JP2006259798A - Network apparatus management device, network apparatus arrangement drawing creating method, storage medium storing computer-readable program, and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To freely and efficiently create a new two-dimensional arrangement drawing by a simple operation load from an already registered two-dimensional arrangement drawing being an original drawing. <P>SOLUTION: In the network apparatus management device, the two-dimensional arrangement drawing created by hierarchizing an icon or icons of one or a plurality of devices connected to a network, and a background image is stored and managed in a secondary storage 106. The network apparatus management device is characterized by a composition wherein a CPU 101 creates a new two-dimensional arrangement drawing with the two-dimensional arrangement drawing stored in the secondary storage 106 displayed, after being read, on a display device 108, and on the basis of a closed area set state by an input device 110 with respect to the displayed two-dimensional arrangement drawing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a network device management device and a network device layout diagram for storing and managing in a storage device a two-dimensional layout created by hierarchizing icons and background images of one or a plurality of devices connected to a network. The present invention relates to a creation method, a storage medium storing a computer-readable program, and a program.

  In the case of managing devices connected to a network, there has been a device having a function of registering and arranging devices on a two-dimensional layout diagram. When creating a two-dimensional layout diagram, there is also one that makes drawing of a background image easy to create a two-dimensional layout diagram.

  In addition, when an operation is performed after setting a name for a two-dimensional layout drawing created manually in this way, a device to be managed is automatically selected based on the set name. Some devices have the function of registering and arranging.

In addition, there is a function that sets a link by placing an icon indicating another 2D layout on the 2D layout, and jumps to another 2D layout by clicking on it. Existing.
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  However, in the network device management apparatus having these functions, after creating a two-dimensional layout diagram in advance, the link setting icon is displayed after returning to the link source layout map creation screen to be linked An extra step of performing the placement occurs.

  In addition, since links are performed by icons, even if a certain area of the link source layout map corresponds to the link destination two-dimensional layout map, the link is performed from only one point where the icon is positioned, and the two layouts. There are many situations where the relationships between the figures cannot be presented well.

  In addition, between two two-dimensional layout diagrams that are part-to-total relationships, the background image has already been roughly created on one two-dimensional layout diagram, but the other two-dimensional layout has been created. When creating a diagram, it is a great effort to create a background image separately from a blank sheet.

  In addition, even if there is a function to select and register a device that is automatically registered based on the layout map name, it must be created manually in advance. It has the disadvantage of not becoming.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to create a two-dimensional layout created by hierarchizing icons and background images of one or more devices connected to a network. In a network device management apparatus that stores and manages a figure in a storage device, the two-dimensional layout diagram stored in the storage device is read and displayed on the display unit, and the displayed two-dimensional layout diagram is closed. By creating a new 2D layout map based on the area setting status, a new 2D layout map can be created efficiently and easily from a 2D layout map that has already been registered with a simple operation burden. Network device management apparatus and network device layout drawing method with excellent convenience that can be performed, storage medium storing computer-readable program, and program It is to provide a.

  The network device management apparatus of the present invention that achieves the above object has the following configuration.

  A network device management apparatus for storing and managing a two-dimensional layout diagram created by hierarchizing icons and background images of one or a plurality of devices connected to a network in a storage device, and storing the storage device in the storage device A first display control means for reading out the displayed two-dimensional layout map and displaying it on the display section, and a new two-dimensional layout map based on the closed region setting state for the two-dimensional layout map displayed on the display section And generating means for generating.

  The first display control is a network device management apparatus for managing one or a plurality of devices connected to the network, and reads a two-dimensional layout map registered in the storage device and displays it on the display unit. A new two-dimensional layout is generated based on the means, the closed area setting state for the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit, and the input state of the layout map registration name set for the closed area And generating means.

  The network device layout drawing creation method of the present invention that achieves the above object has the following configuration.

  A network device layout creation method for a network device management apparatus that stores and manages a two-dimensional layout diagram created by hierarchizing icons and background images of one or more devices connected to a network in a storage device. A first display control step of reading out the two-dimensional layout map stored in the storage device and displaying it on the display unit, and a closed region setting state for the two-dimensional layout map displayed on the display unit And a generation step of generating a new two-dimensional layout drawing.

  A network device layout drawing creation method in a network device management apparatus for managing one or a plurality of devices connected to a network, wherein a two-dimensional layout map registered in a storage device is read and displayed on a display unit Based on the first display control step to be displayed, the closed region setting state for the two-dimensional layout diagram displayed on the display unit, and the input state of the layout map registered name set for the closed region And a generation step for generating a two-dimensional layout drawing.

  According to the present invention, a new two-dimensional layout can be created efficiently and freely from a two-dimensional layout that has already been registered with a simple operation burden.

  In addition, when managing devices using a 2D layout map in a management device that manages network devices, it is usually easy to create a 2D layout map that requires a lot of effort, and the “whole” 2D layout It becomes possible to easily manage the relationship between the layout diagram and the “part” two-dimensional layout diagram, and the relationship between the contents.

  As a result, it is possible to greatly save time and labor for network device management, and it is possible to improve management efficiency.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

<Description of system configuration>
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a network device management apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 101 denotes a central processing unit (CPU) that comprehensively controls other components (various devices) connected to the system bus 102. Reference numeral 103 denotes a read-only memory (ROM), and reference numeral 104 denotes a read / write memory (RAM).

  A secondary storage device interface 105 connects the secondary storage device 106 and the system bus 102. A display interface 107 connects the system bus 102 and the display device. A display device 108 is connected to the system bus 102 through a display interface 107. An input device interface 109 connects the system bus 102 and the input device.

  An input device 110 includes a keyboard, a pointing device, and the like, and is connected to the system bus 102 through the input device interface 109. A network interface 111 connects the system bus 102 and the network. A network 112 is connected to the system bus 102 through the network interface 111.

  A program describing an operation procedure for causing the apparatus to execute processing described later is supplied via the ROM 103 and the secondary storage device 106 or the network 112, and is expanded on the RAM 104 as necessary and used by the CPU 101. It is what is done.

  Further, when the program used by this apparatus is supplied from the outside, it is possible to connect a plurality of secondary storage devices 106 and read, write, or transfer necessary programs and data between them. Is possible.

  In the description of the processing that will be described later, unless otherwise specified, the subject of execution of processing in this apparatus is the CPU 101. Such a program may operate as a single program as a whole, or may be realized as a result of a plurality of programs operating together.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen displayed on the display device 108 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 2, reference numeral 201 denotes a name display given to the two-dimensional layout diagram. An administrator inputs a desired field name in the field name display 201 to the input unit 202 by the input device 110.

  A save end button 203 is instructed via the input device 110 when the two-dimensional layout created or edited on this screen is saved and the creation / editing operation is finished. A cancel end button 204 is instructed via the input device 110 when the two-dimensional layout drawing created or edited on this screen is discarded and the creation / editing operation is ended.

  A device installation button 205 is pressed to instruct an operation for registering and arranging a device on the two-dimensional layout drawing being created or edited. A background image setting button 206 is instructed when setting a background image of a two-dimensional layout drawing being created or edited.

  A device automatic registration button 207 is instructed when a device to be registered and arranged automatically is selected using the name set in the input field 202 as the name of the two-dimensional layout diagram and actually registered and placed.

