JP3331250B2 - How to create a similar process diagram - Google Patents

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for creating a process chart similar to a process chart of a certain product, or a method for creating a process chart similar to a design change, which facilitates the change of the process chart.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a product such as a factory is to be manufactured, parts necessary for manufacturing the product, necessary work, order of placing these parts, order of the work, tools / equipment used, work procedure It is a common practice to create a process drawing designating specifications, standards, and other necessary items, distribute the process drawing to the manufacturing department, and perform manufacturing based on the process drawing. In a conventional method of creating such a process diagram, the process diagram creator creates the process diagram by hand or using a word processor or the like based on design documents or information provided by a designer.

In the case of creating a similar process diagram which is the same process as a certain process diagram but differs only in parts, a process diagram creator obtains a new process table by handwriting or using a word processor or the like. A similar process diagram has been created by arranging component data between the processes.

[0004] Further, even when the design department partially changes the design content of a product, the process diagram creator creates a process diagram by hand or with the use of a word processor or the like for a portion where the change has been made. I was

[0005]

As described above, in the above-described conventional method for creating a similar process diagram, when there is a design change or the like, the changed design document or necessary information given by a designer is required. It is necessary for the creator of the process diagram to re-create the process diagram each time. For this reason, it is not possible to standardize the method of creating the process diagram, and it takes time
In addition, there is a drawback that an error occurs in the created process.

In the conventional method for creating a similar process diagram, even when a similar process diagram which is the same as a process of a certain process diagram but differs only in parts is created, it is similar to the process of newly creating a process diagram. I needed to work. For this reason, it is not possible to standardize the method of creating the process diagram, and it takes time
In addition, there is a drawback that an error occurs in the created process.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned drawbacks and provides a method for creating a similar process drawing in which the same process is used for a certain process diagram and different parts are created, or the process diagram is easily changed in accordance with a design change. It is intended to provide.

[0008]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of preparing a similar process diagram, wherein parts information and process information of a predetermined product are arranged in a state suitable for manufacturing. A similar process diagram is obtained by copying a process diagram database formed as a database for a process diagram and a component database formed as a database for other product part information relating to other products into an information processing system and giving predetermined processing items. A comparison process of comparing only other product parts information in the copied parts database with only the parts information in the copied process diagram database, and determining a match or mismatch between the two.
When it is determined that there is a match in the comparison process, replacing the other product parts information with the position of the parts information in the process diagram database, or storing the other product parts information in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, A discriminating process for storing the other product parts information in a predetermined area of the process drawing database when unnecessary comparison is determined in the comparing process, or deleting unnecessary component information in the process diagram database. It is characterized by the following.

In the method for creating a similar process drawing according to the present invention, the comparing process is performed when it is determined that the component information in the process diagram database does not match another product component in the component database. It is characterized in that it is determined that the component information of the process drawing database does not exist in the component database or that other product component information of the component database does not exist in the process drawing database.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the method of preparing a similar process diagram, when the matching process is determined to be a match by the comparison process, the comparison process is performed with the comparison target other product component information in the component database. In the process diagram database, the comparison target component information is compared with other component information in the same database. The condition is that the other product part to be compared is arranged at the position of the part to be compared in the process drawing database.

According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided a method for creating a similar process diagram, wherein the matching process is performed when the comparison process determines that there is a match. When the result of comparison with other product parts information in the table does not match, and the result of comparison between the comparison target part information in the process diagram database and other parts information in the same database matches, the comparison is performed. The target other product parts are stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, and the same component information as the comparison target component information in the process diagram database is deleted.

[0012] In creating a similar process diagram according to the invention of claim 5, wherein the matching process, when it is determined that the match by the comparison process, the comparison other product component information and the database of the component database When the results of comparison with other product parts information in the table match, these quantities are compared, and if the quantities do not match, the compared other product parts are stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database. And deleting the same component information as the comparison target component information in the process diagram database.

In the method of preparing a similar process diagram according to the invention, when the matching process is determined to be a match by the comparison process, the matching process is performed with the comparison target other product component information of the component database. When the results of the comparison with other product parts information in the table match, these quantities are compared, and if the quantities match, the comparison target part information in the process diagram database and another in the same database. On condition that the result of the comparison with the part information is inconsistent, only one comparative target other product part is arranged at the position of the comparative target part in the process drawing database, and the same other product as the comparative target other product part is placed. The parts are stored in a predetermined area of the process drawing database.

In the method of preparing a similar process diagram according to the invention, the matching process may be performed in such a manner that, when it is determined by the comparing process that there is a match, the information of the other product part to be compared in the component database is the same as that of the other product. When the results of the comparison with other product parts information in the table match, these quantities are compared, and if the quantities match, the comparison target part information in the process diagram database and another in the same database. The other product parts to be compared are stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database on condition that the result of the comparison with the part information matches.

In the method for creating a similar process diagram according to the invention of claim 8, in the mismatch process, it is determined by the comparing process that the component information of the process diagram database does not exist in the component database, and the mismatch is determined. When it is determined, the comparison target component information and the same component information in the process diagram database are deleted.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for creating a similar process diagram, wherein the non-coincidence process is determined by the comparison process to determine that other product component information of the component database does not exist in the process diagram database. When it is determined that there is, the comparison target other product component information in the component database is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database.

In order to achieve the above object, a method for creating a similar process diagram according to the invention according to claim 10 is a database for a process diagram in which component information and process information on a predetermined product are arranged in a state suitable for manufacturing. A similar process diagram is created by copying a process diagram database made into a database and a design database made into a database of design information of the same product as the product after the design change, by giving predetermined processing items. Comparing the same product part information in the copied design database with only the part information in the copied process drawing database, and determining whether the two match or not, and determining the match by the comparison processing. The same product parts information is replaced with the position of the parts information in the process diagram database, or A matching process of storing the same product component information in a predetermined area of the process diagram database,
A discriminating process for storing the same product part information in a predetermined area of the process drawing database when unnecessary comparison is determined in the comparing process, or deleting unnecessary component information in the process diagram database. It is characterized by the following.

In the method for creating a similar process drawing according to the present invention, the comparing process may be performed when it is determined that the component information in the process diagram database does not match the same product component in the design database. And determining that the component information of the process drawing database does not exist in the design database or that the same product component information of the design database does not exist in the process drawing database.

In the method of creating a similar process diagram according to the invention, when the matching process is determined to be a match by the comparing process, the same product part information of the design database and the same product part information of the same are compared. In the process diagram database, the comparison target component information is compared with other component information in the same database, and when they do not match each other, it is determined that there is no plurality. The condition is that the same product part to be compared is arranged at the position of the part to be compared in the process drawing database.

In the method of preparing a similar process diagram according to the invention, the matching process is performed when the comparison process determines that there is a match. When the result of comparison with other identical product parts information in the table does not match, and the result of comparing the comparison target part information in the process diagram database with other parts information in the same database matches, It is characterized in that the target identical product parts are stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, and the same component information as the comparison target component information in the process diagram database is deleted.

In the method of preparing a similar process diagram according to the invention, the matching process may include the same product part information as the comparison target in the design database and the same database when the matching process determines that the two match. When the result of the comparison with other identical product parts information in the table matches, the quantities are compared, and if the quantities do not match, the same product parts to be compared are stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database. And deleting the same component information as the comparison target component information in the process diagram database.
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In the method for creating a similar process diagram according to the invention, the matching processing may be performed, when it is determined by the comparing processing, that the information is the same as the information on the same product part to be compared in the design database. When the results of comparison with other identical product parts information in the database match, these quantities are compared, and if the quantities match, the comparison target part information in the process diagram database and other parts in the same database are compared. On condition that the result of the comparison with the part information of the above does not match, only one of the same product parts to be compared is arranged at the position of the same part to be compared in the process drawing database, and the same as the same product parts to be compared The product parts are stored in a predetermined area of the process drawing database.

In the method for creating a similar process diagram according to the invention, the matching process may include the same product part information as the comparison target in the design database and the same database when the matching process determines that the two match. When the results of comparison with other identical product part information in the two match, these quantities are compared, and if the quantities match, the comparison target part information in the process diagram database and another in the same database. The same product part to be compared is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database on condition that the result of comparison with the part information matches.

In the method for creating a similar process drawing according to the invention of claim 17, in the mismatch processing, it is determined that the component information of the process drawing database does not exist in the design database by the comparison processing, and the mismatch is determined. When it is determined, the comparison target component information and the same component information in the process diagram database are deleted.

In the method for creating a similar process drawing according to the invention, the disagreement processing determines that the product information of other parts in the parts database does not exist in the process diagram database by the comparison processing, When it is determined that there is, the comparison target other product component information in the component database is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database.

[0026]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an information processing system is used, and a process diagram database of an original process diagram is provided.
Using the parts database of the parts of other products, the process of the original process drawing is left as it is by the comparison process, the matching process, and the disagreement process, and the parts information in the original process diagram database and other products in the parts database When the part information matches, the other product part information is placed at the position of the original part information, unnecessary part information in the process drawing database is deleted, and other product parts are deleted from the process drawing database. Other product component information whose placement position cannot be specified is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database. This makes it possible to easily recognize other product parts whose arrangement positions cannot be specified on the process diagram database, and to create a similar process diagram by displaying and editing the process diagram database and these other product components on a display device or the like. .

In the invention according to claim 2, when the comparing process determines that the component information in the process diagram database and the other product component in the component database do not match, the mismatch is determined in two modes. They are categorized and can be connected to other processes if they do not match.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is determined by the matching processing that only one piece of the same component information exists in each of the comparison target component information in the process diagram database and the comparison target other product component in the component database. The comparison target other product part is arranged at the position of the comparison target part information in the process drawing database, and the quantity of the comparison target other product part is used.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, due to the coincidence processing, a plurality of parts information identical to the part information to be compared exist in the process diagram database, and one piece of the other product part information to be compared in the parts database exists. Since it is determined that the comparison target other product part cannot be located in the process diagram database, the comparison target other product component is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, by the matching process, the process diagram database includes one comparison target part, and the parts database includes a plurality of comparison target other product parts. Since the arrangement position of the process diagram database cannot be specified, a plurality of the comparison target other product part information is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, and the comparison target component information of the process diagram database is deleted.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, there is one comparison target part in the process diagram database and a plurality of comparison target other product parts in the parts database due to the matching processing. When the number of parts is one, one of the other comparison target product parts is placed at the position of the comparison target part in the process drawing database, and the other comparison target other product part is stored in a predetermined area of the process drawing database. ing.

[0032] In the invention according to claim 7, due to the matching processing, there are a plurality of parts to be compared in the process diagram database and a plurality of other product parts to be compared in the parts database. Until it is determined that the component information exists in one of the databases, the comparison target other product component is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database.

In the invention according to claim 8, when it is determined by the comparison processing that the component information of the process drawing database does not exist in the component database, the comparison target component existing in the process drawing database becomes unnecessary. Therefore, the comparison target part existing in the process diagram database is deleted by the mismatch processing.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, when it is determined by the comparison process that other product part information of the part database does not exist in the process diagram database, the process diagram is displayed for another product component that exists only in the component database. since location of the database can not be identified, thereby storing the comparison object other product parts in a predetermined et rear process drawing database by mismatch process.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, when a mismatch occurs between the design database of the design department and the process diagram database of the manufacturing department for the same product, the information processing system is used, and Using the process diagram database of the original process diagram and the design database copied from the design department's design database, the process of the original process diagram is left as it is by comparing, matching, and disagreement processing. When the component information in the product matches the component information of the same product in the design database, the same product component information is placed at the position of the original component information, and unnecessary component information in the process diagram database is deleted. For the same product parts information for which the location of the same product parts cannot be specified on the process drawing database, It is obtained so as to store in the area. As a result, the same product parts whose arrangement positions cannot be specified on the process diagram database can be easily recognized, and a similar process diagram can be created by displaying and editing the process diagram database and these same product components on a display device or the like. .

