JP2009181404A - Relationship diagram creating system and relationship diagram creating method - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a relationship diagram creating system for creating a radial relationship diagram enabling association between a specific object item and an object item associated thereto. <P>SOLUTION: The system implements a number-of-direct-links extracting means for extracting the number of direct links for each object item, thereafter a group developing/distributing means for radially developing the group of a first object item having the largest number of links and a second object item directly linked to the first object item, distributing the developed group over a secondary plane (22), radially developing the group of a first object item having the second largest number of links among the other object items than the distributed object items and a second object item directly linked to the first object item, distributing the developed group over the secondary plane (22), and repeating such grouping, radial development, and distribution of the other object items in descending order of number of direct links than the distributed object items, and a relationship diagram creating means for creating a radial relationship diagram by connecting the corresponding object items of the developed groups through relationship lines (L5). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a relationship diagram creation system and a relationship diagram creation method for creating a relationship diagram formed from various plural target items.

There is a production management system that creates a component configuration table of a mechanical device by developing a plurality of various parts constituting the mechanical device into a tree structure (see Patent Document 2). In this production management system, the data number of the machine device is set to 000, the first part number of the first part connected in the immediate lower order is set to 100, 200, 300. The second part numbers of the second parts connected in series are 110, 120, 130..., And the third part numbers of the third parts connected immediately below the second part number 110 are 111, 112, 113. The second part numbers connected to the first part number 200 are 210, 220, 230..., And the second part numbers connected to the first part number 300 are 310, 320, 330. Further, the third part numbers that are connected to the second part number 210 are 211, 212, 213, and the third part numbers that are connected to the second part number 310 are 311, 312, 313, and so on. In this system, a first part number is connected to a data number of a machine, a second part number is connected to a first part number, and a third part number is connected to a second part number, thereby forming a plurality of machines. Can be expanded as a tree structure.
JP 2004-62526 A

  The production management system disclosed in Patent Literature 1 manages component parts of a machine device by part number, and the first to third parts specified by the part number are arranged in numerical order, so that the first subordinate part of the first part The specific second parts are connected to each other, and the specific third parts are connected immediately below the second parts. Therefore, in this production management system, the first to third parts arranged in a tree shape are uniquely defined, and different types of parts are arranged below the first parts and different kinds of parts are arranged below the second parts. Not only can not be placed, but other target items other than parts cannot be incorporated, and a component configuration table in which different types of component parts are freely combined or a configuration table in which various target items are freely combined Can not create. Although this production management system can expand parts into a tree structure, it cannot create a radial configuration table in which other parts are arranged radially around a specific part. It is not possible to create a configuration table that can be related to a plurality of other parts that are linked to the part. Furthermore, the relationship between the components is unknown, and the relationship between the components cannot be grasped in the created component configuration table.

  The purpose of the present invention is to create a radial relationship chart that allows a plurality of target items to be linked freely while a specific target item can be related to a plurality of target items linked to the target item. It is an object of the present invention to provide a relationship diagram creation system and a relationship diagram creation method that can be performed. Another object of the present invention is to provide a relationship diagram creation system and a relationship diagram creation method capable of creating a radial relationship diagram capable of grasping the relationship contents between target items.

  The first premise of the present invention for solving the above-described problem is a relation chart creation system for creating a relation chart formed from various target items.

  As a feature of the present invention according to the first premise, the relationship chart creation system includes target item data including a plurality of target item identification information capable of individually identifying the target items set with predetermined target item numbers; , Relationship content data including relationship lines that connect the target items and identify a plurality of relationship contents between the target items, and connection data including connection information between arbitrary target items connected by the relationship lines are stored. The relationship diagram creating system executes the direct link number extraction means for extracting the number of direct links of the target items for each target item with reference to the link data, and then the first target item having the largest number of links and Grouping the second target items that are directly linked together, and arranging the second target items in the surrounding direction around the first target item of the group. Is expanded radially, the expanded group is distributed to the secondary plane, and then the second target that is directly connected to the first target item having the second largest number of direct connection among the remaining target items excluding the distributed target item. While grouping the target items, the second target items are arranged in the direction around the first target item of the group and the group is radially expanded, and the expanded group is distributed to the secondary plane. By connecting the group expansion and distribution means that repeats grouping, radial expansion and distribution in descending order of the number of direct connection among the remaining target items excluding the target item, and connecting the target items of the expanded group via a relationship line, It is to execute a relationship diagram creating means for creating a radial relationship diagram displaying the relationship between target items.

  As an example of the relationship diagram creation system, the relationship diagram creation system can create a radial relationship diagram of at least one of the grouped groups, and the relationship diagram creation system creates a radial diagram created by the relationship diagram creation means. It has a relationship diagram output means for outputting a relationship diagram.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation system, the group development distribution unit distributes the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages to the central portion of the secondary plane, and the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages. Each group from the immediate lower order to the first target item group arranged in the descending order of the number of connections is drawn in a spiral on the secondary plane centering on the group of the first target item having the largest number of connections To distribute.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation system, the relationship diagram creation system calculates the diameter of the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages developed by the group development distribution means, and calculates an edge having the same length as the diameter. A secondary plane dividing unit that divides the secondary plane with a quadrilateral having, from the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages to the group of the first target item arranged in the descending order of the number of linkages Each group is separately distributed among the squares.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation system, the group development distribution means arranges the second target item on the circumference while virtualizing a plurality of circumferences around the first target item, The number of second target items arranged on the circumference is gradually increased from one target item toward the outside in the circumferential direction.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation system, the relationship diagram creation system includes target item data output means for individually outputting target item data of target items forming a radial relationship diagram for each target item, and a radial relationship diagram. It has relationship content data output means for individually outputting the relationship content data of the relationship lines to be formed for each relationship line, and link data output means for outputting link data between the target items forming the radial relationship chart.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creating system, the relationship line indicates the second target item from the first target item, and the first target item is the first target item and the second target item is the related destination. A relationship line, a one-way second relationship line that points to the first target item from the second target item, uses the second target item as a relation source, and uses the first target item as a relation destination, and the first target item and the second target And a bi-directional relationship line pointing to bi-directional with the item.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation system, the target item data includes first hyperlink data that can refer to related information related to the target item, first text data related to the target item, and a first numerical value related to the target item. Data.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation system, the relationship content data includes second hyperlink data that can refer to related information related to the relationship content, second text data related to the relationship content, and a second numerical value related to the relationship content. Data.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation system, the linked data includes the third hyperlink data that can refer to related information related to at least one of the target items connected by the relationship line, and the target items connected by the relationship line. 3rd text data regarding at least one of them and 3rd numerical data regarding at least one of the target items connected by the relationship line are included.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation system, the relationship diagram creation system has data modification means for modifying the target item data, the relationship content data, and the linked data.

  The second premise of the present invention for solving the above-described problem is a relation chart creation method for creating a relation chart formed from various target items.

  As a feature of the present invention in the second premise, the relationship chart creation method includes target item data including a plurality of target item identification information capable of individually identifying the target items set with a predetermined target item number; A database that stores relational data including relational lines that can connect the target items and identify a plurality of relational contents between the target items, and linked data that includes linkage information between arbitrary target items connected by the relational lines The method of creating a relationship chart includes a first target item having the largest number of linkages after executing a direct linkage number extraction process that extracts the number of direct linkages of the target items for each target item with reference to the linkage data. And the second target item directly linked to it, and the second target item in the direction around the first target item of the group Expand all the groups radially, distribute the expanded group to the secondary plane, and then directly connect to the first target item with the second largest number of direct connection among the remaining target items excluding the distributed target items The second target items are grouped, the second target items are arranged in the direction around the first target item of the group, the group is radially expanded, and the expanded group is distributed to the secondary plane. In addition, the group expansion distribution process that repeats grouping, radial expansion, and distribution in the descending order of the number of direct connection among the remaining target items excluding the distributed target items, and the target items of the expanded group are connected via a relationship line. This is to execute a relationship diagram creation process for creating a radial relationship diagram displaying the relationship between target items.

  As an example of the relationship diagram creation method, the relationship diagram creation method can create a radial relationship diagram of at least one of the grouped groups, and outputs the radial relationship diagram created by the relationship diagram creation means. Has a relationship diagram output process.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation method, in the group development distribution process, the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages is distributed to the central portion of the secondary plane, and the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages. Each group from the immediate lower order to the first target item group arranged in the descending order of the number of connections is drawn in a spiral on the secondary plane centering on the group of the first target item having the largest number of connections To distribute.

  As another example of the relation chart creation method, the relation chart creation method calculates the diameter of the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages developed by the group development distribution process, and calculates an edge having the same length as the diameter. In the group development distribution process, from the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages to the group of the first target item arranged in the descending order of the number of linkages. Each group is separately distributed among the rectangles.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation method, in the group development distribution process, a plurality of circumferences are virtualized outward in the circumferential direction around the first target items, and the second target items are arranged on the circumferences. The number of second target items arranged on the circumference is gradually increased from one target item toward the outside in the circumferential direction.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation method, the relationship diagram creation method includes a target item data output process for individually outputting target item data of target items forming a radial relationship diagram for each target item, and a radial relationship diagram. A relationship content data output process for individually outputting the relationship content data of the relationship lines to be formed is executed for each relationship line, and a link data output process for outputting link data between target items forming a radial relationship chart.

  As another example of the relationship diagram creation method, the relationship diagram creation method executes a data modification process for modifying the target item data, the relationship content data, and the linked data.

  According to the relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method according to the present invention, by directly connecting the target items of the expanded group via the relationship line, the first target item and the first target item are directly centered on it. It is possible to create a radial relationship diagram that can be associated with the linked second target item, and to create a radial relationship diagram that can grasp the relationship between the target items. This relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method uses a variety of multiple connection states between target items linked by a relationship line, and various types of target items and the same target items can be freely combined. Radial relationship charts can be created. In this relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method, since all target items included in the target item data are expanded and displayed in a radial relationship diagram, it is possible to prevent omission of target items from the relationship diagram. In this relation chart creation system and relation chart creation method, target items that have already been allocated to the secondary plane will not be expanded again, so a radial relationship chart centered on the target items that have already been allocated is not created. Further, it is possible to prevent ambiguity and complication of the relationship diagram due to the upsurge of the radial relationship diagram.

  A relationship diagram creation system and a relationship diagram creation method capable of creating a radial relationship diagram of at least one group of each grouped group can create a radial relationship diagram excluding unnecessary groups, and are necessary. By using the radial relationship diagram that expands the group, it is possible to reliably grasp the relationship between the target items of the necessary group. Since the relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method output a radial relationship diagram of at least one of the groups, the target group can be obtained by outputting a radial relationship diagram in which the necessary groups are expanded. The contents of the relationship between items can be grasped reliably.

  The group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages is distributed to the center portion of the secondary plane, and the group of the first target items arranged in descending order of the number of direct linkages from the nearest lower order of the group of the first target items having the largest number of linkages. The relation chart creation system and the relation chart creation method for allocating the groups up to the center of the first target item group with the largest number of linkages and then spiraling downward in the secondary plane The group with the largest number is expanded radially in the center of the secondary plane, and then the lower groups are expanded radially in a downward spiral to the secondary plane. It is possible to easily and clearly identify the group having the largest number of linkages and the lower group.

