JP3122633B2 - Function key assignment function display method and computer-readable recording medium recording a program for causing a computer to execute each step of the method - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention is intended to easily determine whether or not a function prepared in an application program can be currently selected when the function key is allocated to the function key. The present invention relates to a function key allocation function display method and a computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to execute each step of the method.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art To select various functions prepared by application programs such as word processors and spreadsheet software, there is a method using a menu, a toolbar, and shortcut keys.

One form of using a shortcut key is to use a function key.
This is to assign various functions to each function key in advance, and by performing key operation of the function key to which the function to be selected is assigned, the corresponding function can be selected and executed. It was done. Therefore, the corresponding function can be selected and executed only by pressing one function key once, so that the operability of the application program can be improved.

[0004] It is usual that general functions are assigned to the function keys in advance, but the user himself may assign new functions or change to other functions according to his / her preference. Some application programs can.

[0005] The functions assigned to the function keys are generally different for each application. Therefore, the function name of the function assigned to the function key is displayed in association with each function key so that the user can easily recognize which function key is assigned to which function. There are also application programs that can do this. in this case,
For a function key to which no function is assigned, the corresponding function name will not be displayed.

[0006]

However, according to the above-mentioned prior art, when a function is assigned to a function key, the function name is displayed on the screen, so that the operation mode currently being executed (for example, A function that cannot be selected according to a character input mode or a graphic mode in a word processor) or a state in the operation mode (for example, whether or not a character string to be copied or moved is copied to a clipboard). There is a problem in that the screen is displayed as if it were selectable. In other words, the functions prepared in the application program can be selected or cannot be selected according to the operation mode and its status, so the function name of the function assigned to the function key is always displayed If so, the user may recognize that a function that cannot be selected in the currently executed operation mode can be selected.

For example, the "paste" function used when copying or moving a character string or the like is a function that becomes effective only when the character string or the like to be copied or moved is copied to the clipboard. When the "paste" function is assigned to the function key F2 in the above application program, "paste" corresponding to the function key F2 is performed even though a character string to be copied or moved is not copied to the clipboard. Will be displayed on the screen.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and when a function prepared in an application program is assigned to a function key, it is easily distinguished whether or not the assigned function can be currently selected. And improve the operability of the application program.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, in the function key assignment function display method according to the present invention, each function key is assigned by assigning a function selectable by an application program to each function key. A function key assignment function display method for displaying a function name of the assigned function on a screen in association with the corresponding function key when the applicable function can be selected from the key,
A first determining step of determining an operation mode being executed by the application program; and determining whether a function assigned to the function key can be selected in the operation mode determined in the first determining step. A second determining step of determining, a first displaying step of displaying a function name assigned to the function key on a screen when it is determined that the function key is selectable in the second determining step, If it is determined that the function name is not selectable in the determination step, the function name assigned to the function key is not displayed and is displayed differently from the function name displayed in the first display step. Display process,
Is included.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a function selectable by an application program is assigned to each function key so that a corresponding function can be selected from each function key. In this case, in the function key assignment function display method for displaying the function name of the assigned function on the screen in association with the corresponding function key, the function key includes, for each operation mode executable by the application program, Different functions can be assigned, and in the first determination step of determining an operation mode being executed by the application program, and in the operation mode determined in the first determination step, any function is assigned to the function key. Being A second determination step of determining Luke,
In the operation mode determined in the first determination step, a third determination step of determining whether the function determined in the second determination step is selectable, and selectable in the third determination step A first display step of displaying a function name assigned to the function key on the screen when it is determined that the function key has been assigned, and assigning the function key to the function key if it is determined that the function name cannot be selected in the third determination step. A second display step of displaying the function name different from the function name displayed in the first display step without hiding the displayed function name.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the method of displaying a function key assignment function according to the first or second aspect, the second display step includes the step of displaying the function name. It is displayed in gray out.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the function key assignment function display method according to any one of the first to third aspects, further comprising the second display. When a key operation of the function key corresponding to the function name displayed in the step is performed, a warning step is provided to warn that the corresponding function is not selectable.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of displaying a function key assignment function according to any one of the first to fourth aspects. The method includes a function allocating step of allocating a function that can be selected by the application program to one of the function keys, or changing an already allocated function to another function.