  A sub-arrangement map area designation button 208 is pressed when designating an area on the two-dimensional layout map to instruct an operation for creating another two-dimensional layout map related to the area. Reference numeral 209 denotes a creation / editing area, which can be created and edited by displaying data of a two-dimensional layout map to be created or edited on this screen.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining an example of the layer structure of the two-dimensional layout map data held internally in the network device management apparatus according to the present invention. Note that the two-dimensional layout map data is stored, for example, in the secondary storage device 106 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 3, reference numeral 301 denotes an icon layer on which a device icon indicating a position of a device such as a printer and a link function corresponding to display switching of the device detailed information to the display screen is arranged. The device is not limited to a printer, and is not limited to a multifunction device, a scanner device, a facsimile device, and other network compatible devices.

  A background image layer 302 designates a background image that expresses accompanying information such as a floor plan necessary for displaying the arrangement of devices as image data. Further, the data of the sub-arrangement map area is stored in the icon layer together with icon arrangement information.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining an area setting processing state in the network device management apparatus according to the present invention, and an example of a two-dimensional layout created on the system shown in FIG. The correspondence with the example of the “sub-allocation map area” is shown.

  In FIG. 4, 401 is a two-dimensional layout. Reference numerals 402 and 403 denote device icons (for example, printers), which are registered and arranged on the two-dimensional arrangement diagram 401. Reference numeral 404 denotes a designated sub arrangement map area, which is designated as a figure.

  As described above, the shape of the sub-arrangement map area 404 is not particularly limited as long as it is a closed two-dimensional figure as a whole.

  When the user presses the sub layout map area designation button 208 on the 2D layout map creation / edit screen shown in FIG. 2 and designates the sub layout map area 404 as shown in FIG. 4, a new two-dimensional layout is automatically created. The CPU 101 creates the figure and registers it on the secondary storage device 106.

  Further, the CPU 101 sets a link to the newly created 2D layout map for the sub layout map area 404 of the 2D layout map 401 currently being created and edited, and in the 2D layout map display screen, When the sub layout map area 404 is selected, an operation of switching (jumping) the display of the two-dimensional layout map from the layout map to the newly created two-dimensional layout map is performed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the network device management apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to the two-dimensional layout map editing processing procedure. S501 to S512 indicate each step, and each step is realized by the CPU 101 loading a control program stored in the secondary storage device 106 onto the RAM 104 and executing it.

  First, when processing is started in step S501, a background image is read from the secondary storage device 106 and displayed on the background image layer 302 on the display device 108 under the control of the CPU 101 in step S502. In step S503, for example, icon data is read from the secondary storage device 106, and the icon is arranged on the icon layer 301 according to the read data and displayed under the control of the CPU 101.

  In step S504, the CPU 101 checks whether or not the sub-arrangement drawing area is set by operating the input device 110. If the CPU 101 determines that the area is set, the process proceeds to step S505 to read the area data, The process proceeds to step S506, and if it is determined that the sub-allocation map area is not set, the process proceeds to step S505 as it is.

  In step S506, the CPU 101 checks whether or not the user has input an operation via the input device 110. If it is determined that there is no input, step S506 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S506 that there is an operation input, in step S507, the CPU 101 checks whether the user operation content is an operation instruction “display end”. If it is determined that the operation instruction is “end display”, the process advances to step S512 to end the present process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S507 that the content of the operation by the user is not an operation instruction “end display”, the CPU 101 checks in step S508 whether the content of the operation by the user is an operation of clicking a device icon. If it is determined that the operation is to click the device icon, the process proceeds to step S511. If it is determined that the operation is not to click the device icon, the process proceeds to step S509, and the contents of the operation performed by the user are sub-allocation diagrams. If the CPU 101 determines whether or not the click is on the area, and if it is determined that the click is on the sub-allocation map area, the process proceeds to step S510. The process returns to S506 and continues.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S509 that the user's operation is a click on the secondary layout area, the process proceeds to step S510, and the secondary layout area is displayed on the creation / editing screen displayed on the display device 108. An operation of switching the display to a newly created two-dimensional layout diagram when set is performed, the process proceeds to step S512, and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S508 that the content of the operation by the user is a click on the device icon, the process proceeds to step S511, and the screen displayed on the display device 108 is changed to the device detailed information display screen. The display is switched under control, and the process proceeds to step S512 to end the present process. Thus, a series of two-dimensional layout drawing display processing is completed.

  According to the present embodiment, a region based on a closed two-dimensional figure with respect to a two-dimensional layout diagram can be set as a sub-configuration map region. Is generated.

  As a result, the first two-dimensional layout map is displayed on the display screen (in this state, the area by the two-dimensional graphic is not displayed), and the user operates the input device 110 to click the set secondary layout map area. When the operation is performed, the CPU 101 can perform an operation of switching the screen to the automatically generated two-dimensional layout diagram (two-dimensional layout diagram shown in FIG. 4). This has the effect of facilitating the work of creating a “part” two-dimensional layout after creating a “whole” two-dimensional layout.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration of the network device management apparatus of this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration example of the two-dimensional layout creation / editing screen of the network device management apparatus is the same as that shown in FIG. Furthermore, the configuration example of the layer structure of the two-dimensional layout diagram used internally by the network device management apparatus is the same as that shown in FIG.

  An example of a diagram showing a state in which the sub-arrangement map area is set in the two-dimensional layout diagram of the network device management apparatus is the same as that shown in FIG. Furthermore, the configuration example of the processing procedure on the two-dimensional layout map display screen in the present embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen in the network device management apparatus showing the second embodiment of the present invention. The sub-display displayed on the display device 108 under the control of the CPU 101 shown in FIG. This corresponds to the screen of the sub-allocation map area name setting dialog that is opened when the layout map area is set.

  In FIG. 6, 601 is an input field for inputting and editing the name of the sub-arrangement map area, 602 is an execution button for setting the input name and completing the setting of the sub-arrangement map area, and 603 is an input This is a cancel button for canceling and ending the operation of discarding the designated name and setting the designated area as the sub-allocation map area.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a second data processing procedure in the network device management apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to the processing procedure of the sub-allocation map area setting mode on the two-dimensional layout map creation / edit screen. Note that S701 to S716 indicate steps, and each step is realized by the CPU 101 loading a control program stored in the secondary storage device 106 onto the RAM 104 and executing it.

  In this embodiment, the closed 2D figure for designating the sub-arrangement map area on the 2D layout map by pressing the “sub-arrangement map area setting” mode button 208 by operating the input device 110 in this embodiment. This is executed after 404 is set.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the sub layout map area in the two-dimensional layout map creation / edit screen shown in FIG. 2 is set, first, a sub layout map area name setting dialog (FIG. 6) shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. The image is displayed on the display device 108 under the control of the CPU 101. When a name is entered in the input field 601 and the execution button 602 is pressed, a new two-dimensional layout map corresponding to the set sub layout map area is generated under the control of the CPU 101, and the two-dimensional layout map name is displayed. The name of the sub-allocation map area that has been set is set as it is.

  In addition, if the input 2D layout map name matches that of an existing 2D layout map, a new 2D layout map is not generated, and the 2D layout map with that name is used as the link destination. Is set.

