancel button>
Do nothing and return to the model structure search screen (2-1-1).
[0042]
(2-1-3) Model generation instruction screen (1) Outline description Register the defined model in the tool. Thereafter, the tool can use the model.
[0043]
(2) Detailed specifications <OK button>
Register the model.
[0044]
<Cancel button>
Do nothing and return to the model structure definition screen (2-1).
[0045]
(2-1-1-1) Model structure search result display screen (1) Outline description A search result is displayed using the model code as a key.
[0046]
(2) Detailed specifications <display button>
Move to the model structure input screen.
[0047]
<Change condition button>
Return to the model structure search screen.
[0048]
<Cancel button>
Do nothing and return to the model structure search screen.
[0049]
(2-2) Detailed structure setting screen (1) Outline description A detailed function for each step is defined based on the model structure.
[0050]
(2) Detailed specification <Category selection button>
The screen transits to a category selection screen (2-2-1).
[0051]
<Tool screen button>
Transit to Tool Screen List (2-2-2).
[0052]
<Tool screen item button>
The screen transits to the tool screen item list (2-2-4).
[0053]
<Condition setting button>
The screen transitions to the model configuration use condition screen (2-2-3).
[0054]
<OK button>
Register the detailed function.
[0055]
<Cancel button>
Do nothing and return to the model structure search screen.
[0056]
(2-2-1) Classification selection screen (1) Outline description The detailed function of the model source is specified from the functions divided into three layers.
[0057]
(2) Detailed specifications <OK button>
Returns the selection to the transition source.
[0058]
<Cancel button>
Return to the transition source without doing anything.
[0059]
(2-2-2) Tool screen list (1) Outline description The designated line of the model source defines which screen of the tool is to be linked to.
[0060]
(2) Detailed specifications <OK button>
Returns the selection to the transition source.
[0061]
<Cancel button>
Return to the transition source without doing anything.
[0062]
(2-2-3) Model Configuration Usage Condition Screen (1) Outline Explanation The designated line of the model source defines what state the input screen of the tool operates in.
[0063]
(2) Detailed specifications <OK button>
Returns the selection to the transition source.
[0064]
<Cancel button>
Return to the transition source without doing anything.
[0065]
(2-2-4) Tool screen item list (1) Outline description The specified line of the model source defines which item on the input screen of the tool is to be replaced.
[0066]
(2) Detailed specifications <OK button>
Returns the selection to the transition source.
[0067]
<Cancel button>
Return to the transition source without doing anything.
[0068]
(3-1) Term definition screen (1) Outline description All words used in the project development are registered. If it is not defined here, it cannot be handled in subsequent screens.
[0069]
(2) Detailed specifications <Register button>
Register term information in the DB.
[0070]
<Cancel button>
Clear the selected line.
[0071]
<Back button>
back to menu.
[0072]
<Detail button>
The screen transitions to the detailed term definition screen (3-1-1).
[0073]
(3-1-1) Detailed term definition screen (1) Outline description The details (value, range, etc.) of the term in the line specified in the transition source screen are defined.
[0074]
(2) Detailed specifications <Cancel button>
Clear the selected line.
[0075]
<Back button>
Pass the input information to the transition source.
[0076]
(4-1) Project class registration screen (1) Outline description A package and a class used in the project development are registered.
[0077]
(2) Detailed specifications <OK button>
Register the input contents in DB.
[0078]
<Cancel button>
Return to the transition source without doing anything.
[0079]
(5-1) Screen standardization setting screen (1) Outline description Standard attributes of the screen of the project are defined. You can register on the whole screen or on each screen.
[0080]
(2) Detailed specifications <Search button>
Search and display the contents of the target screen.
[0081]
<Register button>
Register the entered information in the DB.
[0082]
<Cancel button>
Clear the input contents.
[0083]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0084]
(6-1) Class creation screen (1) Overview The details of all functions of the target class (program) are defined.
[0085]
(2) Detailed specification <item button>
Transit to Item screen.
[0086]
<Report standardization setting button>
Move to form standardization setting screen.
[0087]
<Function configuration button>
Transit to Function Configuration screen.
[0088]
<File item definition button>
Move to file item definition screen.
[0089]
<Condition input button>
Move to the condition input screen.
[0090]
<Screen form item edit button>
Transit to Screen form item edit screen.
[0091]
<Table item edit button>
Move to the table item edit screen.
[0092]
<Source generation button>
Move to the source generation instruction screen.
[0093]
<Search button>
Search and display the contents of the target class.
[0094]
<Register button>
Register the entered information in the DB.
[0095]
<Cancel button>
Clear the input contents.
[0096]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0097]
(6-1-1) Item screen (1) Outline description All items used in the class are defined.
[0098]
(2) Detailed specifications <Attribute setting button>
Move to attribute setting screen.
[0099]
<Delete button>
Clear the input contents.
[0100]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0101]