Further, in a computer readable recording medium according to claim 6, a program for causing a computer to execute each step of the function key assignment function display method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is recorded. Things.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a function key assignment function display method according to the present invention and a computer-readable recording medium which records a program for causing a computer to execute each step of the method will be described. This will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration (computer configuration) for realizing the function key assignment function display method according to the present embodiment. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a CPU that controls the entire apparatus.
101 is a ROM storing a boot program and the like,
102 is a RAM used as a work area of the CPU
Reference numeral 103 denotes a hard disk storing an application program or an operating system (OS) for realizing the function key assignment function display method according to the present embodiment, and a function key assigned to a function prepared in the application program. A keyboard for inputting characters, numerical values, various instructions, etc., a mouse 105 for moving a cursor and selecting a range, and a display 106 for displaying a document or the like being edited. Reference numeral 107 denotes a bus for connecting the above components.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual configuration diagram of an application program for realizing the function key assignment function display method according to the present embodiment. The application program 200 assigns a selectable function to each function key so that a corresponding function can be selected from each function key. The function name of the assigned function is associated with the corresponding function key. It can be displayed on a screen, and may be of any type such as a word processor, spreadsheet software, database software, and the like.

This application program 200
Performs a process of assigning selectable functions to each function key, manages what functions are assigned to each function key, and an operation mode (input mode) executed by the application program 200. , A ruled line mode, etc.), and in the operation mode determined by the operation mode determination unit 202, it is determined whether or not the function assigned to the function key can be selected. Is determined by the display determination unit 203, and when the display determination unit 203 determines that selection is possible, a screen display process of a function name of a function assigned to the function key is controlled to perform display determination. Part 20
If it is determined in step 3 that the function name is not selectable, the screen display processing of the function name of the function assigned to the function key is controlled in a display mode (grayout display or the like) different from the function name when the selection is determined to be possible. Display control unit 204
And

The above application program 200
Is key operation information for notifying which key operation has been performed on the keyboard 104 via the OS 205 or the mouse 1
At step 05, various kinds of processing are performed by inputting mouse operation information indicating what kind of mouse operation has been performed, and processing for displaying the function names of the functions assigned to the function keys on the screen is performed. The process of actually displaying the function names on the screen is performed by the OS 205.

Next, the application program 200
A method for displaying function key assignment functions will be specifically described using spreadsheet software as an example.

FIG. 3 shows a display screen 300 of the spreadsheet software.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a (neutral mode). The display screen 300 shown in FIG. 3 shows a state in which no processing is performed in the spreadsheet software. Here, this state is defined as a neutral mode.

A display screen 300 shown in FIG. 3 includes a menu bar 301 having a plurality of pull-down menus for selecting functions, a toolbar 302 in which each function is assigned to a plurality of icons, and input of character strings and numerical values. And a plurality of function key assignment function display buttons 304 for displaying the function names of the functions assigned to the function keys.

The function key assignment function display buttons 304 are displayed corresponding to the respective function keys. The function key is, for example, one of F1 to F12.
When two keys are provided, twelve function key assignment function display buttons 304 can be displayed corresponding to the twelve keys. In the display screen 300 of FIG.
Function keys F1, F2, F3, F4, F from left
5, five function key assignment function display buttons 304 are displayed.

FIGS. 4A to 4D show examples of the function assignment tables managed by the function assignment management unit 201 shown in FIG. In addition, as described later,
Different functions can be assigned to each function key according to each mode. For convenience of explanation, FIG.
FIGS. 4A to 4D show only the functions in the neutral mode shown in FIG.

In the spreadsheet software of this embodiment,
As a method of selecting a function using a function key, selection using only a function key (FIG. 4)
(A)), selection by a combination of a function key and a SHIFT key (FIG. 4B), selection by a combination of a function key and a CTRL key (FIG.
(C)), and selection by a combination of a function key and a SHIFT key + CTRL key (FIG. 4)
Four types (d)) are prepared. 4 (a) to 4
In (d), a function string assigned to each of the four types of function keys F1 to F5 and a display character string for displaying the function name on the function key assignment function display button 304 are registered.

