JP7204054B1 - Program, setting device and display method - Google Patents

Abstract

A setting device (10) includes a screen generation unit (102) for generating a setting screen for setting a display (20), an updating unit (104) for updating project data related to setting of the display (20). and a history creation unit (105) for creating a change history of the project data when the project data is updated by the update unit (104). A screen generation unit (102) generates a setting screen in which changed settings are highlighted based on the change history.

Description

The present disclosure relates to a program, a setting device, and a display method.

In the field of FA (Factory Automation), the setting of devices such as displays (HMI: Human Machine Interface) and programmable logic controllers (PLC: Programmable Logic Controller) is generally performed using engineering tools. . A worker creates project data relating to device settings using an engineering tool, and sets the device by editing the project data.

Since it takes a certain period of time to complete the project data, and it is common for multiple people to be involved in editing the project data, it becomes necessary to manage the work status of the project data. For example, it may be necessary to manage who edited what and when.

To manage the work situation, for example, project data may be duplicated each time it is edited, and the current project data and past project data may be compared as necessary. However, it is troublesome for the worker to duplicate and compare the project data one by one, resulting in poor work efficiency.

As a technique related to the above situation, Patent Document 1 discloses an engineering tool that retains operation details during editing of project data as an operation history and displays the history for each operation content. According to the engineering tool of Patent Literature 1, the worker can easily grasp the progress by checking the operation history, so that the work efficiency can be improved.

WO2014/128854

Since the engineering tool of Patent Document 1 displays the operation history, there is a problem that it is difficult for the operator to intuitively grasp what kind of change has occurred in the project data regarding the setting of the device.

In view of the circumstances described above, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a program or the like that enables an operator to intuitively grasp changes that have occurred in project data related to device settings.

In order to achieve the above objectives, the program according to the present disclosure is
the computer,
screen generation means for generating a setting screen for setting the device;
updating means for updating project data relating to settings of said device;
history creating means for creating a change history of the project data when the project data is updated by the updating means;
function as
The device settings include settings related to the operation screen displayed on the display,
The setting screen includes a drawing screen for drawing the operation screen,
The screen generation means generates a setting screen in which the changed part in the operation screen is highlighted based on the change history ,
The screen generation means generates a cursor on the setting screen based on an operator's operation,
The screen generation means generates an image showing past settings based on the change history when the cursor generated based on the operator's operation moves to a highlighted position on the setting screen. Superimposed on the setting screen .

According to the present disclosure, an operator can intuitively grasp changes that have occurred in project data related to device settings.

A diagram showing a functional configuration of a setting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure A diagram showing an example of a display screen of a display device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure A diagram showing an example of a setting screen generated by the setting device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure A diagram showing an example of a history selection screen generated by the setting device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure A diagram showing an example of a popup on a setting screen generated by the setting device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure A diagram showing an example of a hardware configuration of a setting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure Flowchart showing an example of project data update operation by the setting device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure Flowchart showing an example of screen generation operation by the setting device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure Flowchart showing an example of operation of history selection by the setting device according to the embodiment of the present disclosure

A setting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each drawing, the same code|symbol is attached|subjected to the same or equivalent part.

(Embodiment)
A setting device 10 according to an embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The setting device 10 is a device for setting a display device 20 (HMI: Human Machine Interface) installed on a control panel at a production site. When the operator sets the display device 20 , the operator connects the setting device 10 and the display device 20 so as to be able to communicate with each other, and operates the setting device 10 to set the display device 20 . The setting device 10 is, for example, a computer such as a personal computer in which an engineering tool program is installed, or a computer for FA (Factory Automation). The setting device 10 is an example of a setting device according to the present disclosure. The display device 20 is an example of equipment according to the present disclosure.

In order for the operator to set the display device 20 , first, the setting device 10 is operated to create new project data for setting the display device 20 . Next, the operator operates the setting device 10 to edit the project data on a GUI (Graphical User Interface) to update the project data. When the project data is updated, the display device 20 is set according to the setting contents of the project data. This operation is repeated until all necessary settings are made. Also, this work may be performed by a plurality of workers.