In the eleventh aspect of the present invention, when the comparing process determines that the part information in the process diagram database and the same product part in the design database do not match, the mismatch is determined in two modes. They are categorized, and can be connected to other processes if they do not match.

In the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the comparison processing includes the comparison target part information in the process diagram database,
Both the same product parts to be compared in the design database
It is determined that the same part information exists only one by one, and the same product part to be compared is arranged at the position of the part information to be compared in the process diagram database, and the quantity of the same product part to be compared is used. I am trying to do it.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, as a result of the matching processing, a plurality of parts information identical to the parts information to be compared exist in the process diagram database, and one piece of the same product parts information to be compared exists in the design database. Since it is determined that the same product part to be compared cannot be located in the process diagram database, the same product part to be compared is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, by the coincidence processing, there is one comparison target part in the process diagram database and a plurality of the same comparison target product parts in the design database. Since the arrangement position of the process diagram database cannot be specified, a plurality of pieces of the same comparison target product part information are stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, and the comparison target component information of the process diagram database is deleted.

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, by the matching process, there is one comparison target part in the process drawing database and a plurality of the same comparison target product parts in the design database. when the quantity of component is one, stores one of the comparison the same product part is disposed at a position of the comparison target part of the process diagram database, the other of the compared same product components in a predetermined et rear process chart database are doing.

According to the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, the part to be compared in the process diagram database is
It is determined that there are a plurality of the same product parts to be compared in the design database, and that there are a plurality of other such parts,
Until the component information of either database changes, the same product component to be compared is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database.

In the method for creating a similar process drawing according to the present invention, when it is determined by the comparison process that the component information of the process diagram database does not exist in the design database, it exists in the process diagram database. Since the comparison target component becomes unnecessary, the comparison target component existing in the process diagram database is deleted by the disagreement processing.

In the invention according to claim 18, when it is determined by the comparison process that the same product part information of the design database does not exist in the process diagram database, the process diagram of the same product component existing only in the design database is obtained. since location of the database can not be identified, thereby storing the comparison identical product parts in a predetermined et rear process drawing database by mismatch process.

[0043]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the illustrated embodiments.

[0044]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.
I will explain it. <First Embodiment> FIGS. 1 to 16 are views for explaining a first embodiment of a method for creating a similar process chart according to the present invention. Hereinafter, the first embodiment will be described, but before that, a method of creating a process diagram will be briefly described first, and then a method of creating a similar process diagram of the first embodiment will be described.

FIG. 16 shows an information processing system that realizes a method for creating a process chart and a method for creating a similar process chart in this embodiment. 16, this information processing system includes a computer 1, an additional memory 2, a color display 3
, A keyboard 4, a mouse 5, a floppy disk drive 6, a page printer 7, and a hard disk drive 8. The computer 1 includes a processor 11, a main memory 12, a cache memory 1
3, a serial board 14, a virtual memory management 15, and the like. The page printer 7 is connected to the serial board 14, and the hard disk device 8 is connected to the bus of the virtual memory management 15. In such a computer 1, the processor 11 operates according to the program stored in the main memory 12,
The flowcharts of FIGS. 1, 2, 10, 11, and 12 are processed.

<Description of Method of Creating Process Diagram> Next, a method of creating a process diagram will be briefly described.
FIG. 7 shows a block diagram of a tree structure, FIGS. 8 and 9 show an editing screen for creating a process diagram, and FIGS. 10 and 11 show flowcharts of a process diagram creating method.
FIG. 2 shows a process route display processing flowchart. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of the processing steps in the above flowchart. FIG. 14 shows an example of a screen on which the result processed in the above flowchart is displayed on the color display 3. FIG. 15 shows an example of a completed process diagram.

When power is supplied to the processing apparatus, the processor 11 of the computer 1 operates to display a menu screen (not shown) on the color display 3 and wait for menu selection (step in FIG. 10). 101, step 102; NO). The process diagram creator selects necessary processing from the menu screen using the keyboard 4 or the mouse 5 (step 102; YES). The processor 11 of the computer 1 determines the selected content (step 103), and branches to processing of the content. Here, if it is assumed that the process diagram creator has selected “process diagram creation” (step 102; YES), the processor 1
1 branches to a process diagram creation process (steps 103 and 1).
04, 105). Then, the processor 11 displays a “product name (not shown)” on the color display 3 from within the quality management master 30 stored in the hard disk device 8 or the like (step 105). The creator of the process diagram looks at the "product name" on the color display 3 and makes a selection (step 106). Here, assuming that the creator of the process diagram has selected the product name (O_YAKI) as the product B (steps 105 and 106), the component data is extracted from a quality control master (not shown), and the component data is displayed in a tree structure. A screen 500 (refer to FIG. 7) is displayed and a state of waiting for picking is made (step 107, step 108; N).
O).

As shown in FIG. 7, this screen 500 displays a component display area 501 in which the horizontal axis (X axis) is divided into three sections and the vertical axis (Y axis) is divided into 30 sections, and necessary guidance. A guidance display area 502 is provided. In addition, the left side in the drawing of the three sections on the X axis is the upper level,
It is assumed that the middle of the section indicates the middle position, and the right side of the three sections on the X axis indicates the lower position.

[0049] Of the three sections on the X-axis, the left-hand section in the figure includes "blank, 1/1, cover, BV" in order from the top.
S221501 "," blank, 1/1, cover, BVS2
12501 "," Cup, 1/1, circuit board set, SBP15
4101 "," supplement, 1/1, toothed washer, KWH2025 "
2110 "," Supplement, 4/1, Pan head machine screw with washer, KDP
72300610 "," Cup, 1/1, mechanism set (1), S
BM448301 "is displayed. A blank means a general part, but is blank on the display. Also,
“Cup” represents assembly, and “supplement” represents supplementary material.

In the middle section of the three X-axis sections, “blank, 1/1, belt, KYG”
211101 "," set, 1/1, pulley set (1), SB
M382701 "," blank, 1/1, spacer, KZP
200117 "," blank, 1/1, belt, KYG20
5201 "," Cup, 1/1, mechanism set (2), SBM44
8501 "is displayed. These are connected by a line 511 as being related to the higher-order “set, 1/1, mechanism set (1), SBM448301”.

Further, among the three sections on the X-axis, the section on the right side of the drawing includes, in order from the top, "[Cup, 1/1, pulley (1)
Press-fitting set, SBM382601 "," blank, 1/1, ball bearing, KGM205601 "," supplement, 1/1, round R-shaped retaining ring, KRZ10081100 "] (reference numeral 521),
[[Supplement, 2/1, Pan head machine screw with washer, KDP82300
610 "," blank, 1/1, mounting plate, MBF23180
1 "," Supplement, 2/1, Pan head machine screw with washer, KDP823
00610 "," blank, 1/1, mounting plate, MBF238
501 ”,“ Supplement, 2/1, Pan head machine screw with washer, KDP7
236010 "," supplement, 4/1, hexagon nut, KNH
12050010 "," supplement, 4/1, hexagon nut, KN
H12050010 "," supplement, 4/1, spring washer, KW
S20201010 "," Cup, 1/1, side plate A total set, S
B448901 ”] (reference numeral 522).
The three elements 521 are associated with the higher-order “set, 1/1, pulley set (1), SBM382701” on line 512, and the eight elements 522 are “set, 1/1,
It is connected by a line 513 as related to the mechanism set (2), SBM448501 ". And
The screen 500 will be displayed as a tree structure in which parts are connected to each other.

In the area 502 of the screen 500,
"Process diagram block display", "Product name O_YAKI",
"Rev A", "X: variable (displayed as 4 (A) in the figure)", "Y: variable (displayed as 31 (1) in the figure)",
Guidance of “left and right up and down arrows”, “ward”, “day”, “color”, and “end” is displayed. Screen 5 like this
00, the process diagram creator picks, for example, “Cup, 1/1, mechanism set (1), SBM448301” using the mouse 5 or the like (Step 107, Step 10).
8; YES), the processor 11 of the computer 1 executes the pick position determination process, extracts the selected component data from the component database stored in, for example, the hard disk device 8 or the like, and passes it to the process editing process. (Step 109 in FIG. 11).

In the process editing process, first, the editing screen 530 is displayed.
(Refer to FIG. 8) is displayed and a pick wait state is set (step 110, step 111; NO). The editing screen 530 displayed at this time is divided into a component display area 531 and a guidance display area 532, as shown in FIG. 8, and a "lower item number" is displayed at the top of the component display area 531. , "Order", "quantity", "item name",
Display items of “process number”, “process name”, and “process category” are displayed side by side in a row, and corresponding data are displayed below the display items as shown in Table 1. In Table 1, only lower item numbers, orders, quantities, and item names are displayed. The left column of Table 1 is a number indicating the number of rows, and is not shown in the figure.

[0054]

[Table 1]

[0055] Also, "order" is in the display item "Order" or Table 1 in the area 53 1 of the screen 530 are displayed a four-digit number, the position of the x-axis in an order of magnitude uppermost in process chart , And positions 1 to 9 can be sequentially displayed from the left in the horizontal direction in the process diagram.
The remaining three digits of the numbers in the "order" are data indicating the position of the y-axis in the process drawing, and the positions of 001 to 999 can be displayed in the process diagram from the top in the vertical direction. In this embodiment, the x-axis is 1 to 5
After displaying in the horizontal direction to
In the case of, the position is displayed at the position of 3, in the case of 8, at the position of 4, and in the case of 9, the position is displayed at the position of 5.

In the guidance display area 532,
“Higher-level item number: (The selected number is displayed. Here,“ SBM448301 ”is displayed.)”, “Name: (The name of the selected part is displayed. Set (1) "))," Up / Down Arrow "," Process Diagram Editing "," Master Editing "," Edit "," Display "," Reverse Expansion "," Reexpand ""And" End "are displayed. Here, if "edit" in the guidance display area 532 of the screen 530 is picked by the process diagram creator with the mouse 5 or the like (step 111; YES), the pick position is determined (step 112), and the editing process (step 112) is performed. 120)
(Step 113; edit).

Then, in the editing processing of step 120, while viewing the menu screen 530 displayed on the color display 3, the editing screen 5
The order of the 30 components in the y-axis direction is changed, and the x-axis data of “order” is changed using the keyboard 4 or the like. Note that the value of the y-axis is automatically changed.
Here, during the editing process (step 120), the process diagram creator brings the “mechanism set (2)” at the top, sets the x-axis data to 1, and secondly sets the “belt”. Place x
Set the axis data to 2 and place the "spacer" in the third place.-Set the x-axis data to 2 and place the pulley set (1) in the fourth place.
The x-axis data was set to 3, the fifth "belt" was placed, and the x-axis data was set to 2.

[0058] In addition, process drawing author between the belt and the spacer that is displayed in the edit screen and removed from the process Ma <br/> stannous not shown [ "step number" K01100700
20110, "Process name" belt hanging, "Process category" 0
1] and [“Step No.” Z0010101000 10 11
0, “process name” blank, and “process category” 03] were inserted. Between the pulleys sets (1) and the belt was removed from the process mass <br/> data [ "step number" K012003002
10110, “Process name” attached, “Process category” 01]
[[Step No.] Z0010101000 10 110,
“Process name” blank and “Process category” 03] were inserted.
Also, under the belt [“Process number” K01100700
0 20110, "Process name" belt hanging, "Process classification"
01] and [“Step No.” Z0010101000 10 1
10, “Process name” blank, “Process category” 03] and [“Process number” Z0010101000 10 110,
"Process name" blank and "process class" 03] were inserted five times. Then, when the creator of the process diagram satisfies the design document or the like or the instruction from the designer and executes the end process (step 120), the process shifts to the edit screen process (step 110).

