JP5577662B2 - Layout device, layout method, program, and recording medium - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a layout device, a layout method, a program, and a recording medium.

  There is software called DTP (Desk Top Publishing) that performs layout of characters and images for the purpose of creating flyers, catalogs, and the like. In such software, for example, data having a hierarchical structure such as XML (Extensible Markup Language) data such as Adobe InDesign (registered trademark) of Adobe Systems Inc. can be read, and the data can be displayed in the layout. There is something you can do.

  In this way, a database for storing product data is prepared separately, and data having a hierarchical structure is created as required by the layout pouring software, which is then flown into the layout in the DTP software and used for flyers and A catalog can be created. The product data is managed by a database and can be used by other software and systems.

  As such layout pouring software, there is, for example, the one shown in Patent Document 1.

JP 2009-26102 A

  By the way, an example of a process for creating a flyer or a catalog by linking the layout casting software and the DTP software as described above is as follows.

  That is, the user activates the layout pouring software stored in the computer, product data to be arranged in the product layout, a layout frame in which the product is arranged, and the product data (product image, price, etc.) in the layout frame. Select how to arrange.

  The layout flow software generates hierarchical structure data such as XML data in which such information is described in a hierarchical structure, and creates a product layout to be displayed on the DTP software based on the hierarchical structure data.

Here, the product data is managed by a database or the like together with information (product template data) on how to arrange the product information within the layout frame and the layout frame.
This is because there is a possibility that leaflets, catalogs, etc. may be developed on a plurality of media (paper, electronic document, WEB page, etc.), and at this time, it is desirable to ensure consistency of data posted between the media.

  The created product layout is checked by flyer distributors. Here, when proofreading is performed, the flyer producer corrects the product layout based on the proofreading contents.

  Here, for example, when changing the content of product data such as product name and price change on the DTP software, the change is reflected in the hierarchical structure data, and this hierarchical structure data is linked with the product data of the target product, Changes can be reflected in the product data managed in the database.

  This is for the management of product data as described above. For example, when correction is made on DTP software, if this is not reflected in the product data, the product data of the product posted on the flyer and the product managed in the database Data inconsistency may occur, which is not preferable.

However, when it is necessary to change the layout frame in which the product is arranged, conventionally, this change cannot be reflected in the publication information data.
Therefore, in order to keep the content of the product data consistent with the content posted on the flyer, the user returns to the first step, selects the layout again using the layout flow software, and returns the product data to be flown there. It was necessary to make a choice, which was a heavy burden for the flyer producer.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a layout device and the like that can reduce the burden on the user when changing the layout.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the first invention corresponds to product data, layout frame data indicating layout frame information for arranging product data, and product template data indicating a format for arranging the product data in the layout frame. And a storage unit for storing the information, and posting information data creating means for creating posting information data having a hierarchical structure indicating a layout of products, using the product data, and information indicating the layout frame data and the product template data; The product layout related to the publication information data is displayed on the same layout edit screen so that the layout frame for placing the product data and the content of the product data can be changed, and the layout frame for placing the product data and the content of the product data are changed. a, and product layout change receiving means for receiving as a change of the commodity layout If when receiving a change in the layout frame placing product data by the product layout change receiving means rewrites the information of the published information data according to the change of the layout frame, accepting the change of the contents of the product data The layout information rewriting means for rewriting the information of the posted information data according to the change of the content of the product data, and the storage unit based on the contents of the posted information data rewritten by the layout information rewriting means, The layout apparatus comprises: update means for updating the layout frame data associated with the product data or the content of the product data .

  With the configuration of the layout device according to the first aspect of the present invention, the change is reflected in the posted information data even when the position where the product is arranged is changed when the product layout is corrected. By rewriting the contents of the layout frame data corresponding to the product data stored in the storage unit based on the change of the posted information data, the change of the layout frame can be reflected in the product data without reflowing the layout. This reduces the burden on flyers and catalog producers when making layout corrections. In addition, since man-hours are reduced, we can expect fewer mistakes in flyer and catalog production work.