The display 20 displays, for example, the operation screen shown in FIG. This operation screen is set by the setting device 10 . The operator sets the layout of the operation screen, display items, and the like using the setting device 10 . The operator sets the indicator 20 by operating the setting device 10 via the setting screen S1 shown in FIG. 3, for example. The setting screen S1 is, for example, a GUI for operating with a mouse and keyboard. By operating the mouse, the operator can move a cursor (not shown) displayed on the setting screen S1 on the setting screen S1. The setting screen S1 includes a drawing screen S10 and an item display screen S11. The drawing screen S<b>10 is a screen for drawing an operation screen displayed on the display device 20 . The item display screen S<b>11 is a screen for displaying various setting items of the display device 20 . Some of the setting items relate to the operation screen, and others relate to the internal operation of the display device 20 . The operator can make detailed settings for the selected item by, for example, selecting each item on the item display screen S11. When the operator selects the "update project data" button after making necessary settings, the setting device 10 updates the project data with the current setting contents and sets the display device 20 with the current setting contents. .

Further, although the details will be described later, in the setting screen S1 shown in FIG. 3, among the drawing screen S10 and the item display screen S11 displayed on the setting screen S1, the portions and items that have been changed by editing the project data are highlighted. It is For example, in the drawing screen S10, the area of "equipment type laser spot" is stippled, which indicates that it is newly added by editing the project data. Also, the area of "123456" of "ID" is shaded on the drawing screen S10, which indicates that the value has been changed by editing the project data. Similarly, the "laser spot" area is stippled on the item display screen S11, which indicates that the setting contents of "laser spot" have been changed by editing the project data. Also, in the item display screen S11, the text "small terminal block (16 points)" is crossed out. indicates that

Although the details will be described later, according to the setting device 10, it is possible to generate a setting screen S1 that highlights changed settings based on the change history of the project data. Therefore, the worker can intuitively grasp the changes that have occurred in the project data related to the settings of the equipment, so that the work efficiency can be improved.

Here, when the operator selects the "select history" button shown in FIG. 3, for example, the history selection screen shown in FIG. 4 is displayed. You can choose to generate based on history. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 4, only the histories whose editor is "Tanaka" are selected. Then, when the operator selects the "determine" button shown in FIG. 4, the setting device 10 generates a setting screen S1 that highlights settings that have been changed in the selected three change histories. In this case, only the settings changed by worker Tanaka are highlighted in FIG. 3, and the settings changed by other workers are not highlighted.

"Comment" shown in FIG. 4 is a character string input by the worker when the worker updates the project data, for example. This "comment" is preferably a character string that simply indicates the content of the change so that it can be used to select the change history.

Further, when the operator moves the cursor to a place where the setting content is changed on the setting screen S1 by operating the operation unit 120, which will be described later, the previous value, which is the value before the change, and the editor who edited the value are displayed. Your name will appear in a popup. For example, when the operator moves the cursor to "123456" of "ID" shown in FIG. 3, the previous value and the editor are displayed in a pop-up P10 as shown in FIG.

The functional configuration of the setting device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. 1 again. The setting device 10 includes a control section 100 , a display section 110 , an operation section 120 , a storage section 130 and a communication section 140 .

The display unit 110 displays a screen based on the control of the display control unit 103 of the control unit 100, which will be described later. The display unit 110 particularly displays a setting screen S1 as shown in FIG. 3 to provide a GUI to the operator. The display unit 110 is, for example, a display integrated with the setting device 10 .

The operation unit 120 is a user interface device that receives operations from the operator. Operation unit 120 includes, for example, a keyboard and a mouse. The operator can operate the setting device 10 on the setting screen S1 displayed by the display unit 110 by operating the keyboard and mouse. The operation unit 120 outputs a signal indicating an operator's operation to the control unit 100 .

The storage unit 130 stores project data updated by the update unit 104 of the control unit 100 described later, and stores a change history of the project data created by the history creation unit 105 .

The communication unit 140 communicates with the display device 20 . In particular, when the device setting unit 106 of the control unit 100 , which will be described later, sets the display device 20 based on the project data, the communication unit 140 transmits data indicating setting details to the display device 20 . The communication unit 140 is implemented by, for example, a network interface.

