JPH02202620A - System for generating and editing tree structure graphic - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To visually and conversationary generate a tree structure graphic by displaying a tree structure display window in a display device, and realizing a link relation by means of drawing a line between displayed cards to generate the tree structure graphic. CONSTITUTION:A tree structure editing device 13b executes the button event processing of the window of a tree structure display, a processing for registering plural items generating the tree structure and the link relation and the generation processing of a card window. Edited and generated information are stored in a tree structure information accumulation part 14a. A window controller 13a receives input information from a keyboard 11a and a pointing device 12a, receives an event request from the editing device 13b and controls the window of the tree structure display. The window of the tree structure display is displayed in the display device 15 by a tree structure display device 13e, and the link relation is realized by drawing the line between the displayed cards, whereby the tree structure graphic is generated.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention relates to a tree structure diagram creation/editing system, and in particular, a system for creating a tree structure diagram interactively while visually viewing card icons or card windows displayed on a display. Regarding the tree structure diagram creation and editing system.

(Prior Art) Tree structure diagrams have traditionally been used when planning and designing hierarchically structured systems. Since tree structure diagrams are suitable for describing module configurations and data structures, they are widely used, especially in the software design stage.

Additionally, in mechanical drawings, etc., attempts have been made to more clearly express the structure of drawings and parts by using tree structure diagrams to express the hierarchical structure of assembly drawings, partial roughness drawings, and parts drawings. .

This tree structure diagram has conventionally been created by hand-drawing or tracing using a template, but in recent years, tree structure diagram creation and editing systems using computers have come into use.

FIG. 33 shows an example of a module configuration created using the template. In this method, the illustrated modular configuration was created using a template and a writing instrument such as a pencil.

In the method using the template, whenever there is a design change in the module configuration, it becomes necessary to erase a part of the module configuration with an eraser and rewrite it, making the work cumbersome. Additionally, if you erase and rewrite, you will no longer know the previous module configuration, making it difficult to keep a history of design changes.

This problem was solved by a recently developed computer-based tree structure diagram creation and editing system. FIG. 34 shows an example of a drawing configuration list obtained by the editing system.

In this configuration list, depending on the level number written in the "Level" column and the digit position where the level number is written,
You can learn about the relationships between parents, children, grandchildren, etc.

However, this system is not yet capable of graphically displaying the tree structure, and has the problem of making it difficult for operators to recognize the tree structure.

Furthermore, in recent years, the use of graphics in computer display devices and output devices has been remarkable, and tree structure diagram creation and editing systems that are capable of displaying and outputting graphic images have appeared.

An example thereof is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-open No. 160138/1983.

FIG. 35 shows a schematic configuration of the tree structure diagram creation/editing system.

In FIG. 35, 1 is a keyboard, 2 is a CPU, 3 is a storage device, 4 is a graphic display, and 5 is a graphic printer.

FIG. 36 shows a tree structure diagram displayed on the graphic display 4.

According to the tree structure creation and editing system, a tree structure diagram similar to that shown in FIG. This can be seen at a glance, and it can be said that this is a greatly improved system when compared with the one shown in FIG.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) However, according to this system, the following commands are used to create a tree structure diagram as shown in FIG.

BRANCHn...Creates n child boxes in the current box.

N0RDn... Set node number n as the current box.

lN5ERT...Creates a box to the right of the current box.

INLEFT...Creates a box to the left of the current box.

MOVEN...Moves the current box to the right of node number n.

IDENTx...Input content X into the current box.

copy...takes a hard copy of the display screen.

Here, the frame symbol displayed on the display is called a box, the line connecting boxes is called a relation line, and the box pointed to by cursor A is called a current box. Further, the number assigned to each box is called a node number.

When creating the tree structure diagram shown in Figure 36 using the above commands, the box with node number O is displayed on the display by default, and then the following commands are sequentially pressed on the keyboard 1.
Input from

BRANCH2 NORD I BRANCH3 NORD 2 BRANCH2 As mentioned above, in the conventional tree structure creation/editing system, tree structure diagrams were created by typing commands on the keyboard, which made it difficult to use and create interactively. There was a problem.

