JPH04205264A - Layout system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To efficiently execute a series of layout processings while catching respective items as images by providing a rough pattern generating means, rough layout developing means, layout pattern generating means, layout developing means and layout data storing means. CONSTITUTION:When an instructing means 3 instructs the input item of a value layout item information and arrangement information, a rough pattern generating means 1a analyzes the value pair item information and generates a dummy item pattern. A rough layout developing means 1b executes layout development to a display information storing means 4 and displays the information at a display part 5. When layout designation information corresponding to the dummy item pattern is inputted, a layout pattern generating means 1d generates the layout pattern, and a layout developing means 1e develops the layout to the display information storing means 4 and displays the layout image as a model. In this case, the layout parameter is stored in the layout data storing means 6 for each value pair item. Thus, a series of layout can be efficiently executed with a simple operation while catching the items as electronic images.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to an allocation system that processes a value set consisting of 9 letters, prices, etc. printed on a leaflet or the like in an electronic image.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, printed materials such as flyers contain text information that explains the product and stimulates purchase intent, and price information that is printed in various patterns such as letters and ruled lines (combinations of sizes, fonts, spacing, etc.). a group of character patterns) and printed.

In order to create this type of printed matter, layout data is created that can be input into the output of a computer phototypesetting machine, etc. by making full use of predetermined commands and numerical information based on the contents specified by the layout operator. work is being done.

In this case, the operator is required to use various drawing commands to specify the layout, and also input the corresponding character information, making it necessary to manually process value sets in fields that are not suited to electronic editing. It often depended on.

[Problem to be solved by the invention] For this reason, even when creating a simple flyer, it takes a considerable amount of effort and time to go through the process of layout, corrected layout, and final layout to obtain the final printed matter, for example, a flyer, and it is not efficient. There were problems such as not being able to process it well.

In addition, the layout of a value set requires concepts such as a single item line and a group, and there is a strong correlation with each layout (
, Conventional electronic editing devices, etc. cannot handle the sidewalls, and the number of operation instructions increases for one layout change.
There were also problems such as a significant decrease in editing efficiency.

This invention was made to solve the above problem. By simply inputting various parameters in sequence, the layout can be done based on the specified paper (value sets with special assignments can be created from the rough layout). The purpose is to obtain a layout system that can efficiently perform layouts with simple operations while capturing a series of layouts, including detailed layouts, in electronic images.

[Means for Solving the Problems] The allocation system according to the present invention includes a menu display means for sequentially displaying a menu of input items and arrangement information of predetermined value value group item information on a display unit; an instruction means for instructing input items or arrangement information of the specified value set item information; and an instruction means for analyzing the specified value set item information instructed by the instruction means to generate a predetermined dummy item pattern in an identifiable manner. rough pattern generating means;
The layout of the dummy item pattern generated by the rough pattern generation means is developed in the display information storage means based on the position indicated by the predetermined placement cursor. Assignment to means generates a pattern based on group specification information input for the expanded dummy item pattern. The information storage means is provided with a layout development means for developing the layout, and a layout data storage means for storing layout parameters for each value set item for the layout specified and inputted by the instruction means.

[Operation] In the present invention, while input items and arrangement information of predetermined value group item information are displayed on the display section by the menu display means, input items of the predetermined value group item information and their values are displayed by the instruction means. When the arrangement information for the group item information is specified, the rough pattern generation means analyzes the specified value group item information to generate a predetermined dummy item pattern in an identifiable manner, and generates the generated predetermined dummy item pattern. The rough layout is developed by the expansion means in the display information storage means based on the position indicated by the placement cursor, and the rough layout of the value set is identified and displayed on the display unit. Then, when the group designation information for the dummy item pattern whose layout has been expanded is input to the display information storage means, the layout pattern generation means generates the layout pattern for the dummy item pattern, and the layout expansion means generates the layout pattern. develops the layout in the display information storage means and schematically displays the typesetting image. At this time, the layout parameters for the pattern sequentially instructed by the instruction means are stored in the layout data storage means for each value set item, and can be managed and stored as detailed layout data.

[Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a system block diagram illustrating the configuration of a system according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which 1 is a controller section, which is activated based on a system program stored in a system program memory 2. Rough pattern generation means 1a for rough layout, development means 1b for rough layout, pattern modification means Ic for rough layout, pattern generation means 1d for layout, layout development means 1e, layout modification means 1f, management means 1g, connection means 1h, etc. There is. 3 is the input means,
It is equipped with a keyboard 3a, a pointing device 3b, etc. 3C is a sheet with a specified layout, and for example, a value set that is a special layout is specified.

Reference numeral 4 denotes display information storage means (VRAM), which includes a layout area 4a, a partial menu area 4b, etc., and individually stores layout images or menu images to be displayed on the CRT display device 5.

Reference numeral 6 denotes layout data recording means, which stores detailed layout data performed on value sets according to a predetermined data structure. 7 is a merging means which merges the detailed layout data stored in the layout data recording means 6 and the character information supplied from the character information source 11 while referring to the combination number information etc. which is predetermined key information, and synthesizes the data. do.

A conversion means 8 converts the value set information synthesized by the merging means 7 into formatting information that can be output from a predetermined imagesetter 10. 9 is a page editing means, and merging means 7
Page editing processing is performed based on the value set information synthesized by.

In the system, the layout configured in this way is performed by using the instruction means to select the predetermined value set item information and the arrangement information with respect to the value set item information, while the menu display means displays the predetermined value set item information and arrangement information on the display section. When placement information is specified, the rough pattern generating means analyzes the specified specified value set item information, generates a specified dummy item pattern in an identifiable manner, and roughly assigns the generated specified dummy item pattern. The expansion means expands the allocation in the display information storage means based on the position indicated by the placement cursor, and the rough allocation of the value set causes the information to be recognized and displayed on the display unit. Then, when the group designation information for the dummy item pattern whose layout has been expanded is input to the display information storage means, the layout pattern generation means generates the layout pattern for the dummy item pattern, and the layout expansion means generates the layout pattern. develops the layout in the display information storage means and schematically displays the typesetting image. At this time, the layout parameters for the patterns sequentially instructed by the instruction means are stored in the layout data storage means for each value set item, and are managed and stored as detailed layout data.

The flowchart shown in FIG. 2 and therefore the dummy item pattern allocation processing operation in the allocation system according to the present invention will be explained below.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure for dummy item pattern allocation in the allocation system according to the present invention. Note that (1) to (8) indicate each step.

First, the system menu 21b (see FIG. 3) and the value set item menu 21a (see FIG. 3) developed in the menu partial area 4b of the display information storage means (VRAM) 4 and displayed on the CRT display device 5 are displayed. When "arrangement" or the like is instructed by the pointing device 3b (1), the arrangement cursor is displayed at a predetermined position (initial state is the first arrangement position) in the layout area 4a (2).

Next, the pointing device 3b waits until a desired item is selected on the value set item menu 21a.
When a desired item is selected, the rough layout development means 1b develops a dummy item pattern (generated by the rough pattern generation means 1a) on the placement cursor in the layout area 4a. As a result, the selected dummy item (details will be described later, but for example, the rE corresponding to the product name)
A predetermined rough pattern such as J) is displayed on the CRT display device 5 (4).

At this point, determine whether or not to finish inputting the dummy items.51. If No, the process returns to step (3); if YES, it is determined whether a command to correct the arrangement (deleting, moving, etc. will be described later) is instructed by the pointing device 3b (6); if No, the process is confirmed. Save the item data on the layout data storage means 67)
, the next value set book allocation is processed and the process moves to layout processing.

On the other hand, if the determination in step (6) is YES, the pattern modification means determines the modification command instructed from the pointing device 3b, etc., and rough layouts the arrangement state of the dummy item pattern already developed in the layout area 4a. 1C is corrected (8), and the next value set book allocation process moves to layout processing.

In this way, the operator can visually check the approximate layout of the designated elements using a dummy item pattern that is made into blocks.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 3, the process state transition of dummy item pattern allocation in the allocation system according to the present invention will be explained.

