JPH03109632A - Document processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the operability of an operator by using both input devices, i.e., a keyboard and a mouse in parallel with each other to control a panel at the operation of the panel. CONSTITUTION:A panel generating device 5 assigns the codes (key codes) inherent in the keys of a keyboard 2 in accordance with the positions and the sizes of the items included in a panel at the generation of the panel. When the panel is operated, both input devices, i.e., the mouse 3 and the keyboard 2 are used in parallel with each other to control the panel at the operation of the panel. Consequently, the panel can be operated as long as one of both input devices is available and then the equivalent operating performance can be secured with no dependence required on the input device if both input devices are available. Thus the operability of users can be improved.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] Industrial Field of Application This invention has a function of displaying a panel for formatting and mode setting a document, and operates the panel in parallel using both keyboard and mouse input devices. Conventional technology related to document processing devices that can perform functions such as document formatting, mode settings, etc. When operating a panel for formatting a document, setting a mode, etc. key, execution key to perform settings, etc., cancel key to cancel settings, etc.
A keyboard with keys for inputting characters, or a mouse with buttons to quickly move the cursor and specify its position. There is no mouse that can be used equally, and it is necessary to change the mouse depending on the situation of the panel.9 Problem to be Solved by the Invention Depending on the items set in the panel, input devices such as the keyboard and the mouse can be used. Good operability cannot be obtained if the user has to switch the input device each time, and there is a problem in that it may not be possible to configure settings for the panel when only one of the input devices is connected. (ix) In view of this point, the present invention provides that if either one of the input devices is connected, the settings on the panel will be changed to the destination.
In addition, when both of the input devices can be used, the purpose of the three input devices is to provide equivalent operability without depending on the operability of the input device, and to improve the user's operability. Means for Solving the Invention The present invention j & To generate the panel: A panel generation device is provided which assigns the position and size of an item in the panel and a unique code (key code) to a key on the keyboard corresponding to the item. , a panel control device is provided that controls the panel by using both the mouse and the keyboard input devices in parallel when operating the panel.

By means of the operation means, the panel can be operated if either one of the input devices can be used, and if both of the input devices can be used, it does not depend on the operability of the input device. The same level of operability can be provided, and the user's operability can be improved.

Example One embodiment of the present invention will be described using FIGS. 1 to 5.

Figure 1 is a block diagram of one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a panel for "mode setting" on the display screen of the embodiment. Figure 4 is a block diagram of the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram of an example. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the above embodiment.

In Figure 1, 1 is a display device that displays data, 2 is a cursor key that moves the cursor up, down, left, and right to indicate a specific position on the display device 1, an execution key that executes a function, a cancel key that cancels a function, and a function selection key. 3 is a mouse provided with buttons for specifying the movement and position of the cursor; 4 is a function selection device for selecting an editing function according to a user's request; 5 is a function selection device 4; A panel generation device 6 that generates a panel for setting a document format and mode according to a request is a panel control device that controls the panel created by the panel generation device 5 through input operations using the keyboard 2 and mouse 3.

2nd box 3rd @ In Figure 4, item 1 has two options and only one can be selected, item 2 has three options and multiple selections are possible, and option 3 is an option. There are 3 items that can be selected, item 4 is mouse 3
Item 5 displays a rectangle indicating the area that can be selected by inputting the input key on the keyboard 2, and displays a rectangle indicating the area that can be selected manually using the mouse 3. keyboard 2
The item can be selected with the Cancel key and ends without updating the mode. Reference numeral 9 indicates an item cursor I/ that indicates an item that can be selected using the keyboard 2, and 10 indicates an option cursor that indicates an option that can be selected using the keyboard 2 when operating an item that allows multiple selections. For existing items, it is preset to move the item cursor 9 using the up and down cursor keys on the keyboard 2, it is preset to move the option cursor 10 using the left and right cursor keys on the keyboard 2, and the option cursor is moved using the selection key. (1) When the user instructs the function selection device 4 to select the editing function “mode setting”, the function selection device 4 prompts the panel generation device 5 to In order to generate the "Mode Setting" panel, generation of items 1 to 5 is requested (FIG. 5-(1)).

(2) The panel generating device 5ζ displays the "mode setting" panel on the display device 1 (2nd @ FIG. 5-(2)).

(3) When the user inputs a lower cursor key on the keyboard 2, a code (key code) unique to the input key is notified to the panel control device 6 (FIG. 5 (3)).

(4) Panel control device 6 (friend item 2, item cursor 9
to display the option cursor 10 on the option 21 (Fig. 3-(a), Fig. 5-(4)).

(5) When the user manually presses the selection key on keyboard 2,
The key code is notified to the panel control device 6, and the panel control device 6 adds a selection state mark 7 to the option 21 (FIG. 3-(b), FIG. 5-(4)).

(6) When the user presses a button on the mouse 3 at the position of the option 32, the specified position is notified to the panel control device 6 (FIG. 5-(3)).

(7) Panel control device 6 (table) Finds the item and option existing at the specified position, moves the item cursor 9 to item 3, erases the option cursor 10, adds selection status mark 7 to option 32, and moves to option 33. Non-choice mark 8
(Figure 4-(a), Figure 5-(4)).

(8) When the user inputs the left cursor key of the keyboard 2, the key code is notified to the panel control device 6 (5th
(Fig. 4-(3)), the panel control device 6 (adds a non-selected state mark 8 to option 32, and adds a selected state mark 7 to option 31 (Fig. 4-(b), Fig. 5-(4)) ).A similar result can be obtained by pressing the mouse 3 button at option 31.

(9) The user repeats the operations from (3) to (7).
10) When the user inputs the execution key on the keyboard 2, the key code is notified to the panel control device 6 (Fig. 5-
(3)), the panel control device 6 updates the changed mode and erases the “mode setting” panel from the display device 1 (
Figure 5-(5)). The same result can be obtained by pressing the mouse button 3 at the position of item 4.

(11) When the user inputs the cancel key on the keyboard 2, the key code is notified to the panel control device 6 (Fig.
(3)), the panel control device 6 erases the "mode setting" panel from the display device 1 without updating the mode (Fig. 5-
(5)). The same result can be obtained by inputting the button of mouse 3 at the position of item 5. Just beast panel generator 5
Panels that can be generated with the function selection device 4 (panels that can be generated freely according to the requests of the function selection device 4) and panels that can be controlled with the panel control device 6+L Panels that can be generated with the panel setting device 5 can all be controlled.Advantages of the Invention The present invention Therefore, if either the keyboard or mouse is connected ('L), you can operate panels such as document formatting and mode settings, and if both can be used, it will not depend on the operability of the input device. It is possible to provide ease of use and improve operability for the user.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 (Fig. 1) Block doctor according to an embodiment of the present invention Fig. 2 (
l Showing the panel for "mode setting" on the display screen of the same embodiment l Figure 3 @ Figure 4 (above) State transition doctor of the same embodiment Figure 5 ct Flow 2 of the same embodiment Keyboard, 3.・Function selection device 5...Panel control wind 7・ 8...Non-selected state mark.

Claims (1)

[Claims] a keyboard comprising a display device for displaying data, a cursor for indicating a specific position on the display device, and keys for moving the cursor, inputting characters, executing a function, canceling a function, selecting a function, etc.; A mouse equipped with a button for moving the cursor and specifying its position, a function selection device for selecting an editing function, and a panel for formatting and mode settings of the document to be created. a panel generation device having means for assigning a unique code to a key on the keyboard corresponding to the position and size of an item, and when operating the panel, input devices such as the keyboard and the mouse are used in parallel; A document processing device comprising: a panel control device that is used to control the panel.