JP5375256B2 - Form creation device, form creation method, and form creation program - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a form creation device, a form creation method, and a form creation program that extract information from a repository or a database and create a form.

  A required field is selected from a plurality of fields included in a database record, and a form database corresponding to a desired form is created using the selected field and a newly added field, and the created form database and A form creation device that creates a form with reference to a layout definition in which a form layout is defined is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  This form creation device can add a new field that is not included in the reference source database to the form database or change data defined in the layout definition. By using this form creation device, the user can change the layout of the form or add new data to the form.

JP 2000-99595 A

  However, the form creation device described in Patent Document 1 requires a definition for creating a form database, and the user must create both a definition for creating the form database and a layout definition. Furthermore, the layout definition configuration is complicated, and it is not easy for the user to create or edit the layout definition.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and for a form created based on information (data) extracted from a repository or database, the layout of the form can be easily changed. An object is to provide a form creation device, a form creation method, and a form creation program that can easily add information (data) not registered in a database to a form.

In order to achieve the above object, the form creation device according to the present invention is hierarchized into a plurality of hierarchies, data in which lower hierarchies are linked to data in upper hierarchies, and assigned to each hierarchy Data storage means for storing keywords;
Layout storage means for storing layout data including a plurality of cells;
An input means for inputting a hierarchical keyword and data obtained by concatenating keywords assigned to each hierarchy;
Layout editing means for individually setting the hierarchy keyword and data input by the input means to any one of a plurality of cells included in the layout data stored in the layout storage means;
Designating means for designating data of the highest hierarchy indicated by each keyword included in the hierarchical keyword set by the layout editing means;
For each cell in which a hierarchical keyword is set by the layout editing means, the data belonging to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in the hierarchical keyword and associated with the data specified by the specifying means is the data Replacement means for reading from the data storage means and replacing the hierarchical keyword with the read data;
A form generating means for generating a form based on the layout data in which all the hierarchical keywords are replaced with data by the replacing means;
It is characterized by providing.

The form creation method according to the present invention is a form creation method for creating a form based on data that is hierarchized into a plurality of hierarchies and data in a lower hierarchy is linked to data in an upper hierarchy. ,
An input process in which a hierarchical keyword in which keywords assigned to each hierarchical level of the data are connected and data is input;
A layout editing step in which the input hierarchical keyword and the data are individually set to any one of a plurality of cells included in layout data stored in layout storage means;
A designation step in which data of the highest hierarchy indicated by each keyword included in the set hierarchy keyword is designated;
For each cell in which the hierarchy keyword is set, data belonging to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in the hierarchy keyword and associated with the specified data is read from the data storage means, and the hierarchy A replacement step of replacing the keyword with the read data;
A form generation process for generating a form based on layout data in which all hierarchical keywords are replaced with data,
It is characterized by providing.

Further, the form creation program according to the present invention includes a computer,
Data storage means for storing data that is hierarchized into a plurality of hierarchies, in which data of lower hierarchies are linked to data of upper hierarchies, and keywords assigned to the respective hierarchies;
Layout storage means for storing layout data including a plurality of cells;
An input means for inputting a hierarchical keyword and data obtained by concatenating keywords assigned to each hierarchy;
Layout editing means for individually setting the hierarchy keyword and data input by the input means to any one of a plurality of cells included in the layout data stored in the layout storage means;
Designating means for designating data of the highest hierarchy indicated by each keyword included in the hierarchical keyword set by the layout editing means;
For each cell in which a hierarchical keyword is set by the layout editing means, the data belonging to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in the hierarchical keyword and associated with the data specified by the specifying means is the data Replacement means for reading from the data storage means and replacing the hierarchical keyword with the read data;
A form generating means for generating a form based on the layout data in which all the hierarchical keywords are replaced with data by the replacing means;
And make it work.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to easily change the layout of a form created based on information (data) extracted from a repository or database, and information (data) that is not registered in the repository or database. Can be easily added to the form.

