JP4507227B2 - File storage device and storage medium storing file management program - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a file storage device that stores various data files such as sentences, graphics, and tables, and a storage medium in which a file management program is stored.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In general, in an information processing apparatus such as a personal computer, a file for storing various data such as text, graphics, and tables created by a user can be created by executing various application programs. Normally, a newly created file has a file name specified for the specified storage location when the user specifies the file storage destination (storage drive, folder (or directory)) and file name when saving the file. Therefore, it is saved. Also, when saving a file created by the user, a path system indicating the file storage destination is set in advance to facilitate file management, and a specific file storage of the path system is performed according to the contents of the file. In many cases, the file is saved with a file name that allows you to specify the destination and guess the file contents.
[0003]
In particular, when sharing a file with multiple users, each user knows the path system that indicates the file storage destination, the file name setting rules, etc., in order to facilitate work when saving or reading the file. Need to be.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
Thus, conventionally, when a file is stored, the user sets the file storage destination and file name. For this reason, when a large number of files are systematically stored, it is necessary for the user to specify the storage destination and file name of the file after fully understanding them, which is a heavy work load.
[0005]
In particular, when a file is shared by a plurality of users, each user must know a path system indicating a file storage destination and a file name setting rule as shared information. Even if the user knows the path system and file name, if a wrong path is specified due to a mistake in the input operation of the file storage destination when saving the file, it will be changed to a storage destination that cannot be recognized by other users. In some cases, the file was saved, or it was saved with a file name that other users could not guess the file contents. In addition, when saving a file with completely new contents, it is necessary to adjust in advance with other users what file save destination, what file name is set and saved. I had to.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and can easily manage files by systematically setting file storage destinations and file names without increasing the burden on the user. An object of the present invention is to provide a simple file storage device and a storage medium storing a file management program.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  The present invention relates to a file storage device that stores a file by setting a file storage destination.pluralAttribute information editing means for creating and editing attribute information, and created and edited by the attribute information editing meansThe plurality ofStorage means for storing attribute information in association with the file, and stored by the storage meansThe plurality ofSave attribute information to filePath and file nameAsIn combinationA setting unit for setting use, and a file storage destination indicated by the attribute information created and edited by the attribute information editing unit according to the setting by the setting unitPathInWith the file nameAnd a file storage unit for storing the file.
  Furthermore, a storage medium for storing a program for causing a computer to function as the main means shown in the first aspect of the present invention is provided (the fourth aspect of the present invention).
[0009]
  Claim1In the present invention,in frontThe setting means sets an order for a plurality of attribute information created and edited by the attribute information editing means.
  AlsoClaim1In the present invention, there is provided recognition means for recognizing a user having authority to execute creation and editing of attribute information by the attribute information editing means, and the attribute information editing means is provided by the recognition means from a user having authority. According to the instruction, creation and editing of attribute information is executed.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a personal computer 1 that realizes a file storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the personal computer 1 includes a CPU 2, an input unit 3, a display unit 4, a communication control unit 5, a RAM 6, a ROM 7, and an external storage device 8 that are connected to each other via a bus 9. .
[0011]
The CPU 2 controls the entire information processing apparatus. The CPU 2 activates various programs stored in the RAM 6 or the ROM 7 in accordance with a key operation signal from the input unit 3, and implements various functions according to the programs. The CPU 2 can read the program code recorded on the storage medium of the external storage device 8 and store it in the RAM 6 for execution. The CPU 2 can perform file processing such as file editing, file saving, and editing of property information that is file attribute information by executing a file management program stored in the RAM 6 as the application is executed.
[0012]
The input unit 3 inputs instructions and data for defining the operation of the personal computer 1 and is configured by a pointing device such as a keyboard and a mouse.
[0013]
The display unit 4 displays a screen corresponding to the execution of various processes, and displays a display screen for editing file contents such as text and graphics, an edit input screen for property information that is file attribute information, and the like. To do.
[0014]
The communication control unit 5 is a unit for performing communication via a communication line.
The RAM 6 stores various data as necessary in addition to a system program for controlling the entire personal computer 1 and a control processing program corresponding to various functions. A file management program is stored and executed by the CPU 2 to realize file processing.
The ROM 7 stores a control program and the like.