FIG. 3 is a screen output diagram showing the transition of the dummy item pattern arrangement process displayed on the CRT display device 5 shown in FIG. , line feed commands, etc. are defined,
When these display positions are designated by the pointing device 3b, the rough pattern generating means 1a generates a corresponding value set item pattern.

21b is a main menu, which is composed of the main menu, submenus subordinate to it, and layout menus, etc. 22 is a placement cursor, and an "@" mark is drawn at the center of the area to identify the placement cursor.

Reference numeral 23 indicates an assigned value set item pattern, which corresponds to a pattern when value set item A is selected for a number on the value set item menu 21a, for example.

24a and 24b are value set item patterns, which correspond to the case where a ruled line is selected as a value set item. 25 indicates the assigned value set item pattern, for example, the value set item menu 2Ia
This corresponds to the pattern when value set item E for the product name above is selected.

When an item is specified in the mode menu of the main menu 21b, a layout is specified in the main menu, and an arrangement is specified in the submenu using the pointing device 3b, the screen is displayed as shown in FIG. A placement cursor 22 is displayed at the upper left corner of 5a to guide the operator that the value set item pattern to be selected will be displayed here.

When the value set item A corresponding to the number on the value set item menu 21a is selected in this state, the screen display becomes as shown in FIG. 3(b), and the value set item pattern 23 is displayed on the layout screen 5a, The placement cursor 22 is now in a state of guiding the next placement position.

In this state, the value set item "Line feed" on the value set item menu 2ia is displayed on the screen of FIG. 3(C) using the pointing device 3b.
When instructed by , the screen changes to the one shown in FIG. 3(d).

In this way, select the desired value set item in the value set item menu 2I.
By sequentially making selections on a, the screen state shown in FIG. 3(e) is obtained, and it becomes possible to visualize the rough layout of the value set and to make each value set item distinguishable. Note that at this time, the item selected by the pointing device 3b on the value set item menu 2ia is displayed in reverse video.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a predetermined procedure for value set assignment in the assignment system according to the present invention.

Note that (1) to (14) indicate each step.

First, the main menu 2 displayed on the CRT display device 5
1b's "item" and main menu "parameter" are instructed by pointing device 3b.
(2) Start the parameter setting process and determine whether each dummy item pattern shown in FIG. 3, whose rough layout has already been completed, has been selected as a parameter setting candidate by the pointing device 3b. 3), YE
If it is S, the menu for setting the item parameters described later is C.
The information is displayed on the RT display device 5 (4), prompting the input of parameters for each item necessary for typesetting in sequence.

Here, the operator waits for data to be input using the keyboard 3a or pointing device 3b (5), and the pattern generation means 1d generates an allocation based on the input parameters (Kumikata 9 series, enclosing 9 character pattern, etc.). However, the layout image layout generates a pattern (6), and the layout image layout area 4 generates a pattern.
The layout for a should be developed as an image 71. It is displayed on the CR7 display device 5.

Next, save the layout data consisting of the determined setting parameters in the layout data storage means 6 8)
, it is determined whether or not termination of parameter input has been instructed (9). If YES, the process is terminated; if NO, the process returns to step (2).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (3) is No, it is determined whether the ruled pattern displayed as a dummy pattern on the CR7 display device 5 has been selected (10), and if NO, the process returns to step (3); if YES, For example, a menu for setting ruled line parameters, which will be described later, should be displayed on the CR7 display device 5.
1) Prompts you to input each ruled line parameter necessary for typesetting in sequence.

At this point, the operator waits for the data to be entered manually using the keyboard 3a or pointing device 3b.12)
The pattern generating means 1d generates a layout pattern (ruled line pattern) based on the layout image (rule length, etc.) (13), and develops the pattern as an image in the layout area 4a (14), CR7
The information is displayed on the display device 5, and the process returns to step (8).

FIG. 5 is a screen output diagram showing the transition of ruled line parameter setting input processing in value set assignment in the assignment system according to the present invention.

In the figure, 41 is a parameter setting command, 42 is a copy command, 31.32 is a ruled pattern set as a dummy item pattern, and the rough layout is developed by the development means 1b.

