JP4278466B2 - Editor device, program for causing computer to function as editor device, and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technique for editing a screen displayed on a display device having a function of displaying the state of a control target device and a function of controlling the operation of the control target device, and in particular, data for controlling screen display switching. The present invention relates to an editor device that can be collectively changed, a program for causing a computer to function as an editor device, and a recording medium that records the program.

  An industrial control device called a programmable logic controller or the like is connected to an automatic assembly machine or other device to be controlled, and executes sequence control or other control, or receives data representing the state of the device. The control of the control target device or the display of the state is performed, for example, via a display device having a function of displaying the state of the device and a function of controlling the operation of the device. In recent years, a display device having a control function of the industrial control device has been introduced.

  Such a display device may have a function of restricting screen display in order to present information about a specific control target device in a focused manner or to present only necessary information to a person in charge. is there. In this case, on the display device, the authority for display is set, for example, in the form of a security level, and the display of the screen is switched within the scope of the authority.

  As described above, the authority for controlling the display of the screen is set in advance in the display device, but the setting may need to be changed due to a change in a control target device or a person in charge. . In such a case, as a conventional changing method, there is a method of changing the parameter setting for each screen in the screen editing apparatus and reloading the changed screen data to the display.

  For example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2001-202108 (Patent Document 1) discloses a screen data creation device for creating screen data having a plurality of screens displayed on a display for setting or displaying an operation state of a target device. To do. The apparatus includes a first reception unit that receives an assignment of any of a plurality of restriction levels that regulates whether or not display is permitted for each of a plurality of predetermined screens, and a password for each restriction level. A second receiving unit for receiving the assignment, a creating unit for creating screen data having a screen, a restriction level, and a password, and a storage unit for storing the created screen data.

According to the screen data creation device disclosed in Patent Document 1, screen data having a plurality of screens, restriction levels associated with the respective screens, and passwords associated with the respective restriction levels is created. . By displaying the screen on the display based on this data, whether or not display is possible can be limited for each screen.
JP 2001-202108 A

  However, according to the screen data creation device disclosed in Patent Document 1, whether or not to display a screen is set for each screen. For this reason, for example, when the number of screens to be displayed is large, there is a problem in that it takes time to change the setting of whether or not to change the setting.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and its object is to display on a display device having a function of displaying the state of a control target device and a function of controlling the operation of the control target device. It is an object of the present invention to provide an editor device that can reduce the load on the user who edits the settings of the displayed screen.

  Another object of the present invention is to reduce the burden on the user who edits the settings of the screen displayed on a display device having a function for displaying the status of the control target device and a function for controlling the operation of the control target device. The present invention is to provide a program capable of causing a computer to function as an editor device capable of performing the above.

  Still another object of the present invention is to reduce the burden on the user who edits the settings of the screen displayed on a display device having a function of displaying the state of the control target device and a function of controlling the operation of the control target device. Another object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium that records a program that can cause a computer to function as an editor device.

  According to an aspect of the present invention, the editor device stores identification data for identifying an image block in association with control data that is associated with each image block and controls whether or not the image block can be operated. Storage means, input means for a user to input an editing instruction, and display for displaying control data and identification data as a list in response to detection of a control data list display instruction from the editing instruction A generation unit for generating data, a display unit for displaying control data and identification data based on the display data, and a plurality of image blocks selected for changing the control data are identified from editing instructions. Acquisition means for acquiring each identification data and new control data, and each identification data and new control data acquired by the acquisition means In correspondence, and a updating means for storing in the memory means.

  According to the invention having such a configuration, the editor device edits the setting of the image block displayed on the display device having the function of displaying the state of the control target device and the function of instructing the control of the operation of the control target device. To do. The storage means stores the identification data and the control data in association with each other. Here, the image block is an image displayed on the display device, and includes at least a screen, a figure representing a lamp, a switch, a counter, and the like, and characters. The operation of the image block includes display and input of an instruction to the graphic (for example, pressing of a switch graphic). The control data includes, for example, a security level that restricts display of the block image, access data, or the user's native language. When the user inputs an editing instruction (for example, an instruction to change control data), the generation unit detects a display instruction for a list of control data, and generates display data for displaying the control data and the identification data as a list. A display means displays control data and identification data. When the obtaining unit obtains each identification data for identifying a plurality of image blocks selected for changing the control data and new control data from the editing instruction, the updating unit obtains each identification data and a new one. Corresponding control data is stored in the storage means. Thus, since the editor device can display a list of screen data and control data, the user can control data of a plurality of image blocks without changing the control data on the setting screen of each image block. Can be changed at once. Thereby, the editor apparatus which can reduce the workload by a user can be provided.

  Preferably, the image block includes a base screen displayed with another image block displayed on the display. The identification data includes base screen identification data for identifying the base screen. The control data includes base screen control data for controlling whether or not to display the base screen. The acquisition means acquires each base screen identification data for identifying a plurality of base screens selected for changing the control data, and new base screen control data. The update means stores each base screen identification data acquired by the acquisition means in association with new base screen control data in the storage means.

  According to the invention having such a configuration, the display unit displays the base screen identification data and the base screen control data in a list based on the editing instruction input by the user. Here, the base screen is a screen displayed on a monitor or other display device, and is a screen for displaying figures, characters, and the like. When the acquisition unit acquires each base screen identification data for identifying a plurality of base screens and new base screen control data from the editing instruction, the update unit acquires each base screen identification data and the new base screen. Corresponding control data is stored in the storage means. As a result, the editor device can collectively change each base screen control data for a plurality of base screen identification data, thereby reducing the load for editing by the user.

  Preferably, the image block includes symbols that are used either to output information from the display or to input information to the display. The identification data includes symbol identification data for identifying a symbol. The control data includes symbol control data that controls whether or not symbols can be displayed. The acquisition means acquires each symbol identification data for identifying a plurality of symbols selected for changing the symbol control data, and new symbol control data. The update means stores each symbol identification data acquired by the acquisition means in association with new symbol control data in the storage means.

  According to the invention having such a configuration, the display means displays the symbol identification data and the symbol control data in a list based on the editing instruction input by the user. Here, the symbol is an image displayed on a monitor or other display device, and is an image indicated by a figure, a character, or the like. When the acquisition unit acquires each symbol identification data for identifying a plurality of symbols and new symbol control data from the editing instruction, the update unit associates each symbol identification data with the new symbol control data. And store it in the storage means. Thus, the editor device can collectively change each symbol control data for a plurality of symbol identification data, thereby reducing the load for editing by the user.