Here, in FIGS. 4A to 4D, descriptions of the functions assigned to the respective function keys will be listed below. (1) FIG. 4 (a) F1 help: Explanation of each function. F2 Edit: Edit characters and numbers on the input line and characters and numbers entered on the cell. F3 Re-edit: Paste previously edited letters and numbers on the input line. F4 Function list: List of available function names, and select the function you want to paste. F5 Next search: Searches for cells in the forward direction under the set conditions. (2) FIG. 4 (b) F1 help mode: Displays the function selected with the mouse and the help of each part of the screen. F2 Recalculation: Recalculation processing is executed. F3 Display format: Set the format such as numerical values. F4 Name: Paste the name registered in the worksheet. F5 Previous search: Searches the cell in the reverse direction under the set conditions. (3) FIG. 4C Read F1 file: Reads a worksheet. F2 Book list: A book list is displayed. F3 No assignment F4 Close: Close active window F5 Next sheet: Switch document windows in order. (4) FIG. 4 (d) F1 Table format: Select a combination that makes the table easier to see, such as the type of ruled line and the display format of numerical values. F2 Furigana: Switches the start and end of furigana input. F3Σ: Input the worksheet function “Sum ()” that calculates the sum in the specified range (multiple possible) or the active cell. F4 Graph: Create a graph interactively. F5 Information display: Switches the display / non-display of the window that displays the formula, value, format, etc. of the active cell.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the procedure for displaying the function of assigning function keys. Here, a general procedure for displaying the function names of the functions assigned to the function keys based on FIG. 5 will be described, and then the display of the function names of the functions shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

First, when the spreadsheet software is started or when the operation mode is switched, the operation mode being executed by the spreadsheet software is determined (S501: The first determination step of claims 1 and 2). Applicable). The operation modes mentioned here include the neutral mode shown in FIG. 3, an input mode described later, a range designation mode, a ruled line mode, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether a function is assigned to the function key (S502: Claim 2).
Corresponds to the second determination step). If it is determined in step S502 that no function is assigned to the function key, the process proceeds to step S506 without displaying the function name on the function key assignment function display button 304. If a different function can be assigned to each function key according to each mode, it is determined whether or not a function is assigned to the function key. Is determined.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S502 that a function has been assigned to the function key, it is determined whether the function assigned to the function key can be selected in the operation mode determined in step S501. At the same time, it is determined whether or not the selection condition is satisfied (S503: corresponds to the second determination step of claim 1 and the third determination step of claim 2).

Here, the functions assigned to the function keys include those that can be selected at any time in the operation mode currently being executed and those that can be selected only when a certain condition (selection condition) is satisfied. There is. As a function that can be selected when the selection condition is satisfied, for example, there is a “paste” function described in the problem of the related art. The selection condition in the “paste” function is whether a character string to be copied or moved has been copied to the clipboard.

Subsequently, if it is determined in step S503 that the function assigned to the function key is selectable, the function name of the function assigned to the function key is displayed on the function key assigned function display button 304 (S504). : Corresponds to the first display step).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S503 that the function assigned to the function key is not selectable, the function name of the function assigned to the function key is changed to a function name different from the function name displayed in step S504. This is displayed on the key assignment function display button 304 (S505: corresponds to a second display step).

Here, the display of a function name that cannot be selected differently from the function name displayed in step S504 means that the function name is grayed out, the display color of the function name is changed, and the function key assignment function display button is displayed. 3
This means that a function that can be selected or a function that is not selectable, such as changing the shape of 04, is displayed so as to be distinguished. Therefore, the function name may be displayed by any method as long as it can be distinguished between a selectable function and a non-selectable function. In the present embodiment, gray-out display is performed as described later.

If a function name of a function that cannot be selected is not displayed, it is unclear whether or not a function is assigned to the corresponding function key. By displaying the function name in some form, it can be clarified that the function is assigned to the function key.

