JP2007164321A - Document editing device, document editing method, storage medium and program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To sharply reduce a confirming operation of print attributes set in each hierarchy in a document, and to easily set the print attributes while confirming the other setting. <P>SOLUTION: A CPU 100 executes a program, and displays in a list the respective hierarchies of document information stored in an RAM 102 and print attributes to be set in those hierarchies by a table form at a display 107. Then, a keyboard 106 sets the print attributes in each of the hierarchies displayed in a list. Then, the CPU 100 executes the program, and checks whether or not the print attributes for any of those hierarchies are correct. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a document editing apparatus that stores document information including a hierarchical structure of a document and performs a print attribute setting process for document information having a plurality of hierarchies.

  Conventionally, in a document processing system for processing a form or the like, it has been possible to display a document structure hierarchically using a tree view or the like, and to perform different settings for each layer.

  For example, it is possible to set an attribute for the entire print job (hereinafter referred to as job attribute) or a different attribute for each page (hereinafter referred to as page attribute) for a document having a plurality of hierarchies. Alternatively, it is possible to set different printing attributes for each attribute (hereinafter, page group attribute) that is a group of a plurality of pages.

  The method for setting these print attributes is to select a node icon of a setting target hierarchy and open and set a dialog or the like based on a user operation, and each is set individually.

  Therefore, in order to check which print attribute is set, all dialogs must be opened one by one, and setting the print attribute while checking other settings has been a troublesome work.

As a technique for solving this, there is a technique of displaying and setting a list of print attributes for each job when printing a plurality of jobs at once (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-188775 A

  However, in the conventional technique described above, the setting is independent for each job, and it is impossible to check the relationship between attributes such that the setting of a certain job affects the setting of another job.

  On the other hand, in the case of a form document, the print attributes are often set finely for each page group and each page in one job. In such a case, setting mistakes due to user operations are likely to occur.

  For example, when a plurality of print attributes that are not originally changed in one job are designated, the conventional technique cannot be easily and reliably checked.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems. The object of the present invention is to greatly reduce the work of confirming the print attributes set for each layer in a document and confirm other settings. However, it is to provide a mechanism for easily setting print attributes.

  In addition, when a plurality of print attributes that are not originally changed in one job are specified, it is possible to allow the user to confirm and prevent the user from printing without noticing a setting error. It is to provide a mechanism that can do this.

  The document editing apparatus of the present invention that achieves the above object has the following configuration.

  A document editing apparatus that includes a document storage unit that stores document information including a document hierarchical structure and sets print attributes for document information including a plurality of layers. A document storage device that stores document information including a document hierarchical structure A storage means is provided. In addition, the image processing apparatus includes a display control unit that displays a list of document information stored in the document storage unit in a tabular format and print attributes set for the layers. In addition, there is a print attribute setting means for setting a print attribute for each layer displayed as a list by the display control means. Further, a setting for checking whether or not the print attribute set for any hierarchy by the print attribute setting unit is correct based on the possible number of times indicating the number of times that can be specified within one job for a specific print attribute. And a confirmation means.

  The printing attribute setting method of the present invention that achieves the above object has the following configuration.

  This is a printing attribute setting method in a document editing apparatus that includes document storage means for storing document information including a hierarchical structure of a document, and sets printing attributes for document information having a plurality of hierarchies. And it has a display control step of displaying a list of document information stored in the document storage means and the print attributes to be set for them in a tabular format on the display unit. In addition, a printing attribute setting step for setting a printing attribute for each layer displayed in a list by the display control step. Further, a setting for checking whether or not the print attribute set for one of the hierarchies in the print attribute setting step is correct based on the number of times that can be specified in one job for a specific print attribute. And a confirmation step.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to greatly reduce the work of confirming print attributes set for each layer in a document, and it is easy to set print attributes while confirming other settings.

  When a plurality of print attributes that are not originally changed in one job are specified, the user can be confirmed, and it is possible to prevent the user from printing without noticing a setting error.

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

<Description of system configuration>
[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the configuration of a document processing apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

  In FIG. 1, a CPU 100 executes an application program, a printer driver program, an OS, a network printer control program, and the like stored in an HD (hard disk) 105. Then, the RAM 102 is controlled to temporarily store information, files, etc. necessary for program execution.