  Preferably, the image block includes an auxiliary image that is additionally displayed in association with the already displayed image block. The identification data includes auxiliary image identification data for identifying the auxiliary image. The control data includes auxiliary image control data for controlling whether or not the auxiliary image can be displayed. The acquisition means acquires each auxiliary image identification data for identifying a plurality of auxiliary images selected for changing the auxiliary image control data, and new auxiliary image control data. The updating unit stores each auxiliary image identification data acquired by the acquiring unit in association with new auxiliary image control data in the storage unit.

  According to the invention having such a configuration, the display unit displays the auxiliary image identification data and the auxiliary image control data in a list based on the editing instruction input by the user. Here, the auxiliary image is an image displayed on a monitor or other display device, and is an image indicated by a figure, a character, or the like. When the acquisition unit acquires each auxiliary image identification data for identifying a plurality of auxiliary images and new auxiliary image control data from the editing instruction, the update unit acquires each of the auxiliary image identification data and the new auxiliary image. Corresponding control data is stored in the storage means. As a result, the editor device can collectively change the auxiliary image control data for a plurality of auxiliary image identification data, thereby reducing the load for editing by the user.

  Preferably, the detection means detects a sort instruction for sorting and displaying a list of control data as a display instruction. When the detection unit detects the sort instruction, the generation unit generates display data by executing a sort process based on the control data.

  According to the invention having such a configuration, the editor device can sort and display the list display based on the control data for controlling whether to display the screen. As a result, the user can easily select the screen for changing the setting of the control data, so that the control data can be changed efficiently.

  Preferably, the editor device has a means for storing the data format in the display device, a means for detecting an output instruction for the control data, and a data format in the editor device based on the output instruction. Conversion means for converting to a data format.

  According to the invention having such a configuration, when the editor device outputs the control data and the identification data, the output data is changed from the data format in the editor device to the data format (for example, the data item in the display device). , Data size, etc.). As a result, processing such as data conversion in the display is reduced.

  According to another aspect of the present invention, the program causes the computer to store identification data for identifying the image block and data associated with each image block from the storage means for storing the data, and whether or not the image block can be operated. In response to detecting a control data list display instruction from a step of reading out control data to be controlled and an editing instruction input by a user, display data for displaying a list of control data and identification data is generated. A generation step for displaying the control data and the identification data based on the display data, each identification data for identifying a plurality of image blocks selected for changing the control data from the editing instruction, and a new Acquisition step for acquiring the control data, each identification data acquired by the acquisition step and new control data Preparative to correspond to execute an updating step of storing in the storage means.

  According to the program having such a configuration, the computer edits the setting of the image block displayed on the display device having the function of displaying the state of the control target device and the function of instructing the control of the operation of the control target device. Functions as an editor device. In the preparation step, identification data for identifying the image block and control data that is associated with each image block and controls whether or not the image block can be operated are prepared in advance. When a user inputs an editing instruction (for example, an instruction to change control data), the computer detects a display instruction for a list of control data, and generates display data for displaying the control data and the identification data as a list. In the display step, control data and identification data are displayed. In the acquisition step, when each identification data for identifying a plurality of image blocks selected for changing the control data and new control data are acquired from the editing instruction, each of the identification data is acquired in the update step. The identification data and the new control data are stored in the storage means so as to correspond to each other. Thus, since the computer can display a list of screen data and control data, the user can control the control data of a plurality of image blocks without changing the control data on the setting screen of each image block. Can be changed at once. As a result, it is possible to provide a program that allows a computer to realize an editor device that can reduce the workload on the user.

  According to still another aspect of the present invention, the recording medium is a medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as an editor device.

  According to this recording medium, the computer functions as an editor device that edits the setting of an image block displayed on a display device having a function of displaying the state of the control target device and a function of instructing control of the operation of the control target device. Can be made.

  According to the editor device of the present invention, the burden on the user who edits the setting of the screen displayed on the display device having the function of displaying the state of the control target device and the function of controlling the operation of the control target device is reduced. be able to.

  According to the program according to the present invention, the computer reduces the load on the user who edits the setting of the screen displayed on the display having the function of displaying the state of the control target device and the function of controlling the operation of the control target device. It can function as an editor device that can be reduced.

  According to the recording medium of the present invention, the burden on the user who edits the setting of the screen displayed on the display device having the function of displaying the state of the control target device and the function of controlling the operation of the control target device is reduced. The computer can be functioned as an editor device capable of doing so.

  In addition, the display device having the function of displaying the state of the control target device and the function of controlling the operation of the control target device uses the data created by the editor device according to the present invention to switch the screen display. Whether it is possible or not can be controlled. In addition, it is possible to control whether or not each item included in each screen (for example, a symbol such as an icon or an auxiliary image such as a pop-up window) can be displayed. Thereby, the display device can display only necessary information.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. Their names and functions are also the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated.

<First Embodiment>
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an editor device 100 according to the present embodiment, a programmable display 150 that uses image data generated by the device, and a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) 180. In general, the editor device 100 and the programmable display device 150 are not always connected. For example, the image data generated by the editor device 100 is temporarily connected to the programmable display device 150 when it is loaded. .

  The editor device 100 includes a control unit 110, a memory unit 112 for temporarily storing data, a display unit 114 for displaying an image to be created, and the like, which are connected to each other via a data bus. An input unit 116 for inputting data, a drive unit 118 to which the recording medium 120 is mounted, a communication unit 122 for inputting / outputting data to / from the outside, and a data storage unit for storing a large amount of data 140 and an editor unit 130 for editing a screen and other graphics. The editor unit 130 includes a drawing editor 132 and a variable management unit 134.

  The control unit 110 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), an MPU (Micro Processing Unit), or other arithmetic circuit. When the control unit 110 detects a predetermined instruction, the control unit 110 reads the program stored in the data storage unit 140 in advance into the memory unit 112 and reads or writes the predetermined data into the memory unit 112 to execute the program. To do.

  The memory unit 112 is, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), or other memory. The memory unit 112 stores fixed data such as initial data, or temporary processing results by the control unit 110 and other data. The storage of this data will be described later.

  The display unit 114 is, for example, a display device. The display unit 114 displays a screen based on the signal received from the control unit 110.

  The input unit 116 is a keyboard, mouse, or other input device. The user can input data for editing the screen, setting data associated with an image included in the screen, and the like via the input unit 116.

  The drive unit 118 can read data from the attached recording medium 120 or write data to the recording medium 120. The drive unit 118 includes a CD (Compact Disk) drive device, a memory card drive device, and the like.

  The communication unit 122 is an interface for communicating with an external device via a communication line. The communication unit 122 is, for example, a port corresponding to the USB (Universal Serial Bus) standard, an infrared communication port, or the like, but is not particularly limited as long as it can communicate data.

  The editor unit 130 realizes a function for editing a screen displayed on the programmable display 150 by the user based on a program and data stored in advance. The drawing editor 132 includes data necessary for drawing (for example, parts such as switches, lamps, numeric keys, and various displays, a drawing function, and a text input function).