  A secondary plane dividing means (secondary plane dividing process) for calculating the diameter of the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages, and dividing the secondary plane by a quadrangle having sides having the same length as the diameter; The relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method for separately allocating each group from the group of the first target item with the largest number of linkages to the group of the first target item directly arranged in the order of the largest number of linkages, Since the secondary plane is divided by a quadrangle that can accommodate the group of the first target item with the largest number of linkages, all target items of other groups that are directly below the group with the largest number of linkages are radially within the square. Can be deployed.

  While imagining a plurality of circumferences around the first target item in the circumferential direction, the second target item is arranged on the circumference, and arranged on the circumference from the first target item toward the outside in the circumference direction. In the relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method for gradually increasing the number of second target items to be performed, a large number of second target items can be arranged outward in the direction around the first target item. A radial relationship chart in which all of the second target items related to the target item are surely developed can be created.

  A relation chart creation system and a relation chart creation method including target item data output means (target item data output process), relation contents data output means (relation contents data output process), and linked data output means (linked data output process) are: Since the target item data related to the target item is output individually for each target item, it is possible to know various attribute information of each target item, and to grasp each target item specifically from the created radial relationship chart it can. In addition, since the relationship content data related to the relationship line is output individually for each relationship line, the details of the relationship represented by the relationship line can be known, and the relationship content between the target items can be specified specifically from the created radial relationship chart. I can grasp it. This relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method outputs the linkage data between the target items that form the radial relationship diagram, so it is possible to know the details of the linkage status between the target items, and from the created radial relationship diagram It is possible to specifically grasp the connection state between the target items.

  The relationship chart creation system in which a relationship line includes a one-way first relationship line, a one-way second relationship line, and a bidirectional relationship line connects the target items by the one-way first relationship line or the one-way second relationship line. Thus, since the upper and lower cooperative relationships of these target items can be related, a radial relationship chart can be created in which the relationship source and the relationship destination are clarified. In this relationship chart creation system, by connecting the target items with a bidirectional relationship line, the target items can be related to each other in both directions. Radial relationship charts can be created. The relationship diagram creation system can create a relationship diagram that can reliably grasp the relationship contents between the target items by using these relationship lines.

  The relationship chart creation system in which the first hyperlink data, the first text data, and the first numerical data of the target item are included in the target item data uses the first hyperlink data to link information related to the target item. It is possible to know each target item more specifically from the created radial relationship chart. Further, by using the first text data, it is possible to know various text information related to the target item, and it is possible to more specifically grasp each target item from the created radial relationship chart. This relationship chart creation system can know various numerical information related to the target item by using the first numerical data.

  The relation chart creation system in which the second hyperlink data, the second text data, and the second numerical data of the relation contents are included in the relation contents data, the link information related to the relation contents by using the second hyperlink data. And the relationship between the target items can be understood more specifically from the created radial relationship chart. Further, by using the second text data, it is possible to know various text information related to the relationship contents, and it is possible to more specifically grasp each relationship between the target items from the created radial relationship chart. This relationship chart creation system can know various numerical information related to each relationship between target items by using the second numerical data.

  The relationship chart creation system in which the third hyperlink data, the third text data, and the third numerical data of at least one of the target items connected by the relationship line are included in the linked data uses the third hyperlink data. It is possible to know link information related to at least one of the first target item and the second target item, and it is possible to more specifically grasp the connection state of the target items from the created radial relationship chart. In addition, by using the third text data, it is possible to know various text information regarding at least one of the first target item and the second target item, and the connection state of the target items can be further determined from the created radial relationship chart. We can grasp concretely. This relationship chart creation system can know various numerical information related to at least one of the first target item and the second target item by using the third numerical data.

  A relation chart creation system and a relation chart creation method including a data modification means (data modification process) for modifying the target item data, the relation content data, and the linked data can freely set the connection state between the target items, the relation contents, and the target items. It is possible to add, change, and delete, and it is possible to create a wide variety of radial relationship charts by freely combining different types of target items and the same target items.

  The details of the relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a relationship diagram creation system shown as an example for implementing a relationship diagram creation method. The relation chart creation system creates a radial relation chart using the computer 10 (computer resource) to display the relationship between various target items. These target items are linked by a binary relationship between an arbitrary target item and an arbitrary target item. In addition, there is no limitation in particular in a target item, All items (item) are included.

  The computer 10 includes a central processing unit 11 (CPU or MPU) and a memory 12 and includes a large-capacity hard disk 13. An input device 14 such as a keyboard and a mouse and an output device 15 such as a display and a printer are connected to the computer 10 via an interface 16. The internal address file of the memory 12 stores a relationship diagram creation application for causing the computer 10 to execute each means (each process) of this system and a database management application (for example, Database Management System). The relationship diagram creation application and the database management application are installed in the memory 12 of the computer 10 from an optical disk (storage medium) such as a CD-ROM storing them. In addition to the optical disk, a semiconductor memory or a magnetic disk can be used as the storage medium.

  When the relationship diagram creation application is installed in the memory 12, the computer 10 constructs a relationship diagram creation database on the hard disk 13, and then the target item data file 17, the relationship content data file 18, the linked data file 19, and the relationship diagram file. 20 is created in the relational chart creation database. The computer 10 extracts necessary data from the database and stores the data in the database as necessary.

  The target item data file 17 stores target item data. The target item data includes various types of target item identification data that can individually identify the target item, hyperlink data (first hyperlink data) that can refer to related information related to the target item, and text data about the target item ( 1st text data) and numerical data (first numerical data) regarding the target item are included. The target item identification data includes a target item number set for each target item, a name of the target item, a zip code, an address, and a date. However, the target item data and the target item identification data are not limited to these, and all items related to the target item are included.

  The relationship content data file 18 stores relationship content data. The relation content data includes the relation name number set for each relation name, the relation name between the target items, the relation line data connecting the target items, and hyperlink data that can refer to the relevant information related to the relation contents (second Hyperlink data), text data related to the relation content (second text data), and numerical data related to the relation contents (second numerical data). The relationship line data includes the direction of the arrow of the relationship line, the line thickness, the line type, and the line color. However, the relationship content data and the relationship line data are not limited to these, and include all matters relating to the relationship between the target items.

  The linked data file 19 stores linked data. The linked data includes hyperlink data (third hyperlink data) that can refer to related information related to at least one of the target items linked by the relationship line, the linked state of the target items linked by the relationship line, and the relationship line Text data (third text data) related to at least one of the target items to be connected and numerical data (third numerical data) related to at least one of the target items connected by the relationship line are included. However, the connection data is not limited to them, and includes all items related to the connection state between the target items.

  Based on the control by the operating system, the central processing unit 11 of the computer 10 activates the relationship chart creation application stored in the internal address file of the memory 12, and executes the following means according to the activated application. The central processing unit 11 executes direct link number extraction means (direct link number extraction process) for extracting the number of direct links of the target items for each target item while referring to the link data (binary relationship), In accordance with the extracted number of direct links, target item aligning means (target item aligning process) is performed for arranging the target items in order from the first target item having the largest direct link number to the first target item having the smallest direct link number.

  The direct link relationship is a relationship between a specific target item and a target item directly connected to the target item. The specific target item and the target item further connected to the target item directly connected to the specific target item are indirect linkage, not direct linkage. The first target item with the largest number of direct links is the target item with the largest number of target items (second target items) directly linked to it, and the first target item with the smallest number of direct links is directly linked to it. This is a target item with the smallest number of target items (second target items). Not only when the first target items are different target items, but also when the first target items may be the same target item, and only when the second target items are different target items. In some cases, these second target items are the same target item. In addition to the case where the first target item and the second target item are different target items, the first target item and the second target item may be the same target item.

  The central processing unit 11 of the computer 10 executes the direct connection number extraction means (direct connection number extraction process) and the target item alignment means (target item alignment process), and then directly adds the first target item having the largest number of connections and the first target item. The second target item is grouped with the second target item, and the second target item is arranged in the direction around the first target item of the group. The group is radially expanded so that the second target item is positioned at the position, the expanded group is distributed to the secondary plane, and then the number of directly linked items is the second largest among the remaining target items excluding the expanded target item While grouping the first target item and the second target item directly linked to the first target item, the second target item is arranged in the direction around the first target item of the group, and the direction around the first target item is outward. Groups so that the second target item is located and radially expanded in the virtual been circumference, to allocate a group that developed in the secondary plane. In this way, the central processing unit 11 repeats the grouping, radial expansion, and distribution in the descending order of the number of direct connection among the remaining target items excluding the expanded target items, and performs them until all target items are expanded. Repeat group expansion distribution means (group expansion distribution process).

  The central processing unit 11 of the computer 10 calculates the diameter of the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages developed by the group development distribution unit, and sets the secondary plane as a regular square having sides having the same length as the diameter. A secondary plane partitioning means (secondary plane partitioning process) for partitioning is executed. The central processing unit 11 executes relationship diagram creation means (a relationship diagram creation process) for creating a radial relationship diagram displaying the relationship between the target items by connecting the expanded group target items via a relationship line. . The secondary plane is a plane that has a predetermined area and is virtualized by the central processing unit 11 of the computer 10 and is displayed on the display.

  The central processing unit 11 of the computer 10 executes relation chart storage means (relational chart storage process) for storing the created radial relation chart in the relation chart file 20 of the database, and the created radial relation chart is output via the output device 15. Executes a relationship diagram output means (relation diagram output process) to output. The central processing unit 11 outputs target item data (target item identification data, hyperlink data, text data, numerical data) of the target items forming the radial relationship chart individually for each target item. Execute the target item data output process), and output the relationship contents data (relation name, relationship line data, hyperlink data, text data, numerical data) of the relationship lines that form the radial relationship chart individually for each relationship line. The relation contents data output means (relation contents data output process) is executed. The central processing unit 11 executes linked data output means (linked data output process) for outputting linked data (linked status, hyperlink data, text data, numerical data) between target items forming a radial relationship diagram, Data modification means (data modification process) for modifying (adding, changing, or deleting) item data, related content data, and linked data is executed.

  In the group development distribution means (group development distribution process), a plurality of concentric circles are virtually drawn outward around the first target item, and on the circumference as going from the first target item outward in the circumferential direction. The second target items are arranged so that the number of the second target items positioned gradually increases. Therefore, the number of the second target items located on the innermost circle of the circumference is the smallest, and the number of the second target items located on the outermost circle is the largest. A maximum of 24 second target items can be arranged on the innermost virtual circle, and a maximum of 32 second target items can be arranged on the virtual circle just outside the circle. In addition, a maximum of 40 second target items can be arranged on the circumference virtually outside the circumference. As described above, the second target items obtained by adding eight items can be arranged on the circumferences adjacent to each other outward in the circumferential direction of the first target item. However, the number of second target items arranged on the circumference is not particularly limited. In the relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method, a large number of second target items can be arranged around the first target item and outward in the surrounding direction, and the second target item related to the first target item can be arranged. It is possible to create a radial relationship diagram in which everything is developed.

