JP3895132B2 - Electronic typesetting apparatus, typesetting method, recording medium, and program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to an electronic typesetting apparatus, a typesetting method, a recording medium, and a program for creating layout data for creating a printed matter in which a plurality of character strings are arranged for introducing a product such as a flyer or a catalog.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, layout data has been created by an electronic typesetting apparatus using a computer when creating a printed matter in which a plurality of character strings are arranged for introducing a product such as a flyer or a catalog.
For creating layout data for flyers, catalogs, etc., for example, there is a character string typesetting device described in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-304148 as a prior art. In this method, after setting a basic area for placing a character string, a plurality of internal areas for actually placing a character string are set inside the basic area, and a character string is placed in each internal area. . Here, the process of arranging the character string in the internal area is generally called “flowing”.
By the way, in printed materials such as leaflets and catalogs, it is not uncommon for a plurality of contents to be described for information introducing one product. For example, the description of the color type of the same product or the price being different depending on the color type is an example of a plurality of different contents being described in the information of the product to be introduced.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the prior art, it was not possible to describe a plurality of contents for information introducing products in this way. That is, when a character string is arranged in a plurality of internal areas inside the basic area by “flowing”, there is only one character string corresponding to one internal area, and a plurality of different contents are indicated. Character strings could not be placed in one internal area. In order for multiple contents to be included in information introducing a single product, it was necessary to automatically add other contents manually after “flowing in”, thus improving the efficiency of creating flyers and catalogs. It was inhibiting.
[0004]
In addition, flyers and catalogs are often modified, and information introducing products often increases or decreases. Therefore, the internal area where the information for introducing the product should be arranged has to be increased or decreased, but the prior art has not dealt with it.
[0005]
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide an electronic typesetting apparatus that can eliminate the drawbacks of the prior art and efficiently describe a plurality of contents for information introducing products. Another object of the present invention is to provide an electronic typesetting apparatus capable of efficiently describing a plurality of contents for information introducing products corresponding to the case where information introducing products is increased or decreased. .
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  In order to solve this problem, the invention according to claim 1An electronic typesetting apparatus for outputting layout data, wherein an input unit that receives an instruction input from an operator, and a plurality of placement areas in which a plurality of flow areas are respectively set based on the instruction input received by the input unit Based on the placement area creation means and the instruction input received by the input means, the number of typesetting data storing character strings corresponding to each of the plurality of typesetting information is created and a plurality of created types are created. A typesetting data creation unit that creates a typesetting table by associating the typesetting data in a predetermined order; and first designated typesetting information selected by the operator from the plurality of typesetting information based on an instruction input received by the input unit; Designation means for designating as the second designated typesetting information and each typesetting data corresponding to the plurality of typesetting information. A layout unit that creates the layout data by executing a placement process for placing the character strings that are placed in the plurality of flow areas of the placement region, and stores the layout data created by the placement unit Storage means, and the placement means sequentially executes placement processing for each typesetting data in a predetermined order in the typesetting table, and the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data to be placed next In the case where the corresponding character string is a character string having the same content as the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data arranged immediately before, the arrangement processing is performed immediately before the plurality of arrangement regions. The character string stored in the formatted data to be arranged next is arranged in the arrangement area where the character string stored in the formatted data is arranged. And the arrangement means arranges the character strings stored in a plurality of typesetting data in the same arrangement area, and the character strings stored in the second designated typesetting information are arranged in the same arrangement area. If the plurality of typesetting data has the same content in the predetermined order in succession, the arrangement means is the typesetting data that has been arranged first among the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area. Only the character string stored corresponding to the second designated typesetting information is arranged, and among the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area, the first in the typesetting data other than the typesetting data arranged first. The character strings stored in correspondence with the two designated typesetting information are not arranged, and a plurality of flows in the same arrangement area are arranged according to the arrangement of the second designated typesetting information arranged in the same arrangement area. It is characterized in that ruled lines are edited with respect to a region.
[0007]
  The electronic typesetting device according to claim 1 is:The arrangement means sequentially executes arrangement processing for each typesetting data in a predetermined order in the typesetting table, and the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data to be arranged next is arranged immediately before In the case of a character string having the same contents as the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the processed typesetting data, the character string stored in the typesetting data immediately before the arrangement processing is arranged among the plurality of arrangement areas. Place the character string stored in the formatted data to be placed next in the placement areaFor this reason, layout data that describes a plurality of different contents for information that introduces products is created, so that flyers, catalogs, and the like can be created efficiently.
[0009]
  Claim 1The electronic typesetting device described inA plurality of typesettings in which the arrangement means arranges character strings stored in a plurality of typesetting data in the same arrangement area, and character strings stored in the second designated typesetting information are arranged in the same arrangement area The arrangement means corresponds to the second designated typesetting information in the typesetting data arranged first in the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area when the data has the same contents continuously in a predetermined order. Stored in correspondence with the second designated typesetting information in the typesetting data other than the typesetting data arranged first, among the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area. Do not place existing character stringsTherefore, when creating layout data that describes multiple different contents of information that introduces products, it is possible to eliminate duplicate contents, so it is efficient to create well-organized flyers, catalogs, etc. be able to.
[0010]
  Claim 2The invention according to claim 1 is the electronic typesetting apparatus according to claim 1,When the arrangement means arranges character strings stored in a plurality of typesetting data in the same arrangement area, the arrangement area creation means corresponds to the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area. A plurality of flow areas set in the arrangement area are increased or decreased.
[0011]
  Claim 2The electronic typesetting device described inWhen the arrangement means arranges character strings stored in a plurality of typesetting data in the same arrangement area, the arrangement area creation means sets the same arrangement area corresponding to the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area. Increase or decrease the multiple flow areasAs a result, there are no remaining casting areas where character strings have not been poured in, and there are no casting areas for casting character strings. As a result, it is possible to efficiently create well-formed flyers, catalogs, and the like.