In this editing screen processing (step 11
0), an edit screen 530 ′ as shown in FIG. 9 is displayed on the screen of the color display 3. This edit screen 530 '
Indicates the parts display area 531 ' and the guidance display area
532 ′ and a component display area 531 ′
At the top of the list, "subordinate item number", "sequence", "quantity", "item name", "process number", "process name",
The display items of “process category” are displayed in a row, and the corresponding data are displayed below the display items as shown in Table 2.

[0060]

[Table 2]

An editing screen 530 '(see also Table 2) shown in FIG. 9 is displayed until an instruction item on the screen is picked (step 110, step 111; NO). In such a display state, if the creator of the process diagram picks “display” on the edit screen 530 ′ shown in FIG. 9 (step 111; YES), the processor 11 performs a process route display process (step 114). (Steps 112 and 113; display processing) When the process proceeds to step 114, the processor 11
Is executed.

In FIG. 12, the processor 11 reads the first record (step 201). In the case of this example, in the parts display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′, the “subordinate item number” is SBM448501, the “order” is 1001,
“Quantity” is displayed as 1 and “item name” is displayed as organization set (2). Since the "order" is displayed as 1001, and the highest digit is x = 1 (step 202;
NO), the processor 11 does nothing at step 20
Move to 4. Next, the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a part (step 204).

Since the processor 11 determines that the part is a part (step 204; part), the specified level (x-axis data "1", y-axis data "001") is set as shown in FIGS. Is executed (step 206). Next, it is confirmed whether or not a record exists (step 207). In this example, “lower-level item number” is KY in the parts display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′.
G21201, “Order” is 2002, “Quantity” is 1,
"Item name" is displayed as belt. Therefore, when the next record is read (step 208), the "order" is displayed as "2002" and the most significant digit is x = 2 (step 209; NO, step 210; N)
O), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 212).

Since the belt is a part (step 212; part), it is determined whether or not the current level is 1 (step 219). Here, since it is not 1 (step 219; NO), when the comparison between the previous level and the current level is executed (step 220), a line is drawn below because the current level is higher than the previous level (step 222, FIG. 13). ) And the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the "order" is 2
Since it is 002 and the most significant digit is x = 2 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a part (step 204). Since the "item name" is a belt and a part here (step 20)
(4; parts), and a process of displaying ▽ at a specified level (x-axis data “2”, y-axis data “002”) is executed (step 206).

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). Then, in this example, the parts display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′ includes
“Process number” K01100700 0 20110, “Process name” belt hanging, and “Process category” 01 are displayed. Therefore, the record exists (step 207: exists). The next record is read (step 208).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) The “process name” is a belt hanging, the “order” is 1003, the process category is 01, and the highest digit is x.
= 1 (Step 209; NO, Step 2
10; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 2)
12). In this case, it is a process (step 21).
2; step), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21)
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is smaller than the previous level (step 215: current <previous), a process of returning the line to the level is executed (step 216, FIG. 1).
3), and return to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the "order" is 1
Since it is 003 and the most significant digit is x = 1 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). In this case, since the “process name” is a belt and a process (step 2)
04; process), and a symbol corresponding to the process number (in this case, the process number is 01 and it is “○”) at the designated level (x-axis data “1”, y-axis data “003”) A display process is executed (step 205). When the process number is “02”, it indicates an inspection and “◇” is used as a symbol.
When the process number is "03", the symbol indicates a dummy and "|" is used as a symbol. When the process number is "04", the process is terminated and "@" is used as a symbol. When the process number is "05", the process number is "05". "▽" as a symbol indicating start interruption, and process number "06"
In the case of, a branch is indicated and “|” is used as a symbol. Further, the terminating suspension means suspending the work, and the terminating suspension means starting the suspended work.

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). Then, in this example, the parts display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′ includes
“Process number” Z0010101000 10 110, “Process name” blank, “Process category” 03 are displayed. Therefore, since the record exists (step 20)
7: exists). Read the next record (Step 20
8).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) “Process name” is blank and “Order” is 100
4 is displayed, the process category is 01, and the most significant digit is x =
1 (step 209; NO, step 21).
0; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 21)
2). In this case, it is a process (step 21).
2; step), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21)
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is the same as the previous level (step 215: current = previous), a process of extending the line downward is executed (step 217, FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the "order" is 1
Since 004 is the highest digit in the process category 03 and x = 1 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). In this case, since the “process name” is blank and the process (step 204; process), the designated level (x-axis data “1”, y-axis data “004”) has a symbol corresponding to the process number. (Here, since the process number is 03 and dummy, the symbol is “|”). Then, the existence of the record is confirmed (step 207). Here, area 531 ′ of screen 530 ′
In the table, "lower item number" is displayed as KZP200117, "order" is 2005, "quantity" is 1, and "item name" is spacer. Therefore, the record exists (step 207: exists). The next record is read (step 208).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) The “item name” is a spacer and the “order” is 2
Since 005 is displayed and the highest digit is x = 2 (step 209; NO, step 210; NO),
It is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 212).

Since the "item name" is a spacer and a part (step 212; part), the level is 1
It is determined whether or not this is the case (step 219). Here, since the level is 2 (step 219; NO), the levels are compared (step 220). In this example, since the current level is larger than the previous level (step 220: current> previous), a process of extending the line downward is performed (step 222, FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the “order” is 2
Since 005 is the highest digit and x = 2 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). Since the “item name” is a spacer and a part here (step 20)
(4; parts), and executes a process of displaying ▽ at a specified level (x-axis data “2”, y-axis data “005”) (step 206).

Next, the existence of the record is confirmed (step 207). Here, area 531 ′ of screen 530 ′
In the table, “subordinate item number” is displayed as SBM382701, “order” is displayed as 3006, “quantity” is 1, and “item name” is displayed as pulley set (1). Therefore, since the record exists (step 207: exists), the next record is read (step 208). Since the “item name” is the pulley set (1), the “order” is 3006, and the most significant digit is x = 3 (step 209; NO,
(Step 210; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (Step 212).

Since the "item name" is a pulley set (1) and is a part (step 212; part), it is determined whether or not the level is 1 (step 219). Here, since the level is 3 (step 219; NO),
The levels are compared (step 220). In this example, since the current level is larger than the previous level (step 220: current> previous), a process of extending the line downward is performed (step 222, FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

At step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the "order" is 3
Since it is 006 and the highest digit is x = 3 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a part (step 204). Since the “item name” is a pulley set (1) and a part (step 204; part), the designated level (x-axis data “3”, y-axis data “006”) is indicated by ▽. A display process is executed (step 206).

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). In the case of this example, “process number” K01200300210110, “process name” attachment, and “process category” 01 are displayed in the component display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′. Therefore, the record exists (step 207: exists). The next record is read (step 208).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) “Process name” is “attachment” and “Order” is 100
7 is displayed, the process category is 01, and the most significant digit is x =
1 (step 209; NO, step 21).
0; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 21)
2). In this case, it is a process (step 21).
2; step), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21)
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is smaller than the previous level (step 215: current <previous), the process of returning the line to level 1 is executed (step 217, FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

At step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the "order" is 1
Since 007 is the highest digit in the process category 01 and x = 1 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). Here, since the “process name” is an attachment and a process (step 204; process), a symbol corresponding to the process number is assigned to a designated level (x-axis data “1”, y-axis data “007”). (Here, since the process number is 01 and the work is performed, the symbol is “○”).
05).

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). In this example, “process number” Z0010101000 10 110, “process name” blank, and “process category” 03 are displayed in the component display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′. Therefore, since the record exists (step 207: exists), the next record is read (step 208).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) “Process name” is blank and “Order” is 100
8 is displayed, the process category is 03, and the most significant digit is x =
1 (step 209; NO, step 21).
0; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 21)
2). In this case, it is a process (step 21).
2; step), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21)
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is the same as the previous level (step 215: current = previous), a process of extending the line downward is executed (step 217, FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the "order" is 1
Since 008 is the highest digit in the process category 03 and x = 1 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). Since the “process name” is blank and is a process here (step 204; process), the designated level (x-axis data “1”, y-axis data “008”) has a symbol corresponding to the process number. (Here, since the process number is 03 and it is a dummy, the symbol is "|").

Next, it is confirmed whether or not a record exists (step 207). In this example, screen 530 '
In the part display area 531 ′ , “lower item number” is K
YG211 1 01, "order" is 2009, "Quantity" is 1, "item name" is displayed belt, and. Therefore, when the next record is read (step 208), the "order" is displayed as "2002" and the most significant digit is x = 2 (step 209; NO, step 210; N)
O), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 212).

Since the belt is a part (step 212; part), it is determined whether or not the current level is 1 (step 219). Here, since it is not 1 (step 219; NO), when the comparison between the previous level and the current level is executed (step 220), a line is drawn below because the current level is higher than the previous level (step 222, FIG. 13). ) And the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the “order” is 2
Since 009 and the most significant digit is x = 2 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). Since the "item name" is a belt and a part here (step 20)
(4; parts), and a process of displaying ▽ at a specified level (x-axis data “2”, y-axis data “009”) is executed (step 206).

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). In the case of this example, “process number” K011007000020110, “process name” belt hanging, and “process category” 01 are displayed in the component display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′. Therefore, since the record exists (step 20)
7: exists). Read the next record (Step 20
8).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) Since the "process name" is belt hanging, the "order" is displayed as 1010, the process category is 01, and the highest digit is x = 1 (step 209; NO, step 210; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 212). In this case, since the process is a process (step 212; process), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21).
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is smaller than the previous level (step 215: current <previous), the process of returning the line to level 1 is executed (step 216, FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the "order" is 1
Since it is 010 and the most significant digit is x = 1 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a part (step 204). In this case, since the “process name” is a belt and a process (step 2)
04; process), and a designated level (x-axis data “1”, y-axis data “010”) with a symbol corresponding to the process number (in this case, the process number is 01, so it is “○”) A display process is executed (step 205).

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). Then, in this example, the parts display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′ includes
“Process number” Z0010101000 10 110, “Process name” blank, “Process category” 03 are displayed. Therefore, since the record exists (step 20)
7: exists). Read the next record (Step 20
8).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) “Process name” is blank and “Order” is 101
1 is displayed, the process category is 01, and the most significant digit is x =
1 (step 209; NO, step 21).
0; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 21)
2). In this case, it is a process (step 21).
2; step), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21)
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is the same as the previous level (step 215: current = previous), a process of extending the line downward is executed (step 217, ′ in FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202). In this example, the "order" is 1
Since it is 011 and the highest digit in the process category 03 is x = 1 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). Here, since the “process name” is blank and is a process (step 204; process), a symbol corresponding to the process number is set at a specified level (x-axis data “1”, y-axis data “011”). (Here, since the process number is 03 and it is a dummy, the symbol is "|").

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). In this example, “process number” Z0010101000 10 110, “process name” blank, and “process category” 03 are displayed in the component display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′. Therefore, the record exists (step 207: exists). The next record is read (step 208).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) “Process name” is blank and “Order” is 101
2 is displayed, the process category is 01, and the most significant digit is x =
1 (step 209; NO, step 21).
0; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 21)
2). In this case, it is a process (step 21).
2; step), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21)
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is the same as the previous level (step 215: current = previous), a process of extending the line downward is executed (step 217, ′ in FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202). In this example, the "order" is 1
Since 012 is the highest digit in the process category 03 and x = 1 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). Here, since the “process name” is blank and is a process (step 204; process), a symbol corresponding to the process number is set at a specified level (x-axis data “1”, y-axis data “012”). (Here, since the process number is 03 and dummy, the symbol is “|”). Then, the existence of the record is confirmed (step 207).