Steps S504 and S504
An example of the function key assignment function display button 304 displayed on the screen at 505 will be described later with reference to the drawings.

Then, the flow advances to step S505 to determine whether or not the above-described processing has been performed for all the function keys (S506). If the processing has been completed for all the function keys, the function key assignment function display processing is ended. On the other hand, if the processing has not been completed for all the function keys, the process returns to step S502, and the processing for the remaining function keys is repeatedly executed.

Next, assuming that it is determined that the mode is the neutral mode in step S501 of FIG.
The display of the function name of each function shown in (a) to FIG. 4 (d) will be described. FIGS. 6A to 6D are explanatory diagrams showing display examples of the function key assignment function display button 304 in the neutral mode shown in FIG.

FIG. 6A corresponds to FIG. 4A, and shows a display example of the function key allocation function display button 304 displayed without any key operation. FIG.
4A shows an example of the result of the determination that all the functions shown in FIG. 4A can be selected in step S503, and the function names are displayed on the function key assignment function display buttons 304, respectively. .

However, "edit" of F2 and "reedit" of F3
If there is no edit target, those function names are grayed out. Also, F
5 Regarding “next search”, if no search condition is set, the search is grayed out.

FIG. 6B corresponds to FIG.
A display example of a function key assignment function display button 304 displayed when the FT key is pressed is shown. FIG.
4B shows the “help mode” of F1, the “recalculation” of F2, and the “display format” of F3 among the functions shown in FIG. 4B.
This is an example of a result in which it is determined that the “previous search” of F5 and F5 are selectable, and that the “name” of F4 is not selectable in step S503. Therefore, as for the “name” of F4, the function name is grayed out on the function key assignment function display button 304, so that even if the user presses F4, the user cannot select the corresponding function. Can be recognized.

FIG. 7A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state in which a function name is displayed when it is selectable, and FIG. 7B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state in which the function name is grayed out when it is not selectable. is there. In this way, when the function name is grayed out when the function key is not selectable, it is easily understood that the function is assigned to the corresponding function key but cannot be selected at present.

The "name" of F4 is for selecting a function for pasting the name registered in the worksheet. If a name that can be pasted is registered, it is determined that the name can be selected. 7 (a) is displayed. "Recalculation" in F2 is for designating execution of recalculation, and is grayed out when there is no recalculation target. Further, the "previous search" of F5 is for designating execution of a search process for searching for a cell in the reverse direction under the set conditions, and is grayed out when no search conditions are set.

FIG. 6C corresponds to FIG.
A display example of a function key assignment function display button 304 displayed when the L key is pressed is shown. FIG.
FIG. 4C shows a step S in the functions shown in FIG.
In 502, it is determined that the function is not assigned to F3, and it is determined that “read file” of F1, “book list” of F2, “close” of F4, and “next sheet” of F5 can be selected. It is an example of a result. Therefore, the function name is not displayed on the function key assignment function display button 304 corresponding to F3, and the user can be made aware that no function is assigned to F3.

FIG. 6D corresponds to FIG.
A display example of a function key assignment function display button 304 displayed when the FT key + CTRL key is pressed is shown. FIG. 6D shows an example of the result of the determination that all the functions shown in FIG. 4D can be selected in step S503. The function name is displayed on each function key assigned function display button 304. I have.

However, if there is no target for which the total is to be calculated for “@” of F3, the function name is grayed out.

The function key assignment function display buttons 304 shown in FIGS. 6B to 6D are displayed when a modifier key (special key) is pressed. The function name may be determined after the is pressed, or may be determined in advance before the modifier key is pressed.

As shown in FIG. 8, when the function key F4 corresponding to the grayed out "name" is pressed, it is determined that the function is not selectable in the current operation mode or the selectable condition is satisfied. By displaying a warning indicating that the function is not satisfied on the screen, the user can easily recognize why the function cannot be selected (corresponding to a warning step). Note that the warning may be issued by sound instead of the screen display.

