JPH0212302A - Pc data input system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the load of an operator by obtaining plural shift extents with a single operation of a cursor key. CONSTITUTION:Plural shift extents are obtained with a single operation of a cursor 51. For instance, the cursor 51 is moved down by five steps to the position of data corresponding to a parameter No.6. In such a case, an operator pushes a key '5' among numerical keys 4 and then pushes a cursor key 6b to shift the cursor 51 downward. Thus a program producing device 1 stores the numerical value '5' in a memory as the shift extent of the cursor 51 and moves the cursor 51 downward by five steps. Thus the key operating frequency is reduced together with reduction of the time required for input of data. Then the load of the operator is reduced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a PC data input method for inputting a plurality of data, and more particularly to a PC data input method with an improved cursor operation method.

[Conventional technology]

In NC machine tools, operations such as supply and cutoff of cutting fluid, automatic tool exchange, etc. are controlled by a PC (programmable controller). Particularly in recent years, functions have become more complex and sophisticated, such as systems being configured by combining NC machine tools with processing cells equipped with many peripheral devices. In order to perform such various controls, it is necessary to input a large amount of data in advance using keys.

For example, if you want to input data into a specified location on a tabular screen displayed on a CRT, etc., use the cursor keys to move the cursor to the desired input position, and then enter the data using the numerical keys. , and then operate a separately provided data input key.

[Problem to be solved by the invention]

However, in conventional technology, the amount of cursor movement is one character for one cursor key operation, so if the amount of movement is large, the number of key operations increases (this places a heavy burden on the operator). be.

The present invention has been made in view of these points, and -
An object of the present invention is to provide a data input method for a PC that provides a plurality of movement amounts for each cursor key operation.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a data input method for a PC (programmable controller) that inputs a plurality of data. Provided is a data input method for a PC, comprising: a moving means for moving the cursor to a type stored in the storage means when the cursor is moved, and a display means for displaying the position of the cursor.

[Effect]

When a cursor key is operated subsequent to a numeric key, the numeric value input by the numeric key is stored as a cursor movement amount, and the cursor is moved by the stored amount in the direction indicated by the cursor key.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the hardware of a PC (programmable controller) for implementing the present invention.
In the figure, 1 is a program creation device, and movement of a cursor on a display screen is controlled within the program creation device 1. 2 is a display screen, and a CRT, liquid crystal display, etc. is used.

3 is a funk syllan key, and 4 is a numeric key.

5 is an input key for inputting data. 6a-6
d is a cursor key, which has the function of moving the cursor up, down, left, and right, respectively.

10G:! It is a PC (programmable controller), and 11 is a processor that controls the entire PC. 12
is an input circuit that receives a signal from the outside, modifies the signal level, and transfers it to the bus. 13 is an output circuit, which outputs an internal output signal to the outside.

20 is a ROM, inside which is a ladder program (
management program 21 that manages the execution of the control program)
A ladder program 22 and the like for controlling machine tools and the like are stored. 30 is a RAM in which various data are stored, including input signals, output signals, auxiliary relay signals, internal registers, etc. 40 is an interface for the program creation device, and is an interface circuit for connecting the bus and the program creation device 1.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the PC data input method of the present invention, in which PC parameter data is displayed in tabular form on the screen of a display device.

In the figure, 2 is a display screen 0 The numerical values displayed in the left vertical column of the screen are parameter numbers, and the right column displays parameters, that is, data corresponding to the parameter numbers.

51 is a cursor.

Here, a case will be described in which the position of the cursor 51 is moved downward by five steps 1ζ to the position of data corresponding to parameter number 6. First, the operator presses the r5J key among the numerical keys 4, and then presses the cursor key 6b, which has the function of moving the cursor downward. When this operation is performed, the program creation bag Wt1 stores the value ``51'' as the cursor movement amount in the memory, and moves the cursor 51 five steps downward.

FIGS. 3(a), 3(b), and 3(C) are diagrams showing a second embodiment of the data input method for a PC according to the present invention. FIG. 3(a) shows a screen in which a table of parameter data of GROUP i of the PC is displayed on the display screen 2, and shows the screen at the beginning of display. Reference numeral 51 denotes a cursor, which is always at this position, that is, the topmost position on the left end of the screen when it is initially displayed. Here, a case will be described in which data corresponding to parameter number 3 is input. The position shown at 52 is the entry position. This position is the current cursor 51
The position is 6 spaces to the right and 2 steps down from the position, so first press the numeric key 161, then press the right cursor key 6d. With this operation, the cursor moves 6 spaces to the right. Moving. Furthermore, the numeric key r
By pressing 2J and then pressing the downward cursor key 6b, the cursor moves to the position 52 where input is to be made.

FIG. 3(b) shows the screen resulting from this operation. Thereafter, the user operates the numerical keys 4 and then the input key 5 to input predetermined parameter data.

Figure 3 (C) shows another data GROU on this display screen 2.
This is a case where a table of parameter data of P2 is displayed,
This shows the initial screen. Now, in order to input data to the position corresponding to parameter number 3, use GROU
If you want to move the cursor to the same position as on the screen of P1, you only need to press the right cursor key 6d and the left cursor key 6b once each. In other words, the program creation device 1 Since the amount of movement during the operation is memorized, the cursor can be moved by the memorized amount of movement by operating only the cursor keys.

In addition, when specifying another cursor movement amount, it is sufficient to input the numerical value of the movement amount again and then operate the cursor keys.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, in the present invention, it is possible to move the cursor by multiple amounts with just - times of cursor operations, so the number of key operations is reduced, especially when inputting data into many of the same tabular screens, and the data is saved in human power. Since the time required is also reduced, the burden on the operator is reduced.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram of the hardware of a PC (programmable controller) for implementing the present invention, Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a first embodiment of the data input method of the PC of the present invention, Fig. 3 3(a), FIG. 3(b), and FIG. 3(c) are diagrams showing a second embodiment of the data input method for a PC according to the present invention. 6a to 6d......Cursor key 10--...--P C (programmable controller) 51-- −1−−・・Cursor Patent Creator Fanuc Co., Ltd. Agent Patent Attorney Takeshi Hattori

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) PC for inputting multiple data (programmable)
controller), there is a storage means for storing the amount of cursor movement, and when a cursor key is operated following a numeric key.
A data input method for a PC, comprising: a moving means for moving a cursor by an amount stored in the storage means; and a display means for displaying the position of the cursor. (2) A data input method for a PC according to claim 1, wherein when only a cursor key is operated, the cursor is moved by an amount stored in the storage means. (3) The data input method for a PC according to claim 1, wherein the cursor movement amount is stored in the storage means independently for each function of one cursor key.