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). In this example, “process number” Z0010101000 10 110, “process name” blank, and “process category” 03 are displayed in the component display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′. Therefore, the record exists (step 207: exists). The next record is read (step 208).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) “Process name” is blank and “Order” is 101
3 is displayed, the process category is 01, and the most significant digit is x =
1 (step 209; NO, step 21).
0; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 21)
2). In this case, it is a process (step 21).
2; step), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21)
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is the same as the previous level (step 215: current = previous), a process of extending the line downward is executed (step 217, ′ in FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the "order" is 1
Since it is 013 and the most significant digit of the process division 03 is x = 1 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). Here, since the “process name” is blank and is a process (step 204; process), a symbol corresponding to the process number is set at a designated level (x-axis data “1”, y-axis data “013”). (Here, since the process number is 03 and dummy, the symbol is “|”).

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). In this example, “process number” Z0010101000 10 110, “process name” blank, and “process category” 03 are displayed in the component display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′. Therefore, the record exists (step 207: exists). The next record is read (step 208).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) “Process name” is blank and “Order” is 101
4 is displayed, the process category is 03, and the most significant digit is x =
1 (step 209; NO, step 21).
0; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 21)
2). In this case, it is a process (step 21).
2; step), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21)
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is the same as the previous level (step 215: current = previous), a process of extending the line downward is executed (step 217, ′ in FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202). In this example, the “order” is 1
014 and the highest digit of the process category 03 is x = 1 (step 202, NO), so the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). Since the "process name" is blank and is a process (step 204; process), the designated level (x-axis data "1", y-axis data "014") has a symbol corresponding to the process number. (Here, since the process number is 03 and it is a dummy, the symbol is "|").

Next, it is determined whether or not a record exists (step 207). In this example, “process number” Z0010101000 10 110, “process name” blank, and “process category” 03 are displayed in the component display area 531 ′ of the screen 530 ′. Therefore, the record exists (step 207: exists). The next record is read (step 208).

When the next record is read (step 20)
8) “Process name” is blank and “Order” is 101
5 is displayed, the process category is 03, and the most significant digit is x =
1 (step 209; NO, step 21).
0; NO), it is determined whether it is a process or a part (step 21)
2). In this case, it is a process (step 21).
2; step), it is determined whether or not the start is interrupted (step 21)
3). Since the start is not interrupted (step 213; NO),
It is determined whether it is a branch (step 214). Since it is not a branch (step 214; NO), the levels are compared (step 215). Here, since the current level is the same as the previous level (step 215: current = previous), a process of extending the line downward is executed (step 217, ′ in FIG. 13), and the process returns to step 202.

In step 202, the level is determined again (step 202), and in this case, the “order” is 1
Since it is 015 and the most significant digit in the process category 03 is x = 1 (step 202, NO), the processor 11 determines whether it is a process or a component (step 204). Since the “process name” is blank and is a process here (step 204; process), a symbol corresponding to the process number is set at a specified level (x-axis data “1”, y-axis data “015”). (Here, since the process number is 03 and it is a dummy, the symbol is "|"). Then, the existence of the record is confirmed (step 207).

As described above, steps 202 to 22 in FIG.
2 and the “mechanism set (2)”, “belt”, “belt hook”,
"Blank", "spacer", "pulley set (1)", "mounting", "blank", "belt", "belt hook", "blank", "blank", "blank", "blank", " Perform the process of “blank”, and according to the level of each part and each process part,
○ ”is determined, and a predetermined line is drawn between them. When there are no more records (step 207; N
O), return all lines to level 1 (step 230),
▽ is written (step 231), and the processing is terminated.

When all the processes have been completed, the computer 1 displays the processing results on the color display 3 (step 115). On the color display 3, a screen 540 as shown in FIG. 14 is displayed. The screen 540 includes a process route display area 541, a product name / drawing number display area 542, and a guidance display area 543. The process route display area 541 displays the result of the processing of FIG. 13 as follows. That is, ▽ of the mechanism set (2) is at the position of 1001, and ▽ of the belt is 200.
In the position of 2, the circle of the belt hanging is in the position of 1003, the blank dummy line is in the position of 1004, and the square of the spacer is 200.
At the position of 5, the pulley set (1) is at the position of 3006,
The circle of attachment is at the position of 1007, and the blank dummy line is 10
At position 08, the position of the belt is displayed at the position of 2009, the position of the belt is displayed at the position of 1010, and five blank dummy lines are displayed at the positions of 1011, 1012, 1013, 1014, and 1015. Then, the line of level 1 extends downward from below the triangle of the mechanism set (2), and is displayed in a state where it is connected to the circle of the belt hanging. The ▽ of this belt is connected to its level 1 line. The circle on the belt and the circle on the attachment are displayed in a state where they are connected by a level 1 line. ▽ of the spacer is a pulley set (1)
It is connected to the level 1 line that leads from the triangle to the circle in the installation. The level 1 line extending from below the mounting circle is connected to the belt hanging circle by the level 1 line. The ▽ of the belt is connected to the level 1 line connected to the 掛 け of the belt hook. The level 1 line is displayed extending from the belt hanging circle below.

[0107] In addition, the display area 542 for the product name, figure, etc.
As shown in FIG. 14, “product name”, “drawing number”, “quantity”, “process name”, “used equipment number”, “management item”, “standard”, “work procedure”, “sampling”,
The display items of "NET TIME" are displayed, and the related contents below them are displayed as shown in FIG.
In the item of “Net time”, “Belt” is 1
0.00, 8.40 for "installation", "belt hanging"
Is displayed as 10.00. Further, the guidance display area 543 of the screen 540 includes “process drawing” and “drawing number:
(Selected number), here, “SBM44830
1 "is displayed. "," Work name :( selected name), here are displayed with the machine構組(1). "
“Category number”, “number of pages”, “upward arrow, downward arrow”, and “end” are displayed.

[0108] Then, the "end" of the guidance display area 543 of the display screen 540 until it is picked, the display of the display screen 540 is performed (step 115, step 116; NO). When the process route display process is completed by executing the flowchart of FIG. 12, the data is
For example, a process diagram database 600 having a structure as shown in FIG. 4 is stored in a predetermined area such as the main memory 12.

The quality control process diagram database 6 shown in FIG.
00 is positioned at the top as [higher item number is "SBM448301" and work name is "mechanism set (1)"], and from the top, [order number "1001", lower item number "SBM448501" , Item name “mechanism group (2)”, quantity “1”], [sequence number “2002”, subordinate item number “KY
G211201 ", item name" belt ", quantity" 1 "], [sequence number" 1003 ", process number" K01100700020110 ", process name" belt hook ", process category" 01 "], [sequence number" 1004 ", process No. "Z00100100010110", process name "blank", process category "03"], [sequence number "2005
], Lower item number "KZP200117", item name "spacer", quantity "1"], [sequence number "3006", lower item number "SBM382701", item name "pulley group", quantity "1"], [order No. "1007", process number "K0120030
0210110 ”, process name“ attach ”, process category“ 01 ”],
(Sequence number `` 1008 '', process number `` Z00100100010110
], Process name "blank", process class "03"], [sequence number "2009", lower item number "KYG211201", item name "belt", quantity "1"], [sequence number "1010",
Process number "K01100700020110", process name "belt hanging", process category "01"], [sequence number "1011", process number "Z00100100010110", process name "blank", process category "03"], [sequence number " 1012 '', process number `` Z0
0100100010110 ”, process name“ blank ”, process category“ 0 ”
3 "), [sequence number" 1013 ", process number" Z001001000
10110 ", process name" blank ", process category" 03 "],
(Sequence number `` 1014 '', process number `` Z00100100010110
, Process name “blank”, process category “03”], [sequence number “1015”, process number “Z00100100010110”, process name “blank”, process category “03”]. Although not shown in FIG. 4, other attributes are attached to each item.

Then, when a process of printing with a printer is executed based on the process diagram database 600 having the structure as shown in FIG. 4 (step 130), a process diagram 560 as shown in FIG. 15 is obtained. Here, process drawing 560
As shown in FIG. 15, in the process route display area 561, ▽ of the mechanism set (2) is at the position of 1001, the ▽ of the belt is at the position of 2002, the ○ of the belt is at the position of 1003, and the blank is The dummy line is at the position of 1004, the ▽ of the spacer is at the position of 2005, and the ▽ of the pulley set (1) is 300.
At position 6, the mounting circle is at position 1007, the blank dummy line is at position 1008, the belt triangle is at position 2009, the belt hanging circle is at position 1010, and the five blank dummy lines are 1011, 1012, 1013, 101
4, 1015 are displayed. Then, the line of level 1 extends downward from below the triangle of the mechanism set (2), and is displayed in a state where it is connected to the circle of the belt hanging. The ▽ of this belt is connected to its level 1 line. The circle on the belt and the circle on the attachment are displayed in a state where they are connected by a level 1 line. ▽ of the spacer is connected to a level 1 line from ▽ of the pulley set (1) to 取 付 け of mounting. The level 1 line extending from below the mounting circle is connected to the belt hanging circle by the level 1 line. The ▽ of the belt is connected to the level 1 line connected to the 掛 け of the belt hook. The level 1 line is displayed extending from the belt hanging circle below. Also, the part name display column 5
62, a number display field 563, a process name display field 564, a used device display field 565, a management item display field 566, a work procedure display field 567, a sampling recording method display field 568, and a net time display field 569 are provided. Part name display field 562
, In order from the top, a mechanism set (2), a belt, a spacer,
The pulley set (1) and the belt are displayed together with the drawing numbers. In the number display column 563, the mechanism set (2) is displayed in order from the top.
1, belt 1, spacer 1, pulley set (1) 1,
The belt is displayed as 1. In the net time display column 569, "belt hanging" is displayed as 10.00, "attachment" is 8.40, and "belt hanging" is 10.00 in order from the top. In other areas, necessary items such as "quality assurance process diagram", "drawing number", "work name", "classification number", "creator name", and "examination" are displayed. Has become.

Then, the end process is executed by picking "end" on the menu screen (step 140). <Description of the present embodiment (method of creating a similar process diagram)> A method of creating a similar process diagram that obtains a process diagram similar to the process diagram thus created will be described below with reference to FIGS. .

FIGS. 1 and 2 show flowcharts of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 shows a new parts table database. FIG. 4 shows a database of the original process drawing. FIG.
Is an explanatory view similar process chart which is formed in the flow chart of FIGS.

The parts table database 700 shown in FIG.
Is, for example, [The upper item number is “SBM44860
1), and the work name is located at the top as “mechanism set (3)”], and below it, in order from the top, the lower item number “S
BM448701 ", Item name" Feature group (4) ", Quantity" 1 "],
[Lower item number "KYG211201", item name "belt",
[Quantity "1"], [Lower item number "KPH200101", Item name "Parallel pin", Quantity "1"], [Lower item number "MRK2"
64601), item name “flange”, quantity “1”], [subordinate item number “SBM383101”, item name “knob group”, quantity “1”], [subordinate item number “KYG211101”, item name “belt”, Quantity "1"], [Sub-item number "KZP20021
7 ”, item name“ spacer ”, quantity“ 1 ”].

