JPH04262463A - Allocating system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to carry out a series of layout steps from rough layout to detailed layout for a value typesetting that becomes special allocation simply and efficiently while grasping the layout using an electronic image by managing attributive information of an already allocated arbitrary allocating pattern. CONSTITUTION:The present allocating system is characterized in that when designation is made for a special allocating element that is already extended in a display information storage means 4, a management means 1g carries on update management of allocating layout data in accordance with the designation made for the special allocating element, that controls the allocation extension to the display information storage means 4 based on special allocation edit information designated while analysing the attribution of the latest allocating layout data by which an allocating means is managed for update, and that carries out allocation editing individually or on the group basis in accordance with the designation for a desired special allocation pattern.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an allocation system for allocating value sets consisting of characters, prices, etc. printed on leaflets, etc., using electronic images.

0002

[Prior Art] Conventionally, printed materials such as flyers contain text information that explains the product and stimulates the desire to purchase, as well as its price information, using various characters, ruled lines, and other patterns (size, font, padding, spacing, etc. are expressed as a group of character patterns (combined) and printed.

[0003] In order to create this type of printed material, a layout is created in which the operator can judge the content specified in the layout specification and input it into the output of a computer phototypesetting machine, etc. by making full use of predetermined commands and numerical information. We are working on creating data.

In this case, the operator is required to use various drawing commands to instruct the layout, and also input the corresponding character information, which is difficult to do in a field that is not familiar with electronic editing. They often relied on manual value set processing.

[0005]

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

[0006] Furthermore, the layout of a value set requires concepts such as items, rows, and groups, and there is a strong mutual relationship with each layout, which cannot be handled by conventional electronic editing devices, and it is difficult to change a single layout. There are also problems such as an increase in the number of operation instructions compared to a predetermined number, which significantly reduces editing efficiency.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and by hierarchically managing the attribute information of arbitrary allocation patterns that have already been allocated, it is possible to create a rough value set for special allocation. The purpose of the present invention is to obtain an allocation system that can efficiently perform simple operations while capturing a series of layouts from layouts to detailed layouts in electronic images.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The layout system according to the present invention stores layout layout data for a special layout pattern developed in a display information storage means in a hierarchical manner according to a specific data format. a data storage means, a management means for updating and managing the layout layout data according to instructions for special layout elements developed in the display information storage means, and a management means for updating and managing the layout layout data updated by the management means; and an allocation means for controlling allocation development in the display information storage means based on special allocation editing information instructed while analyzing attributes.

[0009]

[Operation] In the present invention, when the layout data of the special layout pattern is developed in the display information storage means, the layout layout data of the special layout pattern corresponding to the layout data storage means is expanded. - data is stored hierarchically according to a specific data format. Then, when an instruction is given to a special layout element that has already been developed in the display information storage means, the management means updates and manages the layout layout data according to the instructions for the special layout element, and the layout data is updated and managed by the layout means. While analyzing the attributes of the layout layout data, it controls the layout development in the display information storage means based on the specified special layout editing information, and performs layout individually or in groups according to the instructions for the desired special layout pattern. Allows editing.

0010

[Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a system block diagram illustrating the configuration of an allocation system showing an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a controller section, which is activated based on a system program stored in a system program memory 2. rough putter
rough layout pattern generation means 1a, rough layout development means 1b, rough layout pattern correction means 1c, layout pattern generation means 1
d, layout development means 1e, layout modification means 1f, management means 1g, and the like. Reference numeral 3 indicates input means, including a keyboard 3a and a pointing device 3b.
etc. 3c is an allocation designation sheet in which, for example, a value set for special allocation is specified. Reference numeral 4 denotes display information storage means (VRAM), which includes a layout area 4a, a 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. Reference numeral 7 denotes a merging means that refers to the detailed layout data stored in the layout data recording means 6 and the character information supplied from the character information source 11 with reference to combination number information, etc., which serves as predetermined key information. While merging and data
Combine data. 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 image setter 10. 9 is a page editing means,
Page editing processing is performed based on the value set information synthesized by the merging means 7.