[0012]
  The invention according to claim 3Output layout dataA typesetting method in an electronic typesetting apparatus,Based on the instruction input accepted by the input means for accepting the operator's instruction input by the arrangement area creating means,Creating a placement area that creates multiple placement areas each with multiple flow areasProcessWhen,Based on the instruction input accepted by the input means, the typesetting data creation means,Create typesetting data that stores the number of typesetting data that stores character strings corresponding to each type of formatting information, and creates a typesetting table by associating multiple types of formatting data in a predetermined order.ProcessWhen,The designation means is based on the instruction input received by the input means,Designation that designates one selected by the operator from the plurality of composition information as the first designated composition information and the second designated composition informationProcessWhen,Placement meansArrangement processing for arranging character strings stored in correspondence with the plurality of typesetting information in each typesetting data in the plurality of flow areas of the arrangement area is performed in a predetermined manner in the typesetting table for each typesetting data. Arrangement to create the layout data by executing sequentially according to the orderProcessWhen,The storage means is created by the arrangement meansMemory for storing the layout dataProcessAnd the arrangementProcessThen, the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data to be arranged next is a character string having the same content as the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data just arranged. In some cases, among the plurality of arrangement areas, the character string stored in the immediately preceding typesetting data is stored in the typesetting data to be arranged next in the arrangement area where the character string is arranged. A character string is arranged, and character strings stored in a plurality of typesetting data are arranged in the same arrangement area, and a character string stored in the second designated typesetting information is arranged in the same arrangement area If the same content is continuously obtained in the predetermined order in the plurality of typesetting data, the previous one in the typesetting data arranged first in the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area Only the character string stored corresponding to the second designated typesetting information is arranged, and among the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area, the second in the typesetting data other than the typesetting data arranged first. A character string stored corresponding to the designated typesetting information is not arranged, and ruled lines for a plurality of flow areas in the same arrangement area are arranged according to the arrangement of the second designated typesetting information arranged in the same arrangement area. It is characterized by editing.
[0013]
  The typesetting method according to claim 3 is arrangedProcessIn the case where the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data to be arranged next is the character string having the same content as the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data arranged immediately before In the arrangement area, the character string stored in the typesetting data to be arranged next is arranged in the arrangement area in which the character string stored in the typesetting data arranged immediately before is arranged. For this reason, layout data that describes a plurality of different contents for information introducing products is created, so that flyers, catalogs, and the like can be created efficiently.
[0014]
  Claim 4The invention according toThe computer-readable recording medium stores a program that causes a computer to function as the electronic typesetting apparatus according to claim 1.
[0015]
  Claim 4The recording medium described inComputerThe electronic typesetting apparatus according to claim 1To act asSince the program is stored in a computer-readable recording medium, the electronic typesetting apparatus according to claim 1 can be realized in a commonly used computer.
[0016]
  in additionClaim 5The invention according toA program causing a computer to function as the electronic typesetting apparatus according to claim 1.
[0017]
  Claim 5The program described inComputerThe electronic typesetting apparatus according to claim 1To act asSince it is a program, the electronic typesetting apparatus according to claim 1 can be realized on a computer that is generally used.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
  FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of an electronic typesetting apparatus 1 according to the present invention. The electronic typesetting apparatus 1 is a commonly used personal computer, and includes a CPU 11, a display unit 12, an input unit 13, a network I / F 14, a media drive 15, a storage unit 16, and a memory 17. The CPU 11 controls the entire electronic typesetting apparatus 1 and implements the functions of the electronic typesetting apparatus 1 by executing in the memory 17 a program recorded on the media disk 18 inserted into the media drive 15 in particular. The display unit 12 is used to display information necessary for the pouring process. The input unit 13 includes a mouse and a keyboard, and is used by an operator to input instructions to the electronic typesetting apparatus 1. The network I / F 14 is for connecting the electronic typesetting apparatus 1 to a network (not shown). Via the network I / F 14, the electronic typesetting apparatus 1 receives information necessary for the pouring process from a terminal (not shown) connected to the network.ReceivedI can believe. It is also possible to download a program that realizes the function of the electronic typesetting apparatus 1 from a server (not shown). Further, when an output device (not shown) is connected to the electronic typesetting device 1 via a network, the layout data LD is transmitted to the output device via the network I / F 14. The media drive 15 is used for reading a program recorded on the media disk 18. The function of the electronic typesetting apparatus 1 is realized by the program read by the media drive 15. The storage unit 16 stores a program read by the media drive 15. In addition, the storage unit 16 is a typesettingTable KT (Fig. 4)Also, arrangement area data HD and layout data LD are stored.
[0019]
The memory 17 is a work area for the CPU 11 to execute the program stored in the storage unit 16. As a result of the program being executed by the CPU 11, the functions of the typesetting data creation unit 171, the arrangement area creation unit 172, and the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 are realized in the memory 17.
[0020]
  The composition data creation unit 171 is for creating character information expressed in a desired printed matter. The typesetting data creation unit 171 sets the typesetting information for storing the character string to be expressed.NewsCreate multiple typesetting data. The operator of the electronic typesetting apparatus 1 operates the typesetting data creation unit 171 to display a desired character string as typesetting information.In response toNumber of formatting data required for storing and expressing printed matter(In the example shown in FIG. 4, “format data KD1 to KD4”)CreateNote that a plurality of typesetting data necessary for the representation of the printed matter is associated in a predetermined order to constitute one typesetting table. In the following description, a plurality of typesetting data KD1 to KD4 included in one typesetting table KT may be abbreviated as “typesetting data KD”. In addition, in a case where a plurality of typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7 are collectively referred to, the reference numerals “KJ1 to KJ7” may be omitted and simply described as “typesetting information”.
[0021]
  The arrangement area creation unit 172 is for creating an area for arranging character information expressed in a desired printed matter. The arrangement area creation unit 172 displays the typesetting dataToA flow area to place the stored stringAreaMultiple locationsAreacreate. Pouring areaArea, Typesetting dayTHavepluralTypesetting informationEitherIt is created to correspond to the typesetting information by the process described laterEitherEach character string stored in theIn the areaBe placed. LocationAreaAre created as many times as necessary to represent the printed material.AndWill be handled.
  In addition, the arrangement area creation unit 172 displays the arrangement area.In the areaTypesetting day to be pouredOfPlacement area corresponding to the numberIn the areaThe pouring area providedAreaIncrease or decrease (described later).
[0022]
  The typesetting data arrangement unit 173 sets the typesettingtablePlace the character string stored inIn the areaPlace and layout dataTIt is for creating. The formatted data arrangement unit 173 displays the formatted dataTLocationIn the areaPlacement information for placementNewsCreate and place informationIn the newsBased on typesetting dayTTypesetting informationIn the newsThe stored character string isIn the areaMultiple pouring areas providedIn the areaPlace each one. The typesetting data arrangement unit 173 also includes a plurality of typesetting data.ToThe stored stringpluralLocationRegionLayout data for creating the desired printed matter by arranging eachTcreate.