  In the group development distribution means (group development distribution process), the group of the first target item with the largest number of linkages is distributed among the squares located in the center of the regular squares imaginary on the secondary plane, and the number of linkages Each group from the immediate lower order of the first target item group with the largest number to the first target item group arranged in descending order of the number of linkages is centered on the group of the first target item with the largest number of linkages and then heads downward. The secondary plane is distributed so as to draw a spiral from the inside to the outside, and the lower groups are sequentially distributed in the remaining regular squares.

  In this system, by selecting a necessary group from each grouped group, a radial relationship chart of at least one of the groups can be created. The relationship line includes a one-way first relationship line that points from the first target item to the second target item, has the first target item as the relation source, and has the second target item as the relation destination, and the second target item. The first target item is pointed, the second target item is the origin of the relationship, the first target item is the destination of the one-way second relationship line, the first target item is pointed to the second target item, and the second target item is To a bidirectional relationship line pointing to the first target item.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the main screen of the system displayed on the display (output device 15) of the computer 10, and FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a maintenance screen, It is a screen for storing those data newly or modifying those stored data. When the computer 10 is activated, a password input screen is displayed on a display connected to the computer 10 (not shown). Enter the password obtained in advance in the password input area, and click the input completion button. The computer 10 compares the input password with that stored in the memory and determines whether the password is correct.

  If the password is correct and the authentication result is acceptable, the computer 10 permits the login to the system and displays the main screen of FIG. 2 on the display. If the password is incorrect and the authentication result is not possible, the computer 10 prohibits login to the system and displays a password error message on the display. As shown in FIG. 2, an environment setting area, a DB (database) maintenance button, a relationship diagram creation button, and a close button are displayed on the main screen. In the environment setting area, a DB file area, a relation chart area to be created, a target item area for which no relation is defined, and a relation name display area are displayed.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a target item data setting screen for storing target item data in the target item data file, and FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a basic data addition screen for target item data. FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for adding text data relating to target item data, and FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for adding numerical data relating to target item data. 5 to 7, illustration of the contents of basic data, text data, numerical data, and shape data is omitted.

  An example of a procedure for newly storing target item data in the target item data file 17 and an example of a procedure for adding target item data will be described as follows. Click the DB maintenance button on the main screen of FIG. When the DB maintenance button is clicked, the DB maintenance screen shown in FIG. 3 is displayed on the display. On the DB maintenance screen, a data selection area, a setting button, and a close button are displayed. From the target item data, relationship content data, and linked data displayed in the data selection area, check the target item data check box, and then click the setting button. When the setting button is clicked, the target item data setting screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the display. In the setting screen of FIG. 4, a data list area, an add button, a change button, a delete button, and a close button are displayed. In addition, since the target item data is not stored in the target item data file 17 in the new input, the target item data is not displayed in the data list area of the setting screen in FIG.

  Click the add button on the setting screen of FIG. When the add button is clicked, the basic data addition screen for the target item data shown in FIG. 5 is displayed on the display. In the addition screen of FIG. 5, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, a shape tab, a clear button, an add button, and a cancel button are displayed together with each input area. For example, the target item number (1) is input in the number input area, and the name (α) of the target item data is input in the name input area. If necessary, the reading is in the reading input area, the postal code is in the postal code input area, the address is in the address input area, the date is in the date input area, and the hyperlink data is in the hyperlink information (HPL information) input area. Enter (first hyperlink data).

  Of the basic data, (number) and (name) are mandatory input items, and the others are optional input items. The clear button is used to clear the input data, and the cancel button is used to close the screen. When the basic data related to the target item is input and then the add button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the basic data of the target item input in each input area with the number of the target item, and then the basic data is stored in the database target. Store in the item data file 17.

  If necessary, text data (first text data) and numerical data (first numerical data) of the target item data are input. In order to enter text data, at least the number and name of the target item are entered on the additional screen of FIG. 5, and then the text tab is clicked. When the text tab is clicked, the text data addition screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed on the display. In addition to the title input area and the content input area, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, a shape tab, a clear button, an add button, and a cancel button are displayed on the add screen in FIG. When the title of the text data is input to the title input area and the content of the text data is input to the content input area and then the add button is clicked, the computer 10 causes the text data input to the input area and the number of the target item Is stored in the target item data file 17 of the database.

  In order to input numerical data, at least the number and name of the target item are input on the additional screen in FIG. 5, and then the numerical value tab is clicked. When the numerical value tab is clicked, the numerical data addition screen shown in FIG. 7 is displayed on the display. In the addition screen of FIG. 7, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, a shape tab, a clear button, an add button, and a cancel button are displayed together with a title input area and a content input area. When the title of the numerical data is input to the title input area and the content of the numerical data is input to the content input area and then the add button is clicked, the computer 10 causes the numerical data input to the input area and the number of the target item to be input. Are stored in the target item data file 17 of the database.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of a shape setting screen, FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a stencil / shape selection screen, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of an image file selection screen. In FIG. 8, the display of the contents of the standard shape and the picture shape is omitted, and in FIG. 9, the display of the contents of the stencil (tool box) and the shape (shape) is omitted. In FIG. 10, the specific display of the image is omitted. In this system, you can set the shape used to create the relationship diagram. When the shape tab is clicked on the addition screens shown in FIGS. 5 to 7, the shape setting screen shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display. In the setting screen of FIG. 8, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, a shape tab, a clear button, an apply button, and a close button are displayed together with an input area for the shape used for drawing. Check the square check box in the shape input area check box and click the Apply button to create a relationship diagram with the target item data displayed inside the square shape. Check the circular check box. When you click on the “Apply” button, a relationship chart with the target item data displayed inside the circular figure will be created. When a standard shape or a picture shape is selected from the input area of the setting screen in FIG. 8, a relationship chart using the shape is created.

  When the stencil and shape selection button is clicked in the input area of the setting screen of FIG. 8, the stencil and shape selection screen shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the display. On the selection screen of FIG. 9, a list of stencils and a list of shapes are displayed. When the button for obtaining shape information is clicked on the selection screen of FIG. 9, a plurality of various stencils are displayed in the stencil list, and a plurality of shapes are displayed in the shape list. When a stencil or shape is selected from the list and the selection button is clicked, the selected stencil or shape is displayed in the stencil display area or shape display area of the setting screen of FIG. When the image file selection button is clicked in the input area of the setting screen of FIG. 8, the image file selection screen shown in FIG. 10 is displayed on the display. A list of various image files P1 to Pn is displayed on the selection screen of FIG. When a specific image file is selected from the list of image files P1 to Pn and the open button is clicked, the path of the image file is set in the shape.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the target item data setting screen after the target item data is input, and FIG. 12 is an example of a basic data change screen for changing the basic data stored in the target item data file 17. FIG. In the new input of the target item data, the target item numbers (1), (2), (3) are input as the target item data, and (α), a number corresponding to the number (1) as the name of the target item It is assumed that (β) corresponding to (2) and (γ) corresponding to number (3) are input. After the target item data is stored in the target item data file 17, when a check mark is entered in the check box of the target item data on the DB maintenance screen shown in FIG. 3 and the setting button is clicked, the target item data setting shown in FIG. The screen appears on the display. In the data list display area of the setting screen of FIG. 11, the number (1), (2), (3) of the target item and the names (α), (β), (γ) of the target item are displayed. When the reading, zip code, address, date, and hyperlink data are input on the addition screen of FIG. 5, they are displayed in the data list display area of the target item data setting screen of FIG.

  To add new target item data, click the add button on the setting screen of FIG. 11, and additionally input basic data, text data, and numerical data of the target item on the addition screen similar to FIGS. The shape is additionally input (data modifying means, data modifying process). When the target item data is added, the numbers (4) to (n) of the target items are displayed in the data list display area of the setting screen, and the (name) to (name) of the target items are displayed. In addition, reading, postal code, address, date, and hyperlink data are displayed.

  An example of a procedure for changing various data of the target item stored in the target item data file 17 is as follows. After specifying (selecting) the data to be changed from the target item data displayed in the target item data list display area in the setting screen of FIG. 11, the change button is clicked. In the setting screen of FIG. 11, the name (β) of the number (2) is designated and is changed. When the change button is clicked, the basic data change screen shown in FIG. 12 is displayed on the display.

  In the change screen of FIG. 12, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, a shape tab, a clear button, an apply button, and a cancel button are displayed together with each input area. The number (2) of the target item is input in the number input area, and the name (θ) of the target item data is input in the name input area. If necessary, you can change the reading displayed in the reading input area, change the postal code displayed in the postal code input area, and change the address displayed in the address input area. Can do. Furthermore, the date displayed in the input area such as date can be changed, and the hyperlink data (first hyperlink data) displayed in the hyperlink information input area can be changed. The cancel button is used when canceling the change of the target item data.

  When the data displayed in each input area is changed and then the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 rewrites the name (β) of the number (2) of the target item to the name (θ), and the name (θ) of the basic data And the number (2) are associated with each other, and then the name (θ) is stored in the target item data file 17 of the database (data modifying means, data modifying process). Further, after associating the changed reading, postal code, address, date, date and hyperlink data with the number (2), they are stored (updated) in the target item data file 17 of the database (data modifying means, Data modification process).

  The text data, numerical data, and shape can be changed by clicking any one of the text button, numerical value button, and shape button on the basic data change screen of FIG. When a text button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 12, a text data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 6). An application button (not shown) is displayed on the text data change screen together with the title and contents already input. On the text data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be changed, and the content displayed in the content display area can be changed. When the data displayed in each display area is changed and then the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the changed title and contents with the number (2), and then associates them with the target item data file 17 of the database. Store (update) (data modification means, data modification process).

  When a numerical value button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 12, a numerical data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 7). On the numerical data change screen, an apply button is displayed (not shown) together with the title and contents already input. On the numerical data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be changed, and the content displayed in the content display area can be changed. When the data displayed in each display area is changed and then the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the changed title and contents with the number (2), and then associates them with the target item data file 17 of the database. Store (update) (data modification means, data modification process).

  When a shape button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 12, a shape change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 8). On the shape change screen, an apply button is displayed together with the shape contents. In the shape change screen, the data displayed in the shape display area used for drawing can be changed. When the data displayed in the shape display area is changed and then the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the changed data with the number (2), and then stores them in the target item data file 17 of the database ( Update) (data modification means, data modification process).

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a target item data setting screen when various data stored in the target item data file 17 are deleted. An example of the procedure for deleting various data is as follows. When a check mark is entered in the check box of the target item data on the DB maintenance screen shown in FIG. 3 and the setting button is clicked, the target item data setting screen shown in FIG. 13 is displayed on the display. In the data list display area of the setting screen of FIG. 13, the target item numbers (1), (2), and (3) and the names (α), (β), and (γ) of the target items are displayed. After specifying (selecting) data to be deleted from the basic data displayed in the data list display area on the setting screen of FIG. 13, a delete button is clicked. In the setting screen of FIG. 13, the name (β) of the target item number (2) is designated and deleted.