  First, when the process is started in step S701, a sub-arrangement area name setting dialog shown in FIG. 6 is first displayed on the display device 108 under the control of the CPU 101 in step S702. In step S703, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the user has pressed the “execute” button 602. If the CPU 101 determines that the user has pressed the button, the process advances to step S707. In step S704, the CPU 101 determines whether the user has pressed the “cancel” button 603. If the CPU 101 determines that the user has not pressed the button, the process returns to step S703 to continue.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S704 that the user has pressed the “cancel” button 603, the process advances to step S705 to close the sub-arrangement drawing area name setting dialog displayed on the display device 108 in step S701 and continue. In step S706, the data of the set sub-allocation map area is discarded, the process of the sub-allocation map area setting mode is terminated, the process proceeds to step S716, and this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S703 that the user has pressed the “execute” button 602, first in step S707, the CPU 101 controls the name setting dialog for the sub-arrangement drawing area displayed on the display device 106 in step S702. Close with. In the subsequent step S708, attention is paid to the two-dimensional layout diagram that is the first entry in the list of two-dimensional layout maps that currently exist.

  In step S709, the CPU 101 determines whether the name of the sub-allocation map area input in the sub-allocation map area name setting dialog matches the name of the currently focused two-dimensional layout map. If it is determined that they match, the process proceeds to step S715. If it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step S710.

  In step S710, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the current entry is the last entry in the list of the two-dimensional layout. If the CPU 101 determines that it is the last entry, the process proceeds to step S712. If it is determined that the entry is not the last entry, the process proceeds to step S711, focusing on the next entry in the list of the two-dimensional layout diagram, and the process is continued from step S709.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S710 that the entry of interest is the last entry, the process proceeds to step S712, where a new two-dimensional layout diagram is automatically created.

  Subsequently, in step S713, the name set in the name setting dialog for the step sub-allocation map area shown in FIG. 6 is duplicated and set to the name assigned to the two-dimensional layout map created in step S712. In step S714, the new two-dimensional layout created in step S712 is set as a link destination to the sub-layout map area of the currently set two-dimensional layout, and the process proceeds to step S716. Exit.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S709 that the name set in the sub-arrangement area name setting dialog (FIG. 6) matches the name of the currently focused two-dimensional layout, Proceeding to step S715, the currently focused two-dimensional layout is set as a link destination to the sub-layout map area of the two-dimensional layout of the currently set sub-layout map area, and the process proceeds to step S716.

  On the other hand, after completing the sub-allocation map area setting mode in step S706, or after setting the newly created two-dimensional layout map as a link destination of the sub-allocation map area in step S714, and again in step S715 After setting an existing two-dimensional layout with the same name as the link destination of the figure area, the process proceeds to step S716, and the process ends as it is.

  According to this embodiment, when setting a sub-allocation map area on the two-dimensional layout map creation / editing screen, it is possible to set a name for the sub-allocation map area, If a 2D layout with a matching name already exists, it is automatically linked to it, and if there is no 2D layout with a matching name, a new 2D layout is automatically created. The function of creating and linking to that is realized.

  This makes it possible to set a sub layout area that points to a “part” without worrying about whether a “part” 2D layout already exists when creating a “total” 2D layout map. If there is already a 2D layout map that matches the area, it is linked to it, and if not, a new "part" 2D layout map is generated and linked. .

  Therefore, if “part” is set as a sub-arrangement map area, there will always be a corresponding two-dimensional layout diagram, and a complex two-dimensional layout group with a relationship between “whole” and “part” is created. In particular, it has the advantage that the work becomes very easy.

[Third Embodiment]
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration example of the management apparatus according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration example of the two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen of the present embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, the configuration of the two-dimensional layout map data used in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. In addition, it is assumed that the example of the two-dimensional layout map data and the secondary layout map area data used in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. Furthermore, the configuration example of the processing procedure of the two-dimensional layout map display screen in the present embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.

  Note that the screen configuration example of the dialog box for setting the name of the sub-allocation map area in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a third data processing procedure in the network device management apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to the processing procedure in the sub-allocation map area setting mode on the two-dimensional layout map creation / editing screen. Note that S801 to S822 indicate steps, and each step is realized by the CPU 101 loading a control program stored in the secondary storage device 106 onto the RAM 104 and executing it.

  Also, this processing is executed after pressing the “sub-arrangement map area setting” mode button 208 in this embodiment and setting a closed two-dimensional figure 404 for designating the sub-arrangement map area on the two-dimensional layout map. It is what is done.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when a sub layout map area is set on the two-dimensional layout map creation / edit screen (FIG. 2), a sub layout map name setting dialog (FIG. 6) is first displayed on the display device. The

  Here, when a name is entered in the input field 601 and the execute button 602 is pressed, a new two-dimensional layout map corresponding to the set sub layout map area is generated, and the two-dimensional layout map name is now set. After the name of the sub-arrangement map area is set as it is, a device matching the name is selected from the device list and automatically registered and arranged on the generated two-dimensional layout diagram.

  When the 2D layout map name matches that of the existing 2D layout map, a new 2D layout map is not generated, and a 2D layout map with that name is set as the link destination. The

  First, when processing is started in step S801, a sub-arrangement drawing area name setting dialog (FIG. 6) is displayed on the display device 108 under the control of the CPU 101 in step S802. In step S803, the CPU 101 determines whether the user has pressed the “execute” button 602. If it is determined that the user has pressed the button, the process proceeds to step S807. In step S804, the CPU 101 determines whether the user has pressed the “cancel” button 603. If the CPU 101 determines that the user has pressed the button, the process proceeds to step S805. The process returns to step S803 and continues.

  In step S805, the sub-arrangement map area name setting dialog (FIG. 6) is closed under the control of the CPU 101. In step S806, the set sub-arrangement map area data is discarded, the sub-allocation map area setting mode is terminated, the process proceeds to step S822, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S803 that the user has pressed the “execute” button 602, the process advances to step S807 to close the sub-arrangement drawing area name setting dialog (FIG. 6) under the control of the CPU 101. In step S808, attention is paid to the first entry in the list of the existing two-dimensional layout drawing.

  In step S809, the CPU 101 determines whether the character string set as the name of the sub-arrangement map area matches the name of the currently focused two-dimensional layout map. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S812, and if it is determined that they do not match, the process proceeds to step S810.

  In step S810, if the CPU 101 determines whether the currently focused two-dimensional layout is the last entry in the two-dimensional layout list, and if it is determined to be the last entry, the process advances to step S813. If it is determined that the entry is not the last entry, the process proceeds to step S811, paying attention to the next entry in the list of the two-dimensional layout diagram, and returns to step S809 to continue the process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S809 that the character string set as the name of the sub-allocation map area matches the name of the currently focused two-dimensional layout map, the process proceeds to step S812 to set the sub-allocation map area. As the link destination of the layout map area, the currently focused two-dimensional layout map is set, the process proceeds to step S822, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S810 that the currently focused two-dimensional layout is the last entry in the list, the process advances to step S813 to create a new two-dimensional layout. In step S814, the name set as the sub-arrangement map area name is set as the layout diagram name of the two-dimensional layout diagram just created.

  In step S815, the CPU 101 determines whether the device list exists in the secondary storage device 106. If the CPU 101 determines that the device list does not exist, the process proceeds to step S821, and if it is determined that the device list exists, Proceed to step S816. The device list is a list of devices on the network that are recognized as management targets in the RAM 104 or the secondary storage device 106, and for each device that is an entry in the list, the device type And the “installation location” data held by the device acquired from the device are appended. In step S816, first, attention is focused on the first entry in the device list.