  The drawing editor 132 generates a screen desired by the user based on these data and programs prepared in advance. Further, the drawing editor 132 can assign an input / output number (address) to each control target device of the mark arranged on the created screen. The user screen created by the drawing editor 132 is stored in the data storage unit 140. This user screen is transferred to the programmable display 150 connected via the communication unit 122 based on a user instruction. The transferred screen data is uploaded to the FEPROM (Flash Erasable Programmable ROM) 164 via the maintenance port 154 of the programmable display 150 that is temporarily connected to the communication unit 122.

  The variable management unit 134 assigns the function (lamp, switch, counter, timer, etc.) represented by the symbol to the variable input from the drawing editor 132 as a function attribute, and causes the data storage unit 140 to store the variable.

  The function attribute is given by including a reserved word in the variable. In this case, for example, in the case of a lamp, “L” is a reserved word, and this reserved word is included at the beginning of the variable. For example, “LOOO” (O represents any letter or number) represents a lamp variable whose identification number is OOO. Variables can be set similarly for switches, counters, timers, and the like. The assignment of the function attribute is not limited to the above method.

  The data storage unit 140 is, for example, a hard disk device, and can store a large amount of data. The data storage unit 140 is controlled by the control unit 110 to write or read data.

  Referring to FIG. 1 again, the programmable display 150 includes a CPU 152, a maintenance port 154, a memory 160, a communication controller 166, a VRAM (Video RAM) 168, and a graphic controller, which are connected to each other via a data bus. 170, a display 172, a touch panel 174, and a touch panel controller 176. The memory 160 includes a DRAM (Dynamic RAM) 162 and a FEPROM (Flash Erasable and Programmable ROM) 164.

  The CPU 152 executes communication processing with the PLC 180, display processing of the display 172, and the like based on a program stored in the FEPROM 164. The CPU 152 also executes processing corresponding to the input based on the input on the touch panel 174.

  The maintenance port 154 is a port temporarily used when the programmable display device 150 is maintained. New data is input from the maintenance port 154 when the screen to be displayed on the programmable display 150 is changed or when the display control setting of the screen is changed. Thereby, the screen data can be updated without interfering with communication between the programmable display 150 and the PLC 180.

  The DRAM 162 temporarily stores data mainly used for display control and other processing in the display 172. The FEPROM 164 is a rewritable flash memory. Since the flash memory does not have an operating part and is resistant to impact, it can operate stably even if the environment connected to the PLC 180 is poor.

  The communication controller 166 performs data communication with the PLC 180 under the control of the CPU 152. The data to be communicated includes data representing actual results and other operating conditions reported from the PLC 180, or setting data transmitted from the programmable display 150 to the PLC 180.

  The VRAM 168 temporarily stores screen display data under the control of the CPU 152. This data is read by the graphic controller 170 and output to the display 172. Thereby, the display 172 can display a predetermined screen.

  The touch panel controller 176 is disposed between the touch panel 174 and the data bus, and detects pressing of the touch panel 174. When the touch panel controller 176 detects the pressing, the position or input data is output to the memory unit 160.

  The configuration of the programmable display 150 is not limited to the above. For example, the programmable display has a function such as an operation panel, a switch, an indicator light, etc. for performing graphic display, as well as various monitors for management such as operation status and work instructions of devices and other controlled devices, It suffices to have a function as a terminal for inputting a setting value for a device. Moreover, the display which has the control function of PLC by mounting the input-output unit etc. for connecting a control object apparatus may be sufficient.

  A control screen displayed on such a display can be created by a user by a screen creation program. When such a program is started on the computer, a screen for editing is displayed. The user can arbitrarily use the image blocks constituting the control screen on the screen, and set whether or not the operation can be performed. Here, the image block is, for example, a control screen itself, a component image (symbol) such as a lamp, switch, counter, meter display, or graph display displayed on the control screen, or added to the control screen or component image. An auxiliary image (for example, a pop-up window screen) or the like that is displayed automatically, but is not limited thereto. These images may all be designed by the user, or may be images prepared in advance as templates.

  Referring back to FIG. 1, the PLC 180 is connected to the programmable display 150 via the network 190. The PLC 180 is further connected to the control target devices 192 and 194. The PLC 180 controls the operations of the control target devices 192 and 194 by a control program stored in advance as a control function unit. The control target devices 192 and 194 are, for example, an automatic assembly machine and a belt conveyor, but are not limited to specific devices. Further, the number of control target devices connected to the PLC 180 is not limited to a specific number.

  With reference to FIG. 2, a computer system 200 that realizes the editor device according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the computer system 200.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the computer system 200 includes a CPU 210, a monitor 220, a mouse 230, a keyboard 240, a memory 250, a fixed disk 260, and an FD (Flexible Disk) drive connected to each other via a bus. A device 270, a CD-ROM drive 280, and a communication IF (Interface) 290 are included. An FD 272 is attached to the FD driving device 270. A CD-ROM 282 is attached to the CD-ROM 280.

  The CPU 210 functions as the control unit 110 and the editor unit 130 in the editor device 100 shown in FIG. The mouse 230 or the keyboard 240 functions as the input unit 116 in the editor device 100. The monitor 220 functions as the display unit 114 in the editor device 100. The memory 250 functions as the memory unit 112 in the editor device 100. Fixed disk 260 functions as data storage unit 140 in editor device 100. The FD driving device 270 or the CD-ROM driving device 280 functions as the driving unit 118 in the editor device 100. The FD 272 or the CD-ROM 282 is a recording medium that is attached to the drive unit 118 of the editor device 100. Communication IF 290 functions as communication unit 122 in editor device 100.

  In this way, the processing in the computer system 200 that implements the editor device 100 is realized by each hardware and software executed by the CPU 210. Such software may be stored in advance in the memory 250 or the fixed disk 260, or may be stored and distributed in the FD 272, the CD-ROM 282, or other recording medium, and the FD driving device 270 or the CD-ROM driving device 280. May be read from the recording medium and temporarily stored in the fixed disk 260. The software is read from the memory 250 or the fixed disk 260 and executed by the CPU 210. The hardware itself of the computer system 200 shown in FIG. 2 is general. Therefore, it can be said that the most essential part of the present invention is software recorded in the memory 250, the fixed disk 260, the FD 272, the CD-ROM 282, and other recording media.

  Since the operation of the computer hardware is well known, the description thereof will not be repeated here.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the data stored in the fixed disk 260 of the computer system 200 shown in FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 3 is a diagram for conceptually explaining one mode of program recording on fixed disk 260.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the operating system is stored in the data area D302 of the fixed disk 260. This operating system is a program for controlling reading or writing of data of the computer system 200, execution of each application program, operation of hardware, and other processes.