  When the delete button is clicked, an OK button and a cancel button are displayed on the display as confirmation of deletion. When the OK button is clicked, the computer 10 deletes the number (2) of the target item and the name (β) of the basic data from the target item data file 17 (data modification means, data modification process). When the basic data number (2) and name (β) are deleted, the computer 10 deletes the reading, postal code, address, date, date, and other basic data of the hyperlink data from the target item data file 17. In addition, the text data and numerical data related thereto are deleted from the target item data file 17.

  Text data, numerical data, and shapes can be deleted. When a text button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 12, a text data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 6). An application button (not shown) is displayed on the text data change screen together with the title and contents already input. In the text data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be deleted, and the content displayed in the content display area can be deleted. When the application button is clicked after deleting the data displayed in each display area, the computer 10 associates the remaining titles, contents and numbers excluding the deleted data, and then associates them with the target item data file of the database. 17 (data modification means, data modification process).

  When a numerical value button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 12, a numerical data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 7). On the numerical data change screen, an apply button is displayed (not shown) together with the title and contents already input. In the numerical data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be deleted, and the content displayed in the content display area can be deleted. When the application button is clicked after deleting the data displayed in each display area, the computer 10 associates the remaining titles, contents and numbers excluding the deleted data, and then associates them with the target item data file of the database. 17 (data modification means, data modification process).

  When a shape button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 12, a shape change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 8). On the shape change screen, an apply button is displayed together with the shape contents. In the shape change screen, the data displayed in the shape display area used for drawing can be deleted. Shape display area After the data displayed in each input area is deleted, when the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the remaining data excluding the deleted data with the number, and then associates them with the target item data in the database. Store (update) in file 17 (data modifying means, data modifying process).

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a relationship content setting screen for storing the relationship content data in the relationship content data file 18, and FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a basic data addition screen for the relationship content data. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for adding text data related to relation content data, and FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for adding numerical data related to relationship content data. 15 to 17, the basic data, text data, and numerical data are not shown.

  An example of a procedure for newly storing the relationship content data in the relationship content data file 18 and an example of a procedure for adding the relationship content data are as follows. In the DB maintenance screen shown in FIG. 3, after a check mark is put in the check box for the related content data, the setting button is clicked. When the setting button is clicked, the setting screen for the relation content data shown in FIG. 14 is displayed on the display. The setting screen displays a data list area, an add button, a change button, a delete button, and a close button. Note that since the related content data is not stored in the related content data file 18 in the new input, the related content data is not displayed in the data list area of the setting screen of FIG.

  Click the add button on the display screen of FIG. When the add button is clicked, a basic data addition screen related to the relationship content data shown in FIG. 15 is displayed on the display. In the addition screen of FIG. 15, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, an add button, and a cancel button are displayed together with each input area. Enter the relation content number (1) in the number input area, enter the relation name (for example, evolution, degeneration, mutation, normal mutation, etc.) in the relation name input area, and check the check box in the arrow direction. Set the arrow direction. If necessary, specify (select) the line thickness, line type, and line color, and enter the date in the date input area, and the hyperlink data (second hyperlink data) in the hyperlink information (HPL information) input area. ). Of the arrow directions, one direction is a one-way first relationship line or one-direction second relationship line, and both directions are bidirectional relationship lines.

  Among the basic data, (number), (relation name), and (arrow direction) are mandatory input items, and the others are optional input items. The cancel button is used when canceling the additional screen in FIG. After inputting the basic data related to the relation contents, when the add button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the relation contents data inputted in the input area with the number of the relation contents, and then the relation contents data is related to the relation contents data in the database. Store in file 18.

  Further, if necessary, text data (second text data) and numerical data (second numerical data) of the related content data are input. In order to input text data, at least the number of the relation contents, the relation name, and the arrow direction are entered on the additional screen of FIG. 15, and then the text tab is clicked. When the text tab is clicked, the text data addition screen shown in FIG. 16 is displayed on the display. In the addition screen of FIG. 16, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, an add button, and a cancel button are displayed together with a title input area and a content input area. When the title of the text data is input to the title input area and the content of the text data is input to the content input area and then the add button is clicked, the computer 10 causes the text data input to the input area and the number of the related content to be input. Are stored in the relation content data file 18 of the database.

  In order to enter numerical data, at least the number of the relation contents, the relation name, and the arrow direction are entered on the additional screen of FIG. When the numerical value tab is clicked, the numerical data addition screen shown in FIG. 17 is displayed on the display. In the addition screen of FIG. 17, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, an add button, and a cancel button are displayed together with a title input area and a content input area. When the title of numerical data is input to the title input area and the content of the numerical data is input to the content input area and then the add button is clicked, the computer 10 causes the numerical data input to the input area and the number of the related content to be input. Are stored in the relation content data file 18 of the database.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating an example of a relationship content data setting screen after the relationship content data is input, and FIG. 19 is an example of a basic data change screen for changing the basic data stored in the relationship content data file 18. FIG. In the new input of the relationship content data, the relationship content number (1), (2), (3) is input as the relationship content data, and the relationship name corresponds to the number (1) (evolution), the number (2 ) (Evolution) corresponding to the number (2) is input, and one direction (one-way relationship line) is input as the arrow direction. Note that (1) in the arrow direction represents one direction (one-way relationship line), (2) in the arrow direction represents two-way (two-way relationship line), and (3) in the arrow direction represents regression (regression relationship). Line).

  After the related content data is stored in the related content data file 18, when the check box of the related content data is checked on the DB maintenance screen shown in FIG. 3 and the setting button is clicked, the related content data setting shown in FIG. The screen appears on the display. In the data list area of the setting screen in FIG. 18, the relationship content numbers (1), (2), and (3) are displayed, the relationship name (evolution) is displayed, and the number (1) in the arrow direction is displayed. Is displayed. In addition, when date and date and hyperlink data are input on the addition screen of FIG. 15, they are displayed in the data list display area of the related content data setting screen of FIG.

  To add new related content data, click the add button on the screen of FIG. 18, and additionally input basic data, text data, and numerical data of the related content on the add screen similar to FIGS. 15 to 17 (data Modification means, data modification process). When the relation contents data is added, the relation contents numbers (4) to (n) are displayed in the data list display area of the setting screen, and the relation contents (relation names) to (relation names) are displayed. . Furthermore, the date and date and hyperlink data are displayed.

  An example of a procedure for changing various data of the relation contents stored in the relation contents data file 18 is as follows. After specifying (selecting) the data to be changed from the related content data displayed in the related content data list display area on the setting screen of FIG. 18, the change button is clicked. In the setting screen of FIG. 18, the relation name (evolution) of number (2) is changed. When the change button is clicked, the basic data change screen shown in FIG. 19 is displayed on the display. In the change screen of FIG. 19, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, an apply button, and a cancel button are displayed together with each input area. The relation content number (2) is entered in the number input area, and the relation name (degenerate) of the relation contents data is entered in the relation name input area. If necessary, check the arrow direction check box to change the arrow direction, and change the line thickness, line type, and line color. Furthermore, the date displayed in the date input area can be changed, and the hyperlink data (second hyperlink data) displayed in the hyperlink information (HPL information) input area can be changed.

  When the data displayed in each input area is changed and then the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 rewrites the relation name (evolution) of the relation content number (2) into the relation name (degeneration), and the relation name of the basic data After associating (degenerate) with the relation content number (2), the relation name (degeneration) is stored (updated) in the relation content data file 18 of the database (data modifying means, data modifying process). Further, after associating the changed date, hyperlink data and the number (2), they are stored (updated) in the related content data file 18 of the database (data modifying means, data modifying process).

  The text data and the numerical data can be changed by clicking either the text button or the numerical button on the basic data change screen of FIG. When a text button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 19, a text data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 16). An application button (not shown) is displayed on the text data change screen together with the title and contents already input. On the text data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be changed, and the content displayed in the content display area can be changed. When the data displayed in each display area is changed and then the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the changed title and content with the number (2), and then associates them with the related content data file 18 of the database. Store (update) (data modification means, data modification process).

  When a numerical value button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 19, a numerical data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 17). On the numerical data change screen, an apply button is displayed (not shown) together with the title and contents already input. On the numerical data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be changed, and the content displayed in the content display area can be changed. When the data displayed in each display area is changed and then the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the changed title and content with the number (2), and then associates them with the related content data file 18 of the database. Store (update) (data modification means, data modification process).

  FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a related content data setting screen when various data stored in the related content data file 19 are deleted. An example of the procedure for deleting various data is as follows. When a check mark is entered in the check box of the related content data on the DB maintenance screen shown in FIG. 3 and the setting button is clicked, the related content data setting screen shown in FIG. 20 is displayed on the display. In the data list display area of the setting screen of FIG. 20, relationship content numbers (1), (2), (3), a relationship name (evolution), and an arrow direction (1) are displayed. After specifying (selecting) data to be deleted from the basic data displayed in the related content data list display area on the setting screen of FIG. 20, a delete button is clicked. In the screen of FIG. 20, the relation name (evolution) and the arrow direction (1) of the relation content number (2) are deleted.

  When the delete button is clicked, an OK button and a cancel button are displayed on the display as confirmation of deletion. When the OK button is clicked, the computer deletes the relation name (evolution) of the relation contents number (2) and the arrow direction (1) from the relation contents data file (data modifying means, data modifying process). When the basic data number (2) and the relation name (evolution) are deleted, the computer 10 deletes the other basic data of the hyperlink data from the date and date, and the related content data file 18 and further relates to it. The text data and numerical data are deleted from the related content data file 18.

  Text data and numerical data can also be deleted. When a text button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 19, a text data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 16). An application button (not shown) is displayed on the text data change screen together with the title and contents already input. In the text data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be deleted, and the content displayed in the content display area can be deleted. When the application button is clicked after deleting the data displayed in each display area, the computer 10 associates the remaining titles, contents and numbers excluding the deleted data, and then associates them with the related contents data file of the database. 18 (data modification means, data modification process).

  When a numerical value button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 19, a numerical data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 17). On the numerical data change screen, an apply button is displayed (not shown) together with the title and contents already input. In the numerical data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be deleted, and the content displayed in the content display area can be deleted. When the application button is clicked after deleting the data displayed in each display area, the computer 10 associates the remaining titles, contents and numbers excluding the deleted data, and then associates them with the related contents data file of the database. 18 (data modification means, data modification process).

  FIG. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a linked data setting screen for storing linked data in the linked data file 19, and FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a basic data addition screen for linked data. FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for adding text data regarding linked data, and FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen for adding numerical data regarding linked data. 22 to 24, illustration of basic data, text data, and numerical data is omitted.

  An example of a procedure for newly storing linked data in the linked data file 19 and an example of a procedure for adding linked data are as follows. In the DB maintenance screen shown in FIG. 3, check the linked data check box and then click the setting button. When the setting button is clicked, the linked data setting screen shown in FIG. 21 is displayed on the display. A display setting area, a data list area, an add button, a change button, a delete button, and a close button are displayed on the setting screen. Note that since the linked data is not stored in the linked data file in the new input, the linked data is not displayed in the data list area of the setting screen in FIG.