  Also, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 displays the typesetting information designated by the designation unit 1731 described later.In the newsAbout multiple formatting daysTHave the specified typesetting informationNewsIf you have stored the same string of characters continuously,ThemMultiple typesetting daysToStored strings are placed in the same locationIn the areaMultiple pouring areas providedIn the areaPlace each one.
  Further, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 includes a plurality of typesetting data.ToStored character strings in the same placement areaArrangedThe composition information specified by the specifying unit 1731 described later(Formatting information set in the duplicate display input field 543 shown in FIG. 5A)For the string stored inIf these were continuous with the same content,The earliest typesetting dayToOnly the stored character string is placed.
[0023]
  The typesetting data arrangement unit 173 includes a designation unit 1731. The designation part 1731 is the typesetting dataTTypesetting informationInformativehome,The operatorWantThings (corresponding to the first designated typesetting information, and in the following specific example, referred to as “typesetting information KJ”)It is for designating. Typesetting information specified by the specification unit 1731In the newsAbout multiple formatting dataEachHave the specified typesetting informationNewsWhen character strings having the same contents are stored continuously, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173ApplicableCharacter strings stored in a plurality of typesetting data are arranged in a plurality of flow areas in the same arrangement area.
[0024]
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the electronic typesetting apparatus 1.
In step S1, the arrangement area creation unit 172 creates a plurality of arrangement areas HL including a plurality of pouring areas NL. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the creation of the arrangement region HL and the pouring region NL. The operator of the electronic typesetting apparatus 1 activates the arrangement area creation unit 172 and creates the layout area LL on the display unit 12. Then, the operator further operates the input unit 13 to create a figure having a desired shape on the layout area LL, thereby creating the arrangement area HL.
Here, as shown in FIG. 3A, the operator creates a plurality of rectangles having the two lower left and upper right vertices designated by operating the input unit 13, and each of the plurality of rectangles is an arrangement region. It is assumed that the arrangement area data HD as shown in FIG.
[0025]
  Regarding the creation of the flow area NL, the operator activates the arrangement area creation unit 172 and displays one arrangement area HL on the display unit 12. The operator operates the input unit 13 to create a plurality of flow areas NL on the arrangement area HL.(Fig. 3 (c)).
  In addition, the arrangement area creation unit 172 includes the composition information KJ that stores the character strings to be inserted into each of the insertion areas NL.1 to KJ7In order to perform the setting, a flow area setting menu MLN is displayed on the display unit 12.
[0026]
FIG. 3D is a diagram for explaining the flow area setting menu MLN. The flow area setting menu MLN includes an arrangement area data name input field 41, a format information setting field 42, an OK button 43, and a cancel button 44, and the operator operates the input unit 13 to display each of the flow area setting menu MLN. By performing input to the column, the arrangement area creation unit 172 creates the flow area setting information NLD.
[0027]
The arrangement area data name input field 41 is used to input the name of the arrangement area data name HD in which the arrangement area HL in which the flow area NL is created is stored. When the operator inputs the name of the placement area data HD for which the flow area NL is desired to be set in the placement area data name input field 41, the setting of the flow area NL for each of the placement areas HL stored in the corresponding placement area data HD is performed. Done.
[0028]
  The typesetting information setting field 42 includes the typesetting information KJ for each of the flow areas NL created on the arrangement area HL.1 to KJ7Used to enter settings for. For this purpose, the composition information setting field 42 includes a flow area name input field 42a, a composition information input field 42b, and a group number input field 42c.
  The pouring area name input field 42a is used for inputting the name of each pouring area NL created on the arrangement area HL. When the operator operates the input unit 13 to input a name for each of the pouring areas NL in each item of the pouring area name input field 42a, the names of the pouring areas NL created on the arrangement area HL are poured. It is stored in the area setting information NLD.
  The typesetting information input field 42b is a typesetting information KJ that stores a character string to be inserted into each flow area NL.1 to KJ7Used to set The operator operates the input unit 13, and typesetting information KJ that stores character strings to be poured into each of the pouring areas NL1 to KJ7, The composition information KJ is added to the flow area setting information NLD.1 to KJ7Stores settings related to Here,The composition information KJ4 is input so as to overlap for the flow areas NL2, NL5 “type”, and the composition information KJ5 is input so as to overlap for the flow areas NL3, NL6 “color”. Further, the composition information KJ6 is input so as to overlap for the flow areas NL4 and NL7 “Price”..These meanings will be described later.
  The group number input field 42c is the typesetting data KD.1 to KD4Used for input to indicate grouping. Multiple typesetting information KJ for multiple flow areas NL1 to KJ7Are set so as to correspond to each other, a plurality of typesetting data KD are included in the arrangement area HL.1 to KD4In order to arrange the character strings stored in, the change of the flow area NL in the arrangement area HL is defined by the input value input in the group number input field 42c.
  That is, here, for the flow area NL1 “product name” and NL8 “image data name”, the group number"0" is entered inSo, multiple formatting data KD1 to KD4However, the pouring areas NL1 and NL8 in the arrangement area HL are not changed by the arrangement area creation unit 172 or the composition data arrangement unit 173 in the process described later. However, since “1” is input as the group number for the flow areas NL2 to NL2 and “2” is input as the group number for the flow areas NL5 to NL7, the flow areas NL2 to NL2 are processed in a process described later. 7 is set to be changed.
[0029]
When the input to the arrangement area data name input field 41 and the format information setting field 42 is completed, the operator operates the input unit 13 and presses the OK button 43. Thereby, the arrangement area creating unit 172 ends the flow area setting menu MNL. When it is desired to interrupt the flow area setting menu, the cancel button 44 is pressed.
[0030]
As a result of the operator pressing the OK button 43, the arrangement area creating unit 172 creates the pouring area setting information NLD according to the settings input in the pouring area setting menu MNL. FIG. 3E is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the flow area setting information NLD. By inputting the content shown in FIG. 3D to the flow area setting menu MNL, the arrangement area creation unit 172 creates the flow area setting information NLD as shown in FIG. The flow area setting information NLD is temporarily stored in the memory 17 until it is used in a process described later.
Note that when creating the flow area setting information NLD, settings for displaying fonts and the like may be performed for each flow area NL.