In the layout system configured as described above, when the layout data of the special layout pattern is developed in the display information storage means 4, the special layout data corresponding to the special layout pattern is stored in the layout data storage means 6. Pattern allocation layout data is stored hierarchically according to a specific data format. Then, when an instruction is given to the special layout element already developed in the display information storage means 4, the management means 1g updates and manages the layout layout data according to the instruction for the special layout element. Then, the rough layout development means 1b, layout development means 1e, layout correction means 1f, rough layout pattern correction means 1c, etc.) are instructed while analyzing the attributes of the latest layout layout data whose patterns are updated and managed. The layout development in the display information storage means 4 based on the special layout editing information is controlled, and layout editing can be performed individually or in groups according to instructions for a desired special layout pattern.

Hereinafter, dummy item patterns in the allocation system according to the present invention will be explained according to the flowchart shown in FIG.
Next, we will explain the process for allocating the target area. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a dummy item pattern allocation processing procedure in the allocation system according to the present invention. Note that (1) to (8) in the figure indicate each step.

First, a system menu 21b (see FIG. 3) and a value set item menu 21a (see FIG. (see Figure 3) is instructed by the pointing device 3b to indicate "placement" (1), the placement cursor is displayed at a predetermined position (initial state is the first placement position) in the layout area 4a (2). ).

Next, the system waits for a desired item to be selected on the value set item menu 21a (3), and when the desired item is selected by the pointing device 3b,
A dummy item pattern (generated by the rough pattern generating means 1a) is laid out and developed by the rough layout/development means 1b on the placement cursor in the layout area 4a. As a result, the selected dummy item (details will be explained later,
For example, a predetermined rough pattern such as "E" corresponding to the product name)
is displayed on the CRT display device 5 (4).

[0015] At this point, it is determined whether or not to finish inputting the dummy item (5), and if NO, the process returns to step (3), and if YES, a command prompting to correct the arrangement (details will be described later, but it is not necessary to delete or move the item). etc.) is the pointing device 3b
Determine whether it is instructed by (6), N
If the result is O, the determined item data is saved in the layout data storage means 6 (7), and the process moves to the layout process which is the next value set book allocation process.

On the other hand, the judgment in step (6) is YES.
In this case, the correction command instructed from the pointing device 3b etc. is determined and the layout area 4a is already displayed.
The rough layout pattern modifying means 1c modifies the arrangement state of the dummy item pattern developed in (8), and the process moves on to layout processing, which is the next value set book layout process.

In this manner, the operator can visually confirm the approximate allocation status of the elements on the allocation specification using the dummy item pattern formed into blocks.

Hereinafter, the transition of the dummy item pattern allocation processing state in the allocation system according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3 to 7.

3 to 7 are screen output diagrams showing the progress of the dummy item pattern arrangement process displayed on the CRT display device 5 shown in FIG. 1, and 21a is a value set item menu;
Value set items A to P, ruled line commands, line feed commands, etc. are defined, and when the display positions of these are indicated by the pointing device 3b, the rough pattern generating means 1a generates the corresponding value set item pattern.

Reference numeral 21b is a system menu, which is composed of a main menu, subordinate submenus, mode menu, etc., and 22 is a placement cursor, which identifies the placement cursor at the center of the area. ``@'' is drawn. Reference numeral 23 indicates an assigned value set item pattern, which corresponds to a pattern when, for example, value set item A is selected for the number on the value set item menu 21a. 24
a 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 21a
This corresponds to the pattern when value set item E for the product name above is selected.