In order to achieve the above-described object, the second invention provides a control unit, product data, layout frame data indicating information on a layout frame in which product data is arranged, and a product indicating a format in which the product data is arranged in the layout frame. A layout method using a layout device having a storage unit that stores template data in association with each other, wherein the control unit uses the product data and information indicating the layout frame data and the product template data to The publication information data creation step for creating the publication information data having a hierarchical structure indicating the layout, and the control unit edits the product layout related to the publication information data, and the same layout editing as the layout frame in which the product data is arranged and the content of the product data. changeably displayed on the screen, of the layout frame and product data to place the product data The changes, and product layout change accepting step of accepting a change of the product layout, the control unit, when receiving the change in the layout frame placing product data by the product layout change receiving step, the change of the layout frame Rewriting the information of the posted information data according to the layout information rewriting step of rewriting the information of the posted information data according to the change of the content of the product data when the change of the content of the product data is received, and the layout An update step of updating the content of the layout frame data or the product data associated with the product data in the storage unit based on the content of the posted information data rewritten in the information rewriting step. This is a characteristic layout method.

  With the above-described configuration of the layout method according to the second aspect of the invention, the change is reflected in the posted information data even when the position where the product is arranged is changed when the product layout is corrected. By rewriting the contents of the layout frame data corresponding to the product data stored in the storage unit based on the change of the posted information data, the change of the layout frame can be reflected in the product data without reflowing the layout. This reduces the burden on flyers and catalog producers when making layout corrections. In addition, since man-hours are reduced, we can expect fewer mistakes in flyer and catalog production work.

  In order to achieve the above object, a third invention is a program for causing a computer to function as the layout apparatus of the first invention.

  In order to achieve the above object, a fourth invention is a storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as the layout device of the first invention.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a layout device or the like that reduces the burden on the user when changing the layout.

Hardware configuration diagram of layout device of the present invention Functional block diagram of the layout device of the present invention 6 is a flowchart showing a layout method using the layout apparatus of the present invention. Figure showing an example of the layout flow screen Figure showing an example of product data Diagram showing an example of layout frame data Diagram showing an example of product template data Diagram showing examples of publication information data Figure showing an example of the layout flow screen Diagram showing an example of changing the layout frame Figure showing an example of rewriting posted information data Diagram showing an example of product data update

  Hereinafter, embodiments of a layout device and the like of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the hardware configuration of the layout apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The layout device 1 of the present embodiment includes a control unit 3, a display unit 5, a communication unit 7, a storage unit 9, an input unit 11, an output unit 13, and the like, which are connected via a bus 15 or the like. Yes.

  The control unit 3 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and the like, and reads data and programs stored in the storage unit 11, the ROM, and the like into the RAM. Calculation and control of Thereby, the process which the layout apparatus 1 mentioned later performs is implement | achieved.

  The display unit 5 is a display device such as a liquid crystal panel or a CRT monitor, and displays a screen related to processing performed by the layout device 1 described later.

  The communication unit 7 includes a communication control device, a communication port, and the like. Connect to the network 17 to send and receive various information. However, the layout device 1 may be a stand-alone configuration without being connected to the network 17 or the like.

  The storage unit 9 includes a hard disk and the like, and reads various data and programs related to processing performed by the layout apparatus 1 such as product data, layout frame data, product template data, layout flow software, and layout editing software (DTP software), which will be described later. Remember as much as possible. The storage unit 9 may be configured to be connected to the layout apparatus 1 via a network.

  The input unit 11 is, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, a drive device, a scanner, or the like, and is a peripheral device for inputting data to the layout device 1. In addition, an interface for connecting the layout device 1 and each device and inputting data is provided.

  The output unit 13 is a peripheral device for outputting data from the layout device 1 such as a printer or a drive device. In addition, an interface for connecting the layout device 1 and each device and outputting data is provided.

  The bus 15 is a path that mediates transmission / reception of control signals and data signals between the devices.

  Next, the functional configuration of the layout apparatus according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The layout apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment includes a product selection receiving unit 19, a layout frame selection receiving unit 21, a product template selection receiving unit 23, a publication information data creation unit 25, a product layout creation unit 27, a product layout editing reception unit 29, and a publication. An information data rewriting means 31, a database updating means 32, a product DB (Data Base) 33, a layout frame DB 35, and a product template DB 37 are provided.

