JPH02223989A - Character processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To output an expanded or reduced character by utilizing dot-format data when the output of the optional enlarged or reduced character is indicated by providing a means which outputs the enlarged or reduced character based upon vector-format data, an output means which outputs the vector-format data in dots, etc. CONSTITUTION:The converted vector-format data are stored in an external storage device 10. A printer 11 which prints a created document is provided. Input characters are enlarged, reduced, or slanted according to the vector-format data. Further, this processor is equipped with a means which outputs the enlarged or reduced characters based upon the vector-format data when there is the data stored in vector format or dot-format data when not in response to the indication of the output of the enlarged or reduced characters from the vector-format data. Consequently, the enlarged or reduced characters can be outputted by utilizing the dot-format data according to the indication of the output of the optional enlarged or reduced characters.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a character processing device that processes character information, and when there is an instruction to output enlarged/reduced characters from vector format data, the present invention relates to a character processing device that processes character information. When there is no data,
The present invention relates to a character processing device that can output enlarged/reduced characters using dot format data.

(Prior Art) In a conventional character processing device, when an instruction is given to output enlarged/reduced characters from vector format data, if there is no vector format data, nothing is output. Since vector format data is often stored in an external ROM, there are many cases where vector format data is not available.

Therefore, in the conventional example described above, there is a problem in that when there is no data in vector format, nothing is outputted even though an instruction to output enlarged/reduced characters is given because there is no data in vector format.

[Purpose] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention aims to output enlarged/reduced characters using dot format data when an instruction is given to output enlarged/reduced characters. do.

(Example) Next, examples of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the configuration of a character processing device according to the present invention. It goes without saying that the character processing device of the present invention may be a single device or a system consisting of a plurality of devices. In FIG. 1, 1 represents C.
The PU is a central processing unit that controls the entire device and performs arithmetic processing. Reference numeral 2 denotes a ROM, that is, a read-only memory, which is a storage area for system startup programs, character pattern data represented by dot data, and procedures such as those shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, for example. 3 is R
AM, that is, random access memory, is a data storage area with no restrictions on use, and is an area where programs and data are loaded and executed for various processes.

4 is an external ROM, that is, an external read-only memory;
This is an external storage area for system programs, character patterns, data, etc. (for example, vector format data). 5 is K
It is a BC or keyboard control unit, which receives key manual data from the 6 KB or keyboard and transmits it to the CPU 1. 7 is CRTC, that is, display #Jg! J section,
8 is a CRT or display device;
The data is received and displayed. Reference numeral 9 denotes a DKC, ie, a disk control unit, which controls data transmission and the like. 10 is FD, floppy disk device or HD
That is, it is an external storage device such as a hard disk device, in which programs and data are stored and referenced or loaded into RAM as needed during execution. Note that the converted vector format data of the present invention may be stored in this external storage device. Reference numeral 11 is a printer for printing the created document.

Reference numeral 12 denotes a system bus, and the operation of this embodiment, which is composed of six or more configurations, which is to serve as a data path between the above-mentioned components, will be explained.

First, the operating procedure for actually outputting characters based on vector format data will be explained.

The following control is performed by the CPUI in FIG.

First, the operator inputs a command to "create an outline font" based on input from the KB6. This input enlarges/reduces characters based on data in vector format.
Commands for italicizing, shading, mirroring, and filling.

This input is performed by pressing a conversion key normally used in a word processor, switching to katakana input mode (for example, katakana key), and inputting "outline". Alternatively, this can be done by pressing a function key on KBa that corresponds to the key label "Outline" displayed on the CRT 8. Alternatively, this can be done by pressing a function key, shift key, or a predetermined key. The method of inputting commands is not limited to this.

When the above command is input, cput outputs a message on the CRTa that says ``Please specify the range of character strings you want to modify and press the selection key.'' The operator uses cursor keys and selection keys (not shown) on the KBB to specify a desired range of character strings that have already been input and are displayed on the CRTB. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, "Notice" is specified. A is a symbol that indicates the range of character strings that you want to output as an outline. Next, the CPUI causes the CRT 8 to display a screen (window) shown in FIG. By making selections using the cursor, the
, 7 and 8 are displayed. Incidentally, reference numeral 12 indicates a state in which, for example, the coloring of a character, that is, the pattern inside the ring of a character is set. Reference numeral 13 shows how the display form is distinguished from others in order to distinguish patterns set such as blinking and high (low) luminance from others. FIG. 7 shows a menu screen for setting the type of character string "Notice" with a specified range. First, in FIG. 8, an expanded area of an outline font is displayed in accordance with the value set on the document screen. Various numerical values and marks are as shown. The output size may be specified by the number of points, or by specifying how many times the current character string, for example 12 points, is to be multiplied. Zero magnification specification and size specification can be considered to be equivalent.