Therefore, the original process diagram database 600
(See FIG. 4) is copied to a predetermined area of the main memory 12 (step 301), and the maximum value of the y-coordinate of the original process diagram database 600 is obtained and stored (step 302). Similarly, a new parts table database 700 is copied to a predetermined area of the main memory 12 (step 303). The database 60 of the original process diagram copied to a predetermined area of the main memory 12
0 and the new parts table database 700 are the same as the data before the copy, so the same reference numerals are used.

One line from the original database 600 copied to a predetermined area of the main memory 12 is stored in the processor 1
1 (step 304). The obtained data for one line is defined as S1.

Similarly, one line from the new database 700 copied to a predetermined area of the main memory 12 is obtained by the processor 11 (step 305). The obtained data for one line is defined as R1. At this point, one line is obtained from the database 600 and the database 700,
It gets in the information order sorted in ABC order. In addition, this one line contains only part information and does not obtain process information. Next, it is determined whether there is no record in either S1 or R1 (step 306). S1
Alternatively, if there is no record in either of R1 (Step 306; YES), the y coordinate is re-assigned (Step 307), and the process ends.

[Explanation of Process (i)] If it is determined that a record exists in S1 or R1 (step 306; NO), S1 is compared with R1 (step 308). In step 308, S1 and R1
As a result of the comparison, if R1 <S1 (step 308; R1 <S1), R1 is the original database 600.
, R1 is required, and the process proceeds to step 311. That is, R1 is written to the bottom of the original database 600 (step 311), and one line is obtained from the new parts table database 700 (step 312).
If an item number different from R1 is not found in the obtained data (step 313; NO), the same R1 is written one after another at the bottom of the database 600 (step 311, step 312, step 313;
NO). Thus, the new parts table database 700
Since the y coordinate cannot be determined with the item number
The component configuration is added at the bottom. When an item number different from R1 is found (step 313; YE)
S), and return to step 306.

[Description of Process (ii)] S1 or R1
It is determined whether a record does not exist in either of them (step 306). If the determination result indicates that a record exists in S1 or R1 (step 306; NO), S1 and R1
Are compared (step 308). In step 308, as a result of comparison between S1 and R1, if R1> S1 (step 308; R1> S1), S1 does not exist in the new parts table database 700, so S1
Is unnecessary, and the process proceeds to step 309. Step 30
In step 9, the same item number as that of S1 is deleted from the original database 600, the items different from S1 are skipped (step 315), one line is obtained from the original database 600 (step 316), and the process returns to step 306. That is, since the item number that exists only in the original database 600 is unnecessary in the new quality control process diagram, a process of deleting the item number is executed.

[Description of Process (iii)] S1 or R
It is determined whether a record does not exist in either of them (step 306). If a record exists in one of S1 and R1 (step 306; NO), S
1 is compared with R1 (step 308). In step 308, as a result of comparing S1 with R1, S1 =
If it is R1 and S1 and R1 exist in both the database 600 and the new parts table database 700 (step 308; R1 = S1), step 3 is performed.
Move to 10. Since the y-coordinate of the item number existing in both the database 600 and the new parts table database 700 is determined by the existence status of the same item number, the following determination is made. Execute Since steps (iv) to (ix) in the following description have passed through step (iii), step 30
6, 308 will be simply referred to as "after processing", and only the description of step 318 and thereafter will be given.

[Description of Process (iv)] First, one line is obtained from the original database 600 (step 310). The obtained data is defined as S2. Similarly, one line is obtained from the new parts table database 700 (step 31).
8). The obtained data is defined as R2. And R1
And R2 are compared (step 319). Where R1
If ≠ R2 (step 319; different), S1 and S2
Are compared (step 320). Here, if the comparison result is S1 ≠ S2 (step 320; different), it is determined whether a plurality of flags are on (ON) or off (OFF) (step 321). When the multiple flags are off (step 321; OFF), R1 and S1 are the same,
Database 6 also has a new parts list database 7
In the case where only the same item number is present in each of 00, one is used in the database 700 of the parts list with only the new quantity while maintaining the y-coordinate of the original database 600 (step 322). It returns to step 306.

[Description of Process (v)] After the process (iii), one line is obtained from the original database 600 (step 310). The obtained data is defined as S2. Similarly, one line is obtained from the new parts table database 700 (step 318). The obtained data is defined as R2 . Their to be compared with R1 and R2 (step 319). If R1 ≠ R2 in this comparison (step 319; different), S1 and S2 are compared (step 320). When it is determined in this comparison that S1 = S2 (step 320; the same), R1 is equal to S1 and S2.
It is determined that it does not correspond to any of the above, and the process proceeds to step 330. In this step 330, since the same item number as R1 exists in the record of the original database 600 and only one can be determined in the database 700 of the new bill of material, R1 is written at the bottom of the database 600 (step 330). Next, the data of the same item number as S1 other than the above is deleted (step 33).
1), skip to the item number different from S1 (step 332), and return to step 306.

[Explanation of Process (vi)] After the process (iii), one line is obtained from the original database 600 to obtain data S2 (step 310). Similarly, one row is obtained from the new parts table database 700 and is set as data R2 (step 318). Then, R1 and R2 are compared (step 319). In this comparison, if R1 = R2 (step 319; same), it is determined whether or not the quantities of R1 and R2 are the same (step 335). In this judgment, R
When the quantities of 1 and R2 are different (step 335; different), it cannot be determined which of R1 and R2 corresponds to S1, and the process proceeds to step 336 and subsequent steps. This means that although there are a plurality of records with the same item number in the new parts table database 700, there is only one record with that item number in the original database 600. Therefore,
Record (R1) of new parts table database 700
Cannot determine which y-coordinate should be present. Therefore, R1 is copied to the bottom of the original database 600 (step 336), and at the same time, the record having the same item number on the original database 600 is deleted (step 337), and the item number different from S1 is skipped (step 337). (Step 338), and return to Step 306.

[Explanation of Process (vii)] After the process (iii), one line is obtained from the original database 600 to obtain data S2 (step 310). Similarly, one row is obtained from the new parts table database 700 and is set as data S2 (step 318). Then, R1 and R2 are compared (step 319). In this comparison, if R1 = R2 (step 319; same), it is determined whether or not the quantities of R1 and R2 are the same (step 335). In this determination, when the quantities of R1 and R2 are the same (step 335;
S1) and S2 are compared (step 340). If S1 ≠ S2 in this comparison (step 340;
Different), it is determined that R1 or R2 is S1, so R1 is assumed to be S1 (step 341), and R2 and the like are written to the bottom of the original database 600 (step 20).
1) Return to step 306.

[Explanation of Process (viii)] After the process (iii), one line is obtained from the original database 600 and used as data S2 (step 310).
Similarly, one row is obtained from the new parts table database 700 and is set as data S2 (step 318). And
R1 and R2 are compared (step 319). In this comparison, if R1 = R2 (step 319; same), R1
It is determined whether or not the quantities of R2 and R2 are the same (step 335). If the number of R1 and R2 is the same in this determination (step 335; same), S1 and S2 are compared (step 3).
40). If S1 = S2 in this comparison (step 340; same), there is a possibility that the same item exists other than R1 = R2 = S1 = S2. 344),
The multiple flags are turned on (step 345), and the process returns to step 310.

[Description of Process (ix)] After the process (iii),
Alternatively, after the process (iii) (steps 344 and 345), one line is obtained from the original database 600, and is obtained as data S2 (step 310). Similarly, one row is obtained from the new parts table database 700, and this is set as data R2 (step 318). And R1 and R2
Are compared with each other (step 319). Where R1 ≠ R2
If (step 319; different), S1 and S2 are compared (step 320). The comparison result is S1 ≠ S2
If it is (step 320; different), it is determined whether a plurality of flags are on (ON) or off (OFF) (step 3).
21). If a plurality of flags are ON in the determination (step 321; ON), there is a possibility that the same item exists other than R1 = R2 = S1 = S2, so R1 written unnecessarily is deleted (step 321). 350), input only the quantity of S1 for R1 (step 351), and step 3
Return to 06.

As described above, the flowchart of the method for creating a similar process chart shown in FIG. 1 basically operates. [Application of Flowcharts of FIGS. 1 and 2 by Specific Example] Next, a new parts table database 700 shown in FIG.
A specific description will be given using the database 600 shown in FIG. Here, a comparison of two item numbers R1> S1 and R1 <S1 (step 30)
Step 8) shall be performed as follows. The item number is composed of uppercase letters and numerals, and all such characters are managed on a computer in a system called ASCII code. Specifically, Table 3 and Table 4 are obtained.

[0127]

[Table 3]

[0128]

[Table 4] Therefore, for example, [SBM123401] and [SBA2
[01201], a comparison result as shown in Table 5 is obtained.

[0129]

[Table 5]

Then, as shown in Table 5, the characters are compared one by one.
As for the comparison of the entire character string, the comparison is determined at the stage of (3). In this case, [SBM123401]> [SBA2
01201]. Thus, in the following, two item numbers R1 and S1 will be compared.

Next, a method of comparing S1 and R1 will be specifically described using the database 600 and the database 700. First, when S1 is taken out from the database 600, S1 is called in the following order in order to call up component information in order of item number. 1st KYG211 201 1 Belt 2002 2nd KYG211 201 1 Belt 2009 3rd KZP200217 1 Spacer 2005 4th SBM382701 1 Pulley set 3006 5th SBM448501 1 Mechanism set (2) 1001 The order of the belt is reversed. Is also good.

Similarly, when extracting R1 from the database 700, the part information is called in the order of the item number.
R1 is called in the following order. 1st KPH200201 1 Parallel pin 2nd KYG2111201 1 Belt 3rd KYG211201 1 Belt 4th KZP200217 1 Spacer 5th MRK264601 1 Flange 6th SBM383101 1 Knob set 7th SBM488011 mechanism The order of the belts may be reversed. A description will be given based on the above information.

Next, one line from the original database 600 copied to a predetermined area of the main memory 12 is obtained by the processor 11 (step 304). In the case of this embodiment, [subordinate item number “KYG211201”, item name “belt”] is obtained from the original database 600. The obtained data for one line is defined as S1.

Similarly, one line is obtained from the new database 700 copied to a predetermined area of the main memory 12 by the processor 11 (step 305). In the case of this example, the lower-level item number “K
PH200201 ", item name" parallel pin ", quantity" 1 "]. The obtained data for one line is defined as R1. Then, after step 306, R1 and S1 are compared (step 308). In this comparison, R1 <S
When it is determined to be 1 (Step 308; R1 <S1), the process proceeds to Step 311.

In step 311, since R1 does not exist in the original database 600, a process that requires R1 is executed. That is, R1 is written at the bottom of the original database 600 (step 311). When such processing is completed, the bottom of the database 600 is
As shown in (1), [item number "KPH200201", item name "parallel pin", quantity "1"] R1a is stored. Then, a new parts list database 700
(Step 312). At this time,
R1 is [item number “KYG211201”, item name “belt”, quantity “1”]. If a number different from R1 is not found (step 313; NO), the process returns to step 311. If a number different from R1 is found (step 313; YES), the process returns to step 306.
Here, since a number different from R1 is found immediately (step 313; YES), the process returns to step 306.

Again, through step 306, S1 and R1
Are compared (step 308). Now, the data R1 is [item number "KYG211201", item name "belt", quantity "1"], and already read S1 is [item number "K".
YG211201 ”, item name“ belt ”, quantity“ 1 ”], the comparison result is R1 = S1 (step 3
08; R1 = S1), and the routine goes to Step 310.