[0031]
In step S2, the composition data creation unit 171 creates composition data KD. When the operator causes the composition data creation unit 171 to function, the composition data KD is created. Note that the formatted data KD created by a terminal (not shown) may be taken in via the network I / F 14. Alternatively, the composition data KD created by a terminal (not shown) may be stored in the media disk 18 and taken in via the media drive 15.
[0032]
  FIG. 4 shows typesetting data KD1 to KD4It is a figure for demonstrating the structure of these. As shown, typesettingTable KTIsFormatting data for the number of prints necessary to represent the printed materialA set of KD1 to KD4, each typesetting data KD1 to KD4 are associated with each other so as to form one typesetting table KT in a predetermined order. In the present embodiment, the composition data KD1 to KD4 are associated with the product ID in the order of composition data KD1, composition data KD2, composition data KD3, composition data KD4. Also, each typesetting data KD1 to KD4IsEachMultiple typesetting information KJ1-7In commonHave.That is, as apparent from FIG. 4, each typesetting data KD1 to KD4 corresponds to each record of the typesetting table KT, and each typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7 corresponds to each field of the typesetting table KT. Yes. Furthermore, the typesetting information KJ is selected by the operator from a plurality of typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7 as described above. Since each typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7 is a field of the typesetting table KT, each typesetting data KD1 to KD4 has typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7. Therefore, in more detail, the composition information KJ includes the composition information KJ for the composition data KD1, the composition information KJ for the composition data KD2, the composition information KJ for the composition data KD3, and the composition information KJ for the composition data KD4. Each exists. However, here, these are collectively referred to as “typesetting information KJ”.
setThe version information KJ1 stores “product ID”. Product ID is typesetting data KD1 to KD4When placing in the placement area HLAnd used to identify the individual typesetting data KD1 to KD4.Is not displayed on the printed matter. The composition information KJ2 stores “pour-in setting information”. The typesettingData KD1 to KD4When the character string stored in is inserted into the arrangement area HL, the flow is performed based on the pouring area setting information NLD stored in the typesetting information KJ2. Pour stored in typesetting information KJ2regionThe setting information NLD is not displayed on the printed matter. The composition information KJ3 is "Product Name"Typesetting informationKJ4 is "type"Typesetting informationKJ5 is "color"Typesetting informationKJ6 stores a character string related to “price”. The character strings stored in these typesetting information KJ3 to 6 are merged into the typesetting information KJ2.regionBased on the setting information NLD, the flow is poured into the pouring area NL in the arrangement area HL. The composition information KJ7 stores “image data name”. The image data name stored in the composition information KJ7 is also not printed on the printed matter. The typesetting data arrangement unit 173Typesetting informationRead image data corresponding to the image data name stored in KJ7 from the storage unit 16,Typesetting informationBy displaying an image based on the image data in the flow area NL corresponding to KJ7, an image is displayed on the printed matter.
[0033]
  The typesetting data KD shown in FIG.1 to KD4Typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7 (more specifically, character strings stored in each typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7)Are distinguished by being delimited by a predetermined delimiter code. Each typesetting data KD1 to KD4Is also delimited by a predetermined delimiter codeBeAre distinguished. Here, typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7", (Comma)" is used as a delimiter code for distinguishing between typographic data KD1 to KD4"Return" is used as a delimiter code for distinguishing the.
[0034]
In step S3, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 creates arrangement information HJ. FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the arrangement information creation menu MHJ displayed on the display unit 12 by the typesetting data arrangement unit 173. The operator operates the input unit 13 to input the placement information creation menu MHJ, so that the placement information HJ is created.
[0035]
The layout information creation menu MHJ includes a layout area data input field 51, a flow area setting information input field 52, an array direction input field 53, and a character string variable layout setting field 54 in order to create the layout information HJ.
The arrangement area data input column 51 is used to input the name of the arrangement area data HD that is the object of arrangement of the character string stored in the typesetting data KD based on the arrangement information HJ. When the operator inputs the name of the target arrangement area data HD in the arrangement area data input field 51, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 converts the character string stored in the typesetting data KD into the arrangement area data HD. Pour into each region HL.
The pouring area setting information input field 52 is used to input the name of the pouring area setting information NLD that is set when the character string stored in the typesetting data KD is poured into the arrangement area HL. The operator inputs the name of the pouring area setting information NLD in which the desired pouring form is set in the pouring area setting information input field 52, so that the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 refers to the pouring area setting information NLD, The character string stored in the typesetting data KD is poured into each of the pouring areas NL set inside each HL.
The arrangement direction input field 53 is used for inputting a display direction in a desired printed matter. There are “paper upper left → lower right, vertical”, “paper upper left → lower right, horizontal”, “paper upper right → lower left, vertical”, and “paper upper right → lower left, horizontal” To do. The array direction input field 53 includes a plurality of display direction buttons for inputting such display directions. When the operator operates the input unit 13 to select and press the display direction button provided in the arrangement direction input field 53 for a desired display direction, the data is stored in the typesetting data KD for each of the arrangement areas HL on the layout area LL. It is determined that the flow order of the selected character string satisfies the condition of the pressed display direction button.
[0036]
  The character string variable arrangement setting field 54 includes a plurality of typesetting data KD.1 to KD4When the character strings stored in the typesetting information KJ are continuous with the same contents, the flow area NL is changed, and a plurality of typesetting data KD is set for one arrangement area HL.1 to KD4It is used to set to flow the character string stored in. In order for the operator to input the character string variable layout setting, the character string variable layout setting field 54 includes a typesetting information designation field 541, a ruled line width input field 542, and a duplicate display input field 543.
[0037]
  The typesetting information designation field 541 shows typesetting data KD.1 to KD4HaveWhat the operator desires and selects from a plurality of typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7 (typesetting information KJ)SpecifyRutaIt is intended. The operator sets the typesetting information designation field 541EnterWhen the input is performed, the designation unit 1731 provided in the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 displays the typesetting data KD.1 to KD4Each hasTypesetting information KJ from among multiple types of formatting information KJ1 to KJ7Is specified. About the composition information KJ specified by the specification unit 1731TheTypesetting information KJStored inThe string isIn multiple typesetting data KD1 to KD4In the case where the contents are continuous, the formatted data arrangement unit 173 performs a process of variably displaying the character string by changing the flow area NL of the arrangement area HL in a process described later.