The control unit 100 performs overall control of the setting device 10 . The control unit 100 includes a history selection unit 101 , a screen generation unit 102 , a display control unit 103 , an update unit 104 , a history creation unit 105 and a device setting unit 106 .

The history selection unit 101 selects the change history stored in the storage unit 130 based on the operator's selection operation of the operation unit 120 on the history selection screen shown in FIG. Note that the expression “based on the selection operation of the operation unit 120” is more strictly “based on the signal indicating the operation output from the operation unit 120 by the selection operation via the operation unit 120”. For the sake of convenience, hereinafter, it is simply referred to as "based on the selection operation of the operation unit 120" or the like. The same applies to other operations.

How the change history is created will be explained together with the explanation of the history creation unit 105, which will be described later. Note that the history selection screen shown in FIG. 4 is generated by the screen generation unit 102, which will be described later, based on the operation of the operation unit 120 by the operator. For example, when the operator selects a "history selection" button on the setting screen S1 shown in FIG. 3, a history selection screen is generated. The history selection unit 101 is an example of history selection means according to the present disclosure.

The screen generation unit 102 generates a screen required for setting the display device 20 . The screen generator 102 particularly generates a setting screen S1 for setting the display device 20 . The setting screen S1 generated by the screen generation unit 102 is displayed on the display unit 110 by the display control unit 103, which will be described later. In addition, when generating the setting screen S1, the screen generation unit 102 generates the setting screen S1 in which settings that have been changed in the change history selected by the history selection unit 101 are highlighted. For example, the shaded portion, the stippled portion, and the strike-through portion shown in FIG. 3 are the portions where the changed settings in the selected change history are highlighted. The screen generation unit 102 is an example of screen generation means according to the present disclosure.

In particular, when there is a change in the settings related to the operation screen displayed on the display device 20, the screen generation unit 102 generates the drawing screen S10 in which the changed portion of the operation screen is highlighted. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 3, the stippled portion and the shaded portion on the drawing screen S10 are the changed portions on the operation screen.

Further, the screen generation unit 102 generates a cursor on the setting screen S1 based on the operation of the operation unit 120 by the operator. Thus, for example, when the operating unit 120 includes a mouse, the cursor moves on the setting screen S1 according to the movement of the mouse when the operator moves the mouse. Further, when the operator uses the operation unit 120 to move the cursor to the position highlighted on the setting screen S1, the screen generation unit 102 refers to the change history stored in the storage unit 130 to is superimposed on the setting screen S1. For example, the screen generation unit 102 acquires data indicating the previous value and the editor in the most recent change from the change history saved in the storage unit 130, and generates an image showing the previous value and the editor as shown in FIG. A certain pop-up P10 is superimposed on the setting screen S1. Here, the popup P10 is superimposed near the cursor.

In addition, as described above, the screen generation unit 102 also generates a history selection screen based on the operation of the operation unit 120 by the operator. For example, when the "history selection" button shown in FIG. 3 is selected, the screen generation unit 102 generates a history selection screen. Note that when the "determine" button or the "cancel" button is selected on the history selection screen shown in FIG. 4, the screen generation unit 102 generates the setting screen S1 again.

The display control unit 103 controls the display unit 110 to display the screen generated by the screen generation unit 102 on the display unit 110 . The display control unit 103 particularly displays the setting screen S<b>1 and the history selection screen generated by the screen generation unit 102 on the display unit 110 .

When the operator operates the operation unit 120 to update the project data on the setting screen S1, the update unit 104 updates the project data saved in the storage unit 130 with the project data being edited at the present time. to update. However, when the project data is not stored in the storage unit 130, that is, when the operation to update the project data is performed for the first time, it is assumed that the project data is newly created, and new project data is created and stored in the storage unit 130. do. The updating unit 104 is an example of updating means according to the present disclosure.