In step 310, the database 600
, The next one line (data S2) is obtained by the processor 11. Here, as S2, [item number “KYG211201
, Item name “belt”, quantity “1”]. Similarly, the next one line (data R2) is obtained from the new parts table database 700 (step 31).
8). Here, as R2, [item number “KYG211201
”And an item name“ belt ”are obtained.
And R2 are compared (step 319). Since the comparison result is R1 = R2 (step 319; same), R1 and R2
It is determined whether or not the two quantities are the same (step 335). Here, when the quantities of R1 and R2 are the same (step 335; same), it is compared whether S1 and S2 are the same (step 340). Since the comparison result is S1 = S2 (Step 340; same), the data R1 is written in the lowermost row of the original database 600 (Step 344). When such a process is completed, as shown in FIG. 5 (2), the item number “KYG211
201 ", item name" belt ", quantity" 1 "] R1b are stored, but are determined as shown in FIG. 5 (2) (indicated by ▼). Then, a plurality of flags are turned on (step 345), and R2 is set to R1 and S2 is set to S
Set to 1 and return to step 310.

In step 310, the database 600
, The next one line (data S2) is obtained by the processor 11. Here, as S2, [item number “KZP200217
, Item name “spacer”, quantity “1”]. Similarly, the next one line (data R2) is obtained from the new parts table database 700 (step 31).
8). Here, as the data R2, [KZP200217],
The item name "spacer" is obtained.

Next, R1 and R2 are compared (step 319). The result of the comparison is that R1 has [item number "KYG21120
1 ”, item name“ belt ”, quantity“ 1 ”], and R
Since 2 is [item number “KZP200217”, item name “spacer”, quantity “1”], since R1 ≠ R2 (step 319; different), S1 and S2 are compared (step 320). The comparison result shows that S1 is [item number “KYG211201”, item name “belt”, quantity “1”], and S2 is [item number “KZP200217”, item name “spacer”, quantity “1”]. Therefore, S1 ≠ S2 (step 320; different). Therefore, it is determined whether the plurality of flags are on (ON) or off (OFF) (step 321). Here, since a plurality of flags have already been turned on in step 345, step 34
4 is deleted (step 350), and the quantity of data S1 is deleted from the data R1.
By adopting the number 1 (step 351), step 306 is executed.
Move to As a result, as shown in FIG.
[Item number "KYG211201", Item name "Belt", Quantity "1"] R1b will be deleted. At this time,
It is assumed that data S2 is S1 and data R2 is R1. The data S1 at this time is [Item number "KZP20021
7 ", item name" spacer ", quantity" 1 "], and data R1 is [item number" KZP200217 ", item name" spacer ", quantity" 1 "]. Also, the multiple flags are turned off.

Again, through step 306, S1 and R1
Are compared (step 308). Now, data R1 is [item number “KZP200217”, item name “spacer”, quantity “1”], and data S1 is [item number “KZP20021”.
7 ", item name" spacer ", quantity" 1 "], the comparison result is R1 = S1 (step 30).
8; R1 = S1), and proceed to step 310.

In step 310, the database 600
, The next one line (data S2) is obtained by the processor 11. Here, as S2, [item number “SBM382701
, Item name “pulley set”, quantity “1”]. Similarly, the next one line (data R2) is obtained from the new parts table database 700 (step 31).
8). Here, as R2, [item number “MRK264601
, And the item name “flange”].

Next, R1 and R2 are compared (step 319). As a result of the comparison, R1 is [Item No. “KZP20021
7 ”, item name“ spacer ”, quantity“ 1 ”]
Since R2 is [item number “MRK264601”, item name “flange”, quantity “1”], since R1 ≠ R2 (step 319; different), S1 and S2 are compared (step 320). The comparison result shows that S1 is [item number “KZP200217”, item name “spacer”, quantity “1”].
Since S2 is [item number “SBM382701”, item name “pulley set”, quantity “1”], S1 ≠ S2 (step 320; different). Therefore, it is determined whether the plurality of flags are on (ON) or off (OFF) (step 321). Here, since the plurality of flags have been turned off in step 351, the spacer is determined (at the position of 005 in FIG. 5 and indicated by ▼ in FIG. 5 (4)), and only the quantity of data S1 is changed to the data R1. It is adopted as a number (step 322), and the process proceeds to step 306. At this time, the data S2 is set to S1 and the data R2 is set to R
It shall be set to 1. The data S1 at this time is the item number “SBM382701”, the item name “Pulley set”, the quantity “1”], and the data R1 is [Item number “MRK264601”.
, Item name “flange”, quantity “1”].

Then, through step 306, R1 and S
1 are compared (step 308). In this comparison, it is determined that R1 <S1 (step 308; R1 <
S1). As a result, the process proceeds to step 311.

In step 311, since R1 does not exist in the original database 600, a process that requires R1 is executed. That is, R1 is written at the bottom of the original database 600 (step 311). When such processing is completed, the bottom of the database 600 is
As shown in (5), [item number “MRK264601”, item name “flange”, quantity “1”] R1b is stored.

The new parts table database 70
Obtain one line from 0 (step 312). At this time, R1 is [item number “SBM383101”, item name “knob set”, quantity “1”]. If a number different from R1 is not found (step 313; NO), the process returns to step 311. If a number different from R1 is found (step 313; YES), the process returns to step 306. Here, since a number different from R1 is found immediately (step 313; YES), the process returns to step 306.

Then, through step 306 again, R1
And S1 are compared (step 308). In this comparison, S1 is [Item number "SBM382701""Pulleyset"]
Since R1 is [item number "SBM383101""knobset"], it is determined that R1> S1 (step 308;
R1 <S1). As a result, the process proceeds to step 309.

In step 309, it is determined that S1 does not exist in the new parts table database 700, and processing for eliminating S1 is executed. That is, the original database 60
The same item number as S1 is deleted from 0 (step 30).
9), skip to the item number different from S1 (step 315), obtain one line after the skip, set it as S1 (step 316), and return to step 306. S1 obtained at this time is [item number "SBM448501", name "mechanism set (2)"]. At this time, the database 6
Since 00, the data of [item number “SBM382701” “pulley set”] is deleted, so that Δ of the sequence number “1006” is deleted as shown in FIG. Although the deleted state is indicated by a dotted line ▽, the ▽ is not actually displayed (the same applies hereinafter).
Actually, when deleted, the y coordinate is automatically changed (the same applies hereinafter).

Again, through step 306, S1 and R1
Are compared (step 308). Now, the previously read data S1 is [item number "SBM448501", name "mechanism group (2)"], and data R1 is [item number "SBM383".
101 "" knob set "], so that R1 <S1 and the routine goes to step 311.

In step 311, since R1 does not exist in the original database 600, a process that requires R1 is executed. That is, R1 is written at the bottom of the original database 600 (step 311). When such processing is completed, the bottom of the database 600 is
As shown in (7), [item number "SBM383101""knobset"] R1c is stored.

The new parts table database 70
Obtain one line from 0 (step 312). At this time, R1 is [item number “SBM448701”, item name “mechanism group (4)”, quantity “1”]. If a number different from R1 is not found (step 313; N)
O) Return to step 311. If a number different from R1 is found (step 313; YES), step 30
Return to 6. Here, since a number different from R1 is found immediately (step 313; YES), the process returns to step 306.

Again, after step 306, S1 and R1
Are compared (step 308). Now, the previously read data S1 is [item number “SBM448501”, name “mechanism group (2)”], and data R1 is [item number “SBM448”.
701 ”, the item name“ mechanism group (4) ”, and the quantity“ 1 ”], so that R1> S1 and the routine goes to step 309.

At step 309, it is determined that S1 does not exist in the new parts table database 700, and a process for eliminating S1 [item number "SBM448501", name "mechanism set (2)"] is executed. That is, the original database 600
Delete the same item number as S1 from step (step 30)
9). Next, skip to the item number different from S1 (step 315), obtain one line after the skip, set it as S1 (step 316), and return to step 306. S1 obtained at this time is [Item number "ZZZZZZZZZZ"]
Becomes At this time, from the database 600,
Since the data of [item number “SBM448501”, name “mechanism set (2)”] is deleted, as shown in FIG. 5 (8), the ▽ of the sequence number “1001” is deleted. Although the deleted state is indicated by a dotted line ▽, the ▽ is not actually displayed.

Again, after step 306, S1 and R1
Are compared (step 308). Since the previously read data S1 is [item number “ZZZZZZZZZZ”] and data R1 is [item number “SBM448701”, item name “mechanism group (4)”, quantity “1”], R1 < In S1, the process proceeds to Step 311.

In step 311, since R1 does not exist in the original database 600, a process that requires R1 is executed. That is, R1 is written at the bottom of the original database 600 (step 311). When such processing is completed, the bottom of the database 600 is
As shown in (9), [item number “SBM448701”, item name “mechanism group (4)”, quantity “1”] R1d is stored.

The new parts table database 70
Obtain one line from 0 (step 312). At this time, R1 is [item number “ZZZZZZZZZZ”]. If a number different from R1 is not found (step 3
13; NO), the process returns to the step 311. If a number different from R1 is found (step 313; YES), the process returns to the step 306. Here, since a number different from R1 is found immediately (step 313; YES), the process returns to step 306.

In step 306, since the data S1 previously read is [item number "ZZZZZZZZZZZ"] and the data R1 is [item number "ZZZZZZZZZZ"], both data are lost (step 306; YES)
It becomes, and re-assign the y-axis (step 307), the process ends. As a result, as shown in FIG.
The newly created database 600a has been assigned ▼ for the part “belt”, followed by ○ for the work “belt hook”, ▼ for the part “spacer”, ○ for the work “attachment”, and ▼ for the part “belt”. become.

Next, the new database 600a is displayed on the color display 3 and sequentially displayed at the bottom of the process drawing [item number "KPH200101", item name "parallel pin"] R
1a, [item number "MRK264601", item name "flange"] R1b, [item number "SBM383101", item name "knob group"] R1c, [item number "SBM448701", item name "mechanism group (4)"] R1d is displayed and arranged between predetermined steps using a processing routine such as editing. As a result, as shown in FIG.
, The position of the belt is at the position of 2002, the position of the belt is at the position of 1003, the blank dummy line is at the position of 1004, the position of the parallel pin is at the position of 2005, and the position of the flange is at the position of 3006. ▽ of the knob set is at the position of 4007, ▽ of the space is at the position of 5008, and
At the position of 009, the blank dummy line is at the position of 1010,
○ of the belt is at the position of 2011, ○ of the belt is 10
At position 12, three blank dummy lines are 1013 and 10
These are displayed at positions 14 and 1015, respectively. Then, the line of level 1 extends downward from the bottom of the triangle of the mechanism set (4) and is displayed in a state where it is connected to the circle of the belt hanging. The ▽ of this belt is connected to its level 1 line. The circle on the belt and the circle on the attachment are displayed in a state where they are connected by a level 1 line. The ピ ン of the parallel pin and the ▽ of the flange are connected to the level 1 line from the ▽ of the knob set to the ○ of the mounting. The level 1 line extending from below the mounting circle is connected to the belt hanging circle by the level 1 line. The ▽ of the belt is connected to the level 1 line connected to the 掛 け of the belt hook. A line of level 1 is displayed below the circle of the belt hanging in a state where it is connected to the last triangle.

<Second Embodiment (Redeployment)> FIGS. 17 and 18 show a second embodiment. Also in this second embodiment,
Using the information processing system of FIG. 16 and processing the flowchart of FIG. 1, when there is a design change in a certain product,
A process chart similar to the previous process chart of the product in the manufacturing department is created. FIGS. 17 and 18 are views for explaining a state in which a method (re-development) of a similar process diagram of the second embodiment is realized.

In the horizontal axis of FIG. 17, X represents a design department, and Y represents a manufacturing department. The time t is shown on the vertical axis of FIG. The processing at each time represents the content of the processing in the information processing system of each section X, Y. Now, at time t ₁ , the configuration master 20 in the information processing system of the design department X has the drawing number “01” as the high order, and the parts A,
It is assumed that there is a product design database (configuration database) 800 having a tree structure to which B and C are attached.