  The ROM 101 stores programs such as a basic I / O program, various data such as font data and template data used for document processing. Reference numeral 102 denotes a RAM which functions as a main memory, work area, and the like for the CPU 100. Reference numeral 103 denotes an external storage drive, which can load a program or the like stored in the medium 104 into the computer system.

  Reference numeral 104 denotes a medium which stores a program and related data described in the present embodiment, and the configuration of the stored contents is shown in FIG.

  Reference numeral 105 denotes an HD which stores an application program, a printer driver program, an OS, a control program, related programs, and the like. A keyboard 106 is used by the user to instruct the client computer to input device control command instructions and the like.

  Reference numeral 107 denotes a display, which displays commands input from the keyboard 106, printer status, and the like. A system bus 108 controls the flow of data in the client computer. Reference numeral 109 denotes a network interface (hereinafter referred to as I / F), which is a communication interface for connecting to a local area network (LAN) or the Internet.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of a memory map of the RAM 102 shown in FIG. This example is an example of a memory map in a state where the program of the present invention is loaded into the RAM 102 and becomes executable.

  In FIG. 2, the present embodiment shows an example in which a program and related data are directly loaded from the medium 104 into the RAM 102 and executed. However, in addition to this, every time the program of the present invention is operated from the medium 104, it may be loaded from the HD 105 to the RAM 102.

  The medium for recording the program of the present invention may be an FD, a CD-ROM, a DVD, an IC memory card, or the like. Furthermore, it is possible to record the program of the present invention in the ROM 101, configure it as a part of the memory map, and execute it directly by the CPU 100.

  Reference numeral 201 denotes a basic I / O program, which has an IPL (Initial Program Rotating) function for starting the operation of the OS by reading the OS from the HD 105 into the RAM 102 when the control device is turned on. This is the area that contains the program.

  202 is an OS, 203 is a control program, 204 is associated data, and 205 is a work area where the CPU 100 executes this program. The application of the present invention is not limited to a specific OS.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the data contents of the medium 104 shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 3, 300 is the data content of the medium 104, and 301 is volume information indicating data information. 302 is directory information. Reference numeral 303 denotes a program described in this embodiment, which controls display of a list of print items set by job attributes, page attributes, page group attributes, and the like. 304 is the related data. The program 303 is a program code based on the flowchart of this program shown in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 10, and FIG.

  Hereinafter, a characteristic configuration of the present embodiment will be described.

  The document storage unit (HD 105) configured as described above and storing document information including the hierarchical structure of the document is provided. The document editing apparatus sets printing attributes for document information including a plurality of hierarchies.

  The document editing apparatus configured as described above has a display control function for displaying a list of each layer of document information stored in the HD 105 and print attributes to be set in a tabular format on the display unit.

  In addition, it has a print attribute setting function for setting print attributes for each layer displayed in a list by the display control function. In addition, the printing attribute setting function has a function of checking whether the printing attribute set for one of the layers is correct.

  The display control means is realized by the CPU 100 executing a display process by executing a control program stored in the ROM 101, the HD 15, the FD 14, or the like.

  The print attribute setting means is realized by the CPU 100 executing a setting program by executing a control program stored in the ROM 101, HD 15, FD 14, or the like based on operation instructions of the keyboard 106, mouse 108, and the like.

  Further, the setting confirmation function is realized by the CPU 100 executing a control program stored in the ROM 101, HD15, FD14, etc. and performing confirmation processing (procedure shown in FIG. 5).

  As a result, the confirmation work of the print attributes set in each hierarchy in the document can be greatly reduced, and the print attributes can be easily set while confirming other settings.

  The document editing apparatus according to the present embodiment further includes a keyboard 106 as input means for inputting the number of times that can be specified within one job for the print attribute selected from the print attributes.

  A management function is provided for storing and managing print attributes that should limit the number of print attributes that can be specified in one job.

  In addition, a storage unit (HD 105) is provided that stores the number of designated times input by the input unit and the selected print attribute as a pair.