It is a figure which shows an example of the form creation apparatus which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the hierarchical structure of the data hierarchized into three hierarchies. It is a figure which shows an example of the table which shows the relationship between the hierarchical data. It is a figure which shows an example of layout data. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a form generated based on the table of FIG. 3 and the layout data of FIG. 4. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of layout data different from the layout data of FIG. 4. It is a figure which shows an example of the form produced | generated based on the table of FIG. 3, and the layout data of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a form creation process. It is a figure which shows an example of the hierarchical structure of the data hierarchized into four hierarchies. It is a figure which shows an example of the table which shows the relationship between the data which belongs to the 4th hierarchy, and the data which belongs to an upper hierarchy. It is a figure which shows an example of the layout data in case data are hierarchized into four hierarchies. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a form generated based on the table in FIG. 3, the table in FIG. 10, and the layout data in FIG. 11.

  Hereinafter, a form creation apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a form creation apparatus 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11, a memory 12, a storage device 13, an input device 14, a display device 15, and a printing device. 16.

  The CPU 11 executes various programs stored in the memory 12. The function as the form creation device 10 is realized by the CPU 11 executing a program for creating a form.

  The memory 12 includes, for example, a RAM (Random Access Memory) and a ROM (Read Only Memory). The memory 12 stores a program for creating a form and various data.

  The storage device 13 includes, for example, a hard disk, an optical disk device such as a RAID (Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks), a DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), a magnetic tape device, and the like. For example, the storage device 13 stores data stored in the database, and the CPU 11 executes a program for managing the database, thereby configuring the database.

The input device 14 has a keyboard, a mouse, and the like. The input device 14 receives various instructions and data input by the form creator and transmits them to the CPU 11.
The display device 15 has a display. The display device 15 displays various types of guidance, created forms, and the like according to instructions from the CPU 11.
The printing device 16 prints the created form, for example, according to an instruction from the CPU 11.

The form creation device 10 according to the present embodiment creates a form based on information (data) extracted from a database. Data stored in the database is stored in the storage device 13 of FIG.
Information (data) that is a target for creating a form is hierarchized into a plurality of hierarchies.
FIG. 2 shows an example of a hierarchical structure of data hierarchized into three hierarchies. The first hierarchy is composed of a data group corresponding to the keyword ORDER (order number). The second hierarchy is composed of three data groups respectively corresponding to the keywords DATE (date of issue of the form), OWNER (customer name), and ITEM (item of the product). The third hierarchy is composed of three data groups corresponding to the keywords NAME (product name), AMOUNT (number of orders), and INFO (remarks).

  Data belonging to the second level DATE, OWNER, and ITME, respectively, is associated (associated) with data belonging to the first level ORDER. Further, data belonging to NAME, AMOUNT, and INFO in the third hierarchy is associated with (associated with) data belonging to the ITEM in the second hierarchy.

The hierarchical relationship of data is, for example, ORDER. DATA and ORDER. ITEM. Like NAME, it is shown by using a hierarchical keyword obtained by concatenating keywords assigned to each hierarchical level.
For example, the hierarchical keyword ORDER. DATA means that the hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER is the first hierarchy, and the hierarchy indicated by the keyword DATA is the second hierarchy lower than the first hierarchy.
In addition, the hierarchical keyword ORDER. ITEM. NAME means that the hierarchy indicated by the keyword NAME is a third hierarchy lower than the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM. Note that the hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM is a second hierarchy lower than the first hierarchy.
In the example of FIG. 2, the third hierarchy is the lowest hierarchy.

The relationship between the hierarchized data is represented by a table as shown in FIGS. 3 (A) and 3 (B).
The ORDER table 101 in FIG. 3A and the ITEM table 102 in FIG. 3B are registered in the database. Note that data stored in the database is recorded in the storage device 13.
The CPU 11 creates a form based on the ORDER table 101 and the ITEM table 102.

The ORDER table 101 shows the relationship between the data belonging to the first hierarchy and the data belonging to the second hierarchy with respect to the data belonging to the second hierarchy to which the data belonging to the third hierarchy is not linked (not associated). Shows the relationship.
For example, the data “March 10, 2009” shown in FIG. 3A is associated with the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword DATE and belonging to the first hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER. Yes. Similarly, the data “Taro Yamada” belongs to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword OWNER, and is associated with the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the first hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER.
The data “March 23, 2009” is associated with data “CD — 3104” belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword DATE and belonging to the first hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER. Similarly, the data “Ichiro Tanaka” belongs to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword OWNER, and is associated with the data “CD — 3104” belonging to the first hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER.