  In step S817, the CPU 101 determines whether the “installation location” data of the device of interest includes the character string set as the sub-arrangement drawing area name, and the character string is included. If it is determined that the device is present, the process proceeds to step S818, where the icon of the device currently focused on is registered and arranged in the created two-dimensional layout diagram, and the process proceeds to step S819.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the character string is not included in step S817, the process proceeds to step S819, and the CPU 101 determines whether or not the currently focused device is the last entry in the device list. If it is determined that it is the last entry, the process proceeds to step S821. If it is determined that it is not the last entry, the process proceeds to step S820, paying attention to the next entry in the device list, and returns to step S817 to perform the process. continue.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S819 that it is the last entry in the device list, the process proceeds to step S821, the created two-dimensional layout map is set as the link destination of the sub layout map area, and the process proceeds to step S822. The process ends.

  On the other hand, after completing the sub-allocation map area setting mode in step S806, or after setting an existing two-dimensional layout map as the link destination of the sub-allocation map area in step S812, the newly created two-dimensional layout map in step S821. After the dimension layout is set as the link destination of the area, the process proceeds to step S822, and the process ends as it is.

  According to this embodiment, when setting a sub-allocation map area on the two-dimensional layout map creation / editing screen, it is possible to set a name for the sub-allocation map area, If a 2D layout with a matching name already exists, it is automatically linked to it, and if there is no 2D layout with a matching name, a new 2D layout is automatically created. The function of creating and linking to that is realized.

  This makes it possible to set a sub layout area that points to a “part” without worrying about whether a “part” 2D layout already exists when creating a “total” 2D layout map. If there is already a 2D layout map that matches the area, it is linked to it, and if not, a new "part" 2D layout map is generated and linked. .

  Therefore, when a “part” is set as a sub-allocation map area, there is always a corresponding two-dimensional layout diagram.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when newly creating a two-dimensional layout diagram of “part”, based on the character string of the name assigned to the sub-location map area used for the 2D layout map name, Since there is a process to select a device whose character string is included in the “installation location” data from the device list and automatically register and place it as a device icon on the two-dimensional layout diagram, the “partial” two-dimensional The icon of the estimated device that should be registered and placed in the layout diagram is pre-arranged and has the advantage that it does not need to be manually re-arranged.

  According to the present embodiment, by providing these processes, it is very easy to create a two-dimensional layout map group having a complicated “whole” and “part” relationship.

[Fourth Embodiment]
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration example of the management apparatus according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration example of the two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen of the present embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. Furthermore, the configuration of the two-dimensional layout map data used in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.

  In addition, it is assumed that the example of the two-dimensional layout map data and the secondary layout map area data used in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. A configuration example of the processing procedure of the two-dimensional layout map display screen in the present embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a new two-dimensional layout map is automatically created when a sub layout map area is specified. At this time, the sub layout map area of the background image data of the original two-dimensional layout map is displayed. Is used as a background image of a newly created two-dimensional layout drawing.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen in the network device management apparatus showing the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The sub-picture displayed on the display device 108 under the control of the CPU 101 shown in FIG. This corresponds to the two-dimensional layout map data newly generated when the layout map area is set.

  9, in this embodiment, a rectangle that includes the sub-allocation map area 404 set in FIG. 4 is set, and the outline and internal graphics of the sub-allocation map area set therein are copied as they are. It becomes a shape.

  According to this embodiment, when creating a “partial” two-dimensional layout diagram by creating a “whole” two-dimensional layout map and designating a sub-location map area therefrom, the background image Can be expected to enhance the utility value of the “partial” two-dimensional layout after being generated from the “whole” two-dimensional layout.

[Fifth Embodiment]
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration example of the management apparatus according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration example of the two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen of the present embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.

  Furthermore, the configuration of the two-dimensional layout map data used in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. In addition, it is assumed that the example of the two-dimensional layout map data and the secondary layout map area data used in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. Furthermore, the configuration example of the processing procedure of the two-dimensional layout map display screen in the present embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, a new 2D layout map is automatically created when the sub layout map area is specified. At this time, as the sub layout map area of the background image data of the original 2D layout map. The specified part is diverted to be used as a background image for a newly created 2D layout map, and the 2D inside the rectangle that includes the sub layout map area. When a device icon is registered and arranged on the layout diagram, the device icon is also registered and arranged on the two-dimensional layout diagram that is newly created.

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams showing examples of a two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen in the network device management apparatus showing the fifth embodiment of the present invention, which are displayed on the display device 108 under the control of the CPU 101 shown in FIG. This corresponds to an example of designation of the two-dimensional layout map data and the secondary layout map area data.

  In FIG. 10, reference numeral 1001 denotes a two-dimensional layout. Device icons 1002, 1003, and 1005 correspond to states registered and arranged on the two-dimensional layout diagram 1001. Reference numeral 1004 denotes a graphic designated as the sub-arrangement drawing area. An example of the two-dimensional layout map data newly created from this example is shown in FIG.

  A rectangle including the sub-arrangement map area 1004 shown in FIG. 10 is set and reflected in the newly created two-dimensional layout diagram (FIG. 11). At this time, the device icon 1005 existing in the rectangle 1101A is In the newly created two-dimensional layout diagram (FIG. 11), the device icon 1101 is registered and placed at the same position. This has the effect that the user can easily understand the mutual relationship between the two two-dimensional layout diagrams.

  According to the present embodiment, when a “partial” two-dimensional layout diagram is automatically generated by creating a “whole” two-dimensional layout map and designating a sub layout map area therefrom, It can be expected that the utility value of the “partial” two-dimensional layout after being generated from the “whole” two-dimensional layout is increased.

[Sixth Embodiment]
Next, a sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration of the network device management apparatus of this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. Further, the configuration example of the two-dimensional layout creation / editing screen of the management apparatus is the same as that presented in FIG. The configuration example of the layer structure of the two-dimensional layout diagram used internally by the management apparatus is the same as that shown in FIG. In the present invention, an example of a diagram showing a state in which the sub layout map area is set in the two-dimensional layout map is the same as that shown in FIG. Further, the configuration example of the processing procedure on the two-dimensional layout map display screen in the present embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, a screen configuration example of the sub layout map area name setting dialog opened when the sub layout map area is set on the two-dimensional layout map creation / editing screen (FIG. 2) is the same as that shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, when a sub-allocation map area is specified, the name of the sub-allocation map area is set, and if a two-dimensional layout map that matches the set name already exists, Operates like a link. If there is no 2D layout map that matches the set name, a new 2D layout map is automatically created. When this is newly created, the portion designated as the sub-allocation map area of the background image data of the original two-dimensional layout diagram is diverted and used as the background image of the newly created two-dimensional layout diagram It has come to be used.

  The processing procedure of the sub-allocation map area setting mode on the two-dimensional layout map creation / editing screen in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when a new two-dimensional layout map is created in step S712, the background image of the portion designated as the secondary layout map area is used as it is as shown in FIG.

According to the present embodiment, when creating the “entire” two-dimensional layout diagram and the “part” two-dimensional layout diagram, a wasteful new two-dimensional layout diagram is created by setting the name of the sub-allocation map area. In addition, when a “partial” two-dimensional layout is created, the background image is duplicated from the “total” two-dimensional layout and set. There is an advantage that it is possible to easily create a two-dimensional layout map group that can easily understand the relationship between “part” and “part”.