  The above management function is realized by the user selecting a desired print attribute using the keyboard 106, mouse 108, etc., and managing the CPU 100 by executing a control program stored in the ROM 101, HD 15, FD 14, etc. The

  Further, the setting confirmation function has a designated number of times acquisition function for retrieving and extracting a desired printing attribute from the printing attributes stored in the storage unit and acquiring the number of times that the printing attribute can be designated.

  Further, a designated number holding function for holding the designated number of printing attributes actually designated for the document information is provided.

  In addition, a determination function is provided for determining whether the designated number held by the designated number holding function exceeds the designated number obtained by the designated number obtaining function.

  Furthermore, a notification function for notifying the user that it has been determined that the specified number of times held by the specified number of times holding function by the determination function exceeds the specified number of times acquired by the specified number of times acquisition function is provided.

  The specifiable number of times acquisition function is realized by the CPU 100 executing an acquisition process by executing a control program stored in the ROM 101, the HD 15, the FD 14, or the like.

  The specified number of times holding function is realized by the CPU 100 executing and holding a control program stored in the ROM 101, HD15, FD14, or the like.

  Further, the determination function is realized by the CPU 100 executing a control program stored in the ROM 101, HD15, FD14, etc. and executing a determination process (step (613) shown in FIG. 6 to be described later. This is realized by the CPU 100 executing a control program stored in the ROM 101, HD 15, FD 14, etc. and executing notification processing (step (614) shown in FIG. 6 described later).

  As a result, for example, when a plurality of print attributes that are not originally changed in one job are designated, it is possible to confirm with the user, and the user prints without noticing a setting error. Can be prevented.

  Further, the document editing apparatus according to the present embodiment has a dependency holding function that holds the dependency between print attributes. In addition, the setting confirmation function presents to the user the attribute that is restricted and the setting that causes the setting when there is a setting that matches the dependency held by the dependency holding function.

  The dependency relationship holding function is realized by the CPU 100 executing a holding process by executing a control program stored in the ROM 101, the HD 15, the FD 14, or the like.

  This saves the user from having to search for a setting that is a limiting factor, and improves work efficiency.

  In addition, the setting confirmation unit presents to the user which layer setting is effective when the same print attribute is set in a plurality of layers.

  Thereby, the user can easily confirm which setting is effective.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a print attribute setting confirmation screen displayed on the display 107 shown in FIG. Each print attribute item is displayed in a drop-down list and is selected from there.

  In FIG. 4, reference numeral 400 denotes a print attribute setting confirmation screen, which includes a job attribute display unit 401 and a setting display unit 402, and the set print items are displayed for cells in the same row as the icons of the job attribute display unit 401. It is an example.

  A button 403 is instructed to be pressed when a setting check is performed. Reference numeral 404 denotes a button that is pressed to confirm the displayed content. A button 405 is instructed to be pressed when canceling the screen display.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a first data processing procedure in the document processing apparatus according to the present invention. This processing corresponds to the document processing procedure of the document editing program loaded into the RAM 102. In addition, (501)-(505) shows each step. Each step is realized by the CPU 100 loading and executing the program 303 on the RAM 102.

  First, the program 303 acquires document information from the document storage unit (501), and activates the print attribute setting function. Then, the print attribute setting screen of the user interface shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display 107 (502), and the print attribute setting from the user is accepted. Then, the setting by the user is finished, and an instruction to press the button 403 for checking the setting is given. Then, the program 303 checks the setting based on the setting confirmation function (505), and then the program is terminated by a trigger from the user (for example, based on an instruction to press the button 405).

  Details of the setting confirmation process in step (505) will be described later. On the other hand, when the user ends the process without pressing the setting button in step (504) (for example, when the buttons 404 and 405 are pressed), the process is ended without performing the setting check.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a second data processing procedure in the document processing apparatus according to the present invention. This processing corresponds to the setting processing procedure relating to the printing attribute designation count check in step (505) shown in FIG. In addition, (601)-(614) shows each step. Each step is realized by the CPU 100 loading and executing the program 303 on the RAM 102.

  The user selects a print attribute that limits the number of times that can be specified in one job by the management unit through setting processing (not shown) in advance, and inputs the number of times that can be specified in one job by the input unit. Set the number of times that can be specified.