In the ITME table 102, the data belonging to the second hierarchy to which the data belonging to the third hierarchy is linked (associated) is related to the data belonging to the first hierarchy and the data belonging to the second hierarchy. , And the relationship between data belonging to the second hierarchy and data belonging to the third hierarchy.
The five pieces of data “001” to “005” shown in FIG. 3B belong to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM and are associated with the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the first hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER. ing.

Further, for example, the data “storage server” is associated with the data “001” belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword NAME and belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM. Since the data “001” is linked to the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the first hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER, the data “storage server” is linked to the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the first hierarchy after all. It will be attached.
Similarly, the data “5” is associated with the data “001” belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword AMOUNT and belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM. The data “5” is also linked to the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the first hierarchy via the data “001”.

  The data “I will deliver directly after packing” is associated with data “003” belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword INFO and belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM. The data “I will deliver directly after packing” is linked to the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the first hierarchy via the data “003”.

The CPU 11 arranges fixed character strings and data registered in the database (ORDER table 101 and ITEM table 102) on the form based on the layout data. Layout data is also stored in the storage device 13 of FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the layout data has a structure in which a plurality of cells (cells) are arranged vertically and horizontally. Data such as a fixed character string or the hierarchical keyword described above can be set in each cell. A symbol “$” is attached to the head of the keyword. The CPU 11 identifies the fixed character string and the keyword by the leading code “$”.
For example, in FIG. 4, a fixed character string of “order specification”, “order number”, “light emission date”, “customer name”, “$ ORDER”, “$ ORDER.DATE”, “$ ORDER.ITEM. A hierarchical keyword such as “NAME” is set in each cell of the layout data 201.

The CPU 11 generates a form 301 shown in FIG. 5 based on the ORDER table 101, the ITEM table 102, and the layout data 201.
When the data belonging to the hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER is designated, the CPU 11 belongs to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in each hierarchical keyword for each cell in which the hierarchical keyword is set, and the designated data The data associated with is read from the ORDER table 101 and the ITEM table 102, and each hierarchical keyword is replaced with the read data.
For example, when the data “CD — 3103” is designated, the CPU 11 sets the data “storage server” included in the third tier indicated by the keyword NAME for the cell in which the hierarchical keyword “$ ORDER.ITEM.NAME” is set. Five data of “small desktop PC”, “notebook PC”, “large monitor TYPE A” and “large monitor TYPE B” are read from the ITME table 102, and the hierarchical keyword “$ ORDER.ITEM.NAME” is used as these data. replace.

  The CPU 11 replaces all hierarchical keywords set in the layout data 201 with data read from the database, and then generates a form shown in FIG. 5 based on the layout data 201.

In the present embodiment, the layout of the form can be easily changed.
For example, when the CPU 11 generates a form based on the layout data 202 shown in FIG. 6 instead of the layout data 201, a form 302 shown in FIG. 7 is generated.

Compared with the layout data 201, the layout data 202 is replaced with the position of the cell where the hierarchical keywords “$ ORDER.ITEM.NAME” and “$ ORDER.ITEM.AMOUNT” are set, and a fixed character string “issue date” is displayed. A cell in which “customer name” and hierarchical keywords “$ ORDER.DATE” and “$ ORDER.OWNER” are set is changed.
For this reason, the layout of the generated form 302 is different from that of the form 301 in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, data that is not registered in the database can be easily added to the form. Since the CPU 11 can set an arbitrary fixed character string in each cell, data (character string) not registered in the database can be easily added to the form.

  Next, the flow of the form creation process in the form creation apparatus 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

The form creator inputs a hierarchical keyword and a fixed character string (data) using the input device 14 while looking at an image of layout data displayed on the display device 15.
As shown in the form creation process of FIG. 8, the input device 14 receives a hierarchical keyword and a fixed character string (step S101).
When the CPU 11 is notified of the hierarchical keyword and the fixed character string from the input device 14, the CPU 11 reads the layout data from the storage device 13, and individually inputs the input hierarchical keyword and the fixed character string into the plurality of layout data. It is set to one of the cells (step S102).

  The CPU 11 causes the storage device 13 to store layout data in which hierarchical keywords and fixed character strings are set in each cell.

  Next, the form creator uses the input device 14 to specify the data of the highest hierarchy indicated by each keyword included in the hierarchy keyword. The input device 14 receives the data of the highest hierarchy indicated by each keyword included in the hierarchy keyword (step S103). For example, the input device 14 receives data “OD — 3103” shown in the ORDER table 101 in FIG.