33 is a ruled line parameter setting menu, which is displayed, for example, facing the layout image 45.

The items in the ruled line parameter setting menu 33 are assembling methods 33a.
, a rule type 33b, a rule length 33c, etc., and is configured such that desired parameters can be set by indicating each with the pointing device 3b.

Reference numeral 34 denotes a group of rule types that can be set in advance for the rule type 33b, and corresponds to, for example, a state in which a front rule is indicated with the pointing device 3b.

The layout 35 is a ruled line pattern, and the layout corresponds to a pattern generated by the pattern generation means 1d based on the parameters inputted in the ruled line parameter setting menu 33.

36 is a ruled line pattern, and the layout is a ruled line pattern 35
, the layout generated by the pattern generation means 1d is a pattern obtained by copying and developing the ruled line pattern 35.

As displayed on the screen of FIG. 5(a), the ruled pattern 31 is designated by the pointing device 3b while the value set layout is displayed as a rough image by inputting dummy items on the CR7 display device 5. Then, the display screen changes to that shown in FIG. 5(b), displays the ruled line parameter setting menu 33, and specifies the ruled line configuration. Figure 5 (b
) is a state in which “horizontal ruled” is specified. Rule type 33b is P
When instructed with D3b, the display screen changes to the one shown in FIG.
A rule type group 34 is displayed. Here, when "Table Ruler J" is selected, "Table Ruler" is displayed in the rule type 33b. Furthermore, when specifying the ruled length 33c with the pointing device 3b,
The display state changes to that shown in FIG. 5(d), and the screen changes to a screen for setting the rule length 33c. Here, the phototypesetting numeric keypad 51 is displayed in the submenu 21b, and by pointing the phototypesetting numeric keypad 51 with the pointing device 3b, the ruled length can be switched and set in series, mm, etc. When instructed, the screen switches to the screen shown in FIG. 5(e), and the parameter setting state regarding the set ruled line can be confirmed.

Here, when the end of the ruled line parameter setting menu 33 is pressed, the layout pattern generation means 1d analyzes the set ruled line parameters and generates a ruled line pattern, and the layout development means 1e converts the ruled line pattern into the layout area. 4a, the display screen changes to that shown in FIG. 5(f), and the layout is such that the ruled line pattern 35 is displayed as a ruled line image.

In this way, when the layout is to be processed by continuing the layout with the ruled line pattern 35 displayed using the same parameters, the screen is switched to the display screen shown in FIG. 5(g) and the main screen is displayed. When the layout of the copy source is specified using the pointing device 3b using the copy command 42 of the menu 21b, the display screen changes to the layout shown in FIG.
), and when a ruled pattern 32 is specified as a dummy item pattern to be copied, the layout correction means 1f develops the generated ruled line pattern 35 as a ruled line pattern 36 in the layout area 4a, thereby displaying it. The screen switches to FIG. 5(i), and the ruled line pattern 36 is displayed in the same image as the ruled line pattern 35. This eliminates the same parameter setting process,
Operational burden is reduced. Further, parameter information for the ruled line pattern 36 is also managed independently from the ruled line pattern 35 or as a group, and each can be modified independently or as a group.

FIG. 6 is a screen output diagram showing the transition of character parameter setting input processing in value set assignment in the assignment system according to the present invention.

In the figure, 61 and 62 are dummy item patterns, which correspond to character sets.

63 is a character parameter setting menu for dummy item patterns 61, 62, etc., with item ID 63a and composition 63b.
9th series 630. Enclosing rule 63d.

Pointing device 3 sequentially moves character patterns 63e, etc.
It is configured so that instructions can be set from b, and the current layout status is displayed face-to-face.

70 is a character pattern setting menu, and when the character pattern 63e is specified in the character parameter setting menu 63,
It will be displayed as a pop-up. 71 is the font setting command,
Japanese 71a, European 71b.

The font setting for the special 71c etc. can be specified by the font name, and the code corresponding to the font name set by a computer typesetting machine or the like is automatically set.

72 is the font name setting menu, for example, the font name rBNAG
Indicates a state in which J is input.