The function can also be selected by clicking the function key assigned function display button 304 with the mouse 105. In this case, the function key assigned function display button 304 corresponding to the function key to which the currently selectable function is assigned is the mouse 1
When clicked at 05, the function key assignment function display button 304 is depressed as if it were actually pressed, and the corresponding function can be selected.

On the other hand, when the function key assignment function display button 304 corresponding to the function key to which the function that cannot be selected at present is assigned is clicked with the mouse 105, the function key assignment function display button 304 is depressed as described above. And warn you that you can't select the function. The same applies to a case where no function is assigned to a function key and the function key assigned function display button 304 to which no function name is assigned is clicked with the mouse 105.

In the above, the procedure for displaying the function key assignment function in the neutral mode shown in FIG. 3 has been described. Next, the case where the function key assignment function display button 304 is displayed on the screen in another operation mode will be described. The outline will be described with an example.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display screen 300 of the spreadsheet software when the operation mode is the input mode. As shown in FIG. 9, the spreadsheet software enters an input mode when a process of inputting a character or a numerical value into an arbitrary cell is started. Therefore, in step S501 of FIG. 5, it is determined that the operation mode being executed is the input mode, and the processes of steps S502 to S506 are performed.

As a result, each function name is displayed on the function key assignment function display button 304 as shown in FIGS. 10 (a) to 10 (d). Here, FIG.
10A to 10D are explanatory diagrams respectively showing display examples of the function key assignment function display button 304 in the input mode shown in FIG.

In the case of the input mode (FIGS. 10 (a) to 10)
Comparing (d)) with the case of the neutral mode (FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (d)), it can be seen that the display state of each function name is greatly different depending on the operation mode.

When the input processing of characters and numerical values is completed, the mode returns from the input mode shown in FIG. 9 to the neutral mode shown in FIG.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display screen 300 of the spreadsheet software when the operation mode is the range designation mode. As shown in FIG. 11, the spreadsheet software is:
When a process of copying or moving a character or numerical value input to one cell or cells in a certain range is performed, the mode enters a range specification mode. Therefore, in step S501 of FIG. 5, it is determined that the operation mode being executed is the range designation mode, and the processes of steps S502 to S506 are performed.

As a result, the function names are displayed on the function key assignment function display button 304 as shown in FIGS. 12 (a) to 12 (d). Here, FIG.
FIGS. 12A to 12D show function key assignment function display buttons 304 in the range designation mode shown in FIG.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of each.

In the spreadsheet software of this embodiment, different functions can be assigned to the function keys for each mode, and the function names shown in FIG. This is different from the function name shown in FIG. Here, descriptions of the different functions are listed below. F1 block: A cell to be copied is specified in units of n × n blocks. F2 line: Specifies the cells to be copied in row units. F3 column: Specifies the cells to be copied in column units. F5 Condition: Set the condition.

When the copy process and the movement process are performed after performing the range designation process, the mode returns from the range designation mode shown in FIG. 11 to the neutral mode shown in FIG. 3 again.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display screen 300 of the spreadsheet software when the operation mode is the ruled line mode. As shown in FIG. 13, the spreadsheet software enters a ruled line mode when performing a process of drawing a ruled line. Therefore, in step S501 of FIG. 5, it is determined that the operation mode being executed is the ruled line mode, and
The processing from 502 to S506 is performed.

As a result, in the function key assignment function display button 304, each function name is displayed as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (d). Here, FIG.
14A to 14D are explanatory diagrams respectively showing display examples of the function key assignment function display button 304 in the ruled line mode shown in FIG.

