JP3353309B2 - File selection method - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a method for selecting a file in a device that handles files such as a document editing device.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In recent years, devices for handling files, such as a document creation / editing device, have been widely used, and there has been a problem of easiness in selecting a desired file.

[0003] A conventional file selection method will be described below with reference to the drawings. 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a file system having a directory structure capable of organizing and storing a large number of files is often used. In this file method, after saving the file, to open the file again, enter the directory hierarchy or open the target file from the parent directory for each directory hierarchy and move to the target edit location I do.

FIG. 5 is a pattern diagram showing a dialog used for a conventional file selection method. In FIG. 5, when (1) "file" and (2) "input" are selected from the menu, a dialog box (3) is displayed. In order to select the target file, select the disk in (a), cabinet name in the directory in (b),
The binder name of the directory of (c) and the file name of (d) are sequentially input, and the file is opened by clicking "execute" of (e).

Another method is to select a disk (a), display a directory in a list box (f), select a directory in which a target file exists, and sequentially open the directory hierarchy. To open the desired file. Clicking the "Cancel" push button (g) closes the dialog box.

FIG. 6 is a pattern diagram showing a window screen used for a conventional file selection method. In the figure, double-clicking the disk icon in the home menu window opens a disk window. From that window, open the directory hierarchy in which the target file exists, and double-click the target file to select the file. There is a way to open it.

[0007]

According to such a conventional file selection method, even for a frequently used file, in order to open the file, the saved directory name and file name are input by full characters and path names. Or, it is necessary to open the directory in the hierarchical order, it takes time to open the saved file, and if you forget the saved directory, you need to search all the files on the disk, In addition, the above method is inconvenient, for example, when saving once and continuing editing again.

An object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a file selecting method capable of easily opening a stored file.

[0009]

[MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS] To solve this problem
The present invention selects from files stored in the storage device
File selection method to read the target file
When saving the file being edited,
The re-edit mark given by the operator appears in the file.
Check if it exists, and if the re-edit mark exists
In this case, save the save destination information, and
Is received, it is displayed again based on the stored storage location information.
Display a list of files with
When the file displayed in the list is
Display edited files in an editable state, etc.
It was configured to control.

[0010]

With this configuration, the operator can edit the file.
You only need to add the reedit mark as part of the
There is no need to put a burden on the operator regarding the marking. Ma
If you want to open the file for reediting, mark
List only the files with
Can give a selection instruction.

[0011]

【Example】

(Embodiment 1) Hereinafter, a file selection method according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a document editing apparatus using a file selection method according to one embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a mouse for setting a mark portion and selecting a process or a target, and 2 denotes a keyboard for inputting characters and selecting a process. These input means are connected to the control unit 3. When the file is saved, if there is a mark in the file, the save destination disk, directory, file name and the number of lines at the mark location are saved in the mark storage unit 4, and the user can add the mark in the list box. When a file is selected, the control unit reads information of the selected number from the mark storage unit 4, opens a target file according to the information, and performs control such as displaying a mark location. The control unit 3 is connected to the mark storage unit 4 and the display unit 5. Reference numeral 4 denotes a mark storage unit for storing a storage destination disk, directory, file name, and the number of lines of a mark location. Reference numeral 5 denotes a list box for selecting a file with a mark and a display unit for displaying an edited file.

Hereinafter, the interrelationship and operation of the above components will be described with reference to FIGS. 2, 3 and 4.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the document creation apparatus using the file selection method according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a pattern diagram showing the configuration of a file selection dialog box in the file selection method according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of a mark storage unit in a file selection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

In FIG. 2, in step a, when it is necessary to save a file during editing a document and then edit the file again, the input means mouse 1 and keyboard 2 use the input means mouse 1 and keyboard 2 at the beginning of the file to be edited again or at a location to be edited continuously A redisplay mark is attached, and the process proceeds to step b. Step b
After saving the file, the control unit 3 checks whether or not there is a redisplay mark in the text.

If there is a redisplay mark, the process proceeds to step c, where the storage disk, directory, file path name and display line are stored in the mark storage unit 4 as shown in FIG. In step d, when the user performs the editing operation again, if there is a file marked for redisplay before saving, the user selects the reedit menu from the menu to display the file selection dialog box shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. In step e, the user selects a target file from the list box (1) in the dialog box.

In step f, the user selects the "execute" (2) or "cancel" push button shown in FIG. 3 and ends the dialog in step g.

When "execute" (2) is selected, the process proceeds to step i in step h, and the control unit 3 extracts the information stored in the mark storage unit 4 from the number selected in step g, and Open the file according to the information. First, the window of the disk is opened by the storage disk number (0: hard disk, 1: floppy disk), the directory window is opened by the directory information of the path name, and then the directory name of the path name is obtained and the file of the storage destination is obtained. Open, move the cursor to the edit line, and display the edit line. For example, if the information in the mark storage unit is 0 cabinet 1 {box 1} document 135, the window of the hard disk is opened, the window of directory name is opened in cabinet 1, the directory name is opened in box 1, and the file name is opened. Open the file of document 1, move the cursor to the 35th line and display it.

As described above, according to the file selection method of the embodiment of the present invention, a mark is given to a file to be re-edited,
By displaying only the marked files and selecting a desired file from the displayed files, the file to be re-edited can be easily opened, and the file selection becomes easy.

[0019]

As described above, according to the present invention, the storage device
Select the desired file from the files saved in
The file selection method to be read, and the file being edited
Assigned by the operator while editing the file when saving
Checks whether the reedit mark exists in the file.
Check the re-edit mark, and save
When a re-edit instruction is received from the operator,
File with a redisplay mark based on the storage location information
File list, and the operator displays the list
When the file receives a selection instruction, edit the specified file
Control to display in a possible state.
With this, the operator is reorganized as part of the file editing work
Since it is only necessary to add a collection mark,
The operator's operability.
Up. Also, if you want to open the file for reediting
Will list only those files that have been marked.
You can give a selection instruction from among them, and
Efficiently open files without having to search for a destination
Can be.

Further, even if the user has forgotten the hierarchy of the saved directory, he or she can simply select from the files in the list box and search can be performed easily and quickly.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a document editing apparatus using a file selection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of a file selection method according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a pattern diagram showing a configuration of a list box in a file selection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of storage information in a file selection method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a pattern diagram showing a dialog box in a conventional file selection method.

FIG. 6 is a pattern diagram showing a window screen in a conventional file selection method.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Mouse (input part) 2 Keyboard (input part) 3 Control part 4 Mark storage part (storage part) 5 Display part

Claims (1)

(57) [Claims] 1. Selection from files stored in a storage device
File selection method to read the target file
To edit the file being edited when saving it
Reedit mark given by the file exists in the file
Check if the file is re-edited , and if the re-edit mark is
When a re-edit instruction is received from the operator, a re-display mark is provided based on the stored storage destination information.
Files to be displayed in a list, and the operator is instructed to select the file being displayed in the list.
To display the specified file in an editable state.
File selection method , characterized in that :