  Click the add button on the display screen of FIG. When the add button is clicked, a basic data addition screen for linked data shown in FIG. 22 is displayed on the display. In the addition screen of FIG. 22, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, a target replacement button, an addition button, and a cancel button are displayed together with each input area. The target item (α) is input to the target (1) input area, the relationship name (evolution) is input to the relationship input area, and the target item (β) is input to the target (2) input area.

  Clicking the target designation button in the input area displays a target designation screen (not shown) substantially the same as that shown in FIG. 11 and specifies the target item from the target designation screen to store it in the target item data file. The target object thus entered can be automatically input to each target (1) (2) input area. Further, by clicking the drop-down button of the relation name in the input area in FIG. 22 and specifying the relation name from a drop-down list (not shown), the relation name stored in the relation content data file is displayed in the relation input area. Can be entered automatically. If necessary, the line thickness, line type, and line color are selected, and hyperlink data (third hyperlink data) is input to the hyperlink information (HPL information) input area. Among the basic data, the object (1), the relationship, and the object (2) are essential input items, and the others are optional input items. The cancel button is used when canceling the addition screen of FIG.

  When the basic data related to the linked data is input and then the add button is clicked, the computer 10 stores the linked data input in the input area in the linked data file 19 of the database. In the linked data file 19, the target item (α) and the target item (β) are linked via a relationship name (evolution), and the target items are linked based on a binary relationship. Specifically, (α) → evolution (β). When the target replacement button is clicked, the target item input in the target (1) input area and the target item input in the target (2) input area are switched. Specifically, the target item (α) of the target (1) input area becomes the target item of the target (2) input area, and the target item (β) of the target (2) input area is the target of the target (1) input area. Item, (β) → evolution (α).

  If necessary, text data (third text data) and numerical data (third numerical data) of the linked data are input. In order to input text data, at least the object (1), the relationship, and the object (2) are input on the additional screen of FIG. 22, and then the text tab is clicked. When the text tab is clicked, the text data input screen shown in FIG. 23 is displayed on the display. In the addition screen of FIG. 23, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, an add button, and a cancel button are displayed together with a title input area and a content input area. When the title of the text data is input to the title input area and the content of the text data is input to the content input area and then the add button is clicked, the computer 10 causes the text data input to the input area and the basic data linked to the text data to be input. After associating with the data, the text data is stored in the linked data file 19 of the database.

  In order to input numerical data, at least the object (1), the relationship, and the object (2) are input on the additional screen of FIG. 22, and then the numerical value tab is clicked. When the numerical value tab is clicked, the numerical data input screen shown in FIG. 24 is displayed on the display. In the input screen of FIG. 24, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, an add button, and a cancel button are displayed together with a title input area and a content input area. When the title of the numerical data is input to the title input area and the content of the numerical data is input to the content input area and then the add button is clicked, the computer 10 causes the basic data to be linked to the numerical data input to the input area. After associating the data, the numerical data is stored in the linked data file 19 of the database.

  When a relationship (evolution) is selected, a corresponding relationship line is automatically set. For example, when the relationship line of the selected relationship (evolution) is a one-way relationship line, an arrow pointing from the target item of the target (1) to the target item of the target (2) is set, or the target of the target (2) An arrow indicating the target item of the target (1) is set from the item. When the relationship line of the selected relationship (evolution) is a bidirectional relationship line, an arrow indicating both the target item of the target (1) and the target item of the target (2) is set.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a linked data setting screen after linked data is input, and FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a change screen for changing basic data stored in the linked data file 19. . In the new input of linked data, as linked data, the linked state between the target item (α) and the target item (β) as the relation name (evolution), the target item (α) and the target item (as the relation name (degenerate)) Assume that the connection state between γ) and the connection state between the target item (β) and the target item (δ) as the relation name (evolution) are input. After these linked data are stored in the linked data file, check the linked data check box on the DB maintenance screen shown in FIG. 3 and click the setting button to display the linked data setting screen shown in FIG. Is done. In the data list area of the setting screen of FIG. 25, relation source names (α), (α), (β) are displayed, relation (evolution) is displayed, and relation destination names (β), (γ) are displayed. , (Δ) are displayed. When hyperlink data is input on the addition screen of FIG. 22, it is displayed in the data list display area of the linked data setting screen of FIG.

  To add new linked data, click the add button on the screen of FIG. 25, and additionally input basic data, text data, and numerical data of linked data on the add screen similar to FIGS. Means, data modification process). When the linked data is added, the additionally input linked data is displayed in the data list display area of the setting screen.

  An example of a procedure for changing the linked data stored in the linked data file 19 is as follows. After specifying (selecting) the data to be changed from the linked data displayed in the linked data list display area on the setting screen of FIG. 25, the change button is clicked. In the setting screen of FIG. 25, the connection state between the target item (α) and the target item (γ) is changed. When the change button is clicked, the linked data change screen shown in FIG. 26 is displayed on the display. In the change screen of FIG. 26, a basic tab, a text tab, a numerical value tab, a target replacement button, an apply button, and a cancel button are displayed together with each input area.

  The target item (α) is input to the target (1) input area, the relationship name (evolution) is input to the relationship input area, and the target item (ε) is input to the target (2) input area. Clicking the target designation button in the input area displays a target designation screen (not shown) substantially the same as that shown in FIG. 11 and specifies the target item from the target designation screen to store it in the target item data file. The target object thus entered can be automatically input to each target (1) (2) input area. Also, by clicking the drop-down button in the input area and specifying the relationship name from the drop-down list (not shown), the relationship name stored in the relationship content data file can be automatically entered in the relationship input area. Can do. If necessary, the line thickness, line type, and line color can be changed, and the hyperlink data (third hyperlink data) displayed in the hyperlink information (HPL information) input area can be changed.

  When the apply button is clicked after changing the data displayed in each input area, the computer 10 displays the connection state between the target item (α) and the target item (γ) as the relationship name (evolution) as the relationship name (evolution). ) To the linked state of the target item (α) and the target item (ε), and the linked data of the target item (α) and the target item (ε) as the relation name (evolution) is linked to the database linked data file 19. (Update) (data modification means, data modification process). Further, after associating the changed hyperlink data with the linked data, they are stored (updated) in the relation content data file 19 of the database (data modification means, data modification process). In the linked data file 19, the target item (α) and the target item (ε) are linked via a relationship name (evolution), and the target items are linked based on a binary relationship. Specifically, (α) → evolution (γ) becomes (α) → evolution (ε).

  The text data and the numerical data can be changed by clicking either the text button or the numerical button on the change screen of FIG. When the text button is clicked from the change screen of FIG. 26, a text data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 23). An application button (not shown) is displayed on the text data change screen together with the title and contents already input. On the text data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be changed, and the content displayed in the content display area can be changed. When the data displayed in each display area is changed and then the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the changed title and contents with the basic data of the linked data, and then associates them with the linked data file 19 of the database. Store (update) (data modifying means, data modifying process).

  When the numerical value button is clicked on the change screen in FIG. 26, the numerical data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 24). On the numerical data change screen, an apply button is displayed (not shown) together with the title and contents already input. On the numerical data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be changed, and the content displayed in the content display area can be changed. When the data displayed in each display area is changed and then the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the changed title and content with the basic data of the linked data, and then associates them with the related content data file 19 of the database. (Update) (data modification means, data modification process).

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a linked data setting screen when various types of linked data stored in the linked data file 19 are deleted. An example of the procedure for deleting various data is as follows. When a check mark is entered in the linked data check box on the DB maintenance screen shown in FIG. 3 and the setting button is clicked, the linked data setting screen shown in FIG. 27 is displayed on the display. In the data list display area of the setting screen shown in FIG. 27, the linked data of the target item (α) and the target item (β) as the relation name (evolution), the target item (α) and the target as the relation name (evolution) Data linked to the item (γ) and data linked to the target item (β) and the target item (δ) as the relation name (evolution) are displayed. In the setting screen of FIG. 27, after specifying (selecting) data to be deleted from the basic data displayed in the linked data list display area, the delete button is clicked. In the screen of FIG. 27, it is assumed that the linked data between the target item (α) and the target item (γ) as the relation name (evolution) is deleted.

  When the delete button is clicked, an OK button and a cancel button are displayed on the display as confirmation of deletion. When the OK button is clicked, the computer 10 deletes the linked data of the target item (α) and the target item (γ) from the linked data file 19 (data modifying means, data modifying process). When the link data between the target item (α) and the target item (γ) is deleted, the computer 10 deletes other basic data of the hyperlink data from the link data file 19, and further includes text data and The numerical data is deleted from the linked data file 19.

  Text data and numerical data can also be deleted. When the text button is clicked from the basic data change screen in FIG. 26, the text data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 23). An application button (not shown) is displayed on the text data change screen together with the title and contents already input. In the text data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be deleted, and the content displayed in the content display area can be deleted. After deleting the data displayed in each display area, when the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the remaining titles and contents excluding the deleted data with the basic data of the linked data, and then associates them with those in the database. Store (update) in the linked data file 19 (data modifying means, data modifying process).

  When the numerical value button is clicked on the basic data change screen of FIG. 26, the numerical data change screen is displayed on the display (in FIG. 24). On the numerical data change screen, an apply button is displayed (not shown) together with the title and contents already input. In the numerical data change screen, the title displayed in the title display area can be deleted, and the content displayed in the content display area can be deleted. After deleting the data displayed in each display area, when the apply button is clicked, the computer 10 associates the remaining titles and contents excluding the deleted data with the basic data of the linked data, and then associates them with those in the database. Store (update) in the linked data file 19 (data modifying means, data modifying process).

  This relationship chart creation system and relationship chart creation method can freely add, change, and delete various data related to target items and target items, and the connection status between target items. A wide variety of radial relationship charts can be created by freely combining target items.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram showing an example of linked data stored in a linked data file, and FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a radial relationship diagram created by expanding only a group of target items with the largest number of directly linked items. is there. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a radial relationship diagram created by expanding all groups. In FIG. 30, the relationship name displayed on the relationship line L5 is not shown. The radial relationship charts shown in FIGS. 29 and 30 are created based on the linkage data shown in FIG. In the DB file area of the main screen shown in FIG. 2, a reference is clicked, and a linked data file name for creating a relationship diagram is specified from a plurality of linked data file names displayed in the DB file area. In the specified linked data file, as shown in FIG. 28, target items (α1) to (α9), (β1) to (β3), (γ1) to (γ5) are stored. In the linked data file, the target item (α1) and the target items (α2) to (α9) are linked via the relationship name (evolution), and the target items are linked based on the binary relationship. Specifically, (α1) → evolution (α2), (α1) → evolution (α3), (α1) → evolution (α4), (α1) → evolution (α5), (α1) → evolution (α6), (Α1) → Evolution (α7), (α1) → Evolution (α8), (α1) → Evolution (α9).

  In the linked data file, the target item (α6) and the target items (β1) to (β3) are linked through the relationship name (evolution), and the target items are linked based on the binary relationship. Specifically, (α6) → evolution (β1), (α6) → evolution (β2), (α6) → evolution (β3). Furthermore, the target item (β1) and the target items (γ1) to (γ4) are linked via the relationship name (evolution), and the target items are linked based on the binary relationship. Specifically, (β1) → evolution (γ1), (β1) → evolution (γ2), (β1) → evolution (γ3), (β1) → evolution (γ4). Note that (α1) related target items are (α2) to (α9), and the number of directly linked (α1) is (8). The related target items of (α6) are (β1) to (β3), and the number of directly linked (α6) is (3). The related target items of (β1) are (γ1) to (γ4), and the number of directly linked (β1) is (4).

