JP5239424B2 - Typesetting device, typesetting method, and typesetting processing program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a technical field such as a system for creating and editing DTP (Desk Top Publishing) data based on data on a database.

  In this type of system, various types of information (for example, information about products and stores) to be published in catalogs, flyers, magazines, etc. are read from a database, and a typesetting process is performed based on such information to create DTP data. . The DTP data obtained by the typesetting process is displayed on the display.

  When correcting DTP data, the contents of the database are often not corrected directly, but layout items (also referred to as frames) on the DTP data are often corrected. For this reason, manual work was required to reflect the correction contents in the database.

In Patent Document 1, calibration processing is performed in accordance with a correction instruction for the composition data (DTP data) obtained by the composition processing, and based on the corrected composition data based on labels attached to each item data constituting various information. A technique has been proposed in which each item data is extracted and re-registered in the database to update the database. According to this, the correction content can be automatically reflected in the database.
JP 2003-296317 A

  By the way, in addition to the correction of DTP data, in order to improve the appearance and readability of the page, it is a general practice to perform typesetting processing while replacing a specific character string with another character string or symbol. In addition to such character string replacement, there are also insertion of a comma in the character string, full-width / half-width replacement in the character string, and the like, which are collectively referred to as “character processing”. Unlike correction, the contents after such character processing are generally not reflected in the database, but are only reflected in the DTP data at that time. This is because if the character string is replaced with an external character (special symbol), it is garbled and cannot be returned to the database.

  However, in the technique of Patent Document 1, for example, when a character string is replaced and the content is corrected, it is difficult to reflect only the correction in the database. Therefore, in order to obtain the content after correction before character string replacement, the operator must visually check the character string before and after correction and the setting of the character string replacement instead of automatically, which may cause a mistake. There is a problem.

  In order to solve such a problem, character data on the database (that is, text data in the same state as the database that has not been subjected to the character processing) is stored in advance in the non-display area of the DTP data, In order to correct the layout item, it is conceivable to correct the data stored in the non-display area and execute automatic typesetting again with the correction contents. According to such means, by writing the data stored in the non-display area when the final data is completed, the character data that has not been subjected to the character processing can be returned to the database even if the contents are modified. it can.

  However, on a disposable document (consisting of a memory area consisting of a display area for DTP data and a non-display area for DTP data) for collecting materials such as texts and images, which is often implemented in flyer items. In a semi-automatic workflow that automatically formats and copies the layout items on the formatted DTP data to a print document and arranges the appearance manually, it is stored in the non-display area when copying and pasting (copying and pasting) There is a problem that the data is lost, and the character data to be returned from the print document to the database cannot be written.

  In such a semi-automatic workflow, data relating to layout items on automatically formatted DTP data may be reused as new information not registered in the database. Information related to such layout items must be additionally registered in the database as new information, but when returning to the database, the system cannot distinguish it as new information, and it overwrites the information used when it was automatically formatted. There is also a problem that it ends up.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems and the like, and it is possible to reflect character data before character processing corresponding to a duplicated layout item in a database, and to a duplicated layout item. It is an object of the present invention to provide a typesetting apparatus, a typesetting method, and a typesetting processing program capable of newly registering corresponding character data before character processing in a database.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1 acquires various information including character data as a basis of typesetting data from a database, and performs character processing set in advance for the acquired character data. A typesetting device that performs typesetting processing after the display and displays the typesetting data obtained on the display on the display, in association with the layout item on the displayed typesetting data, and character data corresponding to the layout item A storage means for storing character data that has not been subjected to the character processing in a non-display area of the typesetting data, and when copying a layout item on the typesetting data in accordance with a copy instruction from an operator, the layout character data associated with the item stored in said non-display region and replication means for replicating the operations Characters according sticking instructions from over data, which is stored or affixed as normal replication, or a display means for displaying a dialog asking whether or not to patch as new information, on the non-display region in accordance with the registration instruction from the operator Registration control means for registering data in the database, the character data registered in the database is provided with database identification information for managing the character data in the database, and the non-display In the area, the database identification information attached to the character data is stored together with the character data, and the duplicated layout item is displayed in the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with a pasting instruction from the operator. In the case of being pasted on, the normal by the operator When it is selected to paste as a duplicate, the storage means stores the duplicated character data in a non-display area of typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and for the character data The database identification information given at the time of acquisition is stored in the non-display area, and when the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data according to the pasting instruction from the operator, the operator When pasting as the new information is selected, the storage means stores the duplicated character data in a non-display area of typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and the character data Is assigned new database identification information, and the database identification information is It is stored in a display area .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the typesetting device according to the first aspect, the layout item and the character data are associated with each other by being given the same association identification information, and the storage unit When storing the duplicated character data in the non-display area, the association identification information not assigned to the character data already stored in the non-display area is associated with the character data and the character data. It is given to a given layout item.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the typesetting device according to the first or second aspect , when the operator selects to paste as the normal copy, the registration control means stores the non-display area. If the corrected character data is corrected, the character data on the database to which the same database identification information as the corrected character data is assigned is overwritten with the corrected character data. Features.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the typesetting device according to the first or second aspect , when the operator selects to paste as the new information, the registration control means stores the non-display area. In the case where new database identification information is given to the character data being recorded, the character data is newly registered in the database together with the new database identification information.