[0038]
  The ruled line width input field 542 is used for inputting a ruled line width for the flow-in area NL in which the character string variable arrangement is performed. In the case of variable string arrangement, because the strings to be added are added or deleted,ApplicableThe ruled lines around the flow area NL are often incompatible with the ruled lines created when the arrangement area HL is created. Therefore, when the ruled line width is input in the ruled line width input field 542,ApplicableThe typesetting data arrangement unit 173 arranges the ruled line having the input width around the flow area NL, that is, the flow area NL where the character string variable arrangement is performed. The ruled line width input field 542 is provided with an outer frame ruled line input field 542a and an inner frame ruled line input field 542b. Ruled lines are arranged with the widths input in the column 542a and the inner frame ruled line input column 542b.
  The unit of the ruled line width can be a desired unit such as point, Q, or millimeter. Here, the ruled line width is input in millimeters.
[0039]
  oneA plurality of typesetting data KD for one arrangement area HL1 to KD4The string stored inIn a predetermined orderWhen pouringThe stored character strings may be continuous with the same contents. For example, the character string stored in the composition information KJ4 of the composition data KD2 is the same as the character string stored in the composition information KJ4 of the composition data KD3. In such a case, it is not necessary to display a plurality of characters in the same arrangement area HL because the character strings have the same contents.
  In such a case, the duplicate display input field 543Set to display only the first character stringRutaIt is intended.
  That is,For this duplicate display input field 543, typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7 typesetting information that is desired not to be duplicated (corresponding to second designated typesetting information)Multiple typesetting data KD1 to KD4InFormat informationIf the strings stored in are continuous with the same content,Of the duplicate strings,FirstSentence ofPour only the string, thenSentence ofDisplay for strings(Pouring)Do not doCan be set to.
  The duplicate display input field 543 has a plurality of typesetting information.NewsYou may make it input.
[0040]
When the operator finishes the input to the arrangement information creation menu MHJ, the operator presses the OK button 55. Thereby, the composition data arrangement unit 173 ends the display of the arrangement information creation menu MHJ and creates the arrangement information HJ. If it is desired to cancel the creation of the placement information HJ, the cancel button 56 is pressed to stop the display of the placement information creation menu MHJ.
[0041]
FIG. 5B is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the placement information HJ created by the typesetting data placement unit 173 as a result of input to the placement information creation menu MHJ. Here, it is assumed that the arrangement information HJ stores “HD” for “arrangement target”, “NLD” for “flow setting”, and “upper left → lower right, horizontal direction” for “arrangement direction”.
As for “character string variable arrangement”, “KJ3” is specified in “designated typesetting information”, and the ruled line width is “1 mm” in “outer frame”, “0.5 mm” in “inner frame”, “overlapping display”. Is set to “KJ4” and stored in the arrangement information HJ.
The created arrangement information HJ is temporarily stored in the memory 17.
[0042]
Note that the order of the operations in steps S1 to S3 can be changed.
[0043]
  In step S4, the composition data arrangement unit 173 performs composition data KD.1 to KD4The character string stored in is poured into the pouring area NL provided in the arrangement area HL. In FIG. 6, in step S4, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 displays the typesetting data KD.1 to KD4FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing processing for arranging the character string stored in the arrangement area HL based on the flow area setting information NLD and the arrangement information HJ.
[0044]
  As shown in FIG. 6A, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 reads the arrangement area data HD set by the arrangement information HJ from the memory 17, and extracts one arrangement area HL. In addition, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173Multiple types included in the typesetting table KTFormat data KD1 to KD4Read from the storage unit 16. Further, the composition data arrangement unit 173Read outTypesetting data KD setVersion information KJ2The string stored inWith reference to this, the flow area setting information NLD is read from the memory 17. In step S1, each placement area HL is provided with a plurality of flow areas NL.Yes. Also,For each flow area NL,WhichString(Character strings stored in typesetting information KJ1 to KJ7 included in typesetting data KD1 to KD4)PourSetThe flow area setting information NLD has been created. Therefore,The typesetting data arrangement unit 173 applies to each of the pouring areas NL of the arrangement area HL according to the setting stored in the pouring area setting information NLD.Read outTypesetting information KJ included in typesetting data KD1 to KJ7 (excluding those not specified as the character string to be inserted in the flow area setting information NLD)The character string stored in is poured.
  Here, assuming that the character string stored in the typesetting data KD1 is poured into the arrangement area HL1, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 has a plurality of typesetting information KJ included in the typesetting data KD1.1 to KJ7Are read out one by one and poured into the corresponding pouring regions NL. The setting stored in the flow area setting information NLD created in step S1 corresponds to the flow area NL1 of the arrangement area HL.Noha "typesetting informationKJ3 ", corresponding to the pouring region NL2Noha "typesetting informationKJ4 ", corresponding to the pouring region NL3Noha "typesetting informationKJ5 ", corresponding to the pouring region NL4Noha "typesetting informationKJ6 ", corresponding to the flow area NL8Noha "typesetting informationKJ7 ". Therefore,The typesetting data arrangement unit 173 receives the corresponding typesetting information KJ3 from the typesetting data KD1.KJ6 reads out the character strings “desktop machine”, “600 MHz”, “blue”, “120,000 yen” stored in the corresponding flow area NL1 to NL4Pour into each. Also, since “DT.jpg” is stored in the composition information KJ7, the image data DT.jpg is read from the storage unit 16 and arranged in the flow area NL8. Furthermore, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 creates a ruled line frame around the pouring area NL to which the group number is assigned based on the ruled line information set in the arrangement information HJ. Here, the group number"1"Since the flow areas NL to which NL is given are NL2, 3, and 4, the outer frame “1 mm” and the inner frame “0.5 mm” are set in these flow areas NL as set by the layout information HJ, and the typesetting data arrangement portion 173 creates a ruled line frame.
  In this way, as a result of the character string stored in the typesetting data KD1 being poured into the arrangement area HL1 by the typesetting data arrangement unit 173, the typesetting arrangement area KHL1 as shown in FIG. 6B is created.
[0045]
  If one formatted layout area KHL is created in step S4, the process proceeds to step S5, and it is determined whether or not the specified format information is stored in the layout information HJ. When creating the placement information HJ in step S3, the composition information KJ1 to KJ7Is specified by the designation unit 1731As typesetting information KJIf not specified, the process proceeds to step S9.