[Seventh Embodiment]
Next, a seventh embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration of the network device management apparatus of this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. Further, the configuration example of the two-dimensional layout creation / editing screen of the management apparatus is the same as that presented in FIG. The configuration example of the layer structure of the two-dimensional layout diagram used internally by the management apparatus is the same as that shown in FIG. In the present invention, an example of a diagram showing a state in which the sub layout map area is set in the two-dimensional layout map is the same as that shown in FIG. Further, the configuration example of the processing procedure on the two-dimensional layout map display screen in the present embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, a screen configuration example of the sub layout map area name setting dialog opened when the sub layout map area is set on the two-dimensional layout map creation / editing screen (FIG. 2) is the same as that shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, when a sub-allocation map area is specified, the name of the sub-allocation map area is set, and if a two-dimensional layout map that matches the set name already exists, Operates like a link. If there is no 2D layout map that matches the set name, a new 2D layout map is automatically created. When this is newly created, the portion designated as the sub-allocation map area of the background image data of the original two-dimensional layout diagram is diverted and used as the background image of the newly created two-dimensional layout diagram When a device icon is registered and placed on the original two-dimensional layout inside a rectangle that includes the sub-allocation map area, the device icon is newly created. The registered arrangement is also made on the two-dimensional arrangement drawing.

  The processing procedure of the sub-allocation map area setting mode on the two-dimensional layout map creation / editing screen in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when creating a new two-dimensional layout map in step S712, the background image of the part designated as the secondary layout map area is used as it is as shown in FIG. When a device icon is present in a rectangle including the sub-arrangement area of the two-dimensional arrangement diagram, it is also registered and arranged in the newly created two-dimensional arrangement diagram.

  According to the present embodiment, when creating a “whole” two-dimensional layout diagram and a “part” two-dimensional layout diagram, a wasteful new two-dimensional layout diagram is created by setting the name of the sub-allocation map area. In addition, when a “partial” two-dimensional layout is created, the background image is duplicated from the “total” two-dimensional layout and set. There is an advantage that it is possible to easily create a two-dimensional layout map group that can easily understand the relationship between “part” and “part”.

[Eighth Embodiment]
Next, an eighth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration example of the management apparatus according to the eighth embodiment of the present invention is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration example of the two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen of the present embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration of the two-dimensional layout data used in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. In addition, it is assumed that the examples of the two-dimensional layout map data and the secondary layout map area data used in this embodiment are the same as those shown in FIG. The configuration example of the processing procedure of the two-dimensional layout map display screen in the present embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.

A screen configuration example of a dialog box for setting the name of the sub-allocation map area in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. In this embodiment, when a sub-allocation map area is specified, the name of the sub-allocation map area is set, and if a two-dimensional layout map that matches the set name already exists, Operates like a link. If there is no 2D layout map that matches the set name, a new 2D layout map is automatically created. When this is newly created, the name of the currently set sub-arrangement map area is set as it is in the 2D layout map name, and then a device matching that name is selected and generated from the device list. It is automatically registered and placed on the two-dimensional layout. In addition, the portion designated as the sub-arrangement map area in the background image data of the original two-dimensional layout map is used as the background image of the newly created two-dimensional layout map. . If the 2D layout map name matches that of the existing 2D layout map, a new 2D layout map is not generated, and a 2D layout map with that name is set as the link destination.

  The processing procedure of the sub-allocation map area setting mode on the two-dimensional layout map creation / editing screen (FIG. 2) in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. When a new two-dimensional layout map is generated in step S813, as shown in FIG. 9, the background image portion cut out in the original sub layout map area is the background of the newly generated two-dimensional layout map. Set as an image.

  According to the present embodiment, when creating a “whole” two-dimensional layout diagram and a “part” two-dimensional layout diagram, a wasteful new two-dimensional layout diagram is created by setting the name of the sub-allocation map area. In addition, when a “partial” two-dimensional layout is created, the background image is duplicated from the “total” two-dimensional layout and set. There is an advantage that it is possible to easily create a two-dimensional layout map group that can easily understand the relationship between “part” and “part”.

[Ninth Embodiment]
Next, a ninth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration example of the management apparatus according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration example of the two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen of the present embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration of the two-dimensional layout data used in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. In addition, it is assumed that the examples of the two-dimensional layout map data and the secondary layout map area data used in this embodiment are the same as those shown in FIG.

  A configuration example of the processing procedure of the two-dimensional layout map display screen in the present embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.

  A screen configuration example of a dialog box for setting the name of the sub-allocation map area in the present embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, when a sub-allocation map area is specified, the name of the sub-allocation map area is set, and if a two-dimensional layout map that matches the set name already exists, Operates like a link. If there is no 2D layout map that matches the set name, a new 2D layout map is automatically created. When this is newly created, the name of the currently set sub-arrangement map area is set as it is in the 2D layout map name, and then a device matching that name is selected and generated from the device list. It is automatically registered and placed on the two-dimensional layout.

  In addition, the part designated as the sub-arrangement map area in the background image data of the original two-dimensional layout diagram is used as the background image of the newly created two-dimensional layout diagram. In addition, when a device icon is registered and placed in the original two-dimensional layout inside the rectangle that includes the sub-placement map area, the device icon is newly created on the two-dimensional layout. Is also arranged to be registered. If the 2D layout map name matches that of the existing 2D layout map, a new 2D layout map is not generated, and a 2D layout map with that name is set as the link destination.

  The processing procedure of the sub-allocation map area setting mode on the two-dimensional layout map creation / editing screen (FIG. 2) in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. When a new 2D layout map is generated in step S813, the background image of the portion designated as the sub layout map area is used as it is as shown in FIG. 11, and the original 2D layout is created. If a device icon exists in a rectangle that includes the sub-arrangement area in the figure, it is also registered and arranged in the newly created two-dimensional arrangement diagram.

  According to the present embodiment, when creating a “whole” two-dimensional layout diagram and a “part” two-dimensional layout diagram, a wasteful new two-dimensional layout diagram is created by setting the name of the sub-allocation map area. In addition, when a “partial” two-dimensional layout is created, the background image is duplicated from the “total” two-dimensional layout and set. There is an advantage that it is possible to easily create a two-dimensional layout map group that can easily understand the relationship between “part” and “part”.

[Tenth embodiment]
Next, a tenth embodiment of the present invention will be described. The configuration example of the management apparatus according to the tenth embodiment of the present invention is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration example of the two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen of the present embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. The configuration of the two-dimensional layout data used in this embodiment is the same as that shown in FIG. In addition, it is assumed that the examples of the two-dimensional layout map data and the secondary layout map area data used in this embodiment are the same as those shown in FIG. The configuration example of the processing procedure of the two-dimensional layout map display screen in the present embodiment is the same as the flowchart shown in FIG.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of a two-dimensional layout drawing creation / editing screen in the network device management apparatus showing the second embodiment of the present invention. The sub-picture displayed on the display device 108 under the control of the CPU 101 shown in FIG. This corresponds to the screen of the sub-allocation map area name setting dialog that is opened when the layout map area is set.

  In FIG. 12, reference numeral 1201 denotes a layout drawing name display list box for displaying a list of layout map names, and 1202 is given to the layout map of the name displayed at the same position in the layout map name display list box 1201. It is a layout view comment display list box for displaying the comment being displayed. Reference numeral 1203 denotes an “OK” button, which is pressed when the layout diagram selected from the list boxes 1201 and 1202 is specified to designate the secondary layout map area. A “Cancel” button 1204 is pressed when canceling the selection and canceling the designation of the sub-arrangement drawing area.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a fourth data processing procedure in the network device management apparatus according to the present invention, and corresponds to the sub-allocation map area designation processing procedure in the two-dimensional layout map creation / edit screen. S1301 to S1312 indicate steps, and each step is realized by the CPU 101 loading a control program stored in the secondary storage device 106 onto the RAM 104 and executing it.