Other publications related to the tree structure diagram creation include Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 61-243568.

The purpose of the present invention is to eliminate the problems of the conventional system,
By using a keyboard that can input text data as an input device, and a pointing device such as a mouse or light pen that can specify the position, you can create and edit tree structure diagrams visually and conversationally.
The objective is to provide an efficient tree structure creation and editing system.

(Means and operations for solving the problem) In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim (1) accepts input information from input means such as a keyboard and a pointing device, and also uses a tree structure editing mechanism and a card. A window management mechanism that accepts event requests from the window editing mechanism and manages the tree structure display window and card window, processes button events for the tree structure display window, and manages multiple items forming the tree structure and their link relationships. A tree structure editing mechanism that performs registration processing and card window creation processing, a tree structure information storage unit that stores and stores information edited and created by the tree structure editing mechanism, and a tree structure information storage unit that performs the tree structure display window display and link line It is characterized in that it includes a tree structure display mechanism that refreshes the display, and a display device that displays the tree structure and cards.

With the above configuration, the present invention displays the tree structure display window on the display device, and establishes a link relationship by drawing a line between the cards displayed on the tree structure display window using the input means. can be used to create a tree structure diagram. Therefore, tree structure diagrams can be created visually and interactively.

Further, the invention of claim (2) is characterized in that a card window editing mechanism is added to the configuration of claim (1), which performs button event processing of card windows and processing of registering chain relationships between card windows. There is.

With the above configuration, the present invention provides: (1) Displaying the tree structure display window on the display device, and using the input means to draw lines between cards displayed on the tree structure display window to establish link relationships. (1) Displaying the tree structure display window and the card window on the display device, and linking from the card window to the card on the tree structure display window using the input means. Establishing a relationship and creating a tree structure diagram; (1) Displaying the tree structure display window and the card window on the display device, and using the input means to select the card window from the card on the tree structure display window; Establishing a link relationship between the cards and creating a tree structure diagram; By establishing a link relationship and creating a tree structure diagram, it is possible to create a tree structure diagram visually and interactively, as in the invention of claim (1).

(Example) The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

First, in order to make the description of the present invention easier to understand, an example of a tree structure display window and an example of a card window used in the present invention will be described.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a tree structure display window displayed on the display in the present invention.

The tree structure display window is in the window label description area a1.
It consists of a command panel section and a main display/edit area C.

A "tree structure display window" is displayed in the window label description area a. To access the command panel, enter rs
howJ, rcardJ, rdeleteJ, rlin
Command buttons for kJ and rclose J are displayed. In this display/edit area C, editing for creating a tree structure diagram is performed. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a card window displayed on the display.

The card window is composed of a window label display section d, a command panel section e1, an attribute display/edit area f, and a parent/child card icon display/edit area g.

"Card Window" is displayed in the window label display area d.
is displayed. "Update" is displayed in the command panel section e.
, "Reset,""Link," and "Close" command buttons are displayed.

In the attribute display/edit area f, part number, level, weight, and unit price are displayed. Further, parent parts and child parts are displayed in the parent and child card icon display/edit area g.

In the present invention, for example, it is desirable to display at least two or more cards on the main display editing area C of the tree structure display window and establish a parent-child relationship with the operation of selecting the command button using a mouse or the like. To provide a system that can create a parent-child relationship between two cards by performing simple operations such as moving a cursor icon from one card to the other card and clipping a mouse.

An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail below.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the hardware configuration of the present invention.

In the figure, 11 is a keyboard for inputting data, 12 is a mouse that can indicate the position of each item forming a tree structure, and 13 is a CPU (ROM and 14 is a storage device (for example, a hard disk) for registering a plurality of items forming a tree structure and their chain relationships;
15 is a graphic display that displays a tree structure diagram;
16 is a graphic printer for making a hard copy of the tree structure diagram. Note that in place of the mouse 12, another position pointing mechanism may be used.