[0046]
  In step S6, the composition data arrangement unit 173 stores the composition information KJ designated by the designation unit 1731 in the designated composition information KJ of the composition data KD in which the character string is poured into the arrangement area HL in step S4. It is determined whether the character string stored and the character string stored in the specified typesetting information KJ included in the typesetting data KD that flows the character string into the next arrangement area HL match. The formatted data arrangement unit 173 stores the formatted data KD.Typesetting informationWith reference to the product ID stored in KJ1, the typesetting data KD into which the character string is to be inserted next is searched. Then, the typesetting data KD in which the character string is first inserted and the typesetting data KD in which the character string is to be input next are specified in the typesetting unit 1731.informationThe character strings stored in KJ are compared. If the character string stored in the designated typesetting information KJ does not match, the process proceeds to step S8.
  In step S4, the character string stored in the designated typesetting information KJ of the typesetting data KD in which the character string has been poured into the arrangement area HL and the designated type data KD in which the character string is poured into the next arrangement area HL. If the character strings stored in the typesetting information KJ match, the process proceeds to step S7, where the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 stores the typesetting data KD in the typesetting arrangement area KHL created in step S4. Pour the character string.
[0047]
Here, the typesetting data KD1 and the next typesetting data KD2 poured into the typesetting arrangement information KHL1 shown in FIG. 6B, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 designates the typesetting information stored in the arrangement information HJ. Comparison is performed based on “KJ3”. At this time, since the “desktop machine” is stored in the composition information KJ3 of the composition data KD1 and KD2, the character strings match. As a result, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 flows the character string stored in the next typesetting data KD2 into the typesetting arrangement area KHL1.
[0048]
In step S7, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 flows the character string stored in the next typesetting data KD into the typesetting arrangement area KHL, and performs variable arrangement of the character string. FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of variable arrangement of character strings in the arrangement area HL by the typesetting data arrangement unit 173.
[0049]
  In step S71, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 is the pouring area NL into which the character string is poured in step S4, and the pouring area NL is set in the pouring area setting information NLD.Other than "0"When it is the pouring region NL to which the group number is assigned, 1 is added to the group number given to the pouring region NL.
[0050]
Next, in step S72, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 determines whether or not the pouring area NL to which the group number corresponding to the group number obtained by adding 1 in step S71 is present in the typesetting arrangement area KHL. When it does not exist, it moves to step S73, and when it exists, it moves to step S75.
[0051]
  That is, when the formatted arrangement area KHL1 shown in FIG. 6B is taken as an example, the group numbers assigned to the flow areas NL2, 3, 4 of the formatted arrangement area KHL1 are set in the flow area setting in step S1. The typesetting data arrangement unit 173 searches whether or not there exists a flow area NL that is “1” when the information NLD is created and is given the group number “2” obtained by adding 1 to the group number “1”. To do. Formatted placement area KHIn L1, since there are the flow areas NL5, 6, and 7 to which the group number “2” is assigned, the process proceeds to step S75.
[0052]
  In step S75, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 flows the character string stored in the next typesetting data KD into the arranged typesetting area KHL. The typesetting data arrangement unit 173 reads the next typesetting data KD following the typesetting data KD that has already been input from the storage unit 16. The typesetting data arrangement unit 173 flows the character string stored in the read typesetting data KD into the pouring area NL searched in step S72. At this time, the character string poured into the formatted layout area KHL1 isOther than "0"Only the character string stored in the composition information KJ corresponding to the casting area NL to which the group number is assigned and the character string is not poured. Therefore, the character string stored in the typesetting information KJ3 in the typesetting data KD2 is not poured into the typesetting arrangement area KHL12, and the image data stored in the typesetting information KJ7 is not arranged in the typesetting arrangement area KHL1.
  Further, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 recreates a ruled line frame for the flow area NL to which the group number is assigned based on the ruled line information stored in the arrangement information HJ.
[0053]
  FIG. 8A shows a state in which the character string stored in the formatted data KD2 is poured into the formatted layout area KHL1 in step S75. As shown in the drawing, the character strings stored in the typesetting information KJ4, KJ5, and KJ6 included in the typesetting data KD2 are poured into the pouring areas NL5, NL6, and NL7. In addition, a character string corresponding to the flow area NL1(Character strings stored in the typesetting information KJ3 as shown in FIG. 3D)For the pouring region NL1IsLoop number"0" is given asTherefore, since the character string is not subject to variable display, no change is made.That is, the character string “desktop machine” stored in the composition information KJ3 in the composition data KD1 is inserted, and the character string “desktop machine” stored in the composition information KJ3 in the composition data KD2 is not inserted. .
[0054]
  In subsequent step S76, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 searches the arrangement information HJ for a setting for overlapping display.In the placement information HJ, When duplicate display settings are set(If not set to not display duplicates)The process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 2 and proceeds to step S9.
  If the setting is made not to perform overlapping display, the process proceeds to step S77.
[0055]
  In step S77,setThe version data arrangement unit 173 sets the typesetting information of the typesetting data KD poured in step S75.In the newsIf overlap non-display is set in the arrangement information HJ, the composition information is displayed.In the newsThe character string in the pouring region NL into which the stored character string is poured is deleted. In addition, the character string is deleted from the flow area NLProcessingAt the same time, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 also changes the ruled line frame created around the flow-in area NL.
[0056]
  Here, in the layout information HJ created in step S3, duplication / non-display is set for the typesetting information KJ4. Therefore, the typesetting data placement unit 173 puts the typesetting data that has been poured into the typesetting placement area KHL1 in step S75. The character string stored in the composition information KJ4 of KD2 is deleted, and the ruled line frame is changed. That is, the character string “600 MHz” stored in the flow area NL5 shown in FIG. 8A is deleted, and the ruled lines attached to the periphery of the flow area NL5Unnecessary itemsIs deleted. As a result, the formatted data arrangement unit 173 creates the formatted arrangement area KHL12 as shown in FIG.
  If the process of step S77 is completed, the process returns to the flowchart of FIG. 2 and proceeds to step S9.
[0057]
  In step S9, typesettingTable KTHas finished processing forFor all typesetting data KD1 to KD4The typesetting data arrangement unit 173 determines whether or not all of the stored character strings have been poured. UnprocessedthingIf there is, the process proceeds to step S10, and the formatted data KD1 to KD4If all the processes are completed, the process proceeds to step S11.
[0058]
Here, since the processing of the composition data KD3 and KD4 has not ended, the process proceeds to step S10.