The most advanced form of printing is as shown in FIG. 9, for example.

This is output as a dot. Incidentally, after FIG. 7, the character string may be displayed on the CRTa in the state shown in FIG. 9 instead of in FIG. 8, representing the printing format like other character strings.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of this embodiment. As mentioned above, in order to print out enlarged/reduced characters from vector format data, various data as shown in Figs. 4 to 8 are set, and when a print instruction is received using the print key of KB6. , or to display and output enlarged/reduced characters from vector format data.
Various types of data are set as shown in Figure 7.
When display output is to be performed, the CPU first determines in step S1 whether there is data in vector format. This is an external ROM that stores data in vector format.
This can be easily determined by checking whether or not 4 is attached. This can be done at this point, but it can also be determined in advance when the power is turned on, and this result can be
Just store it in AM3. Also, if the device is not supplied with vector data by the external ROM 4, there will be no data in vector format, so this step can be omitted and the process can proceed to S7. Also, in FIG. 3, Sl is stored. You may proceed to step S7. If there is vector format data in Sl, proceed to step S2,
Vector format data is read from the external ROM 4, converted to coordinate data in step S3, a contour table is generated in step S4, and coloring processing is performed in step S5. Here, the vector data has been converted to dot data.

In step S6, the data is transferred to the requested buffer. This buffer is a buffer type for mark jGl or a VRAM for display.

The processing from step S2 to step S6 is performed, for example, in Japanese Patent Application No. 63-319943 proposed by the present applicant;
319944.

If there is no vector format data in step S1, the process proceeds to step S7, where dot format data is read out, and contour point extraction is performed in step S8. The data created here is in the same format as vector format data. For example, the process of step S8 is performed when the present applicant files a patent application (1) dated the same date,
The process proceeds to the 0th step S3 detailed in (2), and the subsequent processing is the same as the processing described above.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing another example of the operation of this embodiment. The processing up to step S1 is the same as the example shown in FIG. 2 above, and if there is data in vector format in step S1, the processing is the same as steps S2 to S6 in FIG. If there is no vector format data in step S1, the process advances to step S7 to read the dot format data, and in step S8, the data is enlarged/reduced as it is, and is transferred to the buffer in step S6. The processing in step S8 alone is a known technique since it is a scaling change that converts dot-format data into dot-format data.

Incidentally, selection means for selecting either one of the methods shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 may be provided on B6. Furthermore, depending on the enlargement/reduction ratio, the control shown in FIG. 3 or the control shown in FIG. 4 may be automatically switched based on the judgment of CPtJ 1. In other words,
Consider the normal output size, such as 12 points, and if it is 16 points or more, it will be expanded/reduced based on vector format data, and if it is smaller than that, it will be expanded/reduced based on the dot format data that the device has. It can be controlled to reduce the size and output it.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a character processing device that outputs enlarged/reduced characters using dot format data when an instruction to output enlarged/reduced characters is given.

(Effects) As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a character processing device that outputs enlarged/reduced characters using dot format data in response to an instruction to output enlarged/reduced characters. can.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a control procedure of an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart of an example of a control procedure of an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 4 to 8 are diagrams for explaining how to set decorative characters. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of output. 1... CPU (central processing unit) 2... ROM (read-only memory) 3...
RAM (Random Access Memory) 4... External R
OM (read-only memory) 8... CRT (display device) ¥4 section 5th

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A means for determining whether there is data stored in vector format, a means for reading vector format data and outputting enlarged/reduced characters from that data, and a means for outputting enlarged/reduced characters from dot format data. means for outputting, means for instructing to output enlarged/reduced characters from vector format data, and means for instructing to output enlarged/reduced characters from vector format data, based on the determination by the determining means when there is an instruction to output enlarged/reduced characters from vector format data; ,
A character processing device characterized by comprising means for outputting enlarged/reduced characters from vector format data when there is data stored in vector format, and from dot format data when there is no data stored in vector format. (2) storage means for storing data representing a pattern in dot format; conversion means for converting the dot format data stored in the storage means into vector format data; designation means for designating the size of the pattern to be output; Size converting means for performing size conversion processing on the vector format data converted by the converting means based on the size specified by the specifying means; outputting the vector format data converted by the size converting means as dots; 1. A character processing device comprising: an output means.