Before time t ₁ , the configuration data 800 (the figure number “01” or less) is copied from the configuration master 20 of the information processing system of the design department X to the information processing system of the manufacturing department Y, and The process diagram database 900 created by realizing the process diagram creation method using the processing system stores the manufacturing department Y at time t ₁ .
Is stored in the quality management master 30 of the information processing system. In the process diagram database 900, the drawing number “01” is the highest order, and the parts “A”, the process data K001xxx, the component “B”, and the process data K001 □□□ are arranged in order from the top below. , Part "C", process data K00
The database is composed of 1 × □ ×, and is a database for the same product as the product of the configuration data 800.

When the process diagram database 900 is displayed on, for example, the color display 3, FIG.
The screen 950 shown in (1) is displayed. On the screen 950, the component “A” is arranged in the order 1001 with the symbol ▽ at the top, and the operation “K001”
“× xxx” is arranged with a symbol “、”, and the part “B” is arranged with a symbol “順序” in order 2003 below the symbol ○, and an order 1004 is arranged below the component “B”.
The work “K001 □□□” is arranged with the symbol ○, the part “C” is arranged with the symbol に in the order 2005, and the work “K001 × □ ×” is arranged with the symbol ○ in the order 1006. And the final mark ▽ is arranged at 1007. Also, the symbol “A” for the component “A”, the symbol “の” for the operation “K001XXX”, the symbol “の” for the operation “K001 □□□”, and the symbol “O” for the operation “K001
The symbol ○ of ××× and the final △ are connected by the level 1 line, and the part “B” is the work “K001XXX”.
Is connected to the level 1 line between the symbol “の” and the symbol “の” of the operation “K001 □□□”.
1 ○ □□ ”symbol and work“ K001 × □ × ”symbol ○
Is connected to the level 1 line between

In such a state, if there is a design change for the drawing number “01” in the design department X at one time, the contents of the design change are determined and stored in the the 20 drawing number to "01" and higher, so that the component to the lower a, D, C is the configuration database 800a product came with a tree structure stored (time t ₂ in Figure 17). After the time t ₂ , the process diagram database 900 stored in the quality management master 30 of the information processing system of the manufacturing department Y becomes the design department X
Is different from the configuration database 800a.

Therefore, at time t ₃ , the configuration database 8 of the configuration master 20 of the information processing system of the design department X.
The information of 00a is copied to the information processing system of the manufacturing department Y, and a process diagram similar to the process diagram before design is created using the flowchart of FIG. Actually, in the computer 1 of FIG.
By processing steps 2 and 304, one line of part information is extracted from the configuration database 800a of the drawing number "01" copied from the configuration master 20 to a predetermined area such as the main memory 12. Assuming that this data is R1, R1 is "A".

Similarly, in the computer 1 of FIG. 16, the steps 303 and 305 are processed to copy the process diagram database 90 of the figure number “01” copied from the quality management master 30 to a predetermined area such as the main memory 12.
Extract one line of component information from 0. This data is
Then, S1 becomes “A”.

Next, it is determined whether there is a record for both S1 and R1 (step 306). Since there is a record for both (step 305; NO), S1 and R1 are compared (step 308). Now, since R1 is "A" and S1 is "A", R1 = S1 and S1
And R1 are present in both the process diagram database 900 and the new configuration database 800a (step 308; R1 = S1), and the process proceeds to step 310. In step 310, the process diagram database 90
The next one line from 0 is obtained by the processor 11. In this example, "B" is obtained. This data is assumed to be S2.

Then, the next one line is obtained from the configuration database 800a by the processor 11 (step 31).
8). In this case, "D" is obtained. This data is defined as R2. Next, R1 and R2 are compared (step 319). In this example, R1 is "A" and R1
Since 2 is “B” and R1 ≠ R2 (step 319; different), the process proceeds to step 320.

At step 320, S1 and S2 are compared. In this example, S1 is "A" and S2 is "B", so that S1 ≠ S2 (step 32).
0; different), the process proceeds to step 321.
In step 321, it is determined whether a plurality of flags are ON (ON) or OFF (OFF). In this example, since a plurality of flags are off (step 321; OFF), R
Since 1 and S1 are the same, R1 is placed at the position of S1, and only the quantity of S1 is entered for R1 (step 3).
21) It is determined whether the maximum value of the y coordinate has been reached (step 323). Since the determination result has not been reached (step 323; NO), the process returns to step 306. As a result, the part “A” in the configuration database 800a is arranged at the position of the part (A) in the process diagram database 900. This is placed at the position of the sequence number 1001 in FIG.
Indicated by Again, after steps 306 and 308, the next line is obtained from the database 600 (step 31).
0). If the obtained data is S2, the data S2
Is "C".

Similarly, a new parts table database 70
The next one line is obtained from 0 (step 318). Assuming that the obtained data is R2, R2 is "C". R
1 is compared with R2 (step 319). In this example, since R1 is “A” and R2 is “C”, the comparison result is R1ＲR2 (step 319; different), and S1 and S2 are compared (step 320). In this example, since S1 is "A" and S2 is "C",
The comparison result is S1 ≠ S2 (step 319;
It is determined whether or not a plurality of flags are on / off (step 321). In this example, since the multiple flags are off (step 321; off), the processing of step 322 is performed, and it is determined whether the processing has reached the maximum value of the y coordinate (step 323). Here, since the determination result has reached the maximum value of the y coordinate (step 323; YES), the next one line is obtained from the configuration database 800a (step 32).
4). Assuming that the obtained data is R1, R1 is "D". Next, the next line is obtained from the process diagram database 900. Assuming that the obtained data is S1, S1 is "B". When these processes are completed,
It returns to step 306. Then, again, step 306
After that, S1 and R1 are compared (step 308).
Now, data R1 is "D" and data S1 is "B".
Therefore, the comparison result is R1> S1 (Step 308; R1> S1), and the routine goes to Step 309.

In step 309, it is determined that S1 does not exist in the new configuration database 800a, and a process for eliminating S1 is executed. That is, the same item number as S1 is deleted from the original process diagram database 900 (step 30).
9), skip to the item number different from S1 (step 315), obtain one line after the skip, set it as S1 (step 316), and return to step 306. S1 obtained at this time is "C". Further, in this case, since the data of the uppermost “B” is deleted from the process diagram database 900, the ▽ of the sequence number “1003” is deleted as shown in FIG. become. The deleted state is indicated by a dotted line ▽. And step 3
After that, R1 and S1 are compared (step 30).
8). If it is determined in this comparison that R1 <S1 (step 308; R1 <S1), the process proceeds to step 311.

In step 311, since R1 does not exist in the original process diagram database 900, a process that requires R1 is executed. That is, R1 is written at the bottom of the original process diagram database 900 (step 311). When such processing is completed, the process diagram database 900
5D, the “D” R1a is provided as shown in FIG. 5 (3).
Will be stored. Then, one line is obtained from the new configuration database 800a (step 31).
2). At this time, R1 becomes “C”. If a number different from R1 is not found (step 313; N)
O) Return to step 311. If a number different from R1 is found (step 313; YES), step 30
Return to 6. Here, since a number different from R1 is found immediately (step 313; YES), the process returns to step 306.

Again, through step 306, R1 and S1
Are compared (step 308). In this comparison, R
Since 1 is “C” and S1 is “C”, it is determined that R1 = S1 (step 308; R1 = S1), and step 3
Move to 11. In step 310, the processor 11 obtains the next one line from the process diagram database 900. In the case of this example, "no parts" is obtained. This data is assumed to be S2. Next, the next one line is obtained from the configuration database 800a by the processor 11 (step 318). In the case of this example, "no parts" is obtained. This data is defined as R2.

Next, R1 and R2 are compared (step 3).
19). In the case of this example, R1 is “C”, R2 is “no parts”, and R1 ≠ R2 (step 319; different). In step 320, S1 and S2 are compared. In this example, S1 is "C" and S2 is "no parts", so that S1 ≠ S2 (step 320; different),
The process will proceed to step 321. Step 321
Then, it is determined whether a plurality of flags are on (ON) or off (OFF). In this example, since a plurality of flags are OFF (step 321; OFF), since R1 and S1 are the same, R1 is placed at the position of S1, and only the quantity of S1 is input to R1 (step 321). 321), it is determined whether the maximum value of the y coordinate has been reached (step 323). Since the determination result has reached the maximum value of the y-coordinate (step 323; YES), 1
Obtain a row (step 325). This obtained data is R1
Then, R1 becomes "no parts". Next, one line is obtained from the process diagram database 900 (step 32).
6). Assuming that the obtained data is S1, S1 is "no parts". Thereafter, the process returns to step 306. As a result, the part “C” of the configuration database 800a is arranged at the position of the part (C) of the process diagram database 900. This is changed to the position of the sequence number 2005 in FIG.
Indicated by

Then, when the determination in step 306 is made again, in this example, since there is no record in both R1 and S1 (step 306; YES), the y-axis is reallocated and the processing is terminated. Then, the process diagram database 90 is displayed on the color display 3 as shown in FIG.
This is displayed with the component “D” R1a arranged below 0.

By arranging the part “D” on the part “B” by using an editing program or the like,
A new process diagram database 900a and process diagram similar to the process diagram before the design change can be easily created.
The above embodiment is an example of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0175]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the process of the original process diagram is used as it is by using the process diagram database of the original process diagram and the parts database of parts of other products.
When the component information in the original process diagram database and the component information of another product in the component database match, the other product component information is arranged at the position of the original component information, and the Unnecessary parts information is deleted, and other product parts information for which the location of other product parts on the process diagram database cannot be specified is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, making it easier to create similar process diagrams. In addition, it is possible to standardize a method for creating a similar process diagram, shorten the time for creating a similar process diagram, and obtain an accurate similar process.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, inconsistencies between the part information in the process diagram database and other product parts in the part database are classified into two modes, and the two inconsistencies can be connected to other processes. Type mismatch processing can be performed.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when only one piece of the same part information exists in each of the comparison target part information in the process drawing database and the comparison target other product part in the parts database, the comparison in the process drawing database is performed. Since the comparison target other product part is arranged at the position of the target part information and the quantity of the comparison target other product part is used, the comparison target other product part can be accurately arranged.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when there is a plurality of parts information identical to the part information to be compared in the process diagram database, and when there is one piece of the other product part information to be compared in the parts database, the comparison is made. Since the target other product parts are stored in a predetermined area of the process drawing database, it is easy to recognize the comparison target other product parts whose arrangement positions of the process drawings are unknown.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the process diagram database includes one comparison target part, and the parts database includes a plurality of comparison target other product parts. Since it is stored in a predetermined area of the drawing database and the comparison target part information in the process drawing database is deleted, it is easy to recognize the comparison target other product part whose arrangement position of the process drawing is unknown, and The diagram database can be a process only.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, when one comparison target part exists in the process diagram database and a plurality of comparison target other product parts exist in the parts database, the quantity of the comparison target other product part is reduced. At this time, one comparative target other product part is placed at the position of the comparative target part in the process drawing database, and the other comparative target other product part is stored in the predetermined area of the process drawing database, so that The comparison target other product part can be arranged at the same time, and the comparison target other product part whose arrangement position in the process drawing is unknown is easily recognized.

In the invention according to claim 7, when there are a plurality of the comparison target parts in the process drawing database and a plurality of the comparison target other product parts in the parts database, the comparison target other product parts are stored in the process drawing database. Since it is stored in the predetermined area, it is easy to recognize the comparison target other product part whose arrangement position of the process drawing is unknown.