The function names shown in FIGS. 14 (a) to 14 (d) are different from the function names shown in FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (d). Keep it. (1) FIG. 14 (a) F1 Ruled line: Sets a mode for drawing ruled lines. F2 lattice: Sets the mode to draw a lattice. F3 Parenthesis: Set the mode to draw parentheses. F4 Oblique line: Sets the mode to draw oblique lines. F5 Change: Set the mode to change the color and type of the line already drawn. F6 Expansion / contraction: Extends or contracts ruled lines. F7 Draw / Draw: Draw figures. F8 Extend Range: Extends the selected range. F9 Paste: Paste the data loaded on the clipboard. F10 Line type: Specify the color and type of line. (2) FIG. 14 (b) F1 vertical space +: Draws equal lines dividing the ruled line up and down. F2 Vertical space: The equal line dividing the ruled line up and down is deleted. F3 Horizontal +: Draws equal lines dividing the ruled line to the left and right. F4 Horizontal: Deletes equal lines dividing the ruled line into right and left. F5 Cancel: Cancels the specification of all bisectors. F7 Copy: Loads the specified range of data and ruled lines on the clipboard. F8 Add range: Specify multiple ranges. F9 format paste: Pastes the data loaded on the clipboard to the cell cursor position (you can select and paste data elements such as values and formulas). F10 SC menu: Displays the SC menu. (3) FIG. 14 (c) F6 next book: Displays the next book. (4) FIG. 14 (d) F6 Previous book: Displays the previous book.

When the process of drawing the ruled line is completed, FIG.
Returning from the ruled line mode shown in FIG. 3 to the neutral mode shown in FIG. 3 again.

Further, a method of assigning functions to function keys in the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a key assignment screen 1500 for assigning functions to function keys.

In the key assignment screen 1500, 15
01 is a modifier key setting unit for designating a combination with a modifier key such as a SHIFT key or a CTRL key, 1502 is an assignment destination key designation unit for designating a function assignment destination key, and 1503 is a function for selecting the assigned function. 1504, a function key display character string input unit for inputting a character string serving as a function name displayed on the function key assignment function display button 304, and 1505, a list of assignable functions. 1506, a function list display section 1505.
An assignment key display unit 1507 displays keys assigned to a designated function in the function list 1507.
An assignment button for designating a function in 505 and assigning the designated function to a desired key in the assignment destination key designation unit 1502, and 1508 is an assignment destination key designation unit 1502
A release button for designating a desired key inside and releasing the function assignment is shown.

Next, as a specific example of processing for assigning a function to a certain function key, the function key F
A process of assigning a “new creation” function for opening a document window for creating a new worksheet to the 3 + CTRL key will be described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17. Here, FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the key assignment screen 1500 before performing the function assignment processing, and FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the key assignment screen 1500 after performing the function assignment processing.

A key assignment screen 1500 shown in FIG.
When the CTRL key is set to 1, a list of functions assigned to the function key and the CTRL key is displayed in the assignment destination key designation section 1502.

Then, "new creation" is selected from the function list display section 1505, and the assignment destination key designation section 15 is selected.
When F3 of 02 is designated and an allocation button 1507 is clicked, “new creation” is allocated to F3 as shown in FIG. As a result, the key to which "new creation" is assigned is displayed on the assignment key display unit 1506. Note that when the F3 to which “new creation” is assigned is designated in the assignment destination key designation unit 1502, “Ctrl + F3” is displayed in the key input display unit 1503.

Thereafter, a character string which is a function name to be displayed on the function key assignment function display button 304 is input to the function key display character string input section 1504, and "O
By clicking the "K" button, the function assignment processing ends.

FIGS. 18 (a) to 18 (d) are explanatory views showing a state in which the result of the above-described function assignment processing is reflected as the function key assignment function display button 304 in each operation mode.

FIG. 18A shows the case of the neutral mode, and corresponds to FIG. 6C. FIG. 18B shows the case of the input mode, and corresponds to FIG.
FIG. 18C shows the case of the range designation mode, and FIG.
(C) is supported. FIG. 18D shows the case of the ruled line mode, which corresponds to FIG. 14C.

In each of the operation modes, it can be seen that the function name “new creation”, which was not displayed before the function allocation processing was performed, is displayed at the position of F3. If “new creation” cannot be selected according to each operation mode, FIGS.
"New creation" is grayed out as shown in FIG. That is, the function names of the functions newly assigned by the user are displayed on the screen so that the user can easily distinguish whether the assigned functions can be selected in the current operation mode.

Therefore, since a desired function can be assigned to the function key, the assignment of the function according to the user's preference can be customized, and the operability of the application program can be improved.