When the project data stored in the storage unit 130 is updated by the update unit 104, the history creation unit 105 compares the project data before update and the project data after update to identify changes, and updates the identified changes. A change history is created based on the points and stored in the storage unit 130 . Specifically, the history creation unit 105 compares the project data saved in the storage unit 130 and the project data currently being edited to identify changes, and creates a change history based on the identified changes. Create and store in storage unit 130 . Note that, when the worker inputs a comment when updating the project data, the history creation unit 105 saves the change history including the comment in the storage unit 130 . If an existing change history already exists in the storage unit 130, a new change history is added to the existing change history. As a result, the change history from the creation of new project data to the current time is accumulated in the change history. As a result, for example, a change history as shown in FIG. 4 is accumulated. Also, the change history creation by the history creation unit 105 is performed before the update by the update unit 104 is performed. This is because, when the update unit 104 updates the project data, the project data before the update is updated with the project data after the update. The history creation unit 105 is an example of history creation means according to the present disclosure.

When the update unit 104 updates the project data stored in the storage unit 130, the device setting unit 106 sets the display unit 20 with the setting contents of the project data being edited at the present time. Specifically, the device setting unit 106 sets the display device 20 by transmitting the setting content data of the project data to the display device 20 via the communication unit 140 .

Next, an example of the hardware configuration of the setting device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As described above, the setting device 10 shown in FIG. 6 is implemented by a computer such as a personal computer or FA computer.

The setting device 10 includes a processor 1001 , a memory 1002 , an interface 1003 and a secondary storage device 1004 which are connected to each other via a bus 1000 .

The processor 1001 is, for example, a CPU (Central Processing Unit). Each function of the setting device 10 is realized by the processor 1001 reading the engineering tool program stored in the secondary storage device 1004 into the memory 1002 and executing the program.

The memory 1002 is, for example, a main memory configured by a RAM (Random Access Memory). The memory 1002 stores an operating program read by the processor 1001 from the secondary storage device 1004 . The memory 1002 also functions as a work memory when the processor 1001 executes the operating program.

The interface 1003 is an I/O (Input/Output) interface such as a serial port, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, or a network interface. The function of the communication unit 140 is implemented by the interface 1003 . Also, the function of the display unit 110 is realized by connecting the display to the interface 1003, and the function of the operation unit 120 is realized by connecting the keyboard and mouse to the interface 1003. FIG.

The secondary storage device 1004 is, for example, a flash memory, HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive). The secondary storage device 1004 stores operation programs executed by the processor 1001 . The function of the storage unit 130 is implemented by the secondary storage device 1004 .

Next, an example of the project data update operation by the setting device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The operation shown in FIG. 7 is started, for example, when the processor 1001 of the setting device 10 reads and executes an engineering tool program.

The control unit 100 of the setting device 10 waits for the operator to update the project data (step S101). For example, the control unit 100 waits for the operator to select the "update project data" button on the setting screen S1 shown in FIG. The control unit 100 executes the operations from step S102 when the operator performs an operation to update the project data.

The history creation unit 105 of the control unit 100 compares the project data currently being edited with the project data saved in the storage unit 130 to identify changes, and creates a change history based on the identified changes. It saves in the storage unit 130 (step S102).

The updating unit 104 of the control unit 100 updates the project data stored in the storage unit 130 with the currently edited project data (step S103).

The device setting unit 106 of the control unit 100 sets the display device 20 with the setting contents of the updated project data (step S104). Then, the control unit 100 repeats the operation from step S101.

Next, an example of screen generation operation by the setting device 10 will be described with reference to FIG. The operation shown in FIG. 8 is started, for example, when the processor 1001 of the setting device 10 reads and executes an engineering tool program, and is executed in parallel with the project data update operation shown in FIG.

The control unit 100 of the setting device 10 determines whether or not the operator has performed an operation to call up the history selection screen (step S201). For example, when the operator selects the "history selection" button on the setting screen S1 shown in FIG. 3, the operator has performed an operation to call up the history selection screen.

When the operation to call up the history selection screen is performed (step S201: Yes), the control unit 100 executes a history selection operation, which will be described later (step S202), and executes the operations from step S203 when the history selection operation ends. . When the operation to call up the history selection screen has not been performed (step S201: No), the control unit 100 executes the operations from step S203.