FIG. 1 shows a functional block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, lla is a means of entering keyboard information, and 12a is
displays location information and events (even
t) Information input means (eg, pointing device, etc.). Further, 13a is a window management mechanism, 13b
13c is a tree structure editing mechanism, 13c is a card window editing mechanism, 13d is an event management request mechanism, 13e is a tree structure display mechanism, and 13f is a card display mechanism. Said 13a
13f corresponds to the functions performed by the CPU 13.

Further, 14a is a tree structure information storage unit, and 15 and 16 are a graphic display and a graphic printer, respectively.

The tree structure information storage section 14a stores tree structure information, card attribute information, and other information.

The tree structure display mechanism 13e has functions such as correcting and displaying the tree structure, and refreshing the display of link (chain) lines.

Note that each function in FIG. 1 is executed by the hardware section in FIG. 2, which has the same reference numeral as the reference numeral in FIG. 1.

Next, the operation of this embodiment is shown in Figure 3 (Part 1) to (Part 4).
This will be specifically explained with reference to the flowchart.

When the device of this embodiment is powered on and a user ID and password are input from the keyboard information input means 11a or the like, the user desktop is opened. Therefore, when the tree structure editing icon on the desktop is selected with the mouse, the tree structure program is activated and the flowchart shown in FIG. 3 (Part 1) starts.

When the tree structure program is started, the window management mechanism 13a outputs an instruction to create a tree structure display window to the tree structure editing mechanism 13b (step Sl). When the instruction signal is transmitted to the tree structure editing mechanism 13b, the tree structure editing mechanism 13b reads the tree structure data file from the tree structure information storage section 14a (step S2), and reads the tree structure data file from the parent and child information of the tree structure data. , perform an operation to assemble a tree structure (step S3). When the tree structure data assembled in step S3 is sent to the tree structure display mechanism 13e, the tree structure display mechanism 13e formats the tree structure and displays it on the graphic display 15 (step S4
).

When a new tree structure is created by the above initialization operation, a tree structure display window with the main display/edit area C blank is displayed on the graphic display 15, as shown in FIG.

Furthermore, if a tree structure has already been created and stored in the tree structure information storage section 14a, the tree structure is displayed in the book display/edit area C.

Next, when an instruction regarding a window event is received from the position information on the display and the event information input means 12a in response to an instruction from the operator, the window management mechanism 13a performs an operation to receive and accept the event (step S5). Next, it is determined whether the event is related to processing of the tree structure display window (step S
6) If YES, the window management mechanism 13a instructs the tree structure editing mechanism 13b to process the tree structure display window. On the other hand, in step S6, if the event is not related to processing of the tree structure display window, the window management mechanism 13a
issues an instruction to the card window editing mechanism 13c to process the card window.

Through the above operations, the tree structure editing mechanism 13b processes the tree structure display window (step S7), and the card window editing mechanism 13c processes the card window (step 5ill).

Next, close the tree structure display window.
A judgment is made as to whether or not there was an instruction to
Proceed to IO. In step S10, the window management mechanism 13a issues a close instruction to the tree structure editing mechanism 13b and card window editing mechanism 13c, thereby closing the tree structure display window and the card window. This completes the series of processes.

Here, the processing of the tree structure display window (step S
Details of 7) will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 (Part 2) and (Part 3).

First, it is determined whether it is a request to open the card window (step 5701), and if it is a know, it is determined whether or not it is a button event (step 8702).
. In the case of a button event, the process advances to step 8703 and processes the button event of the tree structure display window. The process of step 8703 is disclosed in FIG. 3 (part 3) and will be described in detail later.

If it is determined in step 5702 that the event is not a button event, it is determined whether the event is a link request (step 5704).

If the request is for a link, a pop-up window for inputting the number of items is opened (step 5705). Next, an operation to obtain the number of pieces is performed (step S 706).
. Next, parent and child data is registered in the tree structure data file (step 5707), and the link card is reset (step 5708). After that, the tree structure is cleaned up and displayed on the display 15 (step S709).
.

When the determination in step 5701 is YES, an operation to create a card window is performed (step S7
10). Next, operations are performed to read the card data file (step 5711), and to clean up the card data and display it on the display (step 5712).

In the processing of the button event in the tree structure display window in step 5703, it is first determined which button has been selected (step S720).