[0015]
The external storage device 8 has a storage medium 8a. The storage medium 8a executes saving, reading, etc. of programs (OS, applications), data (files), and the like. The storage medium 8a is composed of a magnetic or optical storage medium or a semiconductor memory. The storage medium 8a is fixedly provided on the external storage device 8, or is detachably mounted. In addition, the program, data, and the like stored in the storage medium 8a may be configured to be received and stored from another device connected via the communication control unit 5 via the communication line or the like. For example, a storage device provided with a storage medium may be provided on the other device side connected via the communication device, and the program and data stored in the storage medium may be used via a communication line. The external storage device 8 reads a program, data, and the like stored in the storage medium 8a in response to a request from the CPU 2. The read program, data, etc. are stored in the RAM 6.
[0016]
Next, the file processing operation in the personal computer 1 (file storage device) in this embodiment will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Here, a case where a text data file is handled will be described as an example.
[0017]
First, in response to a user instruction from the input unit 3, the CPU 2 activates an application program and inputs a file to be processed by this application. When an instruction for creating a new file is input (step A1), the CPU 2 reads the new file for editing (FIG. 3, step B1), and the contents of the new file (in the text editing screen (FIG. 3, step B1)) (Blank) is displayed and the text editing work state is set (step B2). In the sentence editing work state, a sentence is created and edited by executing a process according to a character data input instruction or an editing operation instruction from the input unit 3 (step B2).
[0018]
On the other hand, it is possible to edit property information (file attribute information) for a sentence being created in the sentence editing work state. First, when the execution of property information is instructed by selecting a command or the like on the text editing screen (step B3), the CPU 2 is a user who has the authority to edit the property information of the file being edited. An ID / password input screen for registering the password is displayed on the display unit 4 and input by the user (step B4). FIG. 4A shows an example of an ID / password input screen displayed by the display unit 4. Here, the editing authority for the property information is given to the user who newly created the file by registering the ID / password. That is, in the file processing according to the present embodiment, the property information is used for the path and file name indicating the file storage destination, so that the file can be systematically stored and file management can be easily performed. This is because the file management system is confused if editing the property information is allowed.
[0019]
In this embodiment, the ID for user identification is registered in advance by a basic control program (operating system (OS)) of the personal computer 1 or an application program, and is identification information unique to the user. And The password can be arbitrarily specified by the user in file units. The ID / password input here is stored as attribute data of the file currently being created.
[0020]
When the ID / password is registered by the user, the CPU 2 causes the display unit 4 to display an editing screen for property information of the file being edited (step B5).
FIG. 4B shows an example of the property information editing screen. As shown in FIG. 4B, a plurality of items of “title”, “subtitle”, “creator”, “affiliation”, “company name”, and “classification” are provided as attribute information for the file being created. Can be arbitrarily input and edited (step B6). Further, in the present embodiment, corresponding to each item, whether the content input to the item is used as a path name indicating a file storage destination or the content input to the item is used as a file name is indicated. A “path / file” designation field is provided, and designation of a path / file name can be input through the “path / file” designation field (step B7). In addition, when specifying the file storage destination using the property information, an item for inputting “storage drive” is provided. When the path / file name specification is input, “storage drive” is provided. "Can be entered (step B8).
[0021]
The example of the property information editing screen shown in FIG. 4B shows a state in which the property information for the file is input to each item, and the “path / file” designation field is not input.
[0022]
For the path / file designation field, “Pn” (n = 1, 2,...) Is used for items used as path names, and “Fn” (n = 1) is used for items used as file names. , 2, ...) are input. When using multiple items as path names, enter “P1”, “P2”, “P3”,... In the order of the items to be used, and when using multiple items as file names, use “F1”, “F2”, “F3”... Are input in the order of items to be performed (see FIGS. 6 and 7). Note that it is not necessary to input use as a path name or file name for all items, and any item can be selected and specified.
[0023]
In this embodiment, it is assumed that a path or a file can be used for only one item. By making a single selection in this way, the same item is not used for the path name and file name at the same time, so that the property information can be used efficiently without waste. It is also possible to use the contents of one item for the path name and the file name at the same time.