The invention according to claim 5 acquires various information including character data as a basis of the composition data from the database, performs the composition processing after performing the character processing set in advance on the obtained character data, A typesetting method in a computer for displaying the typesetting data obtained on the display, wherein the character data corresponding to the layout item is associated with the layout item on the displayed typesetting data and the character processing When the layout item on the typesetting data is copied according to the storing step of storing the character data that has not been performed in the non-display area of the typesetting data and the duplication instruction from the operator, the character data is associated with the layout item. a step of also the character data to replicate stored in the non-display area, from the operator According sticking instructions, either attached as normal replication, or the step of displaying a dialog asking whether or not to patch as new information, the character data stored in the non-display region in accordance with the registration instruction from the operator, the database The character data registered in the database is provided with database identification information for managing the character data in the database, and the character data is stored in the non-display area. In addition, the database identification information attached thereto is stored, and when the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data according to the pasting instruction from the operator, Affixed as the normal copy by the operator. In the storing step, the copied character data is stored in a non-display area of the typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and is given to the character data at the time of acquisition. When the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with the pasting instruction from the operator, the new information is stored by the operator. In the storing step, the copied character data is stored in a non-display area of the typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and the character data is New database identification information is assigned and the database identification information is not displayed. It is characterized by storing in the area .

The invention of the typesetting processing program according to claim 6 obtains various information including character data as a basis of the typesetting data from the database, performs typesetting on the acquired character data, and performs typesetting. A computer that performs processing and displays the obtained typesetting data on the display,
Storage means for storing character data corresponding to the layout item and not subjected to the character processing in a non-display area of the composition data in association with the layout item on the displayed composition data; When duplicating a layout item on the typesetting data in accordance with a duplication instruction from an operator , duplication means for duplicating character data stored in the non-display area in association with the layout item, pasting from the operator In accordance with the instruction, display means for displaying a dialog asking whether to paste as a normal copy or new information, and character data stored in the non-display area according to a registration instruction from the operator, to function as a registration control means for registering in the database, the database The database identification information for managing the character data in the database is given to the character data registered in the database, and the database identification given to the non-display area together with the character data. Information is stored, and when the duplicated layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with the pasting instruction from the operator, it is pasted as the normal duplication by the operator Is selected, the storage means stores the duplicated character data in a non-display area of the typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and is given to the character data at the time of acquisition. The stored database identification information is stored in the non-display area, and the operator When the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with their pasting instructions, if the operator selects to paste as the new information, the storage means , Storing the duplicated character data in a non-display area of the composition data to which the layout item is pasted, adding new database identification information to the character data, and not displaying the database identification information It is made to function so that it may store in an area | region .

  According to the present invention, the character data stored in the non-display area at the time of copying and pasting the layout item is also copied and stored in the non-display area of the typesetting data at the pasting destination. The correction contents of the character data before the corresponding character processing can be reflected in the database.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The embodiment described below is an embodiment when the present invention is applied to a DTP editing system.

  First, the configuration and function of the DTP editing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration example of a DTP editing system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an example of information registered in the character database. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration example of the typesetting terminal.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the DTP editing system S includes a database server 1 and a typesetting terminal 2 as a typesetting device. The database server 1 and the typesetting terminal 2 include a LAN (Local Area Network) or the like. Are connected via the network 3.