When the parameter setting command 41 is instructed by the pointing device 3b on the main menu 21b, the first
When the dummy item pattern generated by the rough pattern generating means 1a shown in the figure is developed in the layout area 4a by the rough layout means 1b, the CR7 display device 5
The screen changes to the display screen shown in FIG. 6(a), and the character set parameters for the dummy item patterns 61 and 62 can be set.

Here, when the pointing device 3b indicates, for example, the dummy item pattern 61, the dummy item pattern 61 shown in FIG.
The display screen switches to the one shown in b), and the dummy item pattern for parameter setting is displayed in reverse video, and on the character parameter setting menu 63, item ID 63a and composition 63b are displayed.

A series 63c, an enclosing rule 63d, a character pattern 63e, etc. are displayed.

For example, in the composition 63b, when "horizontal composition" is designated by the pointing device 3b and the series 63c is designated, the display screen switches to the one shown in FIG. Attach. Note that the operation of the phototypesetting numeric keypad 51 is as described above.

Here, as a series, for example, r12. When OJ is inputted, the display screen is switched to the one shown in FIG. 6(d), and "grade 12" is displayed in the series 63c.

Next, when the character pattern 63e is designated by the pointing device 3b, the display screen is switched to the one shown in FIG. 6(e), which displays the character pattern setting menu 7o, and then the display screen shown in FIG. , the parameter "1 line, no line length specified" is specified by pointing device 3.
When instructed by b, the display screen is switched to the one shown in FIG. 6(g), and "1 line, no line length specified" is displayed in the character pattern 63e. Then, when the setting of the font 71 is started at the point when the modified 2-character feed etc. are instructed to be ``true'' and ``solid'', the display switches to Fig. 6(h), and the Japanese 71
This is a parameter setting process such as a, Roman 71b, special 71c, etc., but in this embodiment, Japanese 71a, Roman 71b, special 71c are set using familiar font names that are different from the font code input.
The related parameters can be set automatically.

Therefore, when setting the font 71, the display screen is switched to the one shown in FIG. 6(i). For example, when the font name [BNAGJ is set and input, the display screen is switched to the one shown in FIG. 6(j), and the Japanese text 71a is displayed. , European 71b.

Parameters related to the special 71c are automatically set and displayed. This reduces the human labor burden for individual typeface codes. Furthermore, it is also possible to input individual fonts.

In this way, when the parameter setting of the character set for the dummy item pattern 61 is completed, the detailed layout is performed based on the parameter setting of the character set that the pattern generating means 1d has been set. When the pattern is imaged in the layout area 4a, the display screen of the CRT display device 5 becomes the sixth
Switching to FIG. 6(k), a pattern 61a with a different layout from the dummy item pattern 61 can be visually grasped.

In this way, desired parameter settings for the dummy item pattern can be processed in a menu instruction selection format, and assignment processing can be performed with good operability.

Hereinafter, layout data management processing in the layout system according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 7 to 9.

7 and 8 are schematic diagrams illustrating the data structure of the layout data stored in the layout data storage means 6 shown in FIG. 1.

In FIG. 7, 81a is layout information (details can be found in
(See Figure (a)), the group line information 81b is composed of the group line number 9 characters, parameter information, group line pointer, etc., and the group line pointer of the layout information 81a points to the hierarchical group line information 81b. It is composed of

The group line information 81b (see FIG. 8(b) for details) consists of the number of groups (9 lines), the leading group pointer, the previous information pointer, the next information pointer, etc. The configuration is such that hierarchical group information 81c is indicated.

Group information 81C (see FIG. 8(c) for details) includes the number of lines, alignment information, group distance 5-character reduction, and 1eader.
It is composed of ruled information, a first row pointer, a previous information pointer, a next information pointer, etc., and is configured so that the hierarchical row information 81d is indicated by the first row pointer of the group information 81c.

The hierarchical line information 81d (see FIG. 8(d) for details) includes the number of items, the amount of one line advance, and the first item pointer.

It is composed of a previous information pointer, a next information pointer, etc., and is configured such that the hierarchical item information 81e is indicated by the first item pointer of the hierarchical line information 81d.