[0024]
In the present embodiment, the path and file name can be arbitrarily set on the property information editing screen instead of specifying the path and file name in the “path / file” designation field. For example, when the character string “path / file” is instructed (clicked with a mouse or the like) in the property information editing screen when the “path / file” designation field is not entered, the CPU 2 A path input screen for specifying a path as shown in FIG. 4C or a file name input screen for specifying a file as shown in FIG. 4D is displayed. Note that a path input screen may be displayed when the character string portion of “path” is instructed, and a file name input screen may be displayed when the character string portion of “file” is instructed. Further, the path input screen and the file name input screen shown in FIGS. 4C and 4D may be displayed simultaneously. Furthermore, instead of an instruction for the character string “path / file”, buttons for specifying “path” and “file name” are provided, and an input screen shown in FIGS. May be displayed. When a character string representing a path or file name is input from the input unit 3 to the input field in the input screen from the input unit 3 and then an “OK” button is specified, the path or file name data is stored. Entered and returns to the property information editing screen. Here, the input path and file name are used in place of the path name and file name specified using the property information in the file saving process described later.
[0025]
When the “OK” button is instructed on the property information editing screen, the CPU 2 saves the property information input for each item on the property information editing screen and the content input in the “path / file” designation field. Then, the property editing process is terminated and the sentence editing work state is restored. When the end of the process is instructed by the user in the text editing work state (step B9), the CPU 2 ends the editing process and executes a file saving process (step A11). Details of the file saving process will be described later (FIGS. 8 and 9).
[0026]
FIG. 5 shows a data structure relating to the file being created. For one document file, as shown in FIG. 5A, (1) header information (creation date data, etc.) relating to normal file creation, (2) property information and “path / file” designation field The input path / file name information, (3) ID / password, and (4) text data (including ruled line data, character data, etc.) are saved. FIG. 5B shows an example of a recording format. Note that the path / file name information shown in FIG. 5A indicates the contents input in the “path / file” designation field as shown in FIG.
[0027]
By the way, when a previously created file name is designated instead of an instruction to create a new file when starting the application program (step A1), the CPU 2 reads the designated file with the external storage device 8 or the like and displays the display unit 4 Thus, the contents of the edited file are displayed on the text editing screen to set the text editing work state (step A2). In this sentence editing work state, a sentence is created and edited by executing a process according to a character data input instruction or an editing operation instruction from the input unit 3 (step A3).
[0028]
On the other hand, in the text editing work state, the property information for the text being created can be edited in the same way as when creating a new file. However, in this embodiment, the editing authority for the property information is given only to the user who newly creates the file currently being edited. First, when editing of property information is instructed by selecting a command or the like on the text editing screen (step A4), the CPU 2 is a user who has the authority to edit the property information of the file being edited. An ID / password input screen for confirming the password is displayed on the display unit 4 and input by the user (step A5). The ID / password input screen is the same as that used for password registration shown in FIG.
[0029]
When the ID and password are input, the CPU 2 stores the input ID / password and the ID / password stored as the attribute data of the file currently being edited (see FIGS. 5A and 5C). Compare with As a result, if the ID / password do not match, it is recognized that the user is not authorized to edit the property information and the process does not proceed to the property editing process.
[0030]
On the other hand, if the ID / password match, it is recognized that the user has the authority to edit the property information, that is, the user who newly created the file currently being edited. The CPU 2 extracts property information (FIGS. 5A and 5B) saved as data related to the file being edited (step A6) and displays it on the property information editing screen (step A7).
[0031]
Here, as in the case of creating a new file, each item as attribute information for the file is edited (step A8), and the path / file name using the property information in the “path / file” designation field. Can be input (step A9).
[0032]
In this way, only the user who has the authority to edit the property information can edit the property information. Therefore, even when the file is shared by multiple users, the content of the property information is changed by other users. Can avoid changing the file storage destination, file name, etc. That is, file saving is executed in accordance with the file saving system set by the user who creates a new file in the “path / file” designation field.
[0033]
When the “OK” button is instructed on the property information editing screen, the CPU 2 saves the property information input for each item on the property information editing screen and the content input in the “path / file” designation field. Then, the property editing process is terminated and the sentence editing work state is restored.
[0034]
When the end of the process is instructed by the user in the text editing work state (step A10), the CPU 2 ends the editing process and executes a file saving process (step A11). Details of the file saving process will be described later (FIGS. 8 and 9).
[0035]
Here, a specific example in the case where an input to the “path / file” designation field is performed on the property information editing screen will be described with reference to FIGS. The setting example shown in FIG. 6 shows an example suitable for managing files individually. As shown in FIG. 6A, the property information items “title” and “subtitle” are used as file names, and the property information items “company name”, “affiliation”, “creator”, and “classification” are used as path names. It is set to be used in. FIG. 6B shows an example of a path (save location) and a file name created in a file save process to be described later according to the setting shown in FIG. Since the item “creator” is used as the path name, this indicates that the file is classified and stored in a path (folder or directory) for each creator. Therefore, a set of files created by an individual can be easily taken out.