The screen generation unit 102 of the control unit 100 identifies settings that have been changed in the change history selected in step S202 (step S203). However, if no change history has been selected in step S202 or if the operation of step S202 has never been performed, no settings are specified in this step.

The screen generation unit 102 generates a setting screen S1 in which the setting specified in step S203 is highlighted (step S204). As a result, for example, the screen shown in FIG. 3 is generated.

The display control unit 103 of the control unit 100 displays the setting screen S1 generated in step S204 on the display unit 110 (step S205). Then, the control unit 100 repeats the operation from step S201.

Next, an example of the history selection operation in step S202 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

The screen generation unit 102 of the control unit 100 refers to the change history stored in the storage unit 130 and generates a history selection screen (step S301). For example, the screen generator 102 generates the history selection screen shown in FIG.

The display control unit 103 of the control unit 100 displays the history selection screen generated in step S301 on the display unit 110 (step S302).

The control unit 100 waits for a change history selection operation or cancellation operation by the operator (step S303). For example, on the history selection screen shown in FIG. 4, the change history selection operation is an operation of checking the change history to be selected and then selecting the "determine" button. A cancel operation is an operation of selecting a "cancel" button. When one of the selection operation and the cancellation operation is performed, the control unit 100 executes operations from step S304.

The control unit 100 determines whether or not the operation performed during standby in step S303 is a cancel operation (step S304). When the operation performed during standby in step S303 is a cancel operation (step S304: Yes), the control unit 100 returns to the screen generation operation shown in FIG. 8, and executes the operations from step S203.

When the operation performed during standby in step S303 is not a cancel operation (step S304: No), that is, when the operation performed during standby in step S303 is a change history selection operation, the history selection of the control unit 100 is performed. The unit 101 selects a change history based on the selection operation (step S305). Then, the control unit 100 returns to the screen generation operation shown in FIG. 8 and executes the operations from step S203.

The setting device 10 according to the embodiment has been described above. According to the setting device 10, the setting screen S1 is generated and displayed in which the settings changed in the change history selected from the change history of the project data are highlighted. You can intuitively grasp changes that occur in the data. In particular, when setting the operation screen of the display device 20, the drawing screen S10 is generated and displayed in which the changed part of the operation screen is highlighted, so that the operator can intuitively grasp the change in the operation screen.

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In the embodiment, the operator performs an operation to select a change history, and the setting device 10 generates and displays a setting screen S1 in which settings changed in the selected change history are highlighted. However, the setting device 10 may generate and display the setting screen S1 in which the changed settings are highlighted, independently of the operator's selection operation of the change history. For example, the history selection unit 101 may select the most recent change histories. In this case, the screen generation unit 102 generates a setting screen S1 in which settings changed in the latest several updates are highlighted. Similarly, the history selection unit 101 may select, for example, change history within the most recent fixed period. As described above, the history selection unit 101 automatically selects the change history based on a certain standard, so that the operator's selection operation of the change history can be omitted.

In the embodiment, the setting device 10 sets the indicator 20 . However, the device to be set by the setting device 10 is not limited to the display device 20 . For example, the setting device 10 may set a PLC as a setting target. Since a PLC generally does not display an operation screen, the setting screen S1 generated and displayed by the setting device 10 does not include the drawing screen S10. However, even in this case, the changed setting is highlighted on the item display screen S11, so that the operator can intuitively grasp the change that has occurred in the project data of the PLC. In this case, the PLC is an example of equipment according to the present disclosure.

In the hardware configuration shown in FIG. 6, the setting device 10 has a secondary storage device 1004 . However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the secondary storage device 1004 may be provided outside the setting device 10 and the setting device 10 and the secondary storage device 1004 may be connected via the interface 1003 . In this form, removable media such as USB flash drives, memory cards, etc. can also be used as the secondary storage device 1004 .

Further, instead of the hardware configuration shown in FIG. 6, the setting device 10 may be configured by a dedicated circuit using ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array), or the like. . In addition, in the hardware configuration shown in FIG. 6, part of the functions of the setting device 10 may be implemented by a dedicated circuit connected to the interface 1003, for example.