  If the user does not set the number of times that can be specified, the print attribute shown in FIG. 7 is set as the print attribute for which the number of times that can be specified in one job is limited by default, and the number of times that can be specified is set to one.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of print attributes in which the number of times that can be specified managed in the document processing apparatus according to the present invention is limited.

  In this example, the paper alignment position / binding position, binding margin, paper discharge method, paper discharge method, staple position, offline, arrangement order, and magnification are set as defaults as the print attributes whose number of times that can be specified is limited.

  First, the program 303 obtains the number of times that each print attribute can be specified by a number of times that can be specified (for example, held on the hard disk 105) (601). Note that when the user has not set the number of times that can be specified, the print attribute that is limited by default in the number of times that can be specified in one job is the print attribute as shown in FIG. Is set.

  Next, the program 303 checks whether the print attribute is set as the job attribute in the document loaded on the RAM 102 (602). If it is determined that the print attribute is set, the print attributes are displayed in a list form on the display 107 as shown in FIG. 4 (603).

  Further, the program 303 acquires page group information in the document (604), and checks whether the print attribute is set in the page group attribute (605). Here, the printing attributes are printing attributes as shown in FIG.

  If it is determined that the print attribute set as the page group attribute exists, the program 303 increments the designated number of times of the print attribute held in the designated number of times holding means secured on the RAM 102, for example (606). ). Then, the print attributes are displayed on the display 107, for example, in a list format (607).

  Next, the program 303 acquires page information in the document (608), determines whether the print attribute is set in the page attribute (609), and determines that the print attribute is not set in the page attribute. In this case, the process proceeds to step (611) and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (609) that the print attribute is set as the page attribute, the print attribute is displayed on the display 107, for example, in a list format (610).

  Then, the program 303 checks whether there is next page information (611). If it is determined that there is next page information, the program 303 returns to step (604) and repeats the processing of the next page information.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step (612) that there is no next page information, for example, when the end of the document is reached, in step (613), the program 303 specifies the specified number of times for each attribute by the determining means. Determine if it is within the possible number of times. If it is determined that the number of times of designation exceeds the number of times of designation (when it is determined NO), in step (614), the program 303 notifies the user of the fact by the notifying means and confirms it. This process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (613) that the designated number does not exceed the number that can be designated, the setting check process is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a confirmation dialog displayed on the display 107 shown in FIG. The main display screen 900 is displayed as the step (614) shown in FIG. 6 is executed.

  In FIG. 8, print attributes that exceed the number of times that can be specified are displayed at a position 903 in a list format. In the display example of FIG. 8, the binding directions are listed.

  Reference numerals 902 and 903 denote buttons. When executing this setting, the button 901 is instructed with the mouse 108, and when canceling this setting, the button 902 is instructed with the mouse 108.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of a third data processing procedure in the document processing apparatus according to the present invention. This processing corresponds to the setting processing procedure relating to the print attribute dependency in step (505) shown in FIG. In addition, (701)-(718) shows each step. Each step is realized by the CPU 100 loading and executing the program 303 on the RAM 102.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the dependency determination table held in the dependency holding means in the document processing apparatus according to the present invention. This example shows an example of the dependency relationship between print attributes.

  In the present embodiment, an example of securing on the hard disk 105 shown in FIG.

  First, the program 303 checks whether the print attribute is set as the job attribute in the document stored in the RAM 102 (701). Here, the print attributes correspond to print attributes as shown in FIG.

  If the program 303 determines that the print attribute is set, the print attribute is displayed in a list form on the display 107 (702).

  Further, the program 303 acquires page group information in the document (703), and checks whether the print attribute is set in the page group attribute (704).

  If it is determined that the print attribute is set, the program 303 checks whether the print attribute setting complies with the dependency relationship held by the dependency relationship holding unit with reference to, for example, the table shown in FIG. (705).

  If it is determined that the dependency relationship is not observed, the program 303 invalidates the print attribute set in the page group attribute. Then, it is added to the invalid list L (held on the RAM 102) together with the setting that causes it (706), and the process proceeds to step (712).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (705) that the dependency relationship is not observed, it is displayed on the display 107 in a list format, for example (707), in step (707).