  The display control program is stored in the data area D304. This program is a program for controlling display on the monitor 220. For example, when the user activates a specific application program, a screen corresponding to the program is displayed on the monitor 220.

  The communication control program is stored in the data area D306. This program performs data communication with an external device connected via the communication IF 290 based on a user instruction.

  The editing program is stored in the data area D308. This program is a program for creating a new screen or editing a screen that has already been created. When the user starts executing the program in the computer system 200, the monitor 220 displays a predetermined initial screen. The user can create or edit a new screen by selecting a command from the initial screen.

  In addition to the programs stored as described above, data used for executing such programs is stored in the data area D320. This data includes screen data created by the user, data set in association with each screen, and the like.

  Each program stored in the fixed disk 260 in this way is executed by the CPU 210. That is, when the user inputs a predetermined command, the CPU 210 reads a necessary program from the fixed disk 260 based on the command and stores it in the memory 250. When the CPU 210 executes an editing program or other application, the contents are displayed on the monitor 220, and the user can execute a predetermined operation.

  Here, data stored in the fixed disk 260 of the computer system 200 shown in FIG. 2 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining data stored in data area D320 of fixed disk 260 shown in FIG. This data is data for displaying, for example, a screen created by an editing program.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the file name of this data is stored in the data area D322 of the fixed disk 260. The date and time when this file was created is stored in the data area D324. Data stored in these fields constitutes a header. The data constituting the header is not limited to these data, and control data and other data may be included in the header.

  The data of the screen “B1” displayed by this program is stored in the data area D330. Details of this data will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  Similarly, the data of the screen “B2” is stored in the data area D340. The data of the screen “B8999” is stored in the data area D350. The data of the screen “U1” is stored in the data area D360. The data of the screen “U200” is stored in the data area D370.

  In this way, data used for screen display is temporarily stored in a predetermined data storage area of the fixed disk 260. When the user downloads the data to the programmable display 150 via the communication IF 290, the programmable display 150 can display a screen based on the data. The configuration of the stored data is not limited to that shown in FIG. 4, and necessary data is stored in association with the created screen.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining in detail the data stored in the data area D330 shown in FIG. Such data is configured, for example, when the user converts the editing program into an executable format.

  Referring to FIG. 5, the header includes a screen name, an update date and time, and a security level. In the example of FIG. 5, the screen name is “B1”, for example. The update date and time represents the date and time when the data stored in the data area D330 was last updated. The security level is data for controlling display of the screen indicated by the screen name. Note that the data items included in the header are not limited to the above items, and may include other items. For example, it may include other data that can be used to control the display of the screen. This data includes, for example, data representing a language used for display on the screen (for example, “JP” as Japanese, “EN” as English).

  The body includes data (tag) for displaying a specific symbol unique to each screen. This symbol is, for example, a lamp, switch, counter, or other element having a function, and is a figure / character generally displayed on a programmable display. The number of tags included in the body is not particularly limited.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 6, a method of batch change of security levels will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining data for batch change temporarily reserved in the memory 250 of the computer system 200. FIG. 6A shows data before the security level is changed collectively. FIG. 6B shows the data after being collectively changed. In the following, a case will be described in which the security levels of the screens “B8999” and “U200” are changed to “5” with respect to the security level of each screen initially set to “0”.

  Referring to FIG. 6A, when the batch change process is started, field F 602, field F 604, and field F 606 are secured in memory 250. The securing of these fields is conceptual.

  The screen number is stored in field F602. This screen number is a number for identifying a screen that has already been created for display on the programmable display 150. The security level is stored in field F604. In the example of FIG. 6A, “0” is preset for each screen. The batch change flag is stored in the field F606. This flag is generated as a temporary variable when the security level batch change process is executed. Each flag is set to “0” before the batch change process.

  When the user instructs the start of the batch change process, data necessary for the batch change process is prepared in advance and temporarily stored in an area secured in the memory 250. When the user selects a security level while referring to the monitor 220, the selection is reflected in the memory 250. For example, when the user selects screens “B8999” and “U200”, these screens are displayed on the monitor 220 indicating that they have been selected. For example, each screen row is blacked out, or a check mark is shown in a box displayed at the end of the row. In addition, the aspect which shows having been selected is not restricted to this in particular.

  When a screen for changing the security level is selected in this way, the security levels of the screens “B8999” and “U200” are changed to “5” as shown in FIG. 6B (field F604). . At this time, the batch change flag of those screens is changed to “1” as shown in a field F606. In the subsequent processing, when the user confirms the change (for example, when the confirm button shown on the monitor 220 is pressed), the security level of the screen whose collective change flag is “1” is stored in the field F604. Is changed to a new security level. That is, the new security level is written in a predetermined data area of the fixed disk 260.

  With reference to FIG. 7, data stored in programmable display 150 that displays a screen based on data created by editor device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for conceptually explaining the structure of data stored in the memory 160 of the programmable display device 150.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the data number is stored in a field F402. This number is automatically given, for example, when data is received from the editor device 100 and a screen display program is installed.

  The screen number is stored in field F404. This screen number is a name for specifying a screen set by the user.

  Data representing the security level is stored in field F406. Here, the security level is data set in order to control screen display. A user having a level lower than the security level set for the screen cannot display the screen on the programmable display. For example, when the security level is “5”, a user who has an authority smaller than “5” cannot display the screen. Conversely, a user who has a higher authority than the security level set on the screen can display the screen on the display.

  Data representing the title of the screen is stored in field F408. This title is set when the user edits the screen in the editor device 100. By displaying this title, the user can easily recognize the contents of the screen.

  Data representing the update date and time is stored in field F410. This data represents the date and time when the data on the screen was updated. With this data, it is possible to trace the history of changes in the screen setting status.

  As described below, the body includes tag data. Note that the number of tags included in the body is not limited to a specific number.

  Referring to FIG. 7 again, the data of the first tag is stored in field F412. This data includes, for example, command data for displaying lamps, switches, counters, and the like. The data of the second tag is stored in the field F414. The data of each tag stored in this manner is displayed on the display 172 as corresponding data, symbols, etc. when the display program is executed.

  With reference to FIG. 8, a screen created by editor device 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the screen created by the editor device 100 is displayed on the display 172 of the programmable display device 150.

  FIG. 8A shows screen “B1”. As shown in FIG. 8A, there is a display of the current value and the set value for the first and second units of the control target device. The current value represents the actual data of each control target device received from the PLC 180. The set value is data input by the user via the programmable display 150. For example, the performance data of the first machine is “176” (current value), and the setting value set by the user is “180”. In addition, an alarm lamp for notifying abnormal operation in each control target device is provided. For example, for Unit 1, when the current value exceeds the set value (180), the warning lamp is turned on.