  The database server 1 is composed of, for example, a server computer, and a storage unit (for example, composed of a hard disk drive) has a product (paper surface such as a catalog) as a basis for DTP data (an example of typesetting data) such as a catalog, a flyer, or a magazine. A database for registering information (an example of various types of information) related to the products listed above is constructed. The database includes a character (text) database 11, an image database 12, and a built-in appearance database 13.

  In the character database 11 shown in FIG. 2, the product ID, product name, product price, and product specifications (for example, color, size, Material data) is registered.

  The database ID is database identification information assigned to manage the character data in the database.

  In the image database 12, image data of each product is registered in association with the database ID and the product number.

  In the built-in appearance database 13, for example, data (for example, XML (eXtensible Markup Language) and XSLT (eXtensible Stylesheet Language Transformation) format indicating the embedded form (in other words, layout) of characters and images of products to be published on a paper such as a catalog. Is registered).

  The database server 1 acquires data registered in the character database 11, the image database 12, and the built-in appearance database 13 in response to a request from the typesetting terminal 2, and transmits the data to the typesetting terminal 2 via the network 3. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the typesetting terminal 2 includes a processing unit 21 having a CPU, RAM, ROM for storing data and programs, a storage unit 22 having a hard disk drive, a display unit 23 having a liquid crystal display, a mouse, An operation unit 24 including a keyboard and a communication unit 25 for communicating with the database server 1 via the network 3 are configured.

  Then, the processing unit 21 reads and executes the DTP editing application program (including the composition processing program of the present invention) stored in the storage unit 22, for example, so that the storage unit, the duplication unit, and the registration of the present invention are performed. It functions as a control means or the like, and performs processing described later.

  Specifically, in accordance with an instruction from the operator (by the operation of the operation unit 24), the processing unit 21 sends information on the product that is the basis of the DTP data via the database server 1 and the network 3 to the character database 11 and the image database. 12 and information about the acquired product (character data, image data, and data indicating the embedded format) are stored in a non-display area of DTP data set in advance in the RAM.

  Then, the processing unit 21 performs preset character processing on the stored character data, and then performs typesetting processing based on the character data after the character processing, image data, and data indicating an embedded appearance. The DTP data obtained by the typesetting process is stored in the RAM display area in distinction from at least the character data stored in the non-display area, and the DTP data is displayed on the display in the display unit 23.

  Here, the character processing includes at least one of character string replacement, insertion of a comma into the character string (inserting a comma every three digits indicating the price), and full-width / half-width replacement in the character string. included. As the replacement of the character string, for example, in addition to replacing kanji with katakana, alphabet with katakana, etc., it is not possible to register in the character database 11 (for example, due to garbled characters, etc.) Substitution etc. are mentioned. In the case of an external character or a line feed, a mark character (such as ■ or ○) is stored in the database instead and replaced when formatting.

  The processing unit 21 performs a character data correction process in accordance with a correction instruction (by operation of the operation unit 24) from the operator with respect to the displayed DTP data. The character data before correction stored in the non-display area is overwritten with the character data after correction. After that, the processing unit 21 performs the character processing on the corrected character data stored in the non-display area after receiving the reformatting instruction (by the operation of the operation unit 24) from the operator, Based on the character data after the character processing, the image data, and the data indicating the embedding style, the recomposition processing is performed, and the DTP data obtained by the recomposition processing is different from at least the character data stored in the non-display area. Separately, it is stored in the display area of the RAM, and the DTP data is displayed on the display in the display unit 23.

  Thus, the corrected character data stored in the non-display area is updated and registered in the character database 11 by the processing unit 21 according to a registration instruction from the operator, for example, converted into a registration format in the database, and is transmitted via the network 3. Are sent to the database server 1 and updated and registered in the character database 11. Thereby, even if the character processing is performed and the content is corrected, the content before and after the character processing can be reflected in the character database 11.

  FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram simply showing how character data acquired from the database is corrected and reflected again in the database.

  In the example of FIG. 4, assuming that character data (character string) “sky color is blue” and “water color is blue” related to the flow-in document A is acquired from the database (character database 11). Is stored in the above-mentioned non-display area and is subjected to preset character processing (here, the character string is replaced from “blue” to “blue” in “sky color is blue”, After “water color is blue”, the character string replacement is not performed), and the character data after the character processing is used to perform automatic typesetting (flow (a)) (“sky color is blue”) DTP data is generated and “DTP data is displayed on the display in the display unit 23”.