According to the present invention, when it is determined that the component information of the process diagram database does not exist in the component database, the comparison target component present in the process diagram database is deleted. Unnecessary parts are accurately removed from the process diagram of the diagram database, and creation of a similar process diagram becomes easy.

[0183] In the invention of claim 9, wherein the storage, when another product component information of the component database is determined not to exist in step diagrams in the database, the comparison other product parts in a predetermined et rear process chart database Because
It becomes easy to recognize the other product parts to be compared, and it becomes easy to create a similar process diagram.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, when a mismatch occurs between the design database of the design department and the process diagram database of the manufacturing department for the same product, the same process diagram database as that of the original process diagram is used. Using the product parts design database, leave the original process drawing process as it is, and when the parts information in the original process drawing database and the parts information of the same product in the design database match, the original The same product parts information is placed at the position of the parts information, unnecessary parts information in the process drawing database is deleted, and the same product parts information for which the position where the same product component is placed on the process drawing database cannot be specified is displayed. Since it is stored in a predetermined area of the database, it is easy to create similar process diagrams, and standardization methods for creating similar process diagrams are possible. Creating a time similar process diagram a can be shortened,
And an exact similar process can be obtained.

According to the eleventh aspect, inconsistency between the part information in the process diagram database and the same product part in the design database is classified into two modes, and both inconsistencies can be connected to other processes. Type mismatch processing can be performed.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, when there is only one piece of the same part information for each of the comparison target part information of the process drawing database and the same product part of the comparison target of the design database, the comparison of the process drawing database is performed. Since the same product component to be compared is arranged at the position of the target component information and the quantity of the same product component to be compared is used, the same product component to be compared can be accurately arranged.

According to the thirteenth aspect of the present invention, when there is a plurality of parts information identical to the part information to be compared in the process drawing database and there is one piece of the same product part information to be compared in the design database, the comparison is made. Since the target identical product parts are stored in a predetermined area of the process drawing database, it becomes easy to recognize the comparison target identical product parts whose layout positions are unknown.

According to the fourteenth aspect of the present invention, the process diagram database includes one comparison target part, and the design database includes a plurality of comparison target identical product parts. Since it is stored in a predetermined area of the drawing database and the comparison target component information in the process drawing database is deleted, it is easy to recognize the same comparison target product part whose layout position is unknown. The diagram database can be a process only.

According to the fifteenth aspect of the present invention, when one comparison target part is present in the process diagram database and a plurality of the same product parts are present in the design database,
When the number of the same product parts to be compared is one, the one same product part to be compared is arranged at the position of the same parts to be compared in the process drawing database, and the other same product parts to be compared is specified in the process drawing database. since the stored e rear, exactly it is possible to place the comparison identical product parts, the arrangement position of the process diagram is facilitated recognition of unknown the comparison same product parts.

In the sixteenth aspect of the present invention, when there are a plurality of parts to be compared in the process diagram database and a plurality of the same product parts to be compared in the design database, the same product part to be compared is stored in the process diagram database. Since it is stored in the predetermined area, it is easy to recognize the same product part to be compared whose layout position is unknown.

According to the seventeenth aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the component information of the process diagram database does not exist in the design database, the comparison target component existing in the process diagram database is deleted. Unnecessary parts are accurately removed from the process diagram in the diagram database, and creation of a similar process diagram is facilitated.

[0192] In the invention of claim 18, stored when the same product part information of the design database is determined not to exist in step diagrams in the database, the comparison identical product parts in a predetermined et rear process chart database This makes it easy to recognize the same product part to be compared,
It is easy to create a similar process diagram.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is the first half of a flowchart of a first embodiment of a method for creating a similar process chart according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is the second half of the flowchart of the first embodiment of the method for creating a similar process chart according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a database of a new parts table used in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a process diagram database used in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a change in a database according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing an example of a similar process drawing obtained by the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of component information used in a method for creating a process diagram.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an editing screen used in a method for creating a process diagram.

FIG. 9 is a view showing an example of another editing screen of a method for creating a process diagram.
FIG .

FIG. 10 is a first half of a flowchart for explaining a method of creating a process chart.

FIG. 11 is a latter half of a flowchart for explaining a method of creating a process chart.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a method for creating a process chart .

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of a process diagram created by a process diagram creating method.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of a process diagram obtained by a process diagram creation method.

FIG. 15 is a view showing a part of a process drawing created in the example.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram illustrating an example of an information processing system that processes the embodiment and a method of creating a process diagram.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the second embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a similar process drawing created by the second embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Computer 2 Additional memory 3 Color display 4 Keyboard 5 Mouse 6 Floppy disk drive 7 Page printer 8 Hard disk device 11 Processor 12 Main memory 13 Cache memory 14 Serial board 15 Virtual memory management 20 Configuration master 21 Item master 30 Quality management master 31 Configuration Master 600 Process diagram database 700 New parts table database 800, 800a Design database 900, 900a Process diagram database

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Claims (18)

(57) [Claims] 1. A process diagram database in which component information and process information for a predetermined product are arranged in a state suitable for manufacturing, and a process diagram database in which a database is provided for other product component information in relation to other products. A method for creating a similar process diagram by copying a database to an information processing system and giving predetermined processing items, wherein other product component information in the copied component database and component information in the copied process diagram database A comparison process for determining whether the two products match or disagree with each other, and replacing the other product component information with the position of the component information in the process diagram database when the comparison process determines that the two products match, or The matching process for storing information in a predetermined area of the process diagram database and the comparing process fail. When it is determined that they match, the other product parts information is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, or a mismatch process of deleting unnecessary component information in the process diagram database is provided. To create a similar process diagram. 2. The comparison process, when it is determined that the component information in the process diagram database and the other product component information in the component database do not match, the component information in the process diagram database is stored in the component database. 2. The method for creating a similar process drawing according to claim 1, wherein it is determined that the product does not exist in the process diagram or that other product component information of the component database does not exist in the process diagram database. 3. The matching process, when it is determined by the comparing process that there is a match, compares the comparison target other product component information of the component database with other product component information of the same database, and Comparing the comparison target part information of the process drawing database with other component information in the same database, and when they do not match each other, on condition that there is not a plurality of parts, the comparison target component position of the process drawing database is 2. The method according to claim 1, further comprising arranging other product parts to be compared. 4. The matching process, when the comparison process determines that there is a match, the result of comparing the comparison target other product component information of the component database with other product component information in the same database. When there is a mismatch, and the result of comparing the comparison target component information of the process diagram database with other component information in the database matches,
2. The similar process drawing according to claim 1, wherein the comparison target other product parts are stored in a predetermined area of the process drawing database, and the same component information as the comparison target component information in the process drawing database is deleted. How to create 5. In the matching process, when it is determined by the comparing process that there is a match, a result of comparing the comparison target other product component information of the component database with other product component information in the same database is obtained. When they match, the quantities are compared, and if the quantities do not match, the comparison target other product part is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, and the comparison target component information in the process diagram database is stored. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the same part information is deleted. 6. The matching process, when a match is determined by the comparing process, a result of comparing the comparison target other product component information of the component database with other product component information in the same database. When they match, these quantities are compared, and if the quantities match, the condition is that the result of comparing the relevant part information in the process diagram database with other parts information in the same database does not match. In the above, only one of the comparison target other product parts is arranged at the position of the comparison target part in the process diagram database, and the same other product component as the comparison target other product component is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database. 2. The method for creating a similar process diagram according to claim 1, wherein: 7. The matching process, when a match is determined by the comparing process, is a result of comparing the comparison target other product component information of the component database with other product component information in the same database. When they match, these quantities are compared, and if the quantities match, on the condition that the result of comparing the comparison target part information of the process drawing database with other parts information in the same database matches, ,
2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the other product parts to be compared are stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database. 8. The non-coincidence processing is performed when the component information of the process drawing database is determined not to exist in the component database by the comparing process, and when it is determined that there is a mismatch, the comparison in the process diagram database is performed. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the target component information and the same component information are deleted. 9. The non-coincidence processing includes, when the comparison processing determines that other product component information of the component database does not exist in the process diagram database and determines that there is a non-coincidence, the corresponding product information in the component database is determined. 2. The method for creating a similar process drawing according to claim 1, wherein information on other product parts to be compared is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database. 10. A process diagram database in which part information and process information of a predetermined product are arranged in a state suitable for manufacturing, and a database of process drawings, and a database of design information of the same product as the product after the design change. A method for creating a similar process diagram by copying each of the converted design database to the information processing system and giving predetermined processing items, wherein the same process part database in the copied design database and the copied process diagram database And comparing only the part information within the two parts, and comparing the two parts to determine whether they match or disagree with each other. When the comparison processing determines that the two parts match, the same product part information is replaced with the position of the part information in the process diagram database, or A match that stores the same product part information in a predetermined area of the process diagram database Processing, and when it is determined that there is a mismatch in the comparison processing, the same product parts information is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, or a mismatch process of deleting unnecessary component information in the process diagram database A method for creating a similar process diagram, comprising: 11. The comparing process, when it is determined that the part information in the process drawing database does not match the same product part in the design database, the component information of the process drawing database is stored in the design database. 11. The method for creating a similar process drawing according to claim 10, wherein it is determined that the product does not exist or that the same product part information of the design database does not exist in the process diagram database. 12. The matching process, when it is determined by the comparing process that there is a match, comparing the same product part information to be compared in the design database with other same product component information in the same database; and Comparing the comparison target part information of the process drawing database with other component information in the same database, and when they do not match each other, on condition that there is not a plurality of parts, the comparison target component position of the process drawing database is 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the same product parts to be compared are arranged. 13. The matching process, when a match is determined by the comparison process, is a result of comparing the comparison-target identical product component information of the design database with other identical product component information in the same database. When there is a mismatch, and when the result of comparing the comparison target component information of the process drawing database with other component information in the same database matches, the same product component to be compared is stored in a predetermined area of the process drawing database. 11. The method for creating a similar process drawing according to claim 10, further comprising storing and deleting the same component information as the comparison target component information in the process diagram database. 14. The matching process, when a match is determined by the comparison process, is a comparison between the same product part information to be compared in the design database and other same product component information in the same database. When they match, the quantities are compared, and if the quantities do not match, the same product part to be compared is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database, and the comparison target component information in the process diagram database is stored. 11. The method for creating a similar process drawing according to claim 10, wherein the same part information as the above is deleted. 15. The matching process, when a match is determined by the comparison process, is a comparison between the same product part information to be compared in the design database and other same product component information in the same database. When they match, these quantities are compared, and if the quantities match, the condition is that the result of comparing the relevant part information in the process diagram database with other parts information in the same database does not match. Then, only one comparison target identical product part is arranged at the position of the comparison target component in the process diagram database, and the same product component as the comparison target identical product component is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database. 11. The method for creating a similar process drawing according to claim 10, wherein: 16. The matching process, when a match is determined by the comparing process, as a result of comparing the same product part information of the design database with other same product parts information in the same database. When they match, these quantities are compared, and if the quantities match, on the condition that the result of comparing the comparison target part information of the process drawing database with other parts information in the same database matches, 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the same product parts to be compared are stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database.
How to create the similar process diagram described. 17. The non-coincidence processing is performed when the component information of the process diagram database is determined not to exist in the design database by the comparison process and is determined to be inconsistent. 11. The method according to claim 10, wherein the target part information and the same part information are deleted. 18. The non-coincidence processing is performed, when the comparison processing determines that other product component information of the component database does not exist in the process diagram database and determines that there is a non-coincidence, The method for creating a similar process drawing according to claim 10, wherein information on other product parts to be compared is stored in a predetermined area of the process diagram database.