  The screen “B1” includes a switch for the user to input an instruction. As shown in FIG. 8A, this switch includes “alarm stop”, “operation preparation”, “No. 1 operation”, “No. 1 stop”, “No. 2 operation”, and “No. 2 stop”. included.

  Further, the screen “B1” includes switches “next screen” and “previous screen” for switching the display of the screen. For example, when the user presses the “next screen” switch, the display 172 displays a screen (for example, the screen “B2”) set to be displayed next to the screen “B1”. Alternatively, when the user presses the “previous screen” switch, the display 172 displays a screen whose display order is before the screen “B1”.

  FIG. 8B shows a screen “B2” displayed on the display 172. This screen “B2” displays information related to Units 3 and 4.

  Note that the attributes of the items displayed on the screen “B2” are the same as the attributes of the screen “B1”, and thus description thereof will not be repeated here. In addition, the items displayed on one screen are not limited to the items displayed in FIG. Setting values regarding more devices may be displayed.

  Hereinafter, a control structure of the computer system 200 that realizes the editor device 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing executed by CPU 210 of computer system 200. This process is controlled by a program stored in the fixed disk 260 of the computer system 200.

  In step S802, CPU 210 of computer system 200 detects an instruction to start a screen editing program. This instruction is detected, for example, when the user presses the icon of the program with the mouse 230 on the screen displayed on the monitor 220.

  In step S804, CPU 210 outputs an instruction to display an edit screen on monitor 220. Thereby, the monitor 220 displays the initial screen of the screen editing program, and the user can start work.

  In step S806, CPU 210 determines whether an instruction to change the security level has been detected. This determination is made, for example, by sequentially confirming the contents of instructions input by the user via the mouse 230. For example, when the user selects a menu “change security level” with the mouse 230 on the screen of the monitor 230, an instruction to change the security level is detected. If it is determined that an instruction to change the security level has been detected (YES in step S806), the process proceeds to step S900. If not (NO in step S806), the process proceeds to step S808.

  In step S900, CPU 210 executes a security level batch change process described later. When this process is executed, the security level associated with each screen is changed at a time.

  In step S808, CPU 210 executes other processing. This process is a process excluding the security level batch change process among the processes executed by the screen editing program. This processing includes display symbol addition, deletion, and other screen editing processing.

  In step S810, CPU 210 determines whether or not to end the screen editing program. This determination is made, for example, by sequentially confirming the contents of instructions input by the user via the mouse 230. This instruction includes, for example, selection of “end program” by pressing the mouse 230. If it is determined to end the screen editing program (YES in step S810), the process ends. If not (NO in step S810), the process returns to step S804.

  In step S812, CPU 210 determines whether an instruction to output screen data has been detected. This determination is made based on, for example, whether the user has selected a screen data output menu from the processing menu displayed on monitor 220. If it is determined that an instruction to output screen data has been detected (YES in step S812), the process proceeds to step S814. If not, the process ends.

  In step S814, CPU 210 converts the data format of the screen data. This conversion is performed to adapt the screen data to the data format in the programmable display 150. By this conversion, data items that are unnecessary for the programmable display 150 are deleted from the screen data generated in the computer system 200. Note that such processing is performed based on, for example, a data format used by the programmable display device 150 that is set in advance in the computer system 200. Note that the data format conversion method is not limited to a specific method.

  With reference to FIG. 10, the control structure of computer system 200 that implements editor apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be further described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing executed by CPU 210 of computer system 200. This process is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the execution of the program shown in FIG.

  In step S 902, CPU 210 reads security level data from fixed disk 260 and stores it in memory 250.

  In step S904, CPU 210 outputs an instruction to display the stored data as a list. When such an instruction is output, the monitor 220 displays a list of security levels, so that the user can easily recognize the security level associated with each screen.

  In step S906, CPU 210 detects an input of an instruction to start change processing. For example, when the user presses the “change processing start button” with the mouse 230 on the menu screen shown on the monitor 220, the instruction is detected.

  In step S908, CPU 210 obtains the screen number selected by the user's operation of mouse 230. For example, when the user inputs a check mark indicating selection of each screen on the screen and presses the confirm button, it is detected that the screen has been selected, and the screen number is acquired. Note that the process for selecting a specific item from the list-displayed items is not particularly limited as long as it is executed based on a general program.

  In step S910, CPU 210 sets the batch change flag of the screen selected based on the acquired number to “1”. This flag is associated with the data of each screen temporarily stored in the memory 250 during execution of the program. For example, when the value of the flag is “0”, it indicates that the screen is not selected. On the other hand, when the value is “1”, it indicates that the screen is selected.

  In step S912, CPU 210 obtains the security level input by the user. This security level may be directly input by the user via the keyboard 240, or may be further selected by displaying a list of security levels by operating the mouse 230.

  In step S914, CPU 210 outputs a message display instruction for confirming the change of the security level. When such an instruction is output, the monitor 220 displays the message. Thereby, since the user can confirm whether or not to change the security level at a time, erroneous setting can be prevented.

  In step S916, CPU 210 determines whether to execute batch change. This determination is made, for example, by detecting whether or not the user has operated the mouse 230 and pressed a confirmation button for batch change. If it is determined that the batch change is to be executed (YES in step S916), the process proceeds to step S920. If not (NO in step S916), the process returns to step S908.

  In step S920, CPU 210 changes the security level of the screen whose collective change flag set in step S910 is “1” to the security level acquired in step S912. This change is performed, for example, by storing a new security level for the field storing the security level of the selected screen.

  In step S922, CPU 210 outputs an instruction to display the changed data as a list. When such an instruction is output, the data temporarily changed in the memory 250 is displayed on the monitor 220 as a list of screen security levels. Since the display at this time is performed based on the data stored in the memory 250, the fixed disk 260 holds the security level data before the change.

  In step S924, CPU 210 detects an instruction to save the changed data. This detection is performed, for example, when the user presses the “save” icon displayed on the monitor 220.

  In step S926, CPU 210 outputs a message display instruction for confirming the storage of data. When such an instruction is output, the monitor 220 displays a message as to whether to save the changed data, so that the user can make a final confirmation about saving the data.

  In step S928, CPU 210 determines whether or not to save the changed data. This determination is made based on an instruction (for example, selection of “Yes” icon) input via mouse 230 or keyboard 240. If it is determined to save the changed data (YES in step S928), the process proceeds to step S930. If not (NO in step S928), the process returns to step S924.

  In step S930, CPU 210 stores the changed security level in a predetermined storage area of fixed disk 260.

  The operation of computer system 200 that implements editor apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment based on the above-described structure and flowchart will be described. In the following, in order to describe the transition of the screen displayed on the monitor 220, the description will be given with reference to FIGS.