[0036]
The setting example shown in FIG. 7 shows an example suitable for managing files by document classification. As shown in FIG. 7A, the property information items “title”, “subtitle”, and “creator” are used as file names in order, and the property information items “company name”, “affiliation”, and “classification” are used as path names. It is set to be used in the order. FIG. 7B shows an example of a path (save location) and a file name created in a file save process to be described later according to the setting shown in FIG. Since the item “category” is used as the path name, this indicates that the file is classified and stored in a path (folder or directory) for each document classification (file content). Therefore, a set of files shared by a plurality of users can be easily extracted for each classification.
[0037]
In the example of the file name shown in FIG. 6B and FIG. 7B, since a plurality of items of property information are used as the file name, each item is classified by parentheses for easy viewing of the file name. However, in addition to this form, other forms such as connection with “-” can be used. In addition, when the contents of multiple items are used as file names, the form of the file name may be fixedly determined or determined by separately inputting a designation from the user. May be.
[0038]
Next, the file storage process in step A11 of FIG. 2 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, the CPU 2 reads property information and path / file name information set for the file instructed to end the editing process (step C1), and performs processing for setting a path using the property information. The variable value n to be used is set to “1” (step C2).
[0039]
Here, the CPU 2 refers to the path / file name information and determines whether the property information is designated to be used as the path name, that is, whether “P1” is set in the path / file name information (step 1). C3). If there is a path designation, the CPU 2 extracts the contents of the property information item corresponding to the designated “P1” (step C4), and checks whether the directory (or holder) indicated by the contents of this item exists (step C4). Step C5).
[0040]
If there is a directory corresponding to the path specification, this existing directory or a lower directory (if there is another path specification) becomes the file storage destination. On the other hand, if the directory corresponding to the path designation does not exist, a directory according to the contents of the property information item is newly created as a file storage destination (step C6).
[0041]
Next, the CPU 2 updates the variable value n (+1) (step C7), and determines whether another path is specified in the path / file name information, that is, “P2” is set (step C8). . Thereafter, in the same manner as described above, it is determined whether a directory corresponding to the property information item specified by the path exists, and if not, a directory is newly created as a file storage destination. The above processing is performed for all path designations in the path / file name information.
[0042]
On the other hand, if no path is specified in the path / file name information, the CPU 2 inputs a file storage location (path) separately instead of setting the property information. Here, for example, the path input on the path input screen shown in FIG. 4C may be input, or the designation of the file storage destination may be input separately from the user.
[0043]
Next, the CPU 2 sets a variable value n used for processing for setting a file name using property information to “1” (step C10).
Here, the CPU 2 refers to the path / file name information and determines whether or not the property information is designated to be used as the file name, that is, “F1” is set in the path / file name information (step 1). C11). If there is a file name designation, the CPU 2 extracts the contents of the property information item corresponding to the designated “F1” (step C12), and creates a save file name (step C13).
[0044]
Next, the CPU 2 updates the variable value n (+1) (step C14), and determines whether another file name is specified in the path / file name information, that is, “F2” is set (step C15). ). Thereafter, in the same manner as described above, if the file name is designated, the file name is created using the corresponding item of the property information. The above processing is performed for all file name designations in the path / file name information. When file names are specified for a plurality of items of property information, a file name is created by combining the contents of the plurality of items of property information, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 7B. To do.
[0045]
On the other hand, when the file name is not specified in the path / file name information, the CPU 2 does not create a file name based on the property information, but inputs a file name separately. Here, for example, the file name input on the file name input screen shown in FIG. 4D may be input, or a file name may be input from the user separately.
[0046]
Next, the CPU 2 saves the text data file with the created predetermined file name in the file saving destination (path) set as described above (step C17). Also, the header information and property information for this file are recorded and held (step C18).
[0047]
For example, when the property information is set as shown in FIG. 6, the path of the file storage destination “B: ¥ CASINO / system first development department 13 development room / Yoshitaka Ogawa / patent proposal” Text data is saved with the file name “file storage system (storage system management) .doc” (“.doc” is an extension corresponding to the application program).