[0059]
  In step S10, for the typesetting information KJ designated by the designation unit 1731, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 sets the typesetting data KD in which the character string is poured into the typesetting arrangement area KHL.Set ofContains the character string stored in the version information KJ and the next typesetting data KDGroupIt is determined whether or not the character strings stored in the version information KJ match. If they do not match, the process moves to step S4, and a character string is poured into the next arrangement area HL. If they match, the process proceeds to step S7, where the formatted data arrangement unit 173 sets the next formatted data in the formatted arrangement area KHL.KDExecutes the process of casting the character string stored in.
[0060]
  here,Typesetting information KJSince the composition information is KJ3, the character string stored in the composition information KJ3 of the composition data KD2 and the character string stored in the composition information KJ3 of the next composition data KD3 match in the “desktop machine”. The process proceeds to step S7.
[0061]
In step S71 shown in the flowchart of FIG. 7 again, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 adds 1 to the group number of the flow area NL into which the character string has been previously inserted.
[0062]
Here, 1 is added to the casting region NL to which the group number “2” is assigned.
[0063]
In subsequent step S72, the formatted data arrangement unit 173 determines whether or not the pouring area NL to which the group number corresponding to the group number added by 1 in step S71 is present in the formatted arrangement area KHL.
[0064]
Here, there is no flow area NL corresponding to the group number 3 in the formatted arrangement area KHL12. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S73, and the process of adding the flow area NL by the arrangement area creation unit 172 is executed.
[0065]
  In step S73, the arrangement area creation unit 172 creates the flow area NL corresponding to the group number 3 in the formatted arrangement area KHL. The arrangement area creation unit 172 stores the formatted arrangement area KHL.Other than "0"The casting area NL to which the group number is assigned is copied, and the copied casting area NL is pasted below the casting area NL, and the group number obtained in step S71, that is, the casting in which the character string is first poured. A number obtained by adding 1 to the group number of the region NL is assigned.
[0066]
At this time, the arrangement area creation unit 172 confirms whether the added flow area NL protrudes from the arrangement area HL (step S74). As a result of adding the flow area NL, if the flow area protrudes from the arrangement area HL, an error is displayed and the character string flow process is terminated. If the added flow area NL does not protrude from the arrangement area HL, the process proceeds to step S75, and the character string stored in the next typesetting data KD is poured into the flow area NL to which the type-set arrangement area KHL has been added. Then, the ruled line frame is re-created, determination about overlapping display is performed (step S76), and the process returns to the flowchart of FIG.
[0067]
  Here, assuming that the character string stored in the formatted data KD3 is to be poured into the formatted layout area KHL12, since the layout area creation unit 172 does not have the casting area NL corresponding to the group number 3, the casting areas NL5 and NL6. , NL7 are copied, and the flow areas NL9, NL10, NL11 are pasted and created below the flow areas NL5, NL6, NL7. The added flow areas NL9, NL10, and NL11 are assigned group number 3 by the arrangement area creation unit 172. Then, for the flow areas NL9, NL10, NL11, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 displays the typesetting data KD.3The character string stored in is poured. As a result, a formatted arrangement area KHL123 as shown in FIG. 8C is created.
[0068]
Returning again to the flowchart of FIG. 2, the determination in step S9 is performed.
[0069]
  Here, since the process of the composition data KD4 has not ended, the process proceeds to step S10. In the determination in step S10, when the character string stored in the composition information KJ3 of the composition data KD4 and the composition information KJ3 of the composition data KD3 having the character string poured into the composition arrangement area KHL123 are compared, The character string stored in the formatting information KJ3 is “mouse”.Therefore, they do not agree. ThereforeThen, the process proceeds to step S4, where the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 performs a process of pouring the character string stored in the typesetting data KD into the next arrangement area HL. That is, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 performs a process for pouring the character string stored in the typesetting data KD4 into the arrangement area HL2.
[0070]
In step S5, since the typesetting information KJ is specified in the arrangement information HJ, the process proceeds to step S6, and it is determined whether or not the character string of the next typesetting data KD is poured into the typesetting arrangement area KHL2. To do.
[0071]
  Here, since the composition data KD after the composition data KD4 does not exist, the composition data arrangement unit 173 matches the composition information KJ3 designated by the composition data KD.Has typesetting information KJ3It is determined that there is no typesetting data KD, and the process proceeds to step S8.
[0072]
  In step S8, the arrangement area creation unit 172 deletes an unnecessary flow area NL from the formatted arrangement area KHL. The arrangement area creation unit 172 determines that the character string stored in the next typesetting data KD is not poured into the typesetting arrangement area KHL by the determination in step S6.Other than "0"For the flow area NL to which the group number is assigned, the area where the character string is not flowed is deleted. Further, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 changes the ruled line frame created around the flow area NL in accordance with the deletion of the flow area NL.
[0073]
  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the processing in step S8. FIG. 9A shows a formatted layout area KHL24 created as a result of the character string stored in the formatted data KD4 being poured into the layout area HL2 in step S4. As shown in the drawing, in the formatted arrangement area KHL24, the composition information included in the composition data KD4 for the flow areas NL2, NL3, and NL4.KJ4, KJ5, KJ6The character strings “USB”, “Silver”, and “3000 yen” respectively stored in are inserted, and the character strings have not yet been poured into the flow areas NL5, NL6, and NL7.
[0074]
  As described above, when it is determined that the character string stored in the next formatted data KD is not poured into the formatted layout area KHL24 through the determination in step S6, the process proceeds to step S8, and the layout area The creation unit 172 deletes the flow area NL in which no character string is arranged. Here, for the flow areas NL5, NL6, and NL7 to which the group number “2” is assigned, the character string stored in the next typesetting data KD is not flown. The areas NL5, NL6, and NL7 are deleted. Further, reflecting the result of deletion of the flow areas NL5, NL6, NL7 in the arrangement area creation unit 172, the typesetting data arrangement unit 173 is based on the ruled line information set in the arrangement information HJ.Other than "0"The ruled line frame of the flow area NL to which the group number is assigned is changed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9B, the formatted arrangement area KHL24 in which the flow areas NL5, NL6, and NL7 are deleted is created.
[0075]
  In step S9 of the flowchart of FIG. 2, the typesetting data KD1 to KD4If it is determined that all of the pouring has been completed, the process proceeds to step S11, where the formatted data arrangement unit 173 creates layout data LD based on the formatted arrangement area KHL created in the process so far.