  The product DB 33 holds product data arranged in the product layout. The product data relates to product information such as a product name, price, product image, and the like. Information including layout frame data indicating a layout frame in which products are arranged and information indicating product template data of a product template in a format in which product data is arranged in the layout frame are also included. Details of the product data will be described later.

  The layout frame DB 35 holds layout frame data that determines the column layout, size, and the like in which the layout frame is arranged for the layout frame in which the product is arranged in the product layout. Details of the layout frame data will be described later.

  The product template DB 37 holds product template data that is a format for arranging product data in a layout frame in a product layout. The product template data defines, for example, the position and size for displaying individual information of product data such as product names and product prices. Details of the product template data will be described later.

The product selection accepting means 19 is for the control unit 3 to accept selection by the user via the input unit 11 or the like for the product data arranged in the product layout.
The control unit 3 can select desired product data from the product data in the product DB 33 held by the storage unit 9, accepts selection of product data, and stores the selected product data in a RAM or the like.

The layout frame selection receiving means 21 is for the control unit 3 to receive selection by the user via the input unit 11 or the like for the layout frame in which the product data is arranged.
The control unit 3 makes it possible to select desired layout frame data from the layout frame data in the layout frame DB 35 held by the storage unit 9, accepts the selection of the layout frame data, and displays information indicating the selected layout frame data. It is linked to the product data and stored in a RAM or the like.

The product template selection accepting means 23 is for the control unit 3 to accept selection by the user via the input unit 11 or the like for a product template indicating a format for displaying product data in the layout frame.
The control unit 3 can select desired product template data from the product template data in the product template DB 37 held by the storage unit 9, accepts selection of the product template data, and displays information indicating the selected product template data. The product data is associated with and stored in a RAM or the like.

  The posting information data creating means 25 is for the control unit 3 to create posting information data based on the product data, the layout frame data associated with the product data, and information indicating the product template data, and store it in the RAM or the like. The posting information data describes the above data as hierarchical data, such as XML data.

  The product layout creating means 27 is for the control unit 3 to create a product layout based on the publication information data and to display it on the product layout editing screen of the display unit 5 so as to be edited. The product layout is obtained by displaying information on products in one or more layout frames.

  The product layout change accepting unit 29 is for the control unit 3 to accept editing by the user on the layout editing screen via the input unit 11 or the like for the product layout. The control unit 3 can edit the product layout on the layout editing screen, and accepts a change in the product layout by the user via the input unit 11 or the like.

  In the posted information data rewriting means 31, the control unit 3 rewrites the contents of the posted information data on the basis of the changed content when the change of the product layout is received.

  The database update unit 32 is for the control unit 3 to update the contents of the product data in accordance with the rewriting of the contents of the posted information data.

  Next, the flow of the layout method using the layout apparatus 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The layout method using the layout apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is started in response to a user operation via the input unit 11 or the like, and the control unit 3 activates the layout flow software stored in the storage unit 9 or the like. 4 is displayed on the display unit 5.

In step 101 of FIG. 3, the user performs an operation on the layout pouring screen 41 via the input unit 11 and the like, and the product DB 33 displayed on the product selection screen 43 shown in FIG. The desired product data is selected from the product data held in the product DB 33 of the storage unit 9 by selecting desired product data from the product data and moving it onto the product data display screen 44.
The control unit 3 accepts the selection of the product data by the user, stores the selected product data in the RAM, and displays the product information related to the selected product data on the product data display screen 44 of the layout flow screen 41 (step) 101).

  FIG. 5 shows an example of the product data 51. As shown in the figure, the product data 51 includes, for example, a product ID, product name, product price, product catch phrase, information indicating a layout frame and product template, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include other information related to the product, such as the sale start date of the product. Such information is input or updated in advance by the user.