  When the CPU 11 is notified of the data of the highest hierarchy indicated by each keyword included in the hierarchical keyword from the input device 14, the CPU 11 reads layout data in which the hierarchical keyword and the fixed character string are set in each cell from the storage device 13. .

  For each cell in which a hierarchical keyword is set, the CPU 11 assigns data belonging to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in each hierarchical keyword and associated with the specified data to the ORDER table 101 and the ITEM table. The data is read from 102, and each hierarchical keyword is replaced with the read data (step S104).

Finally, the CPU 11 generates a form based on the layout data in which all hierarchical keywords are replaced with data (step S105).
For example, the form creator displays the generated form on the display device 15 to check whether the form has been correctly laid out, and prints the generated form on the paper using the printing device 16.

  In the above description, the CPU 11 temporarily stores the layout data edited in step S102 in the storage device 13, reads the layout data from the storage device 13, and executes step S104. However, the CPU 11 performs processing in step S102. The edited layout data may not be stored in the storage device 13 but may be executed in step 104 while being held in the memory 13.

  FIG. 9 shows an example of a hierarchical structure of data hierarchized into four hierarchies. The configuration from the first hierarchy to the third hierarchy is the same as the hierarchy shown in FIG. A data group corresponding to the keyword SUB (product sub-item) is added to the third layer, and three data corresponding to the keywords NAME (product name), AMOUNT (number of orders), and INFO (remarks), respectively. The point where the 4th hierarchy comprised by a group is added differs from FIG. Note that the data belonging to the NAME, AMOUNT, and INFO of the fourth layer is associated (associated) with the SUB of the third layer.

The fourth hierarchy is also expressed by a hierarchy keyword that is a concatenation of keywords assigned to each hierarchy.
For example, the hierarchical keyword ORDER. ITEM. SUB. NAME means that the hierarchy indicated by the keyword NAME is the fourth hierarchy lower than the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword SUB. Note that the hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER is the highest hierarchy, and the hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM is the second hierarchy that is lower than the first hierarchy. The third hierarchy indicated by the keyword SUB is a hierarchy below the second hierarchy.
In the example of FIG. 9, the fourth hierarchy is the lowest hierarchy.

The relationship between the data belonging to the fourth hierarchy and the data belonging to the upper hierarchy is given by the SUB_ITEM table 103 shown in FIG.
Similar to the ORDER table 101 in FIG. 3A and the ITEM table 102 in FIG. 3B, the SUB table 103 is also registered in the database. The CPU 11 creates a form based on the ORDER table 101, the ITEM table 102, and the SUB_ITEM table 103.

  The SUB_ITEM table 103 indicates the relationship from the data belonging to the first hierarchy to the data belonging to the fourth hierarchy for the data belonging to the fourth hierarchy linked to the data belonging to the third hierarchy.

The data belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM includes data associated with the data belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword SUB and data not associated with the data.
For example, in the SUB_ITEM table 103 in FIG. The data “001” and “003” belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the ITEM is not associated with the data belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword SUB. That is, there is no data in the third hierarchy. The SUB_ITEM table 103 indicates that the data belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM is not linked to the data belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword SUB. ITEM. A symbol “NO” is set in the SUB column.
Furthermore, the hierarchical keyword ORDER. ITEM. For data in which the code “NO” is set in the SUB field, it is impossible that the data in the fourth layer is linked. That is, there is no data in the fourth layer below. Therefore, in the SUB_ITEM table 103, the sign “NO” is set even when the data of the fourth layer does not exist.

  On the other hand, for data in which data belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword SUB is associated with data belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITEM, for example, the hierarchy keyword ORDER. ITEM. Data “001” to “004” and the like are set in the SUB column. These data are stored in the hierarchical keyword ORDER. It is associated with data “002” and “001” belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by ITEM.

  Further, in the SUB_ITEM table 103, for example, the data “CPU” is associated with the data “001” belonging to the fourth hierarchy indicated by the keyword NAME and belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword SUB. Note that the data “001” is linked to the data “002” belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITME, and the data “002” belonging to the second hierarchy indicated by the keyword ITME is further Since it is associated with the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the hierarchy, the data “CPU” is eventually associated with the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the first hierarchy.