  Next, the program 303 acquires page information in the document (708), and checks whether the print attribute is set in the page attribute (709). If it is determined that the print attribute is set, the program 303 checks whether the print attribute setting satisfies the dependency held by the dependency holding means (710). If it is determined that the dependency relationship is not observed, the program 303 invalidates the print attribute set in the page attribute and adds it to the invalidation list L together with the setting that causes it (step 711). Proceed to step (712).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (710) that the dependency relationship is not observed, it is displayed on the display 107 in a list format, for example (707), in step (712).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (709) that there is no print attribute, the program 303 checks whether there is next page information (713). If there is next page information, the process returns to step (708).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (713) that there is no next page information, in step (714), the program 303 determines whether there is next page group information. If it is determined that there is next group page information, the process returns to step (703) and the page group information acquisition process is repeated again.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (714) that there is no next group page information, the check process ends and enters a state of accepting an operation from the user.

  In step (715), the program 1303 determines whether the user has selected a list cell displayed on the display 107. If it is determined that a cell is selected, it is determined in step (716) whether the print attribute of the cell selected by the program 303 matches an invalid print attribute in the invalid list L. . If it is determined that the print attribute is invalid in the invalid list L on the RAM 102, the process proceeds to step (718).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (716) that the print attribute is invalid in the invalid list L, the cell display of the print attribute corresponding to the corresponding factor is changed in step (717). Proceed to step (718). In the present embodiment, as an example of changing the cell display, it is preferable to change the display of the ruled line of the cell.

  In addition, as another example of changing the cell display, a mode in which the background in the cell is displayed in a different color from other cells may be used.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (715) that no cell is selected, it is determined in step (718) whether or not the user is performing an operation to end the setting check process. If it is determined that the operation for ending the setting check process has not been performed, the process returns to step (715).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (718) that an operation for ending the setting check process is being performed, this process ends.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of a setting check screen 1100 for the items shown in FIG. This example shows an example of a setting check screen when the dependency of the item “2” shown in FIG. 10 is not maintained.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, since “staple” is set as the job attribute, the paper size of the mixed paper is invalid, and the print attribute is invalidated by the cursor 1103 operated by the mouse 108, for example, A cell with a paper size of B4 is selected. Then, the cell ruled line 1101 corresponding to the setting causing the change is changed (for example, the color of the ruled line is changed to the ruled line of another cell), and the state is displayed so as to be visually conspicuous. ing. Reference numeral 1102 denotes a button.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a fourth data processing procedure in the document processing apparatus according to the present invention. This processing corresponds to the check processing procedure regarding the setting of the same print attribute in a plurality of layers in step (505) shown in FIG. In addition, (801)-(817) shows each step. Each step is realized by the CPU 100 loading and executing the program 303 on the RAM 102.

  First, the program 303 checks whether the print attribute is set as the job attribute in the document (801), and when it is determined that the print attribute is set, displays the print attribute on the list on the display 107 (802). Further, the program 303 acquires page group information in the document (803), and checks whether the print attribute is set in the page group attribute (804).

  If it is determined that there is a print attribute for which the program 303 is set, in step (805), the program 303 determines whether the job attribute is designated as the print attribute. If the program 303 determines that the job attribute is specified, the specification is invalidated (807). Then, it is displayed in a list form on the display 107 (807).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (805) that the program 303 does not specify a job attribute, it is further determined in step (806) whether or not the program 303 is specified by a page attribute.

  If the program 303 determines that the page attribute is designated, the process proceeds to step (807).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (806) that the page attribute has not been specified, the attribute value of the page group attribute is validated (808) and displayed in a list form on the display 107 (809).

  Next, when neither the job attribute nor the page attribute is specified (the program 303 acquires page information in the document (810).

  In step (811), the program 303 determines whether the print attribute is set as the page attribute. If it is determined that the print attribute is not set, it is determined in step (812) whether the print attribute has already been specified as the job attribute.

  If it is determined that the job attribute is designated, the job attribute is set to invalid in step (813), and a list is displayed on the display 107 (815). Then, the process proceeds to step (816) and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (812) that the job attribute is not specified, in step (813), the job attribute is set to be valid, and a list is displayed on the display 107 (815). Then, the process proceeds to step (816) and subsequent steps. Note that step (814) also includes a process of invalidating the page group attribute that is valid in step (808) if it exists.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (811) that the print attribute exists, the program 303 checks whether there is next page information in step (816).