  11 to 13 show screens displayed on the computer system 200 when the processes shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are executed. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a menu displayed on the monitor 220 when the screen editing program according to the present embodiment is executed by the computer system 200. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a list of functions for editing a target screen by the screen editing program. FIG. 13 shows the list displayed when “Security Level List” is selected from the menu 1100 shown in FIG.

  When the user executes a screen editing program in the computer system 200 (step S802), an initial screen of the program is displayed (step S804, FIG. 11). When the user displays a list of functions in the edit menu (FIG. 12) and selects “security level list” from menu 1100 (FIG. 11, YES in step S806), CPU 210 of computer system 200 starts from fixed disk 260. Predetermined data is read and written to the memory 250 (step S902). The monitor 220 of the computer system 200 displays a list of security levels based on the data in the memory 250 (step S904, FIG. 13).

  When the user selects a screen whose security level is to be changed on the display screen with the mouse 230, the CPU 210 acquires the number of the screen (step S908), and sets the batch change flag for the screen to “1” in the memory 250. (Step S910). Further, when the user inputs the changed security level via the keyboard 240, the CPU 210 acquires the value (step S912) and temporarily stores it in a predetermined area of the memory 250. When monitor 220 displays a message confirming the change of the security level (step S914) and the user presses a confirmation button (not shown), CPU 210 determines to execute a batch change (YES in step S916). ).

  The CPU 210 changes the security level of the screen having the batch change flag “1” to the newly acquired value in the memory 250 (step S920), and outputs an instruction to display the data in the memory 250 as a list (step S920). Step S922). As a result, the monitor 220 displays a security level list screen together with a message for confirming the saving of the change (step S926).

When the user confirms saving of the change and presses a predetermined icon with mouse 230, this is detected (YES in step S928), and the security level data is stored in a predetermined area of fixed disk 260. (Step S930).

  In this way, when the user saves the security level data and then executes a predetermined output process (YES in step S812), the screen data format is converted to match the data format in the programmable display 150. (Step S814). The screen data reflecting the change is output via the network 190, for example. By uploading the data to the programmable display 150, the updated display program is installed, and thereafter, display control reflecting the change in the security level is executed.

Since the output of the screen data can be executed independently of the editing of the screen data, the data conversion does not have to be performed every time the editing of the screen data is finished. Further, the editor device 100 (or the computer system 200) and the programmable display device 150 may not always be connected by a communication line. The output of the programmable display device 150 of the screen data, in addition to be Way Method via a communication line, may be used FD or CD-RW or other recording medium.

  Further, the function of the editor device 100 realized by the computer system 200 is not limited to the above function. For example, the following functions may be provided in advance.

  With reference to FIGS. 14-17, the function with which the editor apparatus 100 is provided is demonstrated. The functions shown in the following figures are realized by selection with the mouse 230 (so-called “click” operation) or by pressing a button by operating the keyboard 240.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a screen displayed when a specific screen is selected to display the data input screen. For example, when a user selects the “Open screen” command while another screen is displayed, this screen is displayed.

  When the user selects a specific screen with the mouse 230, a selection frame 1300 indicating that the screen has been selected is set. Alternatively, the user can select a screen by inputting a screen number in the input frame 1310. The selection frame 1300 can be moved by an arrow key (not shown) on the keyboard 240. After the screen is selected in this way, when the user presses the icon 1320, the screen is displayed. Since operations associated with other icons are well known, description thereof will not be repeated.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a screen displayed when the name of the screen is changed. For example, when a user selects the “Open screen” command while another screen is displayed, this screen is displayed.

  Similar to the selection operation in FIG. 14, the user can select a screen to be changed. For example, when a screen number is input in the input frame 1410, data stored in association with the screen is read from the memory 250 and displayed. For example, the security level is displayed in the display frame 1420. The title is displayed in the display frame 1430.

  The user can change the data displayed in each display frame. It should be noted that the method of inputting change data is well known, and therefore the description thereof will not be repeated here. Furthermore, when the user presses icon 1430, a password setting screen can be displayed on monitor 220.

  The password setting screen will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16A shows a password setting screen that can be set for each security level. For example, when the security level is “level 9”, the set password is “pass3”. In FIG. 16A, when a check mark is input in the check frame 1510, the function based on the security level is actually used.

  FIG. 16B shows an extended function screen. This function is a function for notifying the PLC 180 and other host machines connected to the communication line that the password input has been canceled when the screen display is switched. This function is set to be effective when a check mark is input in the check frame 1520.

  With reference to FIG. 17, the printing of data stored in the fixed disk 260 will be described. FIG. 17A is a screen showing a list of information that can be printed by the screen editing program. For example, when a user selects a “print” command while another screen is displayed, this screen is displayed. FIG. 17B shows a setting screen for selecting whether or not to include a list of passwords or security levels in a list item to be printed for “security setting” in which a check mark is entered in the check frame 1610. Represent. For example, when the user inputs a check mark in the check frame 1620 corresponding to the security level setting, the security level is included in the print list.

  As described above, the computer system 200 that implements the editor device 100 according to the present embodiment displays a list of security levels based on user instructions when the screen editing program is executed. In response to the display, the user can change the security level without individually changing by selecting a plurality of screens for which the security level setting is to be changed. In this way, even when the number of screens displayed on the programmable display 150 is large, the security level associated with each screen can be easily changed, so the load required for changing the setting is reduced.

<Modification of First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a modification of the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The editor device according to this modification can change the security level in that the security level can be set for each symbol included in the screen (that is, a display included in a lamp, switch, counter, or other screen). Different from the first embodiment executed in units.

  Note that the hardware configuration of the editor device according to the present modification is the same as that of the first embodiment described above. Therefore, the description thereof will not be repeated here.

  With reference to FIG. 18, data stored in the computer system 200 that implements the editor device according to the present modification will be described. FIG. 18 shows a data structure stored in the fixed disk 260 of the computer system 200. This data is given a security level for each graphic data (symbol).

  As shown in FIG. 18, the header as the base screen includes a screen number, an update date and time, and a first security level. The body as the base screen includes a header and a body as tags.

  The screen number is stored in the data area D1702. The update date and time is stored in the data area D1704. The first security level is stored in the data area D1706. This security level is data for controlling whether or not to display the base screen.

  The header for the first tag is stored in the data area D1708. This header is data about lamps and other image blocks. For example, when a security level is set for the image block, the security level is stored in this area. The body for the first tag is stored in data area D1710. In this area, data (for example, bitmap data) for displaying a predetermined symbol (image block) on the display unit 114 is stored.

  The data structure is not limited to that shown in FIG. Further, the number of tags stored in the body as the base screen is not particularly limited.