  After specifying the linked data file name, specify (all cases), (data related to a specific target), or (specific target branch) in the relationship diagram to be created, and the relationship is defined. Specify whether or not to draw the target item, and specify whether or not to display the relation name. The radial relationship chart shown in FIG. 30 is a chart that specifies all cases, no drawing of target items for which no relation is defined, and whether to display a relation name. Rendering of target items for which relations are not defined refers to target item data that exists alone without being connected by relationship lines. Relation name display refers to the relationship names (evolution and degeneration) displayed on the relationship lines. , Mutation, etc.).

  After specifying these conditions, a relation chart creation button is clicked to instruct the computer 10 to create a relation chart. The computer 10 extracts the linked data of the designated linked data file name from the linked data file 19 and refers to the linkage state (relationship between two terms) of the extracted linked data, and determines the number of directly linked to those target items. Extraction is performed for each target item (direct linkage number extraction means, direct linkage number extraction process). Specifically, the computer 10 extracts the direct connection number (8) of (α1), the direct connection number (3) of (α6), and the direct connection number (4) of (β1). When the computer 10 extracts the number of direct links, the target item (first target item) having the largest number of direct links is arranged at the top, and the other target items (first item) are sequentially decreased from the target item in order of decreasing the direct link number. Target items) are arranged, and the target items are arranged in descending order of the number of direct connections (target item arranging means, target item arranging process). Specifically, they are arranged in the order of (α1), (α6), and (β1).

  The computer 10 groups the first target item (α1) having the largest direct connection number and the second target items (α2) to (α9) directly connected to the first target item (α1) to (α9). In summary, the second target items (α2) to (α9) are arranged in the direction around the first target item (α1) of the first group, and the circumference L1 virtually located outward in the direction of (α1). The first group is radially expanded so that (α2) to (α9) are positioned above. The second target item is arranged around the first target item according to a predetermined rule such as alphabetical order or AIUEO order. 29 and 30, (α2) to (α9) are arranged in the order of numbers in the clockwise direction.

  The computer 10 hypothesizes the circumscribed circle L2 that is in contact with the expanded second target item of the first group (see FIG. 29), calculates the diameter L3 of the circumscribed circle L2, and has the same length as the diameter L3 of the circumscribed circle L2. The secondary plane 22 of the display is segmented by a regular rectangle 21 having the side L4 (secondary plane segmentation means, secondary plane segmentation process). In FIG. 30, the secondary plane 22 of the display is divided into nine sections by a rectangle 21. Next, the computer 10 distributes the developed first group in a regular square 21A defined in the center of the secondary plane 22 (group development distribution means, group development distribution process).

  After allocating the first group in the rectangle 21A, the computer 10 assigns the first target item (β1) having the second largest number of direct links and the second target items (γ1) to (γ4) directly linked thereto. The second target items (γ1) to (γ4) are grouped into the second group (β1), (γ1) to (γ4), and the second target items (γ1) to (γ4) are centered around the first target item (β1) of the second group. The second group is radially expanded so that (γ1) to (γ4) are positioned on a circumference (not shown) imaginary outward in the direction around (β1). The computer 10 distributes the expanded second group in the rectangle 21B defined immediately above the rectangle 21A (group expansion distribution means, group expansion distribution process). After allocating the developed first group in the rectangle 21A, the computer 10 extracts the first target item (α5) having the second largest direct connection number, but (α5) has already been developed as the first group and Since it is distributed, the radial relationship chart centered on (α5) is not created, the target item (β2) is distributed in the rectangle 21C defined to the right of the rectangle 21B, and the target item (β3) is Distribution is performed in the rectangle 21D defined immediately below the rectangle 21C (group expansion distribution means, group expansion distribution process). In FIG. 36, other groups and target items centering on the first group are distributed in each square so as to draw a spiral in the clockwise direction from the inside to the outside.

  When the computer 10 repeats grouping, radial expansion, and distribution to each square until all target items are expanded, and determines that all target items have been expanded, the computer 10 connects the target items via the relationship line L5. Then, a radial relationship chart displaying the relationship between the target items is created (relation chart creation means, relation chart creation process). The computer 10 stores the created radial relation chart together with the creation date and time in the relation chart file 20 of the database (relation chart storage means, relation chart storage process). When there is an output command for the created radial relationship diagram, the computer 10 outputs the relationship diagram via the printer (output device 15) (relation diagram output means, relationship diagram output process).

  When the square 21A is clicked from the radial relationship chart of FIG. 30 displayed on the display, as shown in FIG. 29, a radial relation chart of only the first group allocated thereto is created, and the chart is It appears on the display. In addition, when the square 21B is clicked in the radial relation chart of FIG. 30, a radial relation chart for only the second group allocated thereto is created, and the chart is displayed on the display. This relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method can create a radial relationship diagram that eliminates unnecessary groups, and by using a radial relationship diagram that expands the necessary groups, the target items of the necessary groups The relationship between each other can be grasped reliably. Since the relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method output the radial relationship diagram of at least one of the groups, the target items of the necessary group can be output by outputting the radial relationship diagram in which the necessary groups are expanded. The relationship between each other can be grasped reliably.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram when the radial relationship diagram of FIG. 30 is converted into a tree-like relationship diagram. Although not shown, a tree-like relationship diagram conversion button is displayed on the display of FIG. 30 on which the radial relationship diagram is displayed. When the tree-like relationship chart conversion button is clicked, the computer 10 converts the radial relation chart of FIG. 30 into a tree-like relation chart (relation chart conversion means, relation chart conversion process), and creates the tree-like relation chart together with the creation date and time of the database. Stored in the relationship diagram file 20 (relation diagram storage means, relationship diagram storage process). When there is an output command for the created tree-like relationship diagram, the computer 10 outputs the relationship diagram via the printer (output device 15) (relation diagram output means, relationship diagram output process).

  The computer 10 arranges the target item (α1) in the quadrangle 21A defined in the center of the secondary plane 22 based on the created radial relationship chart, while placing the target item (α1) directly below (α1). (α2) to (α9) are arranged in parallel, (α1) and (α2) to (α9) are connected via a relation line L5, and (α1) and (α2) to (α9) are directly connected to it. Create a relationship diagram. Next, the target items (β1) to (β3) are arranged in parallel immediately below the target item (α6) in the rectangle 21A, and (α6) and (β1) to (β3) are connected via the relationship line L5. , (Α6) and (β1) to (β3) tree-like relationship charts directly linked to it are created. Further, the target items (γ1) to (γ4) are arranged in parallel immediately below the target item (β1) in the quadrangle 21B defined immediately above the quadrangle 21A, and (β1) and (γ1) are arranged via the relationship line L5. ) To (γ4), and (β1) and (γ1) to (γ4) tree-like relationship charts directly linked to it are created. In this way, the first target item of the first group in the quadrangle 21A defined in the center of the secondary plane is positioned at the top, and the target item connected to the other target items in the quadrangle 21A is further A tree-like relationship chart in which the target items in other squares arranged in a spiral from the square 21A in a clockwise direction from the inside to the outside are expanded in a tree shape in the order of the squares arranged in a spiral. Create

  This relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method uses a radial relationship diagram, so it is possible to clearly confirm the relationship between a specific target item and other target items lined up around the target item. It is possible to instantly grasp a specific target item and a target item directly connected thereto. Furthermore, since the radial relationship diagram can be converted into a tree relationship diagram, the upper and lower binary relationships between the target items can be clearly grasped by using the tree relationship diagram.

  In the main screen of FIG. 2, when a relation chart is created by checking the (data related to a specific target) check box in the column of the relation chart to be created and specifying the target item (β1) for the specific target A radial relationship diagram created from the linkage data including the specific target (β1) is created. In this case, the same radial relationship chart as FIG. 30 including target items (α1) to (α9), (β2) to (β3), and (γ1) to (γ4) related to the specific target (β1) is created. Is done. After creating the radial relationship chart for (data related to a specific object), the computer 10 stores the relation chart together with the creation date and time in the relation chart file 20. This relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method creates a radial relationship diagram that includes all of a specific target item and related target items when a specific target is specified. By designating a specific target, it is possible to clearly grasp all target items related to it.

  In the main screen of FIG. 2, check the (specific target branch) check box in the column of the relationship diagram to be created and specify the target item (β1) for the specific target to create the relationship diagram. A radial relationship diagram of a group formed by the items (β1) and the target items (γ1) to (γ4) connected to the relationship line L5 extending downward is created. Specifically, (γ1) to (γ4) are arranged around (β1) as the center, and (β1) and (γ1) to (γ4) are connected via the first unidirectional relationship line. A connected radial relationship diagram is created. The computer 10 creates a radial relationship diagram for (a specific target branch), and then stores the relationship diagram together with the creation date and time in the relationship diagram file 20. In this relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method, when a specific target branch is selected and a specific target is specified, a radial relationship diagram including a specific target item and a target item connected to the specific target item is created. By specifying a specific target branch among a plurality of target items, it is possible to clearly grasp all target items connected to a lower level of the specific target item.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram showing another example of linked data stored in the linked data file, and FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a radial relationship diagram created by expanding all groups. In FIG. 33, illustration of the relationship name displayed on the relationship line L5 is omitted. The radial relationship chart shown in FIG. 33 is created based on the linkage data of FIG. In the DB file area of the main screen shown in FIG. 2, a reference is clicked, and a linked data file name for creating a relationship diagram is specified from a plurality of linked data file names displayed in the DB file area. In the designated linked data file, as shown in FIG. 32, target items (α1) to (α7), (β1) to (β4), and (γ1) are stored. In the linked data file, the target item (α1) and the target items (α2) to (α7) are linked via the relationship name (evolution), and the target items are linked based on the binary relationship. Specifically, (α1) → evolution (α2), (α1) → evolution (α3), (α1) → evolution (α4), (α1) → evolution (α5), (α1) → evolution (α6), (Α1) → Evolution (α7).

  In the linked data file, the target item (α3) and the target items (β1) to (β4) are linked via the relationship name (evolution), and the target items are linked based on the binary relationship. Specifically, (α3) → evolution (β1), (α3) → evolution (β2), (α3) → evolution (β3), (α3) → evolution (β4). Furthermore, the target item (β4) and the target item (γ1) are linked via a relation name (evolution), and the target items are linked to each other based on a binary relationship. Specifically, (β4) → evolution (γ1). Note that (α1) related target items are (α2) to (α7), and the number of directly linked (α1) is (6). The related target items of (α3) are (β1) to (β4), and the number of directly linked (α3) is (4). The related target item of (β4) is (γ1), and the number of direct connections of (β4) is (1).