  If it is determined that there is next page information, the process returns to step (810), and the page group information acquisition process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (816) that there is no next page information, in step (817), the program 303 determines whether the next page group information exists. If it is determined that there is next page group information, the process proceeds to step (803), and the page group information acquisition process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step (817) that there is no next page group information, this processing (check processing) is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a job information display processing screen in the document processing apparatus according to the present invention. This display screen 1000 shows an example of a setting check processing screen by the program 303.

  In the example illustrated in FIG. 13, a paper feed unit designation 1001 set in the job attribute, for example, “cassette 5” is valid. Along with this, another setting, that is, a sheet feeding unit designation 1002 set in the page attribute, for example, “manual feed”, “tray 1”, etc. is displayed in an invalid state.

  This allows the user to invalidate the designation of the paper feeding unit other than the paper feeding unit designation set in the job attribute on another page and feed the paper designated in the job attribute as a whole. It is possible to check the status where the part designation is valid on the list screen.

[Second Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the case has been described in which all print attributes can be set in each layer on the print attribute setting screen as shown in FIG.

  However, the print attributes that can be set in each layer are as shown in FIG. 14, for example. For items that cannot be set, the corresponding portion of the print attribute setting screen may not be set.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a list of print attributes that can be set in each hierarchy in the document processing apparatus according to the present invention.

  In FIG. 14, reference numeral 1501 denotes a job attribute. Reference numeral 1502 denotes a page group attribute. Reference numeral 1503 denotes a page attribute.

[Third Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the example in which the document information is acquired from the RAM 102 and displayed as a list on the print attribute setting screen as shown in FIG. 4 has been described.

  However, control is performed so as to shift to the print setting confirmation list display by providing a tab sheet on the print setting request for the application or the printer driver setting screen. The display timing of the print attribute setting screen may be configured to be synchronized with the operation request from the user.

[Fourth Embodiment]
In the first embodiment, the example in which the document information is acquired from the RAM 102 and displayed as a list on the print attribute setting screen as shown in FIG. 4 has been described.

  However, when the number of pages of one job is large, the list screen may be scrollable in the vertical direction so that the print attribute confirmation operation for each page can be performed.

  In addition, when the number of pages reaches a large number, the designated page may be input, and display control may be performed so that the print attributes of the page can be quickly displayed in cells.

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

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a memory map of a storage medium for storing various data processing programs that can be read by the document processing 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, 6, 9, and 12 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, the storage medium storing the software program code for realizing the functions of the above-described embodiments is supplied to the system or apparatus. It goes without saying that the object of the present invention can also be achieved by the computer (or CPU or MPU) of the system or apparatus reading and executing the program code stored in the storage medium.

  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 browser on a client computer is used to connect to an Internet home page. Then, the computer program itself of the present invention or a compressed file including an automatic installation function can be downloaded from the homepage by downloading it to a recording medium such as a hard disk. 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. Let It is also possible to execute the encrypted program by using the key information and install the program on a computer.

  In addition, the functions of the above-described embodiments are not only realized by executing the program code read by the computer. For example, based on an instruction of the program code, an OS (operating system) running on the computer performs part or all of the actual processing. Needless to say, the process includes the case where the functions of the above-described embodiments are realized.

  Further, the program code read from the storage medium is written in a memory provided in a function expansion board inserted into the computer or a function expansion unit connected to the computer. After that, based on the instruction of the program code, the CPU of the function expansion board or function expansion unit performs part or all of the actual processing, and the processing of the above-described embodiment is realized by the processing. Needless to say.

  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.

  While various examples and embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the spirit and scope of the present invention are not limited to the specific descriptions in the present specification by those skilled in the art.

It is a block diagram explaining the structure of the document processing apparatus which shows 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the memory map of RAM shown in FIG. It is a figure explaining the data content of the medium shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the printing attribute setting confirmation screen displayed on the display shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 1st data processing procedure in the document processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 2nd data processing procedure in the document processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the printing attribute in which the frequency | count which can be designated managed in the document processing apparatus which concerns on this invention is restrict | limited. It is a figure which shows an example of the confirmation dialog displayed on the display shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 3rd data processing procedure in the document processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the dependency determination table hold | maintained at the dependency holding means in the document processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the setting check screen with respect to the item shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the 4th data processing procedure in the document processing apparatus concerning this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the job information display process screen in the document processing apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the list of the printing attributes which can be set in each hierarchy in the document processing 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 document processing apparatus concerning this invention.