  Here, the “flowing document A” shown in the example of FIG. 4 includes a memory area including a display area of DTP data (corresponding to “paper surface” in the figure) and a non-display area of the DTP data.

  Further, the same non-display is performed on the layout item (also referred to as a frame) I1 on which “sky color is blue” on the DTP data displayed on the display and the data D1 stored in the non-display area. Area IDs (an example of association identification information) (here, “0000001”) are assigned to be associated (linked) to each other. Further, the same non-display area ID (corresponding to the layout item I2 displaying “water color is blue” on the DTP data displayed on the display and the data D2 stored in the non-display area, respectively. An example of identification information) (here, “0000002”) is assigned to be associated with each other. The non-display area ID assigned to the layout items I1 and I2 is a hidden character that is not displayed.

  In the non-display area, the database ID assigned thereto is stored together with the character data.

  Next, when the character data in the non-display area is corrected (b) by the operator (in this case, “empty” → “sea”), the corrected character data is stored (overwritten) in the non-display area. Is done. Then, the corrected character data is subjected to the same character processing as described above, and the character data after the character processing is used to perform recomposition (“the sea color is blue” and “the water color is Blue "is cast on the DTP data). The DTP data generated thereby is displayed on the display in the display unit 23.

  Then, the data stored in the non-display area is compared with the data on the database to which the same database ID is assigned. If the values are different, that is, the character data in the non-display area is corrected. The character data on the database assigned with the same database ID as the corrected character data is overwritten and registered with the corrected character data (c). That is, the final character data after the correction is written and reflected from the non-display area to the database (character database 11).

  When the character data is written from the non-display area in this way, the correction is reflected, but the character processing (for example, replacement of the character string) is not performed, so that it can be directly reflected in the database.

  Further, when copying the layout item on the DTP data in accordance with the duplication instruction from the operator (by the operation of the operation unit 24), the processing unit 21 is associated with the layout item and stored in the non-display area. Character data is specified (by the non-display area ID), and the character data is also copied together with the non-display area ID and the database ID.

  Here, the execution of the layout item duplication is performed by the operator specifying the layout item to be duplicated (for example, clicking with the mouse) by the operation unit 24 and designating the duplication command. The associated non-display area data is held in the work area of the temporary RAM.

  When the processing unit 21 pastes the duplicated layout item on the same DTP data or other DTP data in accordance with the pasting instruction from the operator (by operation of the operation unit 24), the duplicated data Is stored in the non-display area of the DTP data to which the layout item is pasted.

  Here, the execution of the pasting of the layout item is performed by the operator specifying the DTP data of the pasting destination by the operation unit 24 (the DTP data in which the layout item was displayed may be specified, or the DTP data may be closed and closed. It may be specified after displaying the DTP data of the document in the typesetting) and specifying the pasting command. At this time, a dialog asking whether to paste as a normal copy or as new information is displayed so that the operator can select it with the operation unit 24.

  For example, when it is selected by the operator to paste as a normal copy, the processing unit 21 pastes the copied layout item on the DTP data of the specified pasting destination and also displays the copied non-display. The character data of the area and the database ID (database ID assigned to the character data at the time of acquisition) are stored in the non-display area of the DTP data of the pasting destination, and the non-display area of the DTP data of the pasting destination A layout in which a non-display area ID that is not used (that is, a non-display area ID not assigned to character data already stored in the non-display area) is re-assigned and the non-display area ID is copied and pasted It is given to the item and the copied and stored character data (the assigned non-display area ID is assigned to the character data. Is stored in the non-display region attached response). Thus, when pasted as a normal copy, when the character data in the non-display area associated with the copied layout item is corrected as described above, it is the same as the corrected character data. The character data on the database to which the database ID is assigned is overwritten with the corrected character data.

  On the other hand, when the operator selects to paste as new information, the processing unit 21 pastes the duplicated layout item on the DTP data of the designated pasting destination and also displays the duplicated non-display. The character data of the area is stored in the non-display area of the paste-destination DTP data, and the non-display area ID that is not used in the non-display area of the paste-destination DTP data (that is, already stored in the non-display area) The non-display area ID that has not been assigned to the character data that has been assigned) is reassigned, and the non-display area ID is assigned to the duplicated and pasted layout item and the duplicated and stored character data. Further, the processing unit 21 assigns a new database ID (for example, configured by a replication time) to the copied non-display area character data (rewrites with a new unused database ID), The database ID is stored in the non-display area together with the character data. In this way, when pasted as new information, when the character data of the non-display area associated with the duplicated layout item is reflected in the database, it can be determined that the database ID does not exist on the database side. Therefore, the character data (regardless of whether correction is made) or the like is newly registered in the database using the ID.

  FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram simply showing how layout items are pasted as normal duplication, and character data corresponding to the duplicated layout item is corrected and reflected again in the database.

  In the example of FIG. 5, assuming that character data (character string) “sky color is blue” and “water color is blue” related to the flow-in document A is acquired from the database, as in FIG. Is stored in the non-display area described above (the non-display area ID and the database ID are also stored), and after the preset character processing is performed, the character data after the character processing is used. Thus, automatic composition (flow (a)) and DTP data are generated, and the DTP data is displayed on the display unit 23.

  Next, the layout item I1 on the DTP data in the flow document A is copied by the operator, and it is selected to be pasted as a normal copy and pasted (b) on the DTP data in the flow document B (here, layout). The character data and the database ID (part D1) stored in the non-display area of the DTP data in the flow document A are also copied and stored in the non-display area of the DTP data in the flow document B. Code 1 part). At this time, the non-display area ID (here, “0000001”) assigned to the layout item IC1 and the character data is not used in the non-display area of the DTP data in the flow document B (here, the non-display area ID (here, “0000001”)). , “0000003”).

  Next, when the character data of the non-display area (non-display area ID “0000003”) is corrected (c) by the operator (in this case, corrected from “sky” to “sea”), the corrected character data is displayed. Is stored (overwritten) in the non-display area. Then, the corrected character data is subjected to the same character processing as described above, and the character data after the character processing is used to perform recomposition (“the sea color is blue” and “the water color is Blue "is cast on the DTP data). The DTP data generated thereby is displayed on the display in the display unit 23.

  Then, the data stored in the non-display area is compared with the data on the database to which the same database ID is assigned. If the values are different, that is, the character data in the non-display area is corrected. The character data on the database to which the same database ID as the corrected character data is assigned is overwritten and registered with the corrected character data (d).

  In this way, the character data stored in the non-display area at the time of copying and pasting the layout item is also copied and stored in the non-display area of the DTP data of the pasting destination, so it corresponds to the layout item copied and pasted The correction contents of the character data before the character processing to be performed can be reflected in the database.

  FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram simply showing how layout items are pasted as new information and reflected in the database again.

  In the example of FIG. 6, assuming that character data (character string) “sky color is blue” and “water color is blue” related to the flow-in document A is acquired from the database, as in FIG. Is stored in the non-display area described above (the non-display area ID and the database ID are also stored), and after the preset character processing is performed, the character data after the character processing is used. Thus, automatic composition (flow (a)) and DTP data are generated, and the DTP data is displayed on the display unit 23.

  Next, the layout item I1 on the DTP data in the flow document A is copied by the operator, selected to be pasted as new information, and pasted (b) on the DTP data in the same flow document A (here, Character data (reference D1 part) stored in the non-display area of the DTP data in the flow-in document A is also copied and stored in the non-display area of the DTP data (reference numeral DC1). The At this time, the non-display area ID (here, “0000001”) assigned to the layout item IC1 and the character data is the non-display area ID (here, “0000003”) that is not used in the non-display area of the DTP data. )) And the database ID (here, “A001”) assigned to the copied non-display area character data is a new database ID (here, “A” is not used). Then, it is updated (rewritten) to “841195”).

  Then, when the data stored in the non-display area is compared with the data on the database and the values are different, that is, when a new database ID is assigned to the character data stored in the non-display area The character data is newly registered in the database together with the new database ID (c).

  As described above, since the character data stored in the non-display area at the time of copying and pasting the layout item is also copied and stored with a new database ID, the character data is returned to the database. At this time, it can be distinguished as new information, and character data before character processing corresponding to the copied layout item can be newly registered in the database.

  Next, an example of the DTP editing system according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing automatic typesetting processing in the processing unit 21, FIG. 7B is a flowchart showing correction and recomposition processing in the processing unit 21, and FIG. FIG. 8B is a flowchart showing data reflection processing in the processing unit 21. FIG. 9 to 12 are diagrams showing examples of screens displayed on the display in the display unit 23. FIG.