  After specifying the conditions, a relation chart creation button is clicked to instruct the computer 10 to create a relation chart. The radial relation chart of FIG. 33 is a chart in which all cases, no drawing of target items for which no relation is defined, and whether or not a relation name is displayed are designated. The computer 10 extracts the linked data of the designated linked data file name from the linked data file 19 and refers to the linkage state (relationship between two terms) of the extracted linked data, and determines the number of directly linked to those target items. Extraction is performed for each target item (direct linkage number extraction means, direct linkage number extraction process). Specifically, the computer 10 extracts the direct connection number (6) of (α1), the direct connection number (4) of (α3), and the direct connection number (1) of (β4). When the computer 10 extracts the number of direct links, the target item (first target item) having the largest number of direct links is arranged at the top, and the other target items (first item) are sequentially decreased from the target item in order of decreasing the direct link number. Target items) are arranged, and the target items are arranged in descending order of the number of direct connections (target item arranging means, target item arranging process). Specifically, they are arranged in the order of (α1), (α3), and (β4).

  The computer 10 groups the first target item (α1) having the largest direct connection number and the second target items (α2) to (α7) directly connected to the first target item (α1) to (α7). In summary, the second target items (α2) to (α7) are arranged in the direction around the first target item (α1) of the first group, and a virtual circumference (α1) The first group is radially expanded so that (α2) to (α7) are positioned above (not shown). (Α2) to (α7) are arranged in the order of their numbers in the clockwise direction.

  The computer 10 hypothesizes a circumscribed circle (not shown) in contact with the second target items (α2) to (α7) of the developed first group, calculates the diameter of the circumscribed circle, and has the same length as the diameter of the circumscribed circle The secondary plane 22 of the display is segmented by a regular square 21 having a side L4 (secondary plane segmentation means, secondary plane segmentation process). In FIG. 33, the secondary plane 22 of the display is divided into nine sections by a rectangle 21. Next, the computer 10 distributes the developed first group in the square 21A defined in the center of the secondary plane 22 (group development distribution means, group development distribution process).

  After allocating the first group in the rectangle 21A, the computer 10 extracts the first target item (α3) having the second largest number of direct connections, but (α3) is already expanded and allocated as the first group. Therefore, the radial relationship chart in which (β1) to (β4) are arranged around (α3) is not created. The computer 10 groups the first target item (β4) having the second most directly linked number after (α3) and the second target item (γ1) directly linked to the second target item (β4) and (γ1). Collectively, the second target item (γ1) is arranged around the first target item (β4) of the second group in the direction around it, and the circumference (not shown) virtually outside the direction around (β4) The second group is radially expanded so that (γ1) is positioned on the top. The computer 10 distributes the second group developed in the regular square 21B defined immediately above the square 21A (group development distribution means, group development distribution process).

  After allocating the second group in the rectangle 21B, the computer 10 extracts the unexpanded target items (β1) to (β3), and (β1) is a regular rectangle 21C defined to the right of the rectangle 21B. And the target item (β2) is distributed in the regular square 21D defined immediately below the square 21C, and the target item (β3) is defined in the regular square 21E defined immediately below the square 21D. (Group deployment allocation means, group deployment allocation process). In FIG. 33, other groups and target items centering on the first group are distributed in each square so as to draw a spiral from the inside to the outside in the clockwise direction.

  When the computer 10 repeats grouping, radial expansion, and distribution to a rectangle until all target items are expanded, and determines that all target items have been expanded, the computer 10 connects the target items via a relationship line L5. Then, create a radial relationship diagram displaying the relationship between the target items (relation diagram creation means, relationship diagram creation process). The computer 10 stores the created radial relation chart together with the creation date and time in the relation chart file 20 of the database (relation chart storage means, relation chart storage process). When there is an output command for the created radial relation chart, the computer 10 outputs the relation chart via the printer (output device 15) (relation chart output means, relation chart output process).

  FIG. 34 is a diagram when the radial relationship diagram of FIG. 33 is converted into a tree-like relationship diagram. When the tree-like relationship chart conversion button is clicked, the computer 10 converts the radial relation chart of FIG. 33 into a tree-like relation chart (relation chart conversion means, relation chart conversion process), and the tree-like relation chart together with the creation date and time of the database. Stored in the relationship diagram file 20 (relation diagram storage means, relationship diagram storage process). When there is an output command for the created tree-like relationship diagram, the computer 10 outputs the relationship diagram via the printer (output device 15) (relation diagram output means, relationship diagram output process).

  The computer 10 arranges the target item (α1) in the quadrangle 21A defined in the center of the secondary plane 22 based on the created radial relationship chart at the top, while the target item (α1) is directly below (α1). (α2) to (α7) are arranged in parallel, (α1) and (α2) to (α7) are connected by a relationship line L5, and (α1) is directly connected to (α2) to (α7). Create Next, target items (β1) to (β4) are arranged in parallel immediately below the target item (α3) in the rectangle 21A, and (α3) and (β1) to (β4) are connected by a relationship line L5 ( A tree-like relationship chart of (β3) and (β1) to (β4) directly connected to it is created. Further, the target item (γ1) is arranged immediately below the target item (β4) in the quadrangle 21B defined immediately above the quadrangle 21A, and (β1) and (γ1) are connected by the relation line L5, (β1) And (γ1) tree-like relationship charts directly linked to it.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram showing another example of a radial relationship chart. In this radial relationship diagram, the first group with the number of direct connections (56) is deployed in a regular square 21A defined in the center of the secondary plane 22. In the first group, 24 second target items are arranged on the inner circumference of the circumference (not shown) imaginary outward in the circumferential direction of the first target item, and 32 on the outer circumference. The second target items are arranged. In the quadrangle 21B defined immediately above the quadrangle 21A, the second group having 48 direct links is distributed in a developed state. In the second group, 24 second target items are arranged on the inner circumference, and 24 second target items are arranged on the outer circumference.

  In the square 21C defined to the right of the square 21B, the third group having 36 direct links is allocated in an expanded state, and directly in the square 21D defined immediately below the square 21C. The fourth group having 24 linkages is distributed in a developed state. Further, a fifth group having 18 direct links is deployed in the quadrangle 21E defined immediately below the quadrangle 21D, and is distributed in the quadrangle 21F defined to the left of the quadrangle 21E. Is distributed in a state where the sixth group with eight direct connections is expanded, and further, the seventh group with four direct connections is expanded in the square 21G defined to the left of the square 21F. It is distributed in the state. The target items are arranged independently in the squares 21H and 21I. In addition, 24 second target items can be arranged on the circumference virtually inside, and 32 second target items can be arranged on the circumference just outside the circumference. At the same time, 40 second target items can be arranged on the circumference virtually outside the circumference.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when target item information is displayed from the created relationship diagram. In FIG. 36, the display of the target item information is omitted. When a predetermined target item (α1) is clicked (designated) in the radial relationship chart (FIGS. 29, 30, 33) or the tree-like relation chart (FIGS. 31, 32) displayed on the display, the display A target item data display designation screen for the target item (α1) is displayed. Furthermore, when the target item data display is selected, the details of the basic data of the target item (α1) are displayed on the display as shown in FIG. When hyperlink data (first hyperlink data) is clicked, hyperlink data linked to the target item is displayed on the display. Further, when the text tab is clicked, the details of the text data (first text data) of the target item (α1) are displayed on the display (not shown), and when the numerical tab is clicked, the numerical data of the target item (α1) ( Details of the first numerical data) are displayed on the display (not shown).

  Since this relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method can output the basic data of the target item data related to the target item individually for each target item, it can know various attribute information of each target item, Each target item can be specifically grasped from the created relationship diagram. The relationship chart creation system and the relationship chart creation method use hyperlink data related to the target item, so that the link information linked to the target item can be known. I can grasp it. Further, by using text data related to the target item, various text information of the target item can be known, and each target item can be grasped more specifically from the created relationship chart. Furthermore, by using numerical data related to the target item, it is possible to know various numerical information of the target item.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when the relationship content information is displayed from the created relationship diagram. In FIG. 37, the display of the related content information is omitted. Clicking on the relationship line L5 between the target items (α6) and (β1) in the radial relationship chart (FIGS. 29, 30, 33) or the tree-like relation chart (FIGS. 31, 32) displayed on the display In the display, a designation screen for displaying the relation contents data and the linked data display for the relation line L5 is displayed. When the related content data display is selected on the designation screen, the basic data details of the related content data of the relationship line (evolution) are displayed on the display as shown in FIG. When hyperlink data (second hyperlink data) is clicked, hyperlink data linked to related content data is displayed on the display. Further, when the text tab is clicked, the details of the text data (second text data) related to the related content data are displayed on the display (not shown), and when the numerical tab is clicked, the numerical data related to the related content data (second numerical data) ) Details are displayed on the display (not shown).

  This relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method can output the basic data of the relationship content data related to the relationship line individually for each relationship line, so that the breakdown of the relationship represented by each relationship line can be known, The relationship contents between the target items can be specifically grasped from the created relationship diagram. The relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method can use hyperlink data related to the relationship contents to know the link information linked to the relationship content, and to further understand each relationship between target items from the created relationship diagram. We can grasp concretely. Further, by using the text data related to the relationship content, it is possible to know various text information related to the relationship content, and it is possible to more specifically grasp each relationship between the target items from the created relationship chart. Furthermore, by using the numerical data related to the relationship contents, it is possible to know various numerical information related to each relationship between the target items.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display screen when the link information is displayed from the created relationship diagram. In FIG. 38, the display of the connection information is omitted. Click the relationship line L5 between the target item (α6) and (β1) in the radial relationship chart (FIGS. 29, 30, 33) or the tree-like relation chart (FIGS. 31, 32) displayed on the display ( Then, on the display, a designation screen for the relation content data display and the linked data display is displayed for the relation line L5. When the linked data display is selected on the designation screen, the basic data details of the linked data of the relationship line (evolution) are displayed on the display as shown in FIG. For target items for which no relationship is defined, the basic data details of the target item alone are displayed. When hyperlink data (third hyperlink data) is clicked, hyperlink data linked to linked data is displayed on the display. Further, when the text tab is clicked, the details of the text data related to the linked data (third text data) are displayed on the display (not shown), and when the numeric tab is clicked, the numerical data related to the linked data (third numeric data) Details are shown on the display (not shown).

  This relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method can output basic data of linked data between target items in the relationship diagram, so it is possible to know the link status between target items, and from the created relationship diagram It is possible to specifically grasp the connection state between the target items. The relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method use hyperlink data related to linked data, so you can know the link information linked to the target item displayed in the linked data, and the created relationship diagram or target item Can be grasped more specifically. In addition, by using text data related to the linkage data, it is possible to know various text information of the target items displayed in the linkage data, and it is possible to grasp the target items more specifically from the created relationship chart. . Furthermore, by using the numerical data related to the linked data, it is possible to know various types of numerical information of the target items displayed in the linked data.

  The relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method connect the target items of the expanded group in series via the relationship line L5, so that the second target is linked directly to the first target item and the first target item. A radial relationship chart that can be associated with items can be created, and a radial relation chart that can grasp the relationship between target items can be created. This relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method uses a variety of various connection states between target items linked by a relationship line L5, thereby allowing various types of target items and the same target items to be freely combined. A radial relationship diagram can be created.