When the show button is pressed, the tree structure data file is read (step 5722), and a tree structure is assembled from the parent and child information of the tree structure data (step S723).
). Next, the tree structure is transcribed and displayed on the display (step S?24).

When the card button is pressed (step 5731), the mouse position in the tree structure display window is detected (step 5732), an undefined card is created, and a card icon is placed at the mouse position (step 5733).

When the delete button is pressed (step 5741)
To do so, the mouse position in the tree structure display window is detected (step 8742), and a card is searched for from the mouse position (step 8743).

Next, the selected card is deleted from the tree structure data file (step 5744), and the tree structure is cleaned up and displayed on the display (step 5745).

When the 11nk button is pressed (step 5751), the mouse position in the tree structure display window is detected (step 5752), the parent card is searched from the mouse position (step S753), and then, Display a line from the parent card to the current mouse position (step 5754)
The action is performed.

Next, an operation is performed to detect the mouse position in the tree structure display window (step 5755), the parent card data is set to the link card (step 8756), and an operation is performed to request a card link event. (Step 5757).

When the close button is pressed (step 5761), the result of step S9 becomes YES, and the operation of closing the tree structure display window of step SIO is performed.

The details of the tree structure display window processing (step S7) have been described above.

Next, details of the card window processing in step S8 will be explained with reference to FIG. 3 (part 4).

First, the ID or name of the card window is read out (step 5801). Next, it is determined whether or not it is a button event (step S802), and if it is a button event, it is determined which button has been selected (step S803).

When the update button is pressed (step 5811), card attribute data is updated (step 581).
2).

When the reset button is pressed (step 5821), card attribute data is reset (step 5822).

When the link button is pressed (step S831),
The child card data is set in the link card (step 5832), and a card link event is requested (step 5833).

When the result in step 5802 is NO, that is, when it is not a button event, it is determined whether or not it is a link request (step 1141). If the determination in step 5841 is YES, a pop-up window for inputting the number of pieces is opened (step 5842), and then an operation to obtain the number of pieces is performed (step 5843). Next, an operation of registering parent and child data in the tree structure data file (step 8844) is performed, followed by an operation of resetting the link card (step 5845). Thereafter, the tree structure is cleaned up and displayed on the display (step 58).
46).

The above is the card window processing operation in step S8.

According to the tree structure diagram creation/editing system having the above-described structure, a tree structure diagram can be created interactively using the following four simple methods.

■How to define the relationship between parent cards and child cards by drawing lines between card icons on the tree structure display window.■Link from the card window defined on the screen to the card icon in the tree structure display window. ■ How to link from the card icon in the tree structure display window to the card window opened on the screen; ■ By selecting two card windows from multiple card windows opened on the screen. , a method for defining the relationship between a parent card and a child card.Next, the above-mentioned method will be explained in detail with reference to Parts 1 to 4 of FIG. 3 as necessary.

■A method of defining the relationship between a parent card and a child card by drawing lines between card icons on a tree structure display window. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operating procedure of an operator implementing this method.

As shown in the figure, first, an operation is performed to open a tree structure display window (see FIG. 4) on the graphic display 15 (step R1). This operation is
This is performed by the processes of steps 81 to S4 in FIG. 3 above.

Next, the operator selects the card (ca) in the tree structure display window.
rd) button is selected using a mouse or the like, the step S5 receives a card button event and proceeds to steps S6 and S7. In step S7, as shown in FIG. 3 (Part 2), steps 5701.570
2. The process of 8703 is performed, and in the step 5703,
As shown in Figure 3 (Part 3), 5720.5
731.5732.5733 is processed.

As a result of this process, one undefined card shown in FIG. 7 is created in the main display editing area C (step R
2). When the action of pressing the card button is repeated,
A plurality of undefined cards will be created in the main display editing area C (see FIG. 7). Note that the undefined card is called an undefined card icon on the display.

Next, as shown in FIG.
The operation of pointing the cursor icon to the desired undefined card icon in the tree structure display window, opening it with the left mouse button, and inputting the card name and other attributes, that is, the operation of defining the card, is performed (step R3). As a result of this operation, as shown in FIG. 8, rlAsOIJ is input as the card name, part number -IASol, weight -150, and unit price -200 are input as attributes.