  The processing shown in FIG. 7A is started in accordance with a typesetting start instruction (by operation of the operation unit 24) from the operator, and the processing unit 21 transmits information on the product based on the DTP data instructed by the operator to the communication unit. 25 and the non-display area described above by obtaining information (character data, image data, and data indicating an embedded appearance) related to the product transmitted from the database server 1 and requested to the database server 1 via the network 25 and the network 3 (Step S1).

  Next, the processing unit 21 performs preset character processing on the stored character data (step S2). Then, the processing unit 21 performs a typesetting process based on the character data after the character processing, the image data, and the data indicating the embedding style (step S3). The DTP data obtained in this way is stored in the display area of the RAM in distinction from at least the character data stored in the non-display area and, for example, on the display in the display unit 23 as shown in FIG. 9B. Is displayed.

  FIG. 9A shows an example in which character data or the like (including the file name of image data) stored in the non-display area is displayed on the screen, and FIG. 9B shows that the character data or the like is poured. It is an example of DTP data generated and displayed on the screen. In the example of FIG. 9B, one layout item is shown on the DTP data.

  For example, “27000” in [6] shown in FIG. 9A is inserted into the DTP data shown in FIG. 9B with a comma inserted by character processing. Further, “blue” in [7] shown in FIG. 9A is replaced with “blue” by the character processing, and is inserted into the DTP data shown in FIG. 9B. Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, a non-display area ID is given to the data of the non-display area.

  Here, the replacement setting of the character string is performed through a replacement table editing screen as shown in FIG. 10A displayed in accordance with an instruction from the operator (by operation of the operation unit 24). With the screen shown in FIG. 10A displayed, the operator operates the operation unit 24 to input a search character string (character string before replacement) into the input field 51 in the replacement table, and replaces the replacement character string (replacement). When the subsequent character string) is input to the input field 52 in the replacement table and, for example, the save button 53 is specified (for example, clicked with the mouse), replacement of the character string is set and the setting information is stored.

  Further, the insertion of a comma into a character string and the setting of full-width / half-width replacement in the character string include full-width characters as shown in FIG. 10B displayed according to an instruction from the operator (by operation of the operation unit 24), This is done through the comma setting screen. In the full-width half-width replacement setting unit 54 and the comma insertion setting unit 55 on the screen shown in FIG. 10B, the operator operates the operation unit 24 to check a check box corresponding to a desired item and designates an OK button 56, for example. Then, full-width / half-width replacement setting and comma insertion setting are made, and the setting information is stored.

  Next, the process shown in FIG. 7B is started in accordance with a correction start instruction (by operation of the operation unit 24) from the operator. When the processing is started, a frame data correction screen as shown in FIG. 11 is displayed.

  Then, the processing unit 21 performs a character data correction process according to a correction instruction from the operator (by operation of the operation unit 24) (step S11). In the correction process, the operator operates the operation unit 24 to specify a tag name (for example, price) to be corrected by the tag specifying unit 61 on the frame data correction screen, and the tag data editing unit 62 performs the correction. Enter the content. Thereby, the correction content is reflected on the tag data list table 63 (the corrected tag data (character data) and the tag name are displayed in red, for example).

  After all the tag data to be corrected is corrected, when the operator operates the operation unit 24 and specifies the reflow button 64, the processing unit 21 recognizes the reflow (reformatting) instruction (step S12: YES), the character data before correction stored in the non-display area is overwritten with the character data after correction (step S13).

  Next, the processing unit 21 performs the character processing on the corrected character data stored in the non-display area (step S14). Subsequently, the character data after the character processing, image data, and incorporation are performed. A recomposition process is performed based on the data indicating the appearance (step S15). The DTP data obtained in this way is stored in the display area of the RAM in distinction from at least the character data stored in the non-display area, and on the display in the display unit 23 as shown in FIG. Is displayed. As shown in FIG. 12A, the corrected character data “15000” stored in the non-display area is reflected on the DTP data as shown in FIG. The final DTP data is printed.

  Next, the processing shown in FIG. 8A is started in accordance with a replication start instruction (by operation of the operation unit 24) from the operator, and the processing unit 21 is in accordance with a replication instruction from the operator (by operation of the operation unit 24). The layout item to be duplicated designated on the DTP data and the data of the non-display area associated therewith are duplicated (step S21).