  Subsequently, in step 102, the user performs an operation on the layout flow screen 41 via the input unit 11 or the like. For example, by a dialog box or a toolbar that can select a layout frame displayed on the layout flow screen 41, Desired layout frame data is selected for each product data 51 from the layout frame data held in the layout frame DB 35 of the storage unit 9.

FIG. 6 shows an example of the layout frame data 61. As shown in the figure, the layout frame data 61 includes data such as a layout frame ID, a column in which the layout frame is arranged, a size of the layout frame, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other information related to the layout frame may be included.
In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that layout frame data 47 of a layout frame that has two columns in the horizontal direction and one column in the vertical direction is selected. However, the type of layout frame includes columns, size, and the like. There is a variety of things without being limited to this.

  When the control unit 3 receives the selection of the layout frame data 61 by the user (step 102), and this is different from the layout frame data 61 related to the information (for example, layout ID) of the layout frame data 61 included in the original product data 51 The information of the layout frame data 61 originally included in the product data 51 is rewritten with information indicating the selected layout frame data 61.

  Next, in step 103, the user performs an operation on the layout flow screen 41 via the input unit 11 or the like, for example, by using a dialog box or a tool bar that can select a product template displayed on the layout flow screen 41. The desired product template data is selected for each product data 51 from the product template data held in the product template DB 37 of the storage unit 9.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the product template data 71. As shown in the figure, the product template data 71 includes information indicating a display position, a display size, and the like for each piece of information of the product data 51 such as a template ID, a product name, and a price. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and may include other information related to a format for displaying individual information of the product data 51, such as a font and background color for display.

  The control unit 3 accepts selection of the product template data 71 by the user (step 103). If this is different from the product template data 71 related to the information (for example, the template ID) of the product template data 71 included in the initial product data 51, the information indicating the selected product template data 71 is used as the initial product data 51. The information of the included product template data 71 is rewritten.

As described above, the product data 51 initially includes information indicating the layout frame data 61 and the product template data 71 (for example, the layout frame ID and the product template ID). This value is the one used for the previous product layout or set as the initial value.
When different layout frame data or product template data is selected in steps 102 and 103, the contents of the product data 51 are rewritten as described above, and the layout frame data 61 of the product data 51 held in the product DB 33 is shown. Information and information indicating the product template data 71 are updated.
Of course, the user can use the layout frame data 61 and the product template data 71 relating to the information indicating the layout frame data of the original product data 51 and the information indicating the product template as they are.

  In addition, when the product data 51, the layout frame data 61, and the product template data 71 are selected, the control unit 3 arranges the product data 51 in the layout frame 47 of the layout frame display screen 45 as shown in FIG. A schematic diagram of the product layout may be shown, and the product data 51, the layout frame data 61, and the product template data 71 may be changed and displayed according to the selection.

Subsequently, in step 104, the user performs an operation on the layout flow screen 41 via the input unit 11 or the like, and instructs the layout flow, for example, by clicking a button on the screen.
The control unit 3 accepts an instruction for layout insertion by the user, and creates publication information data 81 using information indicating the product data 51 stored in the RAM or the like, the layout frame data 61 associated therewith, and the product template data 71. And stored in RAM or the like.

FIG. 8 shows an example of the publication information data 81. The posting information data 81 is a file having a hierarchical structure such as XML data in which the contents of the product data 51 are described using tags. For example, information such as a product ID, a product name, and a product price in the product data 51 is described in a range surrounded by “published product specifications” tags in FIG. In addition, information (for example, layout frame ID) indicating the layout frame of the product data 51 is described between the “posting position information” tags, and the product template of the product data 51 is displayed between the “product template” tags. Information to be shown (for example, template ID) is described.
Of course, other information related to the product layout may be described. Also, the publication information data 81 may be in a format in which the product data 51 is described in a hierarchical structure and can be read by layout editing software described later. For example, HTML data or the like may be used.

Further, the control unit 3 activates the layout editing software, displays a layout editing screen 91 as shown in FIG. 9, creates a product layout 93 based on the publication information data 81 stored in the RAM, and the layout editing screen. 91 is displayed (flowing layout, step 105).
The control unit 3 reads, for example, the layout frame data 61 associated with the layout frame ID described between the “posting position information” tags from the layout frame DB 35 and the template ID described between the “product template” tags. The product template data 71 associated with the product template DB 37 is read from the product template DB 37, and the information of the product data 51 described between the “published product specifications” tags is included in the layout frame of the read layout frame data 61. The product layout 93 can be created by arranging in the format 71.