  In this relation chart creation system and relation chart creation method, all target items included in the target item data are expanded and distributed on the secondary plane 22 and displayed on the radial relation chart. Can be prevented. In this relationship diagram creation system and relationship diagram creation method, target items that have already been allocated to the secondary plane 22 will not be expanded again, so a radial relationship diagram centered on the target items that have already been allocated is generated. Therefore, it is possible to prevent ambiguity and complication of the relationship diagram due to the stagnation of the radial relationship diagram.

  In the relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method, the group having the largest number of direct linkages is radially expanded in the quadrangle 21A defined in the center of the secondary plane 22, and then the lower group is secondarily moved downward. Since each quadrangle defined on the plane 22 is arranged so as to form a spiral from the inside to the outside and is radially expanded in the quadrangle, the group with the largest number of direct links in the created radial relationship chart Then the subordinate groups can be easily and clearly identified. In the relationship diagram creation system and the relationship diagram creation method, the secondary plane 22 is divided by the quadrangular 21A that can accommodate the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages, so that it is connected to the lower order of the group having the largest number of linkages. All target items in other groups can be expanded radially within each square.

The block diagram of the relationship diagram creation system shown as an example which implements the relationship diagram creation method. The figure which shows an example of the main screen of this system displayed on the display of a computer. The figure which shows an example of DB maintenance screen which selects object item data, relation content data, and connection data. The figure which shows an example of the setting screen of the target item data which stores target item data in a target item data file. The figure which shows an example of the addition screen of the basic data regarding target item data. The figure which shows an example of the addition screen of the text data regarding target item data. The figure which shows an example of the addition screen of the numerical data regarding target item data. The figure which shows an example of a shape setting screen. The figure which shows an example of the selection screen of a stencil and a shape. The figure which shows an example of the selection screen of an image file. The figure which shows an example of the target item data setting screen after target item data is input. The figure which shows an example of the basic data change screen which changes the basic data stored in the target item data file. The figure which shows an example of the target item data setting screen in the case of deleting the various data stored in the target item data file. The figure which shows an example of the relationship content setting screen which stores relationship content data in a relationship content data file. The figure which shows an example of the addition screen of the basic data regarding relation content data. The figure which shows an example of the addition screen of the text data regarding relation content data. The figure which shows an example of the addition screen of the numerical data regarding relation content data. The figure which shows an example of the relationship content data setting screen after relationship content data is input. The figure which shows an example of the basic data change screen which changes the basic data stored in the relationship content data file. The figure which shows an example of the relationship content data setting screen in the case of deleting the various data stored in the relationship content data file. The figure which shows an example of the connection data setting screen which stores connection data in a connection data file. The figure which shows an example of the addition screen of the basic data regarding connection data. The figure which shows an example of the addition screen of the text data regarding connection data. The figure which shows an example of the addition screen of the numerical data regarding connection data. The figure which shows an example of the connection data setting screen after connection data is input. The figure which shows an example of the change screen which changes the basic data stored in the connection data file. The figure which shows an example of a connection data setting screen in the case of deleting the various data of the connection data stored in the connection data file. The figure which shows an example of the connection data stored in the connection data file. The figure which shows the radial relationship diagram created by expand | deploying only the group of the target item with the largest direct connection number. The figure which shows the radial relationship chart created by expanding all the groups. The figure at the time of converting the radial relationship chart of FIG. 36 into the tree-like relation chart. The figure which shows another example of the linkage data stored in the linkage data file. The figure which shows the radial relationship chart created by expanding all the groups. The figure at the time of converting the radial relationship diagram of FIG. 39 into the tree-like relationship diagram. The figure which shows the radial relationship figure of another example. The figure which shows an example of the display screen at the time of displaying target item information from the produced relationship diagram. The figure which shows an example of the display screen at the time of displaying relation content information from the created relation chart. The figure which shows an example of the display screen at the time of displaying connection information from the produced relationship diagram.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Computer 11 Central processing part 12 Memory 13 Hard disk 14 Input device 15 Output device 17 Target item data file 18 Relation content data file 19 Connection data file 20 Relation figure data file L1 Circumference L2 circumcircle L3 Diameter L4 Side L5 Relation line

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In a relationship diagram creation system that creates a relationship diagram formed from various target items,
In the relation chart creation system, the target item data including a plurality of various target item identification information capable of individually identifying the target items set with a predetermined target item number and the target items are connected to each other and the target items are connected. Relational content data including a relational line that can identify a plurality of relational contents between each other, and linkage data including linkage information between arbitrary target items connected by the relational line are stored,
The relationship diagram creation system refers to the connection data, and after executing the direct connection number extraction means for extracting the number of direct connections of the target items for each target item, the first target item having the largest number of connections While grouping with the second target item that is directly linked to it, the second target item is arranged in the surrounding direction around the first target item of the group and the group is radially expanded, and the expanded group is distributed to the secondary plane. Next, among the remaining target items excluding the allocated target items, the first target item having the second largest number of direct linkages and the second target item directly linked thereto are grouped, and the first target item of the group The second target item is arranged in the direction around it and the group is radially expanded, and the expanded group is distributed to the secondary plane. In this way, the remainder excluding the distributed target item By connecting the group expansion and distribution means for repeating the grouping, the radial expansion and the distribution in the order of the number of directly connected items among the target items, and connecting the target items of the expanded group via the relation line, the target items are connected to each other. A relation chart creating system for executing a relation chart creating means for creating a radial relation chart displaying the relationship between the two.   The relationship diagram creation system can create a radial relationship diagram for at least one of the grouped groups, and the relationship diagram creation system outputs the radial relationship diagram created by the relationship diagram creation means. The relationship diagram creation system according to claim 1, further comprising relationship diagram output means.   In the group development distribution means, the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages is distributed to the central portion of the secondary plane, and the number of direct linkages is large from the nearest lower order of the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages. The groups up to the first target item group arranged in order are distributed so as to form a spiral in the secondary plane from the first target item group having the largest number of linkages toward the lower level. Item 3. The relationship chart creation system according to item 2.   The relationship diagram creation system calculates the diameter of the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages developed by the group development distribution unit, and divides the secondary plane by a quadrangle having sides having the same length as the diameter. Secondary plane sectioning means, and in the group development distribution means, each group from the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages to the group of the first target item arranged in the descending order of the number of linkages is divided into squares. 4. The relation chart creation system according to claim 3, wherein the relation chart is distributed separately.   In the group expansion distribution means, a plurality of circumferences are virtualized outward in the circumferential direction around the first target item, the second target items are arranged on the circumference, and the direction from the first target item to the surrounding direction. 5. The relation chart creation system according to claim 1, wherein the number of the second target items arranged on the circumference gradually increases toward the outside.   The relationship diagram creating system includes target item data output means for individually outputting the target item data of the target items forming the radial relationship diagram for each target item, and the relationship of the relationship lines forming the radial relationship diagram 6. Relational content data output means for individually outputting content data for each of these relationship lines; and linkage data output means for outputting the linkage data between target items forming the radial relationship chart. The relationship chart creation system described in any one.   The relationship line points to the second target item from the first target item, and the first target item is used as a relation source while the second target item is used as a relation destination. A unidirectional second relationship line that points to the first target item from two target items, uses the second target item as a relation source and uses the first target item as a relation destination, and the first target item and the second target 7. The relationship diagram creation system according to claim 1, further comprising a bidirectional relationship line indicating a bidirectional relationship with the item.   The target item data includes first hyperlink data that can refer to related information related to the target item, first text data about the target item, and first numerical data about the target item. The relationship chart preparation system in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 7.   The related content data includes second hyperlink data that can refer to related information related to the related content, second text data related to the related content, and second numerical data related to the related content. The relation chart preparation system in any one of Claim 1 thru | or 8.   The linked data includes third hyperlink data that can refer to related information related to at least one of the target items connected by the relationship line, and third text related to at least one of the target items connected by the relationship line. 10. The relation chart creation system according to claim 1, comprising data and third numerical data relating to at least one of the target items connected by the relation line.   The relation diagram creation system according to claim 1, wherein the relation diagram creation system includes data modification means for modifying the target item data, the relationship content data, and the link data. In a relationship diagram creation method for creating a relationship diagram formed from various target items,
The relationship chart creation method connects target item data including a plurality of various target item identification information capable of individually identifying the target items set with a predetermined target item number, and the target items. A database storing relation content data including a relation line that can identify a plurality of various relation contents and link data including link information between arbitrary target items connected by the relation line;
The relationship chart creation method refers to the first target item having the largest number of linkages after executing the direct linkage number extraction process for referring to the linkage data and extracting the number of direct linkages of the target items for each target item. While grouping with the second target item that is directly linked to it, the second target item is arranged in the surrounding direction around the first target item of the group and the group is radially expanded, and the expanded group is distributed to the secondary plane. Next, among the remaining target items excluding the allocated target items, the first target item having the second largest number of direct linkages and the second target item directly linked thereto are grouped, and the first target item of the group The second target item is arranged in the direction around it and the group is radially expanded, and the expanded group is distributed to the secondary plane. In this way, the remainder excluding the distributed target item By connecting the group expansion, distribution process, and repeating the grouping, the radial expansion, and the distribution in the descending order of the number of directly connected items among the target items, and connecting the target items of the expanded group via the relationship line, A relation chart creation method, comprising: executing a relation chart creation process for creating a radial relation chart displaying the relationship between the two.   The relation chart creation method can create a radial relation chart of at least one of the grouped groups, and the relation chart creation method outputs the radial relation chart created by the relation chart creation means. 13. The relation chart creation method according to claim 12, further comprising a relation chart output process.   In the group development distribution process, the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages is distributed to the central portion of the secondary plane, and the number of direct linkages is increased from the nearest lower order of the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages. 13. Each group up to the group of first target items arranged in order is distributed so as to form a spiral in the secondary plane from the center of the first target item group having the largest number of connections to the lower side. Item 14. The method of creating a relationship chart according to item 13.   The relation chart creation method calculates the diameter of the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages developed by the group development distribution process, and divides the secondary plane by a quadrangle having sides having the same length as the diameter. In the group expansion and distribution process, each group from the group of the first target item having the largest number of linkages to the group of the first target item arranged in the descending order of the number of linkages is divided into squares. 15. The relation chart creation method according to claim 14, wherein the relation chart is distributed separately.   In the group development distribution process, a plurality of circumferences are virtualized outward in the direction around the first target item, the second target item is arranged on the circumference, and the direction from the first target item to the surrounding direction The relation chart creation method according to any one of claims 12 to 15, wherein the number of second target items arranged on the circumference gradually increases toward the outside.   The relation chart creation method includes the target item data output process for individually outputting the target item data of the target items forming the radial relation chart for each target item, and the relation of the relation lines forming the radial relation chart 13. A relation content data output process for individually outputting content data for each of these relation lines, and a linked data output process for outputting the linked data between target items forming the radial relationship chart. 16. A method for creating a relationship chart according to any one of the above.   18. The relationship diagram creation method according to claim 12, wherein the relationship diagram creation method executes a data modification process for modifying the target item data, the relationship content data, and the linked data.

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