(6-1-1-1) Attribute setting screen (1) Define all attributes of the items specified on the overview explanation item screen.
[0102]
(2) Detailed specifications <Register button>
Register input information in DB.
[0103]
<Cancel button>
Clear the input contents.
[0104]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0105]
(6-1-2) Form standardization setting screen (1) Outline description Defines the function contents of the form.
[0106]
(2) Detailed specifications <Search button>
Search and display the contents of the target form.
[0107]
<Register button>
Register the entered information in the DB.
[0108]
<Cancel button>
Clear the input contents.
[0109]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0110]
(6-1-3) Function configuration screen (1) Outline description The function configuration of the program is displayed as a tree.
[0111]
(2) Detailed specifications <Search button>
Search and display the target class.
[0112]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0113]
(6-1-4) File item definition screen (1) Outline description Defines the attributes of the text file handled by the class.
[0114]
(2) Detailed specifications <Search button>
Search and display the target file.
[0115]
<Register button>
Register the entered information in the DB.
[0116]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0117]
(6-1-5) Condition input screen (1) Outline description Defines detailed processing conditions of the processing target item.
[0118]
(2) Detailed specifications <OK button>
Register the input contents in DB.
[0119]
<Delete row button>
Delete the specified line.
[0120]
<Cancel button>
Return to the transition source without doing anything.
[0121]
(6-1-6) Screen form item edit screen (1) Outline explanation screen / Define the link between form items, DB and file.
[0122]
(2) Detailed specifications <Search button>
Search and display the contents of the target function.
[0123]
<Register button>
Register the entered information in the DB.
[0124]
<Cancel button>
Clear the input contents.
[0125]
<Delete button>
Delete input lines.
[0126]
<Copy button>
Copy a similar function.
[0127]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0128]
<SQL editing>
The screen transits to the SQL edit screen.
[0129]
(6-1-6-1) SQL editing screen (1) Outline description Automatically develops information on the previous screen into SQL. Individual input is also possible.
[0130]
(2) Detailed specifications <Search button>
Search and display the contents of the target function.
[0131]
<Register button>
Register the entered information in the DB.
[0132]
<Cancel button>
Clear the input contents.
[0133]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0134]
(6-1-7) Table item edit screen (1) Update, insertion, and deletion of the outline explanation table are defined.
[0135]
(2) Detailed specifications <Search button>
Search and display the contents of the target function.
[0136]
<Register button>
Register the entered information in the DB.
[0137]
<Cancel button>
Clear the input contents.
[0138]
<Delete button>
Delete input lines.
[0139]
<Copy button>
Copy a similar function.
[0140]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0141]
(6-1-8) Source generation instruction screen (1) Outline description A source to be generated is specified (all functions, individual functions) and a source is generated.
[0142]
(2) Detailed specification <code generation button>
Output intermediate source to DB.
[0143]
<Create file button>
Output source code to specified file.
[0144]
<Back button>
Return to the transition source.
[0145]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a program generation device that automatically generates a source program.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a program generation device according to a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram of a program generation device according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a screen configuration diagram of the program generation device according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a screen configuration diagram of the program generation device according to the first embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
5 LAN, 37 CPU, 38 bus, 39 ROM, 40 RAM, 41 CRT display device, 42 K / B, 43 mouse, 44 communication board, 45 FDD, 46 magnetic disk device, 47 OS, 48 window system, 49 program group, 50 file group, 86 CDD, 87 printer device, 88 scanner device, 100 program generation device, 110 information input unit, 140 storage unit, 150 output unit, 200 system unit, 310 fax machine, 320 telephone, 500 web server, 501 the Internet.

Claims (4)

A model creation unit that creates a model source that is the basis of the source program;
A program generation unit for inputting detailed specifications and generating a source program using a model source. The model creation unit searches for an existing model stored in the memory and defines a model structure.
2. The program generating apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a function unit for defining a link between a model source and a detailed specification input screen of a tool. A model creation process for creating a model source on which the source program is based;
A program generating step of inputting detailed specifications and generating a source program using a model source. A model creation process for creating a model source on which a source program is based;
A program for causing a computer to execute a program generation process of inputting detailed specifications and generating a source program using a model source.

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