  The layout editing software according to the present embodiment can read data having a hierarchical structure such as an XML file such as Adobe InDesign (registered trademark) of Adobe Systems Inc., and can display a product layout 93 displayed on the layout editing screen 91. Editing is possible via the input unit 11 or the like.

  If the user does not change the product layout 93 here (“None” in step 106), the user receives a proofreading by a flyer distributor or the like in the product layout 93 (step 113).

  If there is no correction as a result of the calibration (“None” in step 114), the flyer production is terminated. On the other hand, when there is a correction (“Yes” in step 114), the user can resume editing from the state in which the product layout 93 is displayed so as to be editable on the layout editing software.

That is, in step 107, when the change by calibration is the content of the product data (“product data content” in step 107), the user operates the mouse on the layout editing screen 91 via the input unit 11 or the like. Character typing using the keyboard is performed to change the contents of the product data 51 (step 108).
The content change of the product data 51 is a change of the product price, the product name, the product catchphrase, or the like, for example, changing the product price.

The control unit 3 accepts the content change of the product data 51 as an edit of the product layout (step 110), rewrites the information of the publication information data 81 in accordance with the change (step 111), and further rewrites the information. Based on the content of the publication information data 81, the content of the product data 51 in the product DB 33 is updated (step 112).
For example, when the price of the product displayed in the product layout 93 on the layout display screen 91 is rewritten, the control unit 3 rewrites the product price information described in the posting information data 81 accordingly, and after this rewriting Corresponding to the product ID described in the same “published product spec” tag range as the product price 51 stored in the product DB 33, for example, the posted information data 81 in FIG. Information on the product price in the product data 51 can be updated.

In step 107, if the change in the product layout 93 due to the calibration is a layout frame in which the product data 51 is arranged (“layout frame” in step 107), the user can edit the layout editing screen 91 via the input unit 11 or the like. A mouse operation or the like is performed above to change the layout frame of the product data 51 (step 109).
For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the layout frame is changed by selecting two layout frames 94 displayed on the layout editing screen 91 and then clicking the replacement button 92, and product data 51 arranged in the layout frame 94. For example, the product data 51 arranged in the layout frame 94 is changed.

In actual flyer production scenes, it is often required to change such a product arrangement (layout frame 94) during proofreading.
As described above, in the case of changing the contents of the product data 51, the editing can be started again from the state in which the product layout 93 is displayed on the layout editing screen 91, but the layout frame 94 is changed with the product layout 93. In this case, in order to maintain consistency with the product data 51 held in the product DB 33, it is necessary to return to the layout frame selection on the layout flow screen 41 and perform the flow again.

In the layout apparatus 1 of the present invention, even when the layout frame 94 is changed, the control unit 3 accepts the change (step 110) and rewrites the contents of the posted information data 81 accordingly (step 111).
That is, as shown in FIG. 10, when the product data 51 arranged in the layout frame 94 is replaced on the layout editing screen 91, the control unit 3, as shown by a part surrounded by a dotted line in FIG. 11, for example, The posted information data 81 is rewritten so as to replace the contents of the product data 51 described in the range surrounded by the “published product specifications” tag.

The control unit 3 updates the content of the product data 51 held in the product DB 33, that is, the layout frame data 61 associated with the product data 51, based on the content of the posted information data 81 after the rewriting (step 112). ).
For example, the layout frame ID of the product data 51 corresponding to the product ID described in the range surrounded by the “published product spec” tag rewritten in the posted information data 81 of FIG. 11 is assigned to the “published product spec” tag. The layout frame ID described between the “posting position information” tags including the enclosed range can be updated as shown in FIG.
However, the method of rewriting the posted information file 81 or updating the product data 51 is not limited to this. For example, when the posted information file 81 is rewritten, the product data 51 placed in the layout frame 94 on the layout editing screen 91 is used. It is also conceivable that the layout frame ID described between the “publishing position information” tags including the product data in the posting information data 81 is replaced.