  Next, the processing unit 21 displays a dialog on the display in the display unit 23 asking whether to paste as a normal copy or as new information according to a paste instruction from the operator (by operation of the operation unit 24). If the operator selects to paste as a normal copy (step S22: YES), the process proceeds to step S23. On the other hand, if the operator selects to paste as new information (step S22) (S22: NO), the process proceeds to step S26.

  In step S23, as described above, the processing unit 21 pastes the duplicated layout item on the designated DTP data of the pasting destination.

  Next, the processing unit 21 stores the copied character data and database ID of the non-display area in the non-display area of the DTP data of the pasting destination (step S24).

  Next, the processing unit 21 assigns a new non-display area ID that is not used in the non-display area of the DTP data to be pasted to the copied and pasted layout item and the copied and stored character data ( Step S25). The new non-display area ID is stored in the non-display area together with the character data.

  On the other hand, in step S26, as described above, the processing unit 21 pastes the duplicated layout item on the DTP data of the specified pasting destination.

  Next, the processing unit 21 stores the copied character data of the non-display area in the non-display area of the DTP data of the pasting destination (step S27). At this time, the database ID may also be stored in the non-display area, and the database ID may be rewritten to a new database ID in the following step S29.

  Next, the processing unit 21 assigns a new non-display area ID that is not used in the non-display area of the DTP data to be pasted to the copied and pasted layout item and the copied and stored character data ( Step S28).

  Then, the processing unit 21 assigns a new database ID that is not used to the copied and stored character data in the non-display area (step S29). The new database ID is stored in the non-display area together with the character data.

  Note that the process illustrated in FIG. 8A may be performed before or after the process illustrated in FIG.

  Next, the process shown in FIG. 8B is started in accordance with a registration instruction from the operator (by the operation of the operation unit 24), and the processing unit 21 reads the corrected character data stored in the non-display area, or Character data to which a new database ID is assigned is acquired (step S31), converted into a database registration format, and then transmitted to the database server 1 via the communication unit 25 and the network 3. (Write to database) (step S32). As a result, the corrected character data is updated and registered in the character database 11, or the character data to which a new database ID is assigned is newly registered in the character database 11.

  As described above, according to the above embodiment, the character data stored in the non-display area at the time of copying and pasting the layout item is also copied and stored in the non-display area of the DTP data of the pasting destination. The correction contents of the character data before the character processing corresponding to the copied and pasted layout item can be reflected in the database.

  In addition, since the character data stored in the non-display area at the time of copying and pasting the layout item is also copied and stored with a new database ID, the character data is returned to the database. New character information and character data before character processing corresponding to the copied layout item can be newly registered in the database.

It is a figure showing an example of outline composition of a DTP editing system concerning this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the information registered into the character database. It is a figure which shows the schematic structural example of a typesetting terminal. It is the conceptual diagram which showed simply a mode until the character data acquired from the database were corrected and reflected in a database again. It is the conceptual diagram which showed simply a mode that sticking is performed as normal duplication about a layout item, and the character data corresponding to the duplicated layout item is corrected, and it is reflected in a database again. It is the conceptual diagram which showed simply a mode until sticking is performed as new information about a layout item and it is reflected in a database again. (A) is a flowchart showing an automatic typesetting process in the processing unit 21, and (B) is a flowchart showing a retypesetting process in the processing unit 21. FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing the duplication and pasting process in the processing unit 21, and FIG. 8B is a flowchart showing the data reflection process in the processing unit 21. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a display in the display unit 23. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a display in the display unit 23. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a display in the display unit 23. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an example of a screen displayed on a display in the display unit 23. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Database server 2 Formatting terminal 3 Network 11 Character database 12 Image database 13 Built-in appearance database 21 Processing part 22 Storage part 23 Display part 24 Operation part 25 Communication part S DTP editing system

Claims (6)