  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of the layout data LD created by the typesetting data arrangement unit 173. As shown in the drawing, the flow areas NL9, NL10, and NL11 are added for the arrangement area HL1, and the flow areas NL5, NL6, and NL7 are deleted for the arrangement area HL2. In this way, by adding or deleting the flow-in area NL from the initially created arrangement area HL, the character string is variably displayed in the layout data LD. The created layout data LD is stored in the storage unit 16, and a flyer or catalog is printed in the subsequent process.
[0076]
As described above, the electronic typesetting apparatus 1 shown in FIG. 1 performs the operations shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 2 and 7, so that the character strings stored in the plurality of typesetting data are inserted into a plurality of the same arrangement areas. Since it is arranged in an area, layout data describing a plurality of different contents for information introducing products can be created, and flyers, catalogs, etc. can be created efficiently.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of an electronic typesetting apparatus 1;
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the electronic typesetting apparatus 1;
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of an arrangement region HL and the configuration of pouring region setting information NLD.
FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining a configuration of typesetting data KD;
FIG. 5 is a diagram for describing a configuration of an arrangement information creation menu MHJ for creating arrangement information HJ and arrangement information HJ.
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a formatted layout area KHL1.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining details of the operation in step S7;
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining formatted layout areas KHL12 and KHL123.
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a formatted layout area KHL24;
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the configuration of layout data LD;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Electronic typesetting device
11 CPU
12 Display section
13 Input section
14 Network I / F
15 Media drive
16 Memory unit
17 memory
18 Media disc
41 Arrangement area data name input field
42 Format information setting field
42a Flow area name input field
42b Typesetting information input field
42c Group number input field
43, 55 OK button
51 Arrangement area data input field
52 Pour area setting information input field
53 Array direction input field
54 Character string variable layout setting field
541 Format information specification field
542 Ruled line width input field
542a Outer frame ruled line input field
542b Inner border ruled line input field
543 Duplicate display input field
HJ placement information
HL placement area
KD, KD1-4 typographic data
KJ, KJ1-7 typesetting information
KHL, KHL1, KHL12, KHL123, KHL2, KHL24 Formatted placement area
LD layout data
LL layout area
MNL pouring area setting menu
MHJ Placement information creation menu
NL, NL1-11 Flow area
NLD flow area setting information

Claims (5)

An electronic typesetting device that outputs layout data,
An input means for receiving an instruction input by an operator;
Based on the instruction input received by the input means, arrangement area creating means for creating a plurality of arrangement areas in which a plurality of pouring areas are respectively set;
Based on the instruction input received by the input means, the number of typesetting data storing character strings corresponding to each of a plurality of typesetting information is created as many as necessary for the representation of the printed matter, and the plurality of typesetting data created are in a predetermined order. Typesetting data creation means for creating a typesetting table in association with each other,
Designating means for designating what is selected by the operator from the plurality of typesetting information as first designated typesetting information and second designated typesetting information based on the instruction input received by the input means;
Arrangement means for creating the layout data by executing an arrangement process for arranging character strings stored corresponding to the plurality of typesetting information in each typesetting data in the plurality of flow areas of the arrangement area When,
Storage means for storing the layout data created by the placement means;
With
The arrangement means sequentially executes arrangement processing in accordance with a predetermined order in the typesetting table for each typesetting data, and a character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data to be arranged next is: In the case of a character string having the same content as the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data that has just been arranged, stored in the typesetting data that has been arranged immediately before the plurality of arrangement areas In the arrangement area where the character string is arranged, the character string stored in the format data to be arranged next is arranged,
When the arrangement means arranges character strings stored in a plurality of typesetting data in the same arrangement area, and the character strings stored in the second designated typesetting information are arranged in the same arrangement area In the case where a plurality of typesetting data has the same content continuously in the predetermined order, the arrangement means sets the first typesetting data in the typesetting data arranged first in the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area. 2 Only the character string stored corresponding to the specified typesetting information is arranged, and among the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area, the second designation in the typesetting data other than the typesetting data arranged first. The character string stored corresponding to the formatting information is not arranged.
An electronic typesetting apparatus that edits ruled lines for a plurality of flow areas in the same arrangement area according to the arrangement of the second designated typesetting information arranged in the same arrangement area. The electronic typesetting device according to claim 1,
When the arrangement means arranges character strings stored in a plurality of typesetting data in the same arrangement area, the arrangement area creation means corresponds to the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area. An electronic typesetting apparatus characterized by increasing or decreasing a plurality of pouring areas set in an arrangement area. A typesetting method in an electronic typesetting apparatus that outputs layout data ,
An arrangement area creating step for creating a plurality of arrangement areas in which a plurality of flow areas are set based on an instruction input received by an input means for receiving an instruction input from an operator ,
Based on the instruction input received by the input means, the typesetting data creation means creates the number of typesetting data storing character strings corresponding to each of the plurality of typesetting information, and creates the plurality of created data A composition data creation step for creating a composition table by associating the composition data in a predetermined order;
Designation means, a designation step of said input means based on an instruction input received, specifying what the operator from the plurality of formatting information is selected as the first specified formatting information and the second designation formatting information,
Arrangement means for arranging the character string stored in each typesetting data corresponding to the plurality of typesetting information in the plurality of flow areas of the arrangement area, for each typesetting data An arrangement step of creating the layout data by sequentially executing according to a predetermined order in the table;
A storage step of storing the layout data created by the placement unit ;
Have
In the arrangement step , the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data to be arranged next has the same content as the character string corresponding to the first designated typesetting information in the typesetting data just arranged. If it is a character string, among the plurality of arrangement areas, stored in the typesetting data to be arranged next in the arrangement area where the character string stored in the typesetting data arranged immediately before is arranged Place the string that is
A plurality of typesetting data in which character strings stored in a plurality of typesetting data are arranged in the same arrangement area, and character strings stored in the second designated typesetting information are arranged in the same arrangement area When the contents are the same in succession in the predetermined order, the data is stored corresponding to the second designated typesetting information in the typesetting data arranged first in the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area. Is stored corresponding to the second designated typesetting information in the typesetting data other than the typesetting data arranged first, among the plurality of typesetting data arranged in the same arrangement area. Do not place the string
An electronic typesetting method comprising: editing ruled lines for a plurality of pouring areas in the same arrangement area according to the arrangement of the second designated typesetting information arranged in the same arrangement area.   The computer-readable recording medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as the electronic typesetting apparatus according to claim 1.   A program causing a computer to function as the electronic typesetting apparatus according to claim 1.

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