Similarly, the data “1” belongs to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword AMOUNT and is associated with the data “001” belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword SUB. Therefore, the data “1” is also linked to the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the first hierarchy via the data “001” of the third hierarchy and the data “002” of the second hierarchy.
The data “2 GHz” belongs to the fourth hierarchy indicated by the keyword INFO, and is associated with the data “001” belonging to the third hierarchy indicated by the keyword SUB. Note that the data “2 GHz” is also linked to the data “CD — 3103” belonging to the first hierarchy via the data “001” of the third hierarchy and the data “002” of the second hierarchy.

FIG. 11 shows an example of layout data when the data is hierarchized into four hierarchies. Even when the data is hierarchized into four hierarchies, the layout data configuration is the same as when the data shown in FIGS. 4 and 6 is hierarchized into three hierarchies.
For example, in FIG. 11, a fixed character string of “order specification”, “order number”, “light emission date”, “customer name”, “$ ORDER”, “$ ORDER.DATE”, “$ ORDER.ITEM. A hierarchical keyword such as “SUB” or “$ ORDER.ITEM.SUB.NAME” is set in each cell of the layout data 203.

The CPU 11 generates a form 303 shown in FIG. 12 based on the ORDER table 101, the ITEM table 102, the SUB_ITEM table 103, and the layout data 203.
When the data belonging to the hierarchy indicated by the keyword ORDER is designated, the CPU 11 belongs to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in each hierarchical keyword for each cell in which the hierarchical keyword is set, and the designated data The data associated with is read from the ORDER table 101, the ITEM table 102, and the SUB_ITEM table 103, and each hierarchical keyword is replaced with the read data. However, at that time, the symbol “NO” set in the SUB_ITEM table 103 in FIG. 10 is replaced with data indicating a blank.

  For example, when the data “CD — 3103” is designated, the CPU 11 sets the data “NO () included in the fourth hierarchy indicated by the keyword NAME for the cell in which the hierarchy keyword“ $ ORDER.ITEM.SUB.NAME ”is set. Eight data from the SUB_ITEM table 103 are “blank” ”,“ CPU ”,“ memory ”,“ hard disk ”,“ DVD drive ”,“ NO (blank) ”,“ NO (blank) ”,“ NO (blank) ”. Read and replace the hierarchical keyword “$ ORDER.ITEM.SUB.NAME” with these data.

  The CPU 11 replaces all the hierarchical keywords set in the layout data 203 with data registered in the ORDER table 101, the ITEM table 102, and the SUB_ITEM table 103, and then, based on the layout data 203, shown in FIG. A form 303 is generated.

When the form 303 is generated, the CPU 11 determines, for data linked with a plurality of data in a lower hierarchy, a position where the data is arranged and a position where a plurality of data in the lower hierarchy is arranged. Decide in consideration of the relationship.
For example, the hierarchical keyword ORDER. The data “002” belonging to the ITEM has four data “001” to “004” associated with the third hierarchy. In this case, as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 11 displays the positions of the four data “001” to “004” when the form 303 is displayed on the display device 15 or when the form 303 is printed by the printing device 16. Data “002” is arranged at a balanced position. That is, when the form 303 is viewed in the vertical direction, the data “002” of the second hierarchy is arranged so that it is at a position intermediate between the positions of the data “002” and “003” of the third hierarchy.
Further, the CPU 11 determines that the data “001” of the third hierarchy is the same as the data “002” of the second hierarchy for the data “small desktop PC”, “25”, “blank” of the second hierarchy. It is arranged at a position that is balanced with the position of “004”.

In the above embodiment, the case where the data is hierarchized into three hierarchies and the case where the data is hierarchized into four hierarchies are shown, but there is no particular limitation on the depth of the data hierarchies. The present invention can be similarly applied even when the data is hierarchized into five or more hierarchies.
In the above embodiment, a fixed character string is shown as an example of data set in a cell included in layout data. However, a still image or a drawing may be set in a cell included in layout data.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the ORDER table 101, the ITEM table 102, and the SUB_ITEM table 103 are stored in the database. However, the ORDER table 101, the ITEM table 102, and the SUB_ITEM table 103 may be stored in the repository. good.