Acquires various information including the character data that is the basis of the composition data from the database, performs the character processing set in advance for the acquired character data, performs the composition processing, and displays the composition data obtained thereby A typesetting device displayed above,
Storage means for storing character data corresponding to the layout item and not subjected to the character processing in a non-display area of the composition data in association with the layout item on the displayed composition data; ,
When duplicating a layout item on the typesetting data according to a duplication instruction from an operator, duplication means for duplicating character data stored in the non-display area in association with the layout item;
Display means for displaying a dialog asking whether to paste as a normal copy or as new information in accordance with the paste instruction from the operator;
Registration control means for registering the character data stored in the non-display area in the database according to a registration instruction from an operator;
With
The character data registered in the database is given database identification information for managing the character data in the database,
In the non-display area, the database identification information attached to the character data is stored together with the character data,
When the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with the pasting instruction from the operator, if the operator selects to paste as the normal duplication, the storage The means stores the duplicated character data in the non-display area of the composition data to which the layout item is pasted, and stores the database identification information given to the character data at the time of acquisition in the non-display area. Store and
When the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with the pasting instruction from the operator, if the operator selects to paste as the new information, the storage The means stores the duplicated character data in a non-display area of the typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and gives new database identification information to the character data, and the database identification information is A typesetting device storing in a non-display area . In the typesetting device according to claim 1,
The layout item and the character data are associated by giving the same association identification information,
In the case where the copied character data is stored in the non-display area, the storage means displays the association identification information not attached to the character data already stored in the non-display area, the character data and A typesetting device, which is assigned to a layout item associated with the item. In the typesetting device according to claim 1 or 2,
When it is selected by the operator to paste as the normal copy, the registration control means, when the character data stored in the non-display area is corrected, the corrected character data and A typesetting apparatus , wherein character data on a database to which the same database identification information is assigned is overwritten and registered with the corrected character data . In the typesetting device according to claim 1 or 2 ,
When it is selected by the operator to paste as the new information, the registration control means, when new database identification information is given to the character data stored in the non-display area, A typesetting apparatus , wherein character data is newly registered in a database together with the new database identification information . Acquires various information including the character data that is the basis of the composition data from the database, performs the character processing set in advance for the acquired character data, performs the composition processing, and displays the composition data obtained thereby A typesetting method in a computer displayed above,
A storage step of storing character data corresponding to the layout item and not subjected to the character processing in a non-display area of the composition data in association with the layout item on the displayed composition data; ,
When copying a layout item on the typesetting data in accordance with a copy instruction from an operator, copying the character data stored in the non-display area in association with the layout item;
In accordance with the paste instruction from the operator, displaying a dialog asking whether to paste as normal copy or paste as new information;
Registering the character data stored in the non-display area in the database according to a registration instruction from an operator;
Including
The character data registered in the database is given database identification information for managing the character data in the database,
In the non-display area, the database identification information attached to the character data is stored together with the character data,
When the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with the pasting instruction from the operator, if the operator selects to paste as the normal duplication, the storage In the process, the copied character data is stored in a non-display area of the typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and the database identification information given to the character data at the time of acquisition is stored in the non-display area Stored in
When the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with the pasting instruction from the operator, if the operator selects to paste as the new information, the storage In the process, the copied character data is stored in a non-display area of the typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and new database identification information is given to the character data, and the database identification information is A typesetting method characterized by storing in the non-display area . Acquires various information including the character data that is the basis of the composition data from the database, performs the character processing set in advance for the acquired character data, performs the composition processing, and displays the composition data obtained thereby The computer to be displayed above
Storage means for storing character data corresponding to the layout item and not subjected to the character processing in a non-display area of the composition data in association with the layout item on the displayed composition data;
A replicating unit that replicates the character data stored in the non-display area in association with the layout item when replicating the layout item on the typesetting data in accordance with a duplication instruction from an operator;
Display means for displaying a dialog asking whether to paste as a normal copy or as new information according to the paste instruction from the operator, and
According to the registration instruction from the operator, the character data stored in the non-display area is caused to function as a registration control means for registering in the database,
The character data registered in the database is given database identification information for managing the character data in the database,
In the non-display area, the database identification information attached to the character data is stored together with the character data,
When the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with the pasting instruction from the operator, if the operator selects to paste as the normal duplication, the storage Means for storing the duplicated character data in a non-display area of typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and database identification information given to the character data at the time of acquisition in the non-display area Store and
When the copied layout item is pasted on the typesetting data or other typesetting data in accordance with the pasting instruction from the operator, if the operator selects to paste as the new information, the storage Means for storing the duplicated character data in a non-display area of the typesetting data to which the layout item is pasted, and adding new database identification information to the character data, A typesetting processing program that functions to be stored in a non-display area .

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