The program used in the setting device 10 may be distributed by being stored in a computer-readable recording medium such as a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read Only Memory), DVD (Digital Versatile Disc), USB flash drive, memory card, HDD, or the like. is possible. By installing such a program in a specific or general-purpose computer, the computer can function as the setting device 10 .

Alternatively, the above program may be stored in a storage device owned by another server on the Internet, and the above program may be downloaded from the server.

This disclosure is capable of various embodiments and modifications without departing from the broader spirit and scope of this disclosure. In addition, the embodiments described above are for explaining the present disclosure, and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure. In other words, the scope of the present disclosure is indicated by the claims rather than the embodiments. Various modifications made within the scope of the claims and within the scope of equivalent disclosure are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

10 setting device 20 display device 100 control unit 101 history selection unit 102 screen generation unit 103 display control unit 104 update unit 105 history creation unit 106 device setting unit 110 display unit 120 operation unit 130 Memory unit 140 Communication unit 1000 Bus 1001 Processor 1002 Memory 1003 Interface 1004 Secondary storage device P10 Pop-up S1 Setting screen S10 Drawing screen S11 Item display screen.

Claims (7)

the computer,
screen generation means for generating a setting screen for setting the device;
updating means for updating project data relating to settings of said device;
history creating means for creating a change history of the project data when the project data is updated by the updating means;
function as
The device settings include settings related to the operation screen displayed on the display,
The setting screen includes a drawing screen for drawing the operation screen,
The screen generation means generates a setting screen in which the changed part in the operation screen is highlighted based on the change history,
The screen generation means generates a cursor on the setting screen based on an operator's operation,
The screen generation means generates an image showing past settings based on the change history when the cursor generated based on the operator's operation moves to a highlighted position on the setting screen. Superimposed on the setting screen,
program. the computer,
screen generation means for generating a setting screen for setting the device;
updating means for updating project data relating to settings of said device;
history creating means for creating a change history of the project data when the project data is updated by the updating means;
history selection means for selecting the change history based on the operator's operation;
function as
The screen generation means generates a setting screen in which settings changed in the change history selected by the history selection means are highlighted.
program. The screen generation means generates a cursor on the setting screen based on an operator's operation,
The screen generation means generates an image showing past settings based on the change history when the cursor generated based on the operator's operation moves to a highlighted position on the setting screen. Superimposed on the setting screen,
3. A program according to claim 2 . screen generation means for generating a setting screen for setting the device;
updating means for updating project data relating to settings of the device;
history creating means for creating a change history of the project data when the project data is updated by the updating means;
with
The device settings include settings related to the operation screen displayed on the display,
The setting screen includes a drawing screen for drawing the operation screen,
The screen generation means generates a setting screen in which the changed part in the operation screen is highlighted based on the change history,
The screen generation means generates a cursor on the setting screen based on an operator's operation,
The screen generation means generates an image showing past settings based on the change history when the cursor generated based on the operator's operation moves to a highlighted position on the setting screen. Superimposed on the setting screen,
setting device. screen generation means for generating a setting screen for setting the device;
updating means for updating project data relating to settings of the device;
history creating means for creating a change history of the project data when the project data is updated by the updating means;
history selection means for selecting the change history based on the operator's operation;
with
The screen generation means generates a setting screen in which settings changed in the change history selected by the history selection means are highlighted.
setting device. the computer
Generate and display a setting screen for setting the device,
update project data about the configuration of said equipment;
creating a change history of the project data when updating the project data;
The device settings include settings related to the operation screen displayed on the display,
The setting screen includes a drawing screen for drawing the operation screen,
In the generation of the setting screen, based on the change history, a setting screen is generated in which the changed portion in the operation screen is highlighted;
In generating the setting screen, a cursor is generated on the setting screen based on the operator's operation,
In the generation of the setting screen, when the cursor generated based on the operator's operation moves to the highlighted position on the setting screen, an image showing the past settings is displayed based on the change history. superimposed on the setting screen;
Display method. the computer
Generate and display a setting screen for setting the device,
update project data about the configuration of said equipment;
creating a change history of the project data when updating the project data;
selecting the change history based on the operator's operation;
In the generation of the setting screen, a setting screen is generated in which the changed settings in the selected change history are highlighted.
Display method.

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