  In the embodiment described above, the keyword “$” is added to the head of the keyword and the hierarchical keyword on the layout data, and the CPU 11 identifies the fixed character string and the keyword or the hierarchical keyword by the head code “$”. At the beginning of the hierarchical keyword, not the code “$” but a code “#”, a code “%”, a code “&”, or the like is added, and the CPU 11 starts the code “#”, the code “%”, or the code “&”. The fixed character string and the keyword or the hierarchical keyword may be identified by “

  Further, in the above embodiment, the keyword combination in the hierarchical keyword is, for example, ORDER. ITEM. Although shown in the SUB format, the combination of keywords in the hierarchical keyword may be expressed in different formats such as (ORDER) (ITEM) (SUB), {ORDER} {ITEM} {SUB}, or ORDER_ITEM_SUB.

  In the above embodiment, when one hierarchical keyword is replaced with a plurality of data, the plurality of data is arranged continuously in the vertical direction on the form. Alternatively, it may be arranged in other forms such as continuously arranged in the horizontal direction on the form.

  According to the present invention, for a form created based on information (data) extracted from a repository or database, the layout of the form can be easily changed, and information (data) not registered in the repository or database can be changed. Can be easily added to a form.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, various modifications and combinations necessary for design reasons and other factors are described in the inventions described in the claims and the specific embodiments described in the embodiments of the invention. It should be understood that it falls within the scope of the invention corresponding to the examples.

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Claims (5)

Data storage means for storing data that is hierarchized into a plurality of hierarchies, in which data of lower hierarchies are linked to data of upper hierarchies, and keywords assigned to the respective hierarchies;
Layout storage means for storing layout data including a plurality of cells;
An input means for inputting a hierarchical keyword and data obtained by concatenating keywords assigned to each hierarchy;
Layout editing means for individually setting the hierarchy keyword and data input by the input means to any one of a plurality of cells included in the layout data stored in the layout storage means;
Designating means for designating data of the highest hierarchy indicated by each keyword included in the hierarchical keyword set by the layout editing means;
For each cell in which a hierarchical keyword is set by the layout editing means, the data belonging to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in the hierarchical keyword and associated with the data specified by the specifying means is the data Replacement means for reading from the data storage means and replacing the hierarchical keyword with the read data;
A form generating means for generating a form based on the layout data in which all the hierarchical keywords are replaced with data by the replacing means;
A form creation device characterized by comprising: You can link multiple data in the lower hierarchy to the data in the upper hierarchy,
The replacement means replaces the hierarchical keyword with the plurality of data when a plurality of data belonging to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in the hierarchical keyword is linked to the data specified by the specifying means. replace,
The form creation device according to claim 1. The layout data has a structure in which the plurality of cells are arranged vertically and horizontally.
The form creation device according to claim 1 or 2. A form creation method for creating a form based on data that is hierarchized into a plurality of hierarchies and data in a lower hierarchy is linked to data in a higher hierarchy,
An input process in which a hierarchical keyword in which keywords assigned to each hierarchical level of the data are connected and data is input;
A layout editing step in which the input hierarchical keyword and the data are individually set to any one of a plurality of cells included in layout data stored in layout storage means;
A designation step in which data of the highest hierarchy indicated by each keyword included in the set hierarchy keyword is designated;
For each cell in which the hierarchy keyword is set, data belonging to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in the hierarchy keyword and associated with the specified data is read from the data storage means, and the hierarchy A replacement step of replacing the keyword with the read data;
A form generation process for generating a form based on layout data in which all hierarchical keywords are replaced with data,
A form creation method characterized by comprising: Computer
Data storage means for storing data that is hierarchized into a plurality of hierarchies, in which data of lower hierarchies are linked to data of upper hierarchies, and keywords assigned to the respective hierarchies;
Layout storage means for storing layout data including a plurality of cells;
An input means for inputting a hierarchical keyword and data obtained by concatenating keywords assigned to each hierarchy;
Layout editing means for individually setting the hierarchy keyword and data input by the input means to any one of a plurality of cells included in the layout data stored in the layout storage means;
Designating means for designating data of the highest hierarchy indicated by each keyword included in the hierarchical keyword set by the layout editing means;
For each cell in which a hierarchical keyword is set by the layout editing means, the data belonging to the lowest hierarchy indicated by the keyword included in the hierarchical keyword and associated with the data specified by the specifying means is the data Replacement means for reading from the data storage means and replacing the hierarchical keyword with the read data;
A form generating means for generating a form based on the layout data in which all the hierarchical keywords are replaced with data by the replacing means;
A form creation program to make it function.

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