  In this embodiment, this process is executed after the “sub-arrangement map area setting” mode button 208 is pressed to set a rectangle for designating the sub-arrangement map area on the two-dimensional layout map.

  In the present embodiment, when the sub layout map area is set on the two-dimensional layout map creation / edit screen (FIG. 2), a dialog box shown in FIG. 12 for setting the sub layout map area is first displayed under the control of the CPU 101. . Here, when a target layout diagram is selected from the layout map name display list box 1201 or the layout map comment display list box 1202 and an “OK” button 1203 is pressed by the input device 110, the currently set sub layout map area is now displayed. The background image of the designated 2D layout map is copied, and at the same time, the currently designated 2D layout map is set as the link destination for the sub layout map area.

  First, when processing is started in step S1301, a link target arrangement map setting dialog (FIG. 12) for the sub arrangement map area is displayed in step S1302. In step S1303, the CPU 101 determines whether the user has pressed the “OK” button 1203. If the CPU 101 determines that the user has pressed it, the process advances to step S1307. If not, the process proceeds to step S1304. In step S1304, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the user has pressed the “cancel” button 1204. If it is determined that the user has pressed the button, the process proceeds to step S1305. If it is determined that the user has not pressed the button, the process proceeds to step S1303. Return to and continue processing.

  In step S1305, the link target arrangement map setting dialog (FIG. 12) in the sub arrangement map area is closed under the control of the CPU 101. In step S1306, the set sub-arrangement map area data is discarded and the sub-allocation map area setting mode is terminated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1312, and this process ends.

  On the other hand, in step S1303, the CPU 101 determines whether the user has pressed the “OK” button 1203. If the CPU 101 determines that the user has pressed the button, the process proceeds to step S1307, and the sub-allocation map area shown in FIG. The link target arrangement drawing setting dialog is closed under the control of the CPU 101.

  In step S1308, the background image of the layout selected by the user in the link target layout map setting dialog (FIG. 12) in the sub layout map area is acquired from the secondary storage device. In step S1309, the acquired background image is enlarged or reduced under the control of the CPU 101 in accordance with the size of the rectangle designated as the sub-arrangement drawing area.

  Then, the background image data enlarged / reduced in step S1310 is copied to the rectangular position designated as the sub-arrangement map area, and in step S1311, the link target arrangement diagram of the sub-arrangement area is used as the link destination of the sub-arrangement area. The two-dimensional layout specified in the setting dialog (FIG. 12) is set, the process proceeds to step S1312, and this process is terminated.

  When the process of step S1306 or step S1311 is completed, the process proceeds to step S1312, and this process ends.

  14 to 16 are diagrams showing examples of two-dimensional layout diagrams in the network device management apparatus according to the present invention.

  In FIG. 15, reference numeral 1501 denotes the entire layout diagram, and reference numerals 1502, 1503, and 1505 denote device icons, which correspond to states registered and arranged on the layout diagram 1501. Reference numeral 1504 denotes a rectangle of the sub layout map area designated by the “sub layout map area designation” mode 208 of the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when the rectangle 1504 is specified in the “specify sub-allocation map area” mode 208 while editing the layout map of FIG. 15, the link target layout map setting dialog of the sub-allocation map area of FIG. It is displayed on the display device 108 by control. In this state, when the two-dimensional layout diagram shown in FIG. 14 is designated and the “OK” button 1203 is pressed, the processing shown in FIG. 13 is executed by the CPU 101, and the sub-layout map area 1504 in FIG. The background image data shown is copied, and a two-dimensional layout diagram as shown in FIG. 16 is created.

  In FIG. 16, reference numeral 1601 denotes a layout. Device icons 1602, 1603, and 1605 are set before the sub-arrangement drawing area setting process is performed. Reference numeral 1604 denotes a copy of the background image of the two-dimensional layout diagram (FIG. 14) designated as the link destination of the secondary layout map area within the rectangle designated as the secondary layout map area in the secondary layout map area setting process. It is a thing.

  When the two-dimensional layout created in FIG. 16 is displayed on the display device 108 and an area 1604 is clicked, an operation of switching the display to the two-dimensional layout shown in FIG. 14 is realized.

  As described above, when this embodiment is used, it is possible to easily create a “whole” two-dimensional layout drawing by using a “part” two-dimensional layout drawing already created.

  According to the above-described embodiment, when managing a device using a two-dimensional layout diagram in a management device that manages network devices, it is usually easy to create a two-dimensional layout diagram that takes a lot of time and effort. It becomes possible to easily manage the relationship between the two-dimensional layout diagram of “whole” and the two-dimensional layout diagram of “part” and the relevance of the contents. As a result, it is possible to greatly save time and labor for network device management, and it is possible to improve management efficiency.

  The configuration of a data processing program that can be read by the printing apparatus according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the memory map shown in FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a memory map of a storage medium that stores various data processing programs readable by the printing apparatus according to the present invention.

  Although not particularly illustrated, information for managing a program group stored in the storage medium, for example, version information, creator, etc. is also stored, and information depending on the OS on the program reading side, for example, a program is identified and displayed. Icons may also be stored.

  Further, data depending on various programs is also managed in the directory. In addition, a program for installing various programs in the computer, and a program for decompressing when the program to be installed is compressed may be stored.

  The functions shown in FIGS. 5, 7, 8, and 13 in this embodiment may be performed by a host computer by a program installed from the outside. In this case, the present invention is applied even when an information group including a program is supplied to the output device from a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, a flash memory, or an FD, or from an external storage medium via a network. Is.

  As described above, a storage medium storing software program codes for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or apparatus, and the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus stores the storage medium in the storage medium. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by reading and executing the programmed program code.

  In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the novel function of the present invention, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

  Therefore, as long as it has the function of the program, the form of the program such as an object code, a program executed by an interpreter, or script data supplied to the OS is not limited.

  As a storage medium for supplying the program, for example, a flexible disk, hard disk, optical disk, magneto-optical disk, MO, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, magnetic tape, nonvolatile memory card, ROM, DVD, etc. Can be used.

  In this case, the program code itself read from the storage medium realizes the functions of the above-described embodiments, and the storage medium storing the program code constitutes the present invention.

  As another program supply method, a client computer browser is used to connect to a homepage on the Internet, and the computer program itself of the present invention or a compressed file including an automatic installation function is stored on the recording medium such as a hard disk from the homepage. It can also be supplied by downloading. It can also be realized by dividing the program code constituting the program of the present invention into a plurality of files and downloading each file from a different homepage. That is, a WWW server, an ftp server, and the like that allow a plurality of users to download a program file for realizing the functional processing of the present invention on a computer are also included in the claims of the present invention.

  In addition, the program of the present invention is encrypted, stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, distributed to users, and key information for decryption is downloaded from a homepage via the Internet to users who have cleared predetermined conditions. It is also possible to execute the encrypted program by using the key information and install the program on a computer.

  Further, by executing the program code read by the computer, not only the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized, but also an OS (operating system) or the like running on the computer based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that a case where the function of the above-described embodiment is realized by performing part or all of the actual processing and the processing is included.