  With reference to FIG. 19, the data stored in the programmable display 150 using the data generated by the editor device according to the present modification will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram conceptually showing a data structure in memory 160 of programmable display 150.

  The display number is stored in field F1702. For example, this number is automatically given every time a figure is added when editing each screen. The screen number is stored in field F1704. The security level of the screen display is stored in a field F1706.

  The graphic data is stored in the field F1708. Graphic data refers to data (for example, bitmap data) for representing a predetermined graphic. The security level of the graphic data is stored in the field F1710. The set value is stored in a field F1712. Note that the set value is data that can be input by the user, and is used as a comparison with the actual value or as a threshold for detecting an abnormal value.

  Since the screen number and the security level of the screen number are the same as those in the first embodiment described above, description thereof will not be repeated here.

  The security level of the graphic data is data set for each graphic included in each screen. That is, when the user sets each graphic data in the computer system 200, the security level can be set together. Further, after the screen editing program is created, the security level may be additionally set when the program is edited again.

  The set value is data set in association with graphic data. For example, when it is desired to give some restriction function to the graphic data, arbitrary data can be added when selecting the graphic data. In FIG. 19, for example, the first counter whose number is “0003” has a security level “0” and setting data “180”. Therefore, the programmable display device 150 that executes this screen editing program has the data (actual value) input from the PLC 180 to the first counter depending on whether the actual value exceeds or falls below “180”. Predetermined control (for example, alarm notification) can be performed.

  With reference to FIG. 20, the control structure of the computer system 200 which implement | achieves the editor apparatus 100 which concerns on this modification is demonstrated. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of processing executed by the control unit according to this modification. This process is executed, for example, instead of the batch change process (step S900) shown in FIG. In the following, a process after the batch change process of the symbol security level is called during the execution of the screen editing program will be described.

  In step S1802, CPU 210 detects pressing of the setting value display area.

  In step S <b> 1804, CPU 210 reads data of a set value that has been detected from the fixed disk 260.

  In step S 1806, CPU 210 temporarily stores the read data in memory 250.

  In step S1808, CPU 210 outputs an instruction to display data. When such an instruction is output, the monitor 220 displays a set value on the screen based on the data.

  In step S1810, CPU 210 detects the security level input by the user. This detection is performed, for example, when a user presses a predetermined key (for example, a return key) on the keyboard 240 after inputting data in a predetermined area.

  In step S1812, CPU 210 determines whether or not the change of the security level is confirmed. This determination is made based on, for example, whether or not pressing of a confirmation button (not shown) displayed on the monitor 220 is detected. If it is determined that the change in security level is confirmed (YES in step S1812), the process proceeds to step S1820. If not (NO in step S1812), the process proceeds to step S1814.

  In step S1814, CPU 210 determines whether or not the security level change is cancelled. This determination is made based on, for example, whether or not the cancel button is pressed on the screen displayed on the monitor 220. If the change in security level is cancel (YES in step S1814), the process ends. If not (NO in step S1814), the process proceeds to step S1816.

  In step S1816, CPU 210 waits for input of predetermined time data.

  In step S1818, CPU 210 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Here, the predetermined time is a time for waiting for input of preset data. Such time is measured from when the screen editing program is executed and a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a setting value change display screen is displayed. If the predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step S1818), the process ends. If not (NO in step S1818), the process returns to step S1812.

  In step S1820, CPU 210 writes the detected security level in a predetermined storage area (field F1706) of fixed disk 260.

  The operation of the computer system 200 that realizes the editor device 100 according to the present modification based on the above-described structure and flowchart will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an outline of a screen displayed on the monitor 220. FIG. 21A shows a display before executing the setting value changing process, and FIG. 21B shows a screen on which an auxiliary image for changing the setting value is displayed.

  When the user presses the set value display area on the screen displayed on the monitor 220 (FIG. 21A) (step S1802), data corresponding to the pressed button is read (step S1804), and the memory. 250 (step S1806). When the security level change screen 1900 is displayed on the monitor 220 (step S1808, FIG. 21B), and the user inputs a new security level in a predetermined area of the screen (step S1810), the confirmation button is pressed. It is determined whether or not. When the user presses the confirm button on the setting value change screen (YES in step S 1812), the security level input by the user is stored in a predetermined storage area of fixed disk 260.

  As described above, according to the computer system 200 that implements the editor device according to this modification, the security level can be set for each displayed symbol. In this security level change, in addition to the conventional method of changing the setting for each individual symbol, as described in the first embodiment, a list of security levels is displayed and the list is displayed. It can be changed at once. Thereby, even if the number of symbols used on the screen increases, an increase in the burden on the user can be suppressed.

<Second Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The computer system 200 that implements the editor device 100 according to the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment described above in that the security levels can be sorted and displayed. This sort processing may be either processing for rearranging key data items in ascending order or processing for rearranging in descending order. In addition to the security level, the screen number, name, and other data already stored in the computer system 200 can be used as the data item.

  Note that the configuration of the editor device according to the present embodiment is the same as the configuration of the first embodiment described above. Their actions are the same. Therefore, detailed description thereof will not be repeated here.

  With reference to FIG. 22, the control structure of computer system 200 that implements editor apparatus 100 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing executed by CPU 210. The same processes as those shown in FIG. 10 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will not be repeated.

  In step S2000, CPU 210 executes a sort process described later. When this process is executed, the list on the monitor 220 is displayed based on the result of the sort process by the designated data item.

  With reference to FIG. 23, the control structure of the computer system 200 will be further described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing performed when executing the processing shown in FIG.

  In step S2002, CPU 210 detects selection of a security level data string. This detection is performed, for example, when the user selects a predetermined column for the screen displayed on the monitor 220 with the mouse 230. At this time, the position of the mouse 230 is associated with position data representing the position of the displayed data. As a result, a specific column is selected.

  In step S2004, CPU 210 detects a sort processing execution instruction. This detection is performed, for example, when the user presses an execution button on the screen displayed on the monitor 220.

  In step S2006, CPU 210 executes sort processing based on the security level. That is, when the user selects a security level column and gives an instruction to execute a sort process based on that column, the process based on the security level is executed on the screen.

  In step S2008, CPU 210 outputs a list display instruction after execution of the sort process. As a result, the monitor 220 displays the sort processing result using the security level as a key.

  An operation of editor device 100 according to the present embodiment based on the above-described structure and flowchart will be described. The description of the same operation as that of the computer system according to the first embodiment described above will not be repeated.

  A user executes a screen editing program in the computer system 200. During execution of this program, a security level list display screen is started, and when the user selects a specific data string (step S2002) and presses a predetermined button, an instruction to execute sort processing is detected (step S2004). ).