This operation means that step S5 in FIG. 3 (Part 1) has received an event to open the card icon, and the process proceeds to steps S6 and S7, and then in FIG. 3 (Part 2).
) step 5701.5710.5711.5712
This is done by processing.

Next, the operator selects the link (li) in the tree structure display window.
nk) button and selects the parent card icon with the left mouse button (step R4).

An action is then taken to move the mouse cursor while holding down the left mouse button. When this operation is performed, a line segment is drawn from the parent card icon to the current position of the mouse cursor (step R5). When the left button is released when the mouse cursor reaches the target card icon, that card icon is selected as a child card (step R6). As a result, on the display 15, as shown in FIG. 9, a line is drawn from the parent card icon to the child card icon, and an arrow is attached to the tip of the line.

The operations in steps R4 to R6 above are performed in step 87.
51-5757. Since the card link event is requested in step 5757, the subsequent processing is steps S5, S6.5701.570.
Proceed to 2.5704.

The answer to step 5704 is YES.

Next, as shown in FIG. 9, a pop-up window for inputting the number of child cards is automatically opened, and a numerical value is input into the pop-up window (step R7). In the figure, 2 is input as the numerical value for the number of child cards. Next, when the pop-up window is closed, the number of cards is displayed on the child card icon of the tree structure display window, as shown in FIG. 10 (step R8). Subsequently, parent-child data is registered in the tree-structured data file.

The operations in steps R7 to R9 are similar to those in step 8704.
~5707. That is, the steps R4~
The parent-child relationship constructed in R6 is registered in the tree structure data file in step 5707. Also,
In step 5709, the faired tree structure is displayed on the display.

Next, in order to check whether the parent-child relationship is really registered in the tree structure data file, open the parent card icon in the tree structure display window with the left button of the mouse, as shown in Figure 11. The child card icon is displayed in the child parts column (step R9).
). This operation is performed in steps 8710-5712.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, when the show button on the tree structure display window is selected, the tree structure is organized and displayed (step R10). This operation is performed in steps 8721-5724.

As described above, according to this specific example, steps R4 to
R6 allows the operator to interactively form a parent-child relationship between card icons while visually viewing the tree structure display window displayed on the display. Further, the parent-child relationship thus formed is registered in the tree structure data file in step R9.

Furthermore, when the show button on the tree structure display window is selected, an organized tree structure is displayed, and the parent-child relationship between card icons is displayed in a format that is easy for the operator to see.

■Method of linking from a card window defined on the screen to a card icon in a tree structure display window FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the operating procedure of an operator implementing this method.

First, a tree structure display window is opened on the display in the same manner as in Step R1. (Step R21).

Next, the operator performs an operation to open the unregistered card window (step R22). As a result, as shown in FIG. 14, an unregistered card window is displayed next to the tree structure display window. Next, use the left mouse button to open any card icon (see Figure 14) in the unregistered card window (step R23).
. Then, it will be displayed as shown in Fig. 15.

Although the operations in steps R22 and R23 are not shown in FIG. 3, they can be executed by running a program similar to steps 81 to S4 and steps 5710 to 5712.

The operator then selects the link button in the opened card window with the mouse, as shown in FIG. 15, and then selects the link button in the opened card window with the mouse, as shown in FIG. The parent card icon in the structure display window is selected (step R24). This corresponds to steps 5802, 5803, and 5831 above. Through this operation, the child card data is set in the link card (step 5832), and a card link event is requested (step 5833).

Then, steps S9, S5, S6, S7.570
1.5702.5704.5705 and a pop-up window for entering the number of pieces will automatically open (1st
(See Figure 6). Therefore, the operator inputs a numerical value (here, "3") representing the number of child cards (step R25).
. As a result, the number is entered in the child card (step 5).
706).

Next, when the pop-up window is closed, parent-child data is registered in the tree-structured data file (step S707). Next, as shown in FIG. 17, the tree structure display window is updated and the child card icons are connected and displayed as a tree structure (step R2).
6).