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Claims (12)

A document editing apparatus that includes a document storage unit that stores document information including a hierarchical structure of a document, and sets printing attributes for document information having a plurality of layers,
Each level of the document information stored in the document storage means, and display control means for displaying a list of print attributes to be set in the table in a tabular format;
Print attribute setting means for setting print attributes for each of the layers displayed in a list by the display control means;
Setting confirmation means for checking whether the print attribute set for any hierarchy by the print attribute setting means is correct based on the number of times that can be specified within one job for a specific print attribute. When,
A document editing apparatus characterized by comprising: An input means for inputting the number of times that can be designated within one job with respect to a print attribute selected from the print attributes;
Management means for storing and managing print attributes that should limit the number of print attributes that can be specified in one job;
The document editing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a storage unit that stores the specifiable number of times input by the input unit and the selected print attribute as a pair. The setting confirmation unit includes a designated number of times acquisition unit that searches and extracts a desired printing attribute from the printing attributes stored in the storage unit, and acquires the number of times that the printing attribute can be designated;
A designated number holding means for holding a designated number of printing attributes actually designated for the document information;
Determining means for determining whether the designated number held by the designated number holding means exceeds the designated number obtained by the designated number obtaining means;
Notification means for notifying the user that the specified number of times held by the specified number of times holding means by the determining means exceeds the specified number of times acquired by the specified number of times acquisition means;
The document editing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: Dependency holding means for holding dependency relationships between print attributes,
The setting confirmation unit presents, to a user, a restricted attribute and a setting that causes the setting when there is a setting that matches the dependency held by the dependency holding unit. Document editing device.   The document editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the setting confirmation unit presents to the user which layer setting is valid when the same print attribute is set in a plurality of layers. A printing attribute setting method in a document editing apparatus, comprising document storage means for storing document information including a hierarchical structure of a document, and setting printing attributes for document information consisting of a plurality of hierarchies,
A display control step of displaying a list of document information stored in the document storage means in a tabular form on a display unit in a tabular format and print attributes to be set for the document information;
A printing attribute setting step for setting a printing attribute for each layer from the list display by the display control step;
A setting confirmation step for checking whether or not the setting set in the printing attribute setting step is correct based on the possible number of times indicating the number of times that can be specified in one job for a specific printing attribute;
A printing attribute setting method characterized by comprising: An input step of inputting the number of times that can be designated within one job with respect to a print attribute selected from the print attributes;
A management step for storing and managing printing attributes that limit the number of times that can be specified in one job;
The printing attribute setting method according to claim 1, further comprising a storing step of storing the designated number of times input in the input step and the selected printing attribute as a pair in a storing unit. The setting confirmation step includes a designated number of times acquisition step of retrieving and extracting a desired printing attribute from the printing attributes stored in the storage unit and obtaining the number of times that the printing attribute can be designated;
A designated number holding step for holding the designated number of printing attributes actually designated for the document information in the designated number holding unit;
A determination step of determining whether the designated number held in the designated number holding unit by the designated number holding step exceeds the designated number obtained by the designated number obtaining step;
A notification step for notifying the user that it has been determined that the specified number of times held in the specified number of times holding unit by the determining step exceeds the specified number of times acquired by the specifiable number of times acquisition step;
The printing attribute setting method according to claim 1, further comprising:   In the setting confirmation step, when there is a print attribute that matches the dependency held in the dependency holding unit in which the set print attribute holds the dependency between the print attributes, the restricted attribute and the factor The print attribute setting method according to claim 1, wherein the setting is presented to the user.   The print attribute setting method according to claim 1, wherein the setting confirmation step presents to the user which layer setting is effective when the same print attribute is set in a plurality of layers.   A computer-readable storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute the printing attribute setting method according to claim 6.   A program for causing a computer to execute the printing attribute setting method according to claim 6.

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