When a function already assigned to a certain function key is to be changed to another function, the function assigned to that function key is released, and then a new function assignment process may be performed. .

As described above, according to the function key assignment function display method according to the present embodiment, the operation mode is determined and whether or not the function assigned to the function key can be selected in the determined operation mode. The function name assigned to the function key is displayed on the screen when it is determined that the function key can be selected, and the function name assigned to the function key is grayed out when it is determined that the function key cannot be selected. Therefore, it can be easily distinguished whether the assigned function can be selected in the current operation mode, and the operability of the application program can be improved. When a function is not assigned to a function key, it is easily determined whether or not a function is assigned to the function key so that the function name is not displayed on the screen in correspondence with the corresponding function key. be able to.

The function key assignment function display method described in the present embodiment is realized by executing a prepared program on a computer such as a personal computer or a workstation. This program is recorded on a computer-readable recording medium such as a hard disk, a floppy disk, a CD-ROM, an MO, and a DVD, and is executed by being read from the recording medium by the computer.
This program can be distributed via the recording medium or via a network.

[0077]

As described above, according to the function key assignment function display method of the present invention (claim 1),
A second determining step of determining whether a function assigned to the function key is selectable; and a function being assigned to the function key when it is determined in the second determining step that the function is selectable. In the first display step of displaying names on the screen, and in the second determination step, when it is determined that selection is not possible, the function names assigned to the function keys are not displayed in the first display step without being hidden. A second display step of displaying the function name differently from the displayed function name,
Therefore, it can be easily distinguished whether the assigned function can be selected in the current operation mode, and the operability of the application program can be improved. Also, if the function name of the non-selectable function is not displayed, it becomes unclear whether the function is assigned to the corresponding function key. By displaying in some form, it is possible to make clear that the function is assigned to the function key.

According to the function key assignment function display method of the present invention (claim 2), it is possible to assign different functions to the function keys for each operation mode executable by the application program.
A first determination step of determining an operation mode being executed by the application program; a second determination step of determining what function is assigned to a function key in the operation mode determined in the first determination step;
In the operation mode determined in the first determination step, a third determination step of determining whether or not the function determined in the second determination step is selectable, and the function is selectable in the third determination step. A first display step of displaying a function name assigned to the function key on the screen when the determination is made;
If it is determined that the function key is not selectable in the judgment step, the function name assigned to the function key is hidden.
And a second display step of displaying the function name differently from the function name displayed in the first display step, so that it can be easily distinguished whether the assigned function can be selected in the current operation mode. Operability of the application program can be improved. Also,
If the function name of a non-selectable function is not displayed, it becomes unclear whether the function is assigned to the corresponding function key. By displaying with, it can be clarified that the function is assigned to the function key.

According to the function key assignment function display method of the present invention (claim 3), claim 1 or claim 2 is provided.
In the function key assignment function display method described in (1), since the second display step displays the function name in grayout, it is possible to easily distinguish whether the assigned function can be selected in the current operation mode. Thus, the operability of the application program can be improved.

According to the function key assignment function display method of the present invention (claim 4), the function key assignment function display method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: If a key operation of the function key corresponding to the function name displayed in the display step of is performed, a warning step is issued to warn that the corresponding function is not selectable, so why the function can not be selected Can be easily recognized.

According to the function key assignment function display method of the present invention (claim 5), the function key assignment function display method according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprises an optional function key assignment function display method. A function selectable by the application program can be assigned to any of the function keys at the timing, or a function assignment step of changing an already assigned function to another function can be performed, so functions can be assigned according to the user's preference. it can. It should be noted that the function names of the functions newly assigned and changed by the user are displayed on the screen so that the user can easily distinguish whether the assigned functions can be selected in the current operation mode.

Further, according to a computer-readable recording medium of the present invention (claim 6), a program for causing a computer to execute each step of the function key assignment function display method according to any one of claims 1 to 5 is provided. Since the recorded program is executed by the computer, it is possible to easily distinguish whether the assigned function can be selected in the current operation mode, and to improve the operability of the application program. A key assignment function display method can be realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration for realizing a function key assignment function display method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual configuration diagram of an application program for implementing a function key assignment function display method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen (neutral mode) of spreadsheet software in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

4 (a) to 4 (d) show a method of displaying function key assignment functions according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 shows an example of a function assignment table managed by the function assignment management unit shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a function key assignment function display procedure in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

6 (a) to 6 (d) show a function key assignment function display method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display of the function key allocation function display button in neutral mode shown in FIG.