Hierarchical item information 81e, 83e (see Figure 8 for details)
(see e) and (f)) is composed of item ID, alignment information 2-item distance, 1-eader rule information, rule information, previous information pointer, next information pointer, etc.

FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a parameter information table in the layout information 81a shown in FIG. 8, in which detailed data instructed in the parameter setting process is managed and registered for each item ID.

As shown in these figures, by registering and managing a series of hierarchical data from the allocation of dummy item patterns to the allocation of detailed patterns in the layout data storage means 6, the merging means 7 can perform the merging process with the character information source 11. High-speed processing is possible, and a series of special layouts can be edited efficiently while viewing the process as an image.

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, the present invention provides a menu display means for sequentially displaying a menu of input items and arrangement information of predetermined value group item information on a display unit, and a predetermined value displayed by the menu display means. an instruction means for instructing input items or arrangement information of set item information; rough pattern generation means for analyzing predetermined value set item information instructed by the instruction means to generate a predetermined dummy item pattern in an identifiable manner; The layout of the dummy item pattern generated by the rough pattern generation means is developed in the display information storage means based on the position indicated by the predetermined placement cursor. Assignment to means generates a pattern based on group specification information input for the expanded dummy item pattern. Since the information storage means is provided with a layout development means for developing an assignment, and a layout data storage means for storing layout parameters for each value set item for the layout specified and inputted by the instruction means, each value set is Various parameter settings from rough allocation to detailed allocation of items are greatly simplified, and a series of allocations can be efficiently processed by anyone while understanding each item as an image.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a system block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure for dummy item pattern assignment in the system; Figure 3 shows the first
FIG. 4 is a screen output diagram showing the transition of dummy item pattern arrangement processing displayed on the CRT display device shown in FIG. The figure is a screen output diagram showing the transition of ruled line parameter setting input processing in the value group assignment in the layout system according to the present invention, and Figure 6 shows the transition of character parameter setting input processing in the value group assignment in the layout system according to the invention The screen output diagrams, FIGS. 7 and 8 are schematic diagrams explaining the data structure of the layout data stored in the layout data storage means shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 9 is the layout shown in FIG. 8. It is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the parameter information table in information. In the figure, 1 is a controller section, 1a is a pattern generation means,
1b is a rough layout development means, 1C is a rough layout pattern correction means, 1d is a layout pattern generation means, 1e is a layout development means, 1f is a layout correction means, 2 is a system program memory, 3 is an input means, 4 is a Display information storage means, 5 is a CRT display device, 6 is a layout data storage means, 7 is a merging means, 8 is a conversion means, 9 is a page editing means, 10 is an imagesetter, and 11 is a character information source. Figure 2 Figure 4 Figure 5 (a) Figure 5 (b) Figure 5 Cc) Figure 5 (cl) Figure 5 (e) Figure 5 (f) Figure 5 (g') Figure 5 Fig. (h) Fig. 5 (1) Fig. 6 (a) Fig. 8 Tare coating figure 9 Parameter information example

Claims (1)

[Claims] In an allocation system having a display information storage means for storing drawing information and a display section for displaying the information stored in the display information storage means, predetermined value set item information input items and arrangement information are sequentially displayed on the display section. Menu display means for displaying a menu, instruction means for instructing input items or arrangement information of the predetermined value set item information displayed by the menu display means, and the predetermined value set item information instructed by the instruction means. rough pattern generating means for generating a predetermined dummy item pattern in an identifiable manner by analyzing the rough pattern generating means; and the display information storage means for generating the dummy item pattern generated by the rough pattern generating means based on the position indicated by the predetermined placement cursor. a rough layout development means for assigning and developing the layout in the display information storage means; and an assignment pattern generation means for generating an assignment pattern based on group designation information inputted to the dummy item pattern allocated and developed in the display information storage means by the rough assignment development means. and layout development means for allocating and developing the allocation pattern generated by the allocation pattern generation means in the display information storage means, and storing layout parameters for the allocation pattern specified and input by the instruction means for each value set item. 1. A layout system comprising a layout data storage means for storing layout data.