Finally, for confirmation, if the operator opens the parent card icon in the tree structure display window with the left mouse button, the child card icon will appear in the parent card/child card column as shown in Figure 18. card icon is displayed.

As described above, according to this specific example, a parent-child relationship is established by selecting the link of the card window opened on the screen and then selecting the parent card icon of the tree structure display window. Can be done.

■Method of linking from a card icon in a tree structure display window to a card window opened on the screen. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the operating procedure of an operator implementing this method.

First, a tree structure display window opens on the display in the same manner as step R1 of (2) above. (Step R31).

Next, any card icons on the tree structure display window and the unregistered card window are opened (step R32). This can be executed by the same process as steps R3 and R22. Through this process, for example, the tree structure display window shown in FIG. 21 and the unregistered card window shown in FIG. 22 are opened.

Next, in step R33, when the link button in the tree structure display window is selected as shown in ■ in FIG. Clicking with the left mouse button specifies the parent card icon in steps 5752 and 5753. If the left mouse button is now released, the process proceeds to steps 5756 and 5757.

In step R34, the parent part area of the parent and child card display/edit area of the card window shown in FIG. 22 is clicked with the left mouse button. This operation is performed by step S8.5801.5802.5841.5842.

A pop-up window for entering the number of child cards is automatically displayed in step 5842, so
The operator inputs a numerical value (step R35). As a result, as shown in FIG. 22, for example, "5" is input into the pop-up window.

Next, when the popup window is closed,
The processes of steps 8844 to 5846 are performed, and the tree structure display window is updated.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 23, the child card icons are displayed in a connected tree structure.

Next, to confirm, open the parent card icon in the tree structure display window with the left mouse button, and the second
As shown in FIG. 4, it can be seen that the child card icon is displayed in the parent card/child card column (step R37).

In this way, according to this specific example, by selecting the card icon in the tree structure display window and then selecting the card window opened on the screen, a link between the two can be formed.

Note that when a child component area is selected in step R34, the parent-child relationship is reversed.

■A method of defining the relationship between a parent card and a child card by selecting two card windows from a plurality of card windows opened on the screen. Figure 25 shows the operations of an operator who implements this method. It is a flowchart showing a procedure.

First, a tree structure display window opens on the display in the same manner as step R1 of (2) above. (Step R41). Then, a tree structure display window as shown in FIG. 26 is displayed. Note that in this example, a tree structure has already been created and this is the tree structure information storage section 1.
4a, and the tree structure shown in the figure is displayed in a formatted form in the main display/editing area C.

Next, an operation is performed to open two or more arbitrary card icons on the tree structure display window or the unregistered card window (step R42). The card icon is opened. This operation is performed in steps 5710 to 8712, etc. described above.

Next, the process proceeds to step R43, and when the link button of the card window to be a child is selected, the process proceeds to step R43.
In steps 831 to 5833, child card data is set in the link card and a card link event is requested. Subsequently, when the parent and child card display/edit area of the parent card window is clicked with the left mouse button, steps S5, S6, S8.5801.5802
．． Proceed to 5841. Then, in step 5842, a pop-up window for entering the number of child cards is automatically opened. Then, a numerical value representing the number is input (step R44).

At this time, the display shown in FIG. 29 is displayed on the display.

When the pop-up window is closed (step R45), the child card icons and their numbers are displayed in the child card area of the parent and child card display/edit area of the parent card window, as shown in FIG. Ru.

Further, as shown in FIG. 31, a parent card icon is displayed in the parent card area of the parent and child card display/edit area of the child card window. This operation is performed by steps 8844-5846.

To confirm, show the tree structure display window.
w) When the button is pressed, the tree structure as defined is transcribed and displayed (step R46).

As described above, according to this specific example, the relationship between a parent card and a child card can be defined by selecting two card windows from a plurality of card windows opened on the screen.

As is clear from the above description, according to the present invention, a keyboard capable of inputting text data, a mouse, a light pen, etc. capable of specifying the position are used together as input devices, thereby creating a visual and conversational tree structure. Can create and edit diagrams. The tree structure diagram created in this way can be output as a hard copy from the graphic printer 16, if necessary.