[0048]
In the file saving process, if the editing of the property information is not executed during the text editing process, not the editing process for the new file, the file saving destination (path) and the file name are not changed. Therefore, the processing of steps C2 to C16 may be omitted, and the file may be stored with the same file name in the file storage destination when reading the file.
[0049]
In this way, it is possible to arbitrarily set the use of the editing contents for the file property information as the file storage destination (path) or the file name by an instruction from the user. For this reason, if the file storage destination (path) or file name is set in advance in the editing process for property information, the file storage destination and file name are automatically determined without the user's awareness. Since the file is saved, the burden on the user is reduced.
[0050]
Further, file management can be systematically managed by using the editing contents for the file property information as a file storage destination (path) or file name. In addition, since editing authority is given only to specific users such as the user who newly created the file, even if the file is shared by multiple users, There is no risk of confusing the file management system by editing property information. Furthermore, the file storage destination (path) or the order used for the file name can be arbitrarily designated for a plurality of items of property information, so that it is managed by an individual or the document classification is managed (FIG. 6, FIG. 7), files can be managed in a system desired by the user.
[0051]
In the above description, the ID / password is input when editing the property information at the time of creating the new file, and the property information editing authority for this file is given to the user who created the new file. However, the editing authority may not be given to the user on a file-by-file basis, but may be given only to the user who is a specific administrator, for example, with respect to the property information of all files. In this case, the ID / password registration is not performed during the editing process for the property information at the time of creating a new file, but is registered in a process different from the file process, for example.
Further, the content of the property information described above is an example, and other information may be used as the property information. For example, information such as file creation date and time may be included.
[0052]
Further, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention in the implementation stage. Further, the functions of the above-described embodiments may be combined as appropriate as possible. The embodiments described above include inventions at various stages, and various inventions can be extracted by appropriately combining a plurality of disclosed constituent elements. For example, even if several constituent requirements are deleted from all the constituent requirements shown in the embodiment, an effect can be obtained, so that a configuration from which the constituent requirements are deleted can be extracted as an invention.
[0053]
【The invention's effect】
  As described above, according to the present invention, a file stored in association with a file is stored.pluralAttribute informationIn combinationFile save destinationas well asSince it can be used as a file name, the file storage destination and the file name can be set systematically to facilitate file management without increasing the burden on the user.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a personal computer 1 that implements a file storage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of file processing in the personal computer 1 (file storage device).
FIG. 3 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of file processing in the personal computer 1 (file storage device).
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed in file processing.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a data structure related to a file being created.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a specific example when an input to a “path / file” designation field is performed on the property information editing screen.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a specific example when an input to a “path / file” designation field is performed on the property information editing screen.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining an operation of file saving processing;
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of file saving processing;
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ... Personal computer
2 ... CPU
3 ... Input section
4 ... Display section
5. Communication control unit
6 ... RAM
7 ... ROM
8 ... External storage device
8a ... Storage medium
9 ... Bus

Claims (4)

In a file storage device that sets a file storage destination and saves a file,
Attribute information editing means for creating and editing a plurality of attribute information for a file;
Storage means for storing the plurality of attribute information created and edited by the attribute information editing means in association with the file;
Setting means for setting to use a combination of the plurality of attribute information stored by the storage means as a path and file name of the file storage location,
A file storage unit for storing the file with the file name in a file storage destination path indicated by the attribute information created and edited by the attribute information editing unit in accordance with the setting by the setting unit; Storage device. The setting means includes
2. The file storage device according to claim 1, wherein an order is set for a plurality of attribute information created and edited by the attribute information editing means. Recognizing means for recognizing a user having authority to execute creation and editing of attribute information by the attribute information editing means,
The attribute information editing means includes
2. The file storage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein creation and editing of attribute information is executed in accordance with an instruction from an authorized user by the recognition means. A storage medium storing a program for saving a file by setting a file saving destination and a file name,
Computer
Attribute information editing means for creating and editing multiple attribute information for files,
Storage means for storing the plurality of attribute information created and edited by the attribute information editing means in association with the file;
A setting unit configured to set the plurality of attribute information stored by the storage unit to be used in combination as a file storage path and a file name ;
A file management program for functioning as a file storage unit for storing a file with the file name in a file storage destination path indicated by the attribute information created and edited by the attribute information editing unit according to the setting by the setting unit is stored. Computer-readable storage medium.

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