  Further, after the program code read from the storage medium is written to a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer, the function expansion is performed based on the instruction of the program code. It goes without saying that the case where the CPU or the like provided in the board or the function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing and the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized by the processing.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications (including organic combinations of the embodiments) are possible based on the spirit of the present invention, and these are excluded from the scope of the present invention. is not.

  Although various examples and embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will recognize that the spirit and scope of the present invention are not limited to the specific descriptions in the present specification, but the following embodiments. Needless to say, is also included. Hereinafter, Embodiments 1 to 20 will be described.

[Embodiment 1]
A network device management apparatus for storing and managing a two-dimensional layout diagram created by hierarchizing icons and background images of one or a plurality of devices connected to a network in a storage device, and storing the storage device in the storage device First display control means (steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. 5) for reading out the displayed two-dimensional layout map and displaying it on the display section, and closed region setting for the two-dimensional layout map displayed on the display section A network device management apparatus comprising: generating means for generating a new two-dimensional layout map based on the state (generated by the CPU 101).

  As a result, a new two-dimensional layout can be generated freely and efficiently from the already registered two-dimensional layout with a simple operation burden.

[Embodiment 2]
A network device management apparatus for managing one or a plurality of devices connected to a network, the first display control means for reading a two-dimensional layout diagram registered in a storage device and displaying it on a display unit ( Steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. 5, a closed region setting state for the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit, and an input state of the layout map registered name for the closed region setting (shown in FIG. 6) A network device management apparatus comprising: generating means for generating a new two-dimensional layout map based on the input from the dialog).

  As a result, a new two-dimensional layout can be generated efficiently and freely from the already registered two-dimensional layout with the simple operation burden of area name and area setting.

[Embodiment 3]
Registration means for registering the new two-dimensional layout generated by the generating means in the storage device with the area name input to the storage map in the storage device (the CPU 101 created in step S712 shown in FIG. 7). The network device management apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: (registering a dimension layout diagram in the secondary storage device 106).

  Accordingly, the registered new two-dimensional layout drawing and the original two-dimensional layout drawing can be registered in association with each other using the region name input in the drawing operation.

[Embodiment 4]
The registration means, when registering a new two-dimensional layout map in the storage device, gives link information for switching the display to the new two-dimensional layout map to the editing source two-dimensional layout map (shown in FIG. 7). Step S714, S715) The network device management apparatus according to the first embodiment, wherein

  This makes it possible to clearly search for the link relationship between the registered new two-dimensional layout map and the original two-dimensional layout map by using the region name input in the drawing operation.

[Embodiment 5]
The first display control means switches the display contents of the layout map by referring to the link information when there is an area instruction for the 2D layout map (step S511 shown in FIG. 5 and the like). The network device management apparatus according to the first embodiment, characterized in that:

  As a result, when a closed area is set on the 2D layout map, another 2D layout map in which devices with high similarity are registered and registered can be displayed or edited based on the instructions for the area. In addition, a new two-dimensional layout can be created freely.

[Embodiment 6]
The registration means generates new link information or gives link information to the two-dimensional layout corresponding to the registered area name based on whether the input area name is a registered area name. The network device management apparatus according to embodiment 1, wherein:

  Thereby, the operation | work which provides link information is automated, and the link information provision burden with respect to the created two-dimensional arrangement | positioning map can be reduced significantly.

[Embodiment 7]
Area setting means for setting an area to cut out the background image drawn on the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit (shown in FIG. 13, the background image corresponding to the area set by the area setting means is cut out, Second display control means (S1308 to S1310 shown in FIG. 13) to be pasted on another two-dimensional layout drawing, and the generation means is based on pasting of a background image by the second display control means The network device management apparatus according to Embodiment 1 or 2, wherein a new two-dimensional layout diagram is generated.

  As a result, a new two-dimensional layout drawing using a background image of the already created two-dimensional layout drawing can be freely generated.

[Embodiment 8]
Device list storage means (secondary storage device 106 shown in FIG. 11) for storing the device managed by the device together with the installation location information held in the device, and the same name as the set area name is installed Third display control means (FIG. 3) for searching for a device included in the location information from the device list storage means, selecting a device icon corresponding to the type of the device, and placing the device icon in the new two-dimensional layout map. A network device management apparatus according to the first or second embodiment, comprising: S813 to S821) shown in FIG.

  Thereby, it is possible to search for a device icon to which the same character string as the area name is assigned, and automatically register the device icon in the two-dimensional layout drawing being created.

[Embodiment 9]
The network device management apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the region setting means sets a region for cutting out a background image drawn on the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit in a rectangular unit.

  As a result, even when the outline of the background image is a free curve, the background image can be cut and pasted freely in the rectangular area that encompasses them, without being affected by the shape of the background image. A new two-dimensional layout using the intended background image can be freely created and edited. The

[Embodiment 10]
A network device layout creation method for a network device management apparatus that stores and manages a two-dimensional layout diagram created by hierarchizing icons and background images of one or more devices connected to a network in a storage device. The first display control step (steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. 5) for reading out the two-dimensional layout map stored in the storage device and displaying it on the display unit, and the two-dimensional display displayed on the display unit And a generation step of generating a new two-dimensional layout based on a closed region setting state with respect to the layout map.

  Thereby, the same effect as Embodiment 1 can be expected.

[Embodiment 11]
A network device layout drawing creation method in a network device management apparatus for managing one or a plurality of devices connected to a network, wherein a two-dimensional layout map registered in a storage device is read and displayed on a display unit The first display control step (steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. 5), the closed area setting state for the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit, and the layout map registration name set for the closed area A generation step of generating a new two-dimensional layout based on the input state (step S802 shown in FIG. 8);
A network device layout drawing creation method characterized by comprising:

  Thereby, the same effect as Embodiment 2 can be expected.

[Embodiment 12]
The network device according to claim 10, further comprising a registration step of registering in the storage device a new two-dimensional layout map generated by the generating step with an area name input to the layout map in the storage device. Layout drawing creation method.

  Thereby, the same effect as that of the third embodiment can be expected.

[Embodiment 13]
In the registration step, when a new two-dimensional layout map is registered in the storage device, link information for switching the display to the new two-dimensional layout map is given to the editing source two-dimensional layout map (shown in FIG. 8). The network device arrangement drawing creation method according to the tenth embodiment, characterized in that step S812 and the like).

  Thereby, the same effect as that of the fourth embodiment can be expected.

[Embodiment 14]
In the first display control step, when there is an area instruction for the two-dimensional layout map, the display information of the layout map is switched and controlled with reference to the link information (step S511 shown in FIG. 5). A network device layout drawing creation method according to the tenth embodiment, which is characterized in the following.

  Thereby, the same effect as that of the fifth embodiment can be expected.

[Embodiment 15]
The registration step generates new link information or gives link information to a two-dimensional layout corresponding to the registered area name based on whether the input area name is a registered area name or not. The network device arrangement drawing creation method according to the tenth embodiment, wherein:

  As a result, the same effect as in the sixth embodiment can be expected.

[Embodiment 16]
An area setting step (step S1309 shown in FIG. 13) for setting an area for cutting out a background image drawn on the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit, and a background image corresponding to the area set by the area setting step And a second display control step (step S1309 shown in FIG. 13) for pasting to another two-dimensional layout drawing, and the generating step is for pasting a background image by the second display control means. 12. The network device layout drawing creation method according to embodiment 10 or 11, wherein a new two-dimensional layout map is generated based on the network device layout map.