FIG. 7A is an example of a function key display function display method according to an embodiment of the present invention in which a function name is displayed when a function key can be selected; It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the mode which grayed out the name, respectively.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a state in which a warning is displayed when a function key corresponding to a grayed out function name is pressed in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention. .

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen of spreadsheet software when the operation mode is the input mode in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

10A to 10D show display examples of function key assignment function display buttons in the input mode shown in FIG. 9 in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen of spreadsheet software when the operation mode is the range designation mode in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

12 (a) to 12 (d) show a function key assignment function display method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a function key assignment function display button in the range designation mode shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen of spreadsheet software when the operation mode is a ruled line mode in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

14 (a) to (d) are diagrams showing a function key assignment function display method according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a function key assignment function display button in the ruled line mode shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a key assignment screen for assigning functions to function keys in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a key assignment screen before performing a function assignment process in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a key assignment screen after function assignment processing has been performed in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 18 (a) to (d) show the function key assignment function display buttons in each operation mode in the function key assignment function display method in each operation mode in the function key assignment function display method according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a reflected state.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100 CPU 101 ROM 102 RAM 103 Hard Disk 104 Keyboard 105 Mouse 106 Display 107 Bus 200 Application Program 201 Function Assignment Management Unit 202 Operation Mode Judgment Unit 203 Display Judgment Unit 204 Display Control Unit 205 OS 300 Display Screen 304 Function Key Assignment Function Display Button 1500 Key assignment screen 1501 Modifier key setting section 1502 Assign destination key designation section 1503 Key input display section 1504 Function key display character string input section 1505 Function list display section 1506 Assignment key display section 1507 Assignment button 1508 Release button

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Claims (6)

(57) [Claims] When a function selectable by an application program is assigned to each function key so that a corresponding function can be selected from each function key, the function name of the assigned function is assigned to the corresponding function key. In a function key assignment function display method for displaying a screen in association with each other, in a first determination step of determining an operation mode being executed by the application program; and in the operation mode determined in the first determination step, A second determination step of determining whether a function assigned to the function key is selectable; and, if the function key is determined to be selectable in the second determination step, the function key is assigned to the function key. A first display step of displaying a function name present on a screen; If it is determined not to be selected at decision step, a function name that is assigned to the function key without a non display, a second displaying at different function name that is displayed in the first display step A display step; and a function key assignment function display method, comprising: 2. When a function selectable by an application program is assigned to each function key so that a corresponding function can be selected from each function key, the function name of the assigned function is assigned to the corresponding function key. In the function key assignment function display method for displaying in association with a screen, a different function can be assigned to the function key for each operation mode executable by the application program, and the function key is being executed by the application program. A first determination step of determining the operation mode of the first operation; a second determination step of determining what function is assigned to the function key in the operation mode determined in the first determination step; Judgment in the judgment process of In the operation mode, a third determination step of determining whether or not the function determined in the second determination step is selectable; and if it is determined that the function is selectable in the third determination step, a function name that is assigned to function keys and the first display step of screen display, when it is determined not to be selectable in the third determination step, a function name that is assigned to the function key not displayed A second display step of displaying a function name different from the function name displayed in the first display step without performing the function display. 3. The function according to claim 1, wherein in the second display step, the function names are grayed out.
Function key assignment function display method described in. 4. The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of: when a key operation of a function key corresponding to the function name displayed in the second display step is performed, warning that the corresponding function cannot be selected. The function key assignment function display method according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: 5. A function assigning step of assigning a function selectable by the application program to any one of the function keys at an arbitrary timing or changing an already assigned function to another function. The method of displaying a function key assignment function according to claim 1. 6. A computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to execute each step of the function key assignment function display method according to claim 1.