  When the user presses the sort process execution button, the sort process is executed in ascending order (or descending order) of security levels (step S2006). When the program for performing the display after the sort process is executed in the background, a list after the sort process is executed is displayed on the monitor 220 (step S2008). Thereby, the user can change the setting of a specific security level on this screen.

  As described above, according to computer system 200 that implements editor device 100 according to the present embodiment, a list of security levels displayed during execution of a screen editing program is subjected to sort processing based on security levels. can do. In this way, the list of security levels is displayed based on the descending order or ascending order of the security level and other data items (screen numbers and the like). Therefore, even when the number of screens is large or the graphic data is large, the security level can be changed at a time.

  In addition, since the programmable display 150 that uses data created by the editor device according to the present embodiment can control whether or not to display a screen according to the range of duties of each user, unnecessary information is displayed. Presentation or control data input can be prevented.

  In each of the embodiments described in detail above, the list display target is not limited to the security level. For example, each language may be used as long as it is a programmable display capable of displaying in a plurality of languages. In this way, when multiple users use a programmable display, if the language used by each user is different (for example, if the programmable display is used overseas), display in a specific language is possible. become. Accordingly, unnecessary information is not presented, and erroneous operations and the like can be prevented.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  The present invention can be used in a computer having a function of editing a screen of a display device having a function of displaying a state of a control target device or a function of controlling the operation of the device.

It is a figure for demonstrating the editor apparatus, programmable display, and PLC which concern on embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram showing the computer system which implement | achieves the editor apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a first diagram for explaining data stored in the computer system shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 3 is a (second) diagram for explaining data stored in the computer system shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 3 is a third diagram for explaining data stored in the computer system illustrated in FIG. 2; It is a figure for demonstrating the data temporarily stored in the memory of the computer system shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a diagram (part 1) for explaining data stored in the programmable display shown in FIG. 1; It is a figure showing the screen displayed on the programmable display shown in FIG. It is a flowchart (the 1) showing the procedure of the process which the computer system which implement | achieves the editor apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) showing the procedure of the process which the computer system which implement | achieves the editor apparatus which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. FIG. 3 is a view (No. 1) for explaining a screen displayed on the monitor of the computer system shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 3 is a (second) diagram for explaining a screen displayed on the monitor of the computer system illustrated in FIG. 2; FIG. 4 is a third diagram for explaining a screen displayed on the monitor of the computer system illustrated in FIG. 2; FIG. 6 is a view (No. 4) for explaining a screen displayed on the monitor of the computer system shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 6 is a view (No. 5) for explaining a screen displayed on the monitor of the computer system shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 6 is a view (No. 6) for explaining a screen displayed on the monitor of the computer system shown in FIG. 2; FIG. 7 is a view (No. 7) for explaining a screen displayed on the monitor of the computer system shown in FIG. 2; It is a figure for demonstrating the data stored in the computer system which implement | achieves the editor apparatus which concerns on the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a second diagram for explaining data stored in the programmable display shown in FIG. 1. It is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process which the computer system which implement | achieves the editor apparatus which concerns on the modification of the 1st Embodiment of this invention performs. FIG. 9 is a view (No. 8) for explaining a screen displayed on the monitor of the computer system shown in FIG. 2; It is a flowchart (the 1) showing the procedure of the process which the computer system which implement | achieves the editor apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention performs. It is a flowchart (the 2) showing the procedure of the process which the computer system which implement | achieves the editor apparatus which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention performs.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Editor apparatus, 110 Control part, 112 Memory part, 114 Display part, 116 Input part, 118 Drive part, 120 Recording medium, 122 Communication part, 130 Editor part, 132 Drawing editor, 134 Variable management part, 140 Data storage part, 150 Programmable Display, 152,182,210 CPU, 154 Maintenance Port, 160,184,250 Memory, 162 DRAM, 164 FRPROM, 166 Communication Controller, 168 VRAM, 170 Graphic Controller, 172 Display, 174 Touch Panel, 176 Touch Panel Controller, 180 PLC, 186 Communication IF, 190 Network, 192, 194 Controlled device, 200 Computer system, 220 Monitor, 230 Mouse 240 keyboard, 260 fixed disk, 270 FD drive, 272 FD, 280 CD-ROM drive, 282 CD-ROM.

Claims (4)

An editor device for editing a setting of an image block displayed on a display device having a function of displaying a state of a control target device and a function of instructing control of an operation of the control target device,
Storage means for storing the identification data for identifying the image block and the control data that is associated with each of the image blocks and controls whether or not the image block can be operated;
An input means for the user to input editing instructions;
Generating means for generating display data for displaying the control data and the identification data in a list in response to detecting a display instruction for the list of control data from the editing instruction;
On the basis of the display data, and display means for displaying said control data and said identification data,
The generation means includes an image block associated with the selected control data and an image block not associated with the selected control data based on selection of any of the control data. Generate data for display in different ways,
The display means displays the associated image block and the unassociated image block in different modes,
Acquisition means for acquiring each of the identification data for identifying a plurality of image blocks selected for changing the control data and new control data from the editing instruction;
Update means for causing each storage unit to store the identification data acquired by the acquisition unit in association with the new control data;
Screen data generating means for generating screen data for displaying a screen on the display using the data generated by the generating means based on the data format set in the editor device ;
An editor device comprising: output means for outputting the screen data generated by the screen data generation means to the display. The generation means includes a detection means for detecting a sort instruction for sorting and displaying the list of control data as the display instruction,
Said generating means, said the detecting means detects the sorting instruction, the generating the display data by performing a sort processing based on the control data, the editor apparatus according to claim 1. A program for causing a computer to function as an editor device for editing image block settings displayed on a display device having a function of displaying a state of a control target device and a function of instructing control of an operation of the control target device. The program is stored in the computer.
Reading out identification data for identifying the image block, and control data for controlling whether or not to operate the image block, which is associated with each image block, from storage means for storing data;
In response to detecting an instruction to display the list of control data from an editing instruction input to the user, a generation step of generating display data for displaying the control data and the identification data in a list is executed. The generating step includes: selecting an image block associated with the selected control data and an image block not associated with the selected control data based on selection of any of the control data. Generating data for display in different ways,
Based on the display data, a display step of displaying the control data and the identification data is executed, and the display step differs the associated image block and the unassociated image block in different modes. Including the step of displaying,
An acquisition step of acquiring each of the identification data for identifying a plurality of image blocks selected for changing the control data and new control data from the editing instruction;
An update step of causing each of the identification data acquired by the acquisition step and the new control data to be associated with each other and stored in the storage unit;
Generating screen data for displaying a screen on the display using the generated data based on a data format set in the computer ;
And a step of outputting the generated screen data to the display. A recording medium storing the program according to claim 3 .

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