  As a result, the same effect as in the seventh embodiment can be expected.

[Embodiment 17]
The registration step (step S821 shown in FIG. 8) for registering the device managed by the device in the device list storage unit together with the installation location information held in the device, and the name same as the set region name is the installation location information. The third display control step (shown in FIG. 8) searches for the devices included in the device list storage means, selects a device icon corresponding to the type of the device, and places it in the new two-dimensional layout diagram. And a network device layout drawing creation method according to the tenth or eleventh embodiment, characterized by comprising:

  Thereby, an effect similar to that of the eighth embodiment can be expected.

[Embodiment 18]
17. The embodiment according to claim 16, wherein the region setting step sets a region for cutting out a background image drawn on the two-dimensional layout diagram displayed on the display unit in a rectangular unit (step S1308 shown in FIG. 13). Network device layout drawing creation method.

  Thereby, the same effect as that of the ninth embodiment can be expected.

[Embodiment 19]
A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the network device layout drawing creation method according to any one of Embodiments 10 to 18.

  Thereby, the same effect as Embodiments 10-18 can be expected.

[Embodiment 20]
A program that causes a computer to execute the network device layout drawing creation method according to any one of Embodiments 10 to 18.

  Thereby, the same effect as Embodiments 10-18 can be expected.

It is a block diagram explaining the structure of the network equipment management apparatus which shows 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional arrangement | positioning drawing creation edit screen displayed on the display apparatus shown in FIG. It is a figure explaining the example of the layer structure of the two-dimensional arrangement | positioning map data internally hold | maintained in the network device management apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure explaining the area | region setting process state in the network device management apparatus concerning this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st data processing procedure in the network equipment management apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional arrangement drawing creation edit screen in the network equipment management apparatus which shows 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd data processing procedure in the network equipment management apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 3rd data processing procedure in the network equipment management apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional arrangement drawing creation edit screen in the network device management apparatus which shows 4th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional arrangement drawing creation edit screen in the network equipment management apparatus which shows 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional arrangement drawing creation edit screen in the network equipment management apparatus which shows 5th Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional arrangement drawing creation edit screen in the network equipment management apparatus which shows 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 4th data processing procedure in the network equipment management apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional arrangement | positioning figure in the network equipment management apparatus concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional arrangement | positioning figure in the network equipment management apparatus concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the two-dimensional arrangement | positioning figure in the network equipment management apparatus concerning this invention. It is a figure explaining the memory map of the storage medium which stores the various data processing program which can be read with the network device management apparatus concerning this invention.

Explanation of symbols

101 CPU
102 System bus 103 ROM
104 RAM
105 Secondary Storage Device Interface 106 Secondary Storage Device 107 Display Interface 108 Display Device 109 Input Device Interface 110 Input Device 111 Network Interface

Claims (20)

A network device management apparatus that stores and manages a two-dimensional layout diagram created by hierarchizing icons and background images of one or more devices connected to a network in a storage device,
First display control means for reading out a two-dimensional layout map stored in the storage device and displaying it on a display unit;
Generating means for generating a new two-dimensional layout based on a closed region setting state for the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit;
A network device management apparatus comprising: A network device management apparatus for managing one or more devices connected to a network,
First display control means for reading a two-dimensional layout diagram registered in the storage device and displaying it on a display unit;
Generation means for generating a new two-dimensional layout map based on a closed area setting state for the two-dimensional layout map displayed on the display unit and an input state of the layout map registration name set for the closed area When,
A network device management apparatus comprising:   2. The network device according to claim 1, further comprising registration means for registering a new two-dimensional layout map generated by the generating module in the storage device with an area name input to the layout map. Management device.   The registration means, when registering a new two-dimensional layout map in the storage device, provides link information for switching the display to the new two-dimensional layout map to the editing two-dimensional layout map. The network device management apparatus according to claim 1.   The first display control means switches the display contents of the layout map by referring to the link information when an area instruction is given to the two-dimensional layout map. Network device management device.   The registration means generates new link information or gives link information to the two-dimensional layout corresponding to the registered area name based on whether the input area name is a registered area name. The network device management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: A region setting means for setting a region for cutting out a background image drawn on the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit;
A second display control unit that cuts out a background image corresponding to the region set by the region setting unit and pastes it on another two-dimensional layout drawing;
The network device management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the generation unit generates a new two-dimensional layout map based on pasting of a background image by the second display control unit. Device list storage means for storing devices managed by the device together with installation location information held in the devices;
The device having the same name as the area name to be set is included in the installation location information, searched from the device list storage means, the device icon corresponding to the type of the device is selected, and the new two-dimensional layout diagram 3rd display control means arranged in,
The network device management apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:   The network device management apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the region setting unit sets a region for cutting out a background image drawn on the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit in a rectangular unit. A network device layout creation method for a network device management apparatus that stores and manages a two-dimensional layout diagram created by hierarchizing icons and background images of one or more devices connected to a network in a storage device. And
A first display control step of reading a two-dimensional layout map stored in the storage device and displaying the two-dimensional layout map on a display unit;
Generating a new two-dimensional layout based on a closed region setting state for the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit;
A network device layout drawing creation method characterized by comprising: A network device layout creation method in a network device management apparatus for managing one or more devices connected to a network,
A first display control step of reading out a two-dimensional layout map registered in the storage device and displaying it on the display unit;
A generation step of generating a new two-dimensional layout map based on a closed area setting state for the two-dimensional layout map displayed on the display unit and an input state of the layout map registration name set for the closed area When,
A network device layout drawing creation method characterized by comprising:   11. The network device according to claim 10, further comprising a registration step of registering in the storage device a new two-dimensional layout map generated by the generating step with an area name input to the layout map in the storage device. Layout drawing creation method.   In the registration step, when a new two-dimensional layout diagram is registered in the storage device, link information for switching the display to the new two-dimensional layout diagram is added to the editing source two-dimensional layout map. The network device layout drawing creation method according to claim 10.   11. The display control step according to claim 10, wherein the first display control step switches and controls display contents of the layout map with reference to the link information when an area instruction is given to the two-dimensional layout map. Network device layout drawing creation method.   The registration means generates new link information or gives link information to the two-dimensional layout corresponding to the registered area name based on whether the input area name is a registered area name. The network device layout drawing creation method according to claim 10, wherein: An area setting step for setting an area to cut out a background image drawn on the two-dimensional layout displayed on the display unit;
A second display control step of cutting out a background image corresponding to the region set by the region setting step and pasting it on another two-dimensional layout drawing;
12. The network device layout drawing creation method according to claim 10 or 11, wherein the generation step generates a new two-dimensional layout map based on pasting of a background image by the second display control means. A registration step of registering a device managed by itself in a device list storage unit together with installation location information held in the device;
The device having the same name as the area name to be set is included in the installation location information, searched from the device list storage means, the device icon corresponding to the type of the device is selected, and the new two-dimensional layout diagram A third display control step arranged in
The network device layout drawing creation method according to claim 10 or 11, further comprising:   17. The network device layout drawing creation method according to claim 16, wherein the area setting step sets an area for cutting out a background image drawn on the two-dimensional layout map displayed on the display unit in a rectangular unit.   A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the network device layout drawing creation method according to claim 10.   A program for causing a computer to execute the network device layout drawing creation method according to any one of claims 10 to 18.

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