JPH03267092A - Data file name-indicating method for automatically embroidering machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it easy to fix operator's aim when the operator makes a data file newly by indicating the bite size of a free RAM area for writing embroidering data. CONSTITUTION:While forming stitches by relatively controlling the drive of an embroidering frame in the directions of X-Y axes to a vertically-moved sewing needle, on the basis of embroidering data, the title embroidering machine forms an embroidering pattern. At that time, file names of items, such as array of characters, patterns stored in an external storage are written in the storage for an automatically embroidering machine by a writing means, and these file names are also rearranged in order of an ASCII code by a rearranging means. Furthermore, bite size in a free RAM area, which is the bite size for the embroidering data writable for embroidery, is indicated by a writable capacity- indicating means, and the file names written are indicated together with the bite size of each of the data files by a file name-indicating means.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to automatic embroidery machines, and more particularly to a method for displaying data files.

[Prior art and problems to be solved by the invention] Conventionally,
When setting the external storage means to the reading means of the automatic embroidery machine to select data files such as character strings and patterns stored in the external storage means of the automatic embroidery sewing machine and displaying the file name of the data file, the external storage In order to display all the file names stored in the device, it was necessary to switch the display screen multiple times, and since the data files were stored irregularly in the external storage device, it was necessary to change the file names of the data files. The display screen is the fifth
As shown in the figure, the display order is irregular, making it difficult to find the desired data file. Also, in the past, the byte size of the free RAM area, which indicates the size of data that can be read by an automatic embroidery machine, was not displayed, so it was unclear how large a file size could be embroidered. Furthermore, in the past, even if the data file had a byte size larger than the byte size of the free RAM area, it could be selected by key operation, so even if the data could not be read, the user could accidentally When this is selected, there is an inconvenience in that it takes time and effort to reselect other data files that can be embroidered.

[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention] The present invention provides an automatic embroidery machine with a reading means for reading file names of character strings, patterns, etc. stored in an external storage device into the memory of the automatic embroidery machine; A sorting means for rearranging the file names in ASCII code order, a read capacity display means for displaying the byte size of the free RAM area as the byte size of embroidery data that can be read for embroidery, and a read capacity display means for displaying the read file names. a file name display means for displaying the byte size of each data file, and a comparison means for comparing the byte size of the free RAM area with the byte size of the data file having the read file name; In the case of a data file whose byte size is larger than the byte size of the area, the file name and the byte size of the data file are displayed in reverse video to indicate to the user that the data file cannot be selected. The present invention provides a method for displaying data files of an automatic embroidery machine equipped with a free R for reading embroidery data.
By displaying the byte size of the AM area, it can be used as a guide when creating a new data file.Furthermore, since the file names are sorted in ASCII code order, the file names are displayed in alphabetical order, and the purpose This has the effect of making it easy to find the data file that you want. Furthermore, by highlighting and clarifying file names with byte sizes that cannot be read, there is an effect that the user does not have to go through unnecessary trouble such as making a mistake in selection.