  On the other hand, when the product layout 93 displayed on the layout editing screen 91 after the layout is inserted is changed in step 106, the same procedure is performed. As described above, the control unit 3 controls whether the change point is the content of the product data (“content of product data” in step 107) or the layout frame (“layout frame” in step 107). Then, the change of the product layout 93 by the user (steps 108 and 109) is accepted (step 110), and the contents of the publication information data 81 are rewritten accordingly (step 111), and the contents of the publication information data 81 after rewriting are changed. Based on this, the contents of the product data 51 in the product DB 33 are updated (step 112).

  In this way, the user creates the product layout 93, sends the completed product layout 93 to the flyer distributor, etc., for proofreading (step 113). The subsequent flow is the same as described above.

  In this way, the product layout editing and proofreading processes are repeated, and when there are no correction portions (“none” in step 114), the editing operation is terminated.

  As described above, in the layout device 1 according to the present embodiment, even when the layout frame in which the product is arranged is changed, the change result is reflected in the publication information data 81, thereby the product held in the product DB 33. Information indicating the layout frame data 61 corresponding to the data 51 is updated. As a result, the consistency of the system is maintained, so that editing can be performed in a state where the product layout is displayed so as to be editable by the layout editing software without performing reflowing. Accordingly, the burden on the user (flyer creator) is reduced and the man-hour is reduced, so that it is possible to expect a reduction in mistakes in the work of producing the flyer and the catalog.

The preferred embodiments of the layout device and the like according to the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to such examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes or modifications can be conceived within the scope of the technical idea disclosed in the present application, and these naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. Understood.
For example, the present embodiment has been described by taking an example of producing a flyer or a catalog. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the content of data held in a database is related to creation of a book, and this is used when creating a book. It is also possible to apply to.

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Claims (4)

A storage unit that stores product data, layout frame data indicating information of a layout frame in which product data is arranged, and product template data that indicates a format in which the product data is arranged in the layout frame;
Using the product data and information indicating the layout frame data and the product template data, posted information data creating means for creating posted information data having a hierarchical structure indicating a product layout;
The product layout related to the publication information data is displayed so that the layout frame for placing product data and the content of the product data can be changed on the same layout editing screen, and the layout frame for placing product data and the content of the product data are changed. , and product layout change receiving means for receiving as a change of the commodity layout,
When the change of the layout frame in which the product data is arranged is received by the product layout change receiving means, the information of the publication information data is rewritten according to the change of the layout frame, and the change of the content of the product data is received In addition, layout information rewriting means for rewriting the information of the publication information data in accordance with a change in the content of the product data ,
Updating means for updating the content of the layout frame data or the product data associated with the product data in the storage unit based on the content of the publication information data rewritten by the layout information rewriting unit;
A layout apparatus comprising: A layout having a storage unit that associates and stores a control unit, product data, layout frame data indicating information of a layout frame in which product data is arranged, and product template data indicating a format in which the product data is arranged in the layout frame A layout method using an apparatus,
A control unit, using the information indicating the product data and the layout frame data and the product template data, a posting information data creating step for creating posting information data having a hierarchical structure indicating a product layout;
The control unit displays the product layout related to the posting information data in such a manner that the content of the layout frame in which the product data is arranged and the product data can be changed on the same layout editing screen, and the layout frame in which the product data is arranged A product layout change accepting step for accepting a change in content as a change in the product layout;
When the control unit accepts a change in the layout frame in which the product data is arranged in the product layout change accepting step, the information in the publication information data is rewritten according to the change in the layout frame, and the content of the product data is changed. A layout information rewriting step of rewriting information of the publication information data according to a change in the content of the product data ,
Based on the content of the publication information data rewritten in the layout information rewriting step, an update step of updating the content of the layout frame data or the product data associated with the product data in the storage unit;
A layout method comprising:   A program for causing a computer to function as the layout device according to claim 1.   A storage medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as the layout device according to claim 1.

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