In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, a means for establishing a chain relationship using all of the above-mentioned methods ① to ② was explained, but when establishing the chain relationship using only the above-mentioned method ①, It is clear that the card window editing mechanism 13C of FIG. 1 is unnecessary and that the present invention includes means for this case.

(Effects of the Invention) According to the present invention, by displaying a tree structure display window and/or a card window on the screen of a display, and using position information such as a mouse and event input means, the tree structure display window and/or card window can be displayed on the tree structure display window. Establish a chain between displayed card icons, a chain between a card icon displayed on a tree structure display window and a card window, or a chain between multiple card windows. can be established. This has the great effect of making it possible to visually and conversationally create and edit tree structure diagrams.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a functional block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a system block diagram of the invention, Fig. 3 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of an embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 4 is a display. A diagram showing an example of a tree structure display window displayed on the device, FIG. 5 a diagram showing an example of a card window displayed on the display device, and FIG. 6 for explaining the tree structure diagram creation method. FIGS. 7 to 12 are diagrams showing display examples of the display device in the creation method (2), FIG. 13 is a flow chart for explaining the tree structure diagram creation method (2), and FIGS. 14 to 18 are flow charts for explaining the tree structure diagram creation method (2). FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining the tree structure diagram creation method (2), and FIGS. 20 to 24 show examples of display devices in the creation method (2). Figure 25 is a flowchart for explaining the tree structure diagram creation method.
Figures 32 to 32 are diagrams showing examples of display devices in the creation method (2), Figure 33 is a diagram showing a conventional tree structure creation method, and Figure 34 is a diagram showing data input in another conventional tree structure creation method. 35 is a conventional system block diagram, and FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a tree structure displayed on a display device by the conventional tree structure creation method. Agent Patent Attorney Michito Hiraki (1) Figure (Part 1) Figure (Part 2) Figure (Part 4) Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Figures Diagrams

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[Claims] (1) A tree structure editing mechanism that performs button event processing of the tree structure display window, processing for registering multiple items forming a tree structure and their link (chain) relationships, and processing for creating a card window, and the tree structure editing. a tree structure information storage unit that stores and stores information edited and created by the mechanism; and a tree structure information storage unit that accepts input information from input means such as a keyboard and pointing device, accepts event requests from the tree structure editing mechanism, and displays a tree structure. The tree structure includes a window management mechanism that manages windows, a tree structure display mechanism that displays a tree structure display window, refreshes the display of link lines, etc., and a display device that displays the tree structure and cards. A display window is displayed on the display device, and link relationships are established by drawing lines between cards displayed on the tree structure display window using the input means, thereby creating a tree structure diagram. A tree structure diagram creation/editing system that is characterized by the ability to: (2) Tree structure display window button event processing, processing for registering multiple items forming a tree structure and their link (chain) relationships, processing for creating a card window, and a tree structure editing mechanism, and buttons for the card window. a card window editing mechanism that processes events and registers chain relationships between card windows; a tree structure information storage unit that stores and stores information edited and created by the tree structure editing mechanism and the card window editing mechanism; a window management mechanism that accepts input information from input means such as a pointing device, accepts event requests from the tree structure editing mechanism and card window editing mechanism, and manages the tree structure display window and the card window; A tree structure display mechanism that displays a display window, refreshes the display of link lines, etc., a card structure display mechanism, and a display device that displays the tree structure and cards, and displays the tree structure display window. creating a tree structure diagram by displaying it on a display device and using the input means to draw lines between cards displayed on the tree structure display window to establish a link relationship; displaying a window and a card window on the display device, establishing a link relationship from the card window to a card on the tree structure display window using the input means, and creating a tree structure diagram; displaying a window and a card window on the display device, using the input means to establish a link relationship from the card on the tree structure display window to the card window, and creating a tree structure diagram; By at least one of the following: displaying card windows on the display device, using the input means to select two card windows to establish a link relationship between the cards, and creating a tree structure diagram. A tree structure diagram creation/editing system is characterized in that a tree structure diagram can be created visually and conversationally.