【Example】

The present invention will be explained below using examples. ○Configuration of Control Circuit First, the control circuit of the automatic embroidery machine will be explained with reference to FIG. In the same figure, the central processing unit CPU (hereinafter referred to as CPU) controls all functions of the automatic embroidery machine.4 The read-only storage device ROM stores the programs necessary for the CPU to operate (such as text editing, floppy disk FD, etc.). control, screen display control, etc.), data, etc. are stored. The floppy disk drive FDD is for reading embroidery data from a floppy disk FD as an external storage device, and is a floppy disk controller F.
The system path line BUS (hereinafter BUS
)It is connected to the. The readable/writable storage device RAMI stores data necessary for the CPU to operate. The read/write storage device RAM2 stores the data file name and byte size of the data file stored on the floppy disk FD read by the floppy disk drive FDD. Readable/writable storage device RAM3 (hereinafter referred to as free RAM)
) stores the embroidery data of the selected data file. The read/write storage device VRAM is a liquid crystal display device LC.
The display data to be displayed on D is temporarily stored. Liquid crystal display device LCD is readable/writable storage device VRAM
The file name of the data file read from the external storage device, the byte size of the embroidery data, the edited character string, the status of the automatic embroidery machine, etc. are displayed based on the display data stored in the external storage device. The liquid crystal display controller LCDC transfers the contents of the readable/writable storage device VRAM to the liquid crystal display device LCD and controls the same. The system path line BUS includes the CPU, a read-only storage device ROM, and various readable/writable storage devices RAM1.
~3, VRAM and various input/output interfaces l1
0-1 to 7 etc. are connected to each other. The keyboard KEY is used for selecting and editing files, setting various parameters, moving the embroidery hoop, instructing start/stop of embroidery, etc., and is connected to the BUS via the input/output interface l10-1. The light emitting diode LED is the embroidery pattern's character size,
This is for displaying various statuses such as the type of character and the embroidery direction, as well as the fact that embroidery can be started, and is connected to the BUS via the input/output interface 10-2. Keyboard KEY is input/output interface I/○-1
It is connected to BUS via. The embroidery frame HOOP is driven and controlled in the X-Y direction by an X-axis motor
-4 to the BUs. A sewing machine motor ZM for moving the needle bar up and down is connected to the BUS via input/output interfaces ◯/◯-5. Thread loosening solenoid A CT c. Connected to BUS via l10-6. Various sensors SEN include X-axis position, Y-axis position, frame movable phase detection, sewing machine upper shaft speed detection, etc., and these are connected to BUS2 via input/output interface I107-7. Example of Displaying Data Files Hereinafter, examples of displaying data files of the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In this embodiment, there are a maximum of 96 types of files on the disk, and these are displayed on 12 screens (PAGE: '01-'12). In FIG. 3, the byte size of the free RAM area is displayed at the bottom left of the screen, and each file name is displayed by rearranging the file names stored on the disk in ASCII code order. Here, if you select the embroidery data with the file name rBO3sJ, for example, the file names are in ASCII code order, therefore in alphabetical order, so you can easily move the cursor (→ symbol) to the file name [BO35J]. The desired embroidery data can be selected by operating the selection key at that position. If there is a data file consisting of embroidery data with a byte size larger than the byte size of the free RAM area, the file name and byte size of the file (EAGLE3 121012) are displayed as shown in Figure 4.
By making the display black and white inverted, file names that cannot be selected can be visually clearly shown to the user of the automatic embroidery machine. QFile Name Display Routine The file name display routine will be explained below with reference to FIG. In the figure, 5N (N=1.2.3...) indicates the steps of each process. 1 Display the byte size that can be read for embroidery in the free RAM area. 2 Determine whether the media used as external storage means is in the read drive. If the file is in the drive, proceed to the next step 83; if not, the file name display routine ends. 3 Read the file name of the data file and its byte size from the 70 disk. 4 Sort the read file names in ASCII code order. 5 Compare the byte size that can be read in the free RAM area with the byte size of the data file, and if the byte size of the pig file is larger, proceed to step S6, and compare the byte size of the data file with the byte size of the free RAM area. If it is within the size, proceed to step S7. 6 Set the display mode of the file name and the byte size of the data file to reverse display mode. 7 Displays the file name and byte size of the data file. This display mode is used when the S6 step is not processed (
(in the case of file size on free RAM), it is set to be displayed in normal display mode. 8 Set to normal display mode. This is a processing step for correctly displaying the next display in the normal display mode or the reverse display mode, depending on the determination in step 85, when the display is inverted in step S7. 9 Determine whether it is the final file name, repeat the process from step S5 until the final file name is reached, and end the data file display routine when the final file name is reached. In the above 54 steps of the data file display routine, the 1-byte ASCII code targets alphabets, numbers, and symbols;
By adding kana characters in the same 1-byte JIS code as the code, file names can be displayed not only in alphabetical order, but also in alphabetical order, followed by file names in kana characters in alphabetical order. can.

【Effect of the invention】

As described above, according to the present invention, by displaying the byte size of the free RAM area for reading embroidery data, it can be used as a guide when creating a new data file. Since the data files are sorted in order, the file names are displayed in alphabetical order, and the desired data file can be easily found. Furthermore, by highlighting and clarifying byte-sized file names that cannot be read, an effect can be obtained in that the user does not have to make unnecessary efforts such as making mistakes in selection.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Figures 1 to 4 relate to embodiments of the present invention; Figure 1 is a flowchart showing file name display control, Figure 2 is a block diagram of the control circuit, and Figures 3 and 4 are based on the display screen. In the display examples, FIG. 3 shows the =12 page of the display screen, and FIG. 4 shows the second page of the display screen. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of a display on a display screen related to a conventional example. FD is a floppy disk used as an external storage means, HO
OP is the embroidery hoop, SL is the reading capacity display means, S3
is a sorting means, S5 is a comparison means, S6 is a reverse display mode setting means, and S7 is a file name display means.

Claims (1)

[Claims] I. In an automatic embroidery machine that forms an embroidery pattern while forming stitches by controlling the drive of an embroidery frame in the X-Y directions relative to a sewing machine needle that moves up and down based on embroidery data. , a reading means for reading file names of character strings, patterns, etc. stored in an external storage device into the memory of an automatic embroidery sewing machine, a sorting means for rearranging those file names in ASCII code order, and readable for embroidery. The present invention is characterized by comprising a read capacity display means for displaying the byte size of the free RAM area as the byte size of the embroidery data, and a file name display means for displaying the read file name together with the byte size of each data file. How to display data files for automatic embroidery machines. II. Comparison means for comparing the byte size of the free RAM area and the byte size of the data file with the read file name, and in the case of a data file with a byte size larger than the byte size of the free RAM area, the file name and its data file Displaying a data file for an automatic embroidery machine according to claim I, further comprising a reverse display mode setting means for reversing the display of the byte size of the data file to display to the user that selection is not possible. Method.