[0021] In the mode menu of the system menu 21b, "Item" is selected, and in the main menu, "Layout" is selected.
In the submenu, "Place" is pointing device 3
When instructed by b, the screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 3,
A placement cursor 22 is displayed at the upper left corner of the layout screen 5a of the CRT display device 5 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. 4, and the value set item pattern 23 is allocated and displayed on the layout screen 5a. The placement cursor 22 is now in a state of guiding the next placement position. In this state, when the value set item "Line feed" on the value set item menu 21a is instructed by the pointing device 3b on the screen shown in FIG.
The screen changes to the one shown below. By sequentially selecting the desired value set items on the value set item menu 21a in this way, the screen state shown in FIG. It becomes possible to distinguish the frogs. At this time, the item selected by the pointing device 3b on the value set item menu 21a is displayed in reverse video. Note that the arrow "→" in FIGS. 3 to 7 indicates a cursor.

The layout data management process in the layout system according to the present invention will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 8 to 10. 8 and 9 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. 8, 81a is layout information (see FIG. 9(a) for details), including the number of group lines, amount of padding,
Consists of parameter information, group row pointer, etc.
By the group row pointer of the layout information 81a,
It is configured so that hierarchical group line information 81b is indicated.

Group row information 81b (see FIG. 9(b) for details)
) is composed of the number of groups, line feed amount, first group pointer, previous information pointer, next information pointer, etc., and the hierarchical group information is determined by the first group pointer of the group line information 81b. 81c is configured.

Group information 81c (see FIG. 9(c) for details)
(see) includes the number of lines, alignment information, group distance, amount of character padding,
Consists of leader rule information, first row pointer, previous information pointer, next information pointer, etc. Group information 81c
The configuration is such that the hierarchical row information 81d is indicated by the first row pointer.

[0027] Hierarchical row information 81d (see FIG. 9(d) for details)
) is composed of the number of items, line feed amount, first item pointer, previous information pointer, next information pointer, etc., so that the first item pointer of the hierarchical line information 81d points to the hierarchical item information 81e. It is configured.

The hierarchical item information 81e and 83e (see FIGS. 9(e) and 9(f) for details) includes item ID, alignment information, item distance, leader rule information, rule information, previous information pointer, next information pointer, etc. It consists of FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of the parameter information table in the layout information 81a shown in FIG. 8, in which detailed data specified in the parameter setting process is managed for each item ID. Registered. FIG. 11 is a screen output diagram showing an example of the layout in the layout system according to the present invention, in which the layout expansion means 1e layouts in accordance with the layout data stored in the layout data storage means 6 shown in FIG. corresponds to the situation.

As shown in these figures, a series of hierarchical data relating to the allocation of dummy item patterns to the allocation of detailed patterns is registered and managed in the layout data storage means 6, thereby creating a map. - The merging means 7 can perform high-speed merging processing with the character information source 11, allowing efficient layout editing while capturing a series of special layout processing as an image.

[0030]

As explained above, the present invention provides layout data for storing layout data for a special layout pattern developed in a display information storage means in a hierarchical manner according to a specific data format. A storage means, a management means for updating and managing layout layout data according to instructions for special layout elements developed in the display information storage means, and analyzing attributes of the latest layout layout data updated and managed by this management means. Since we have provided an allocation means that controls the allocation expansion to the display information storage means based on the specified special layout editing information while automatically recognizing whether the specified element is an item, line, or group. , each item,
It is possible to specify spacing between rows, groups, etc., align the lines, etc. individually or as a group, and it is possible to carry out special allocation processing efficiently with fewer operations.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a system block diagram illustrating the configuration of an allocation system showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing an example of a dummy item pattern allocation processing procedure in the allocation system according to the present invention.

3 is a screen output diagram showing the progress of dummy item pattern arrangement processing displayed on the CRT display device shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

4 is a screen output diagram showing the progress of dummy item pattern arrangement processing displayed on the CRT display device shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

5 is a screen output diagram showing the progress of dummy item pattern arrangement processing displayed on the CRT display device shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

6 is a screen output diagram showing the progress of dummy item pattern arrangement processing displayed on the CRT display device shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

7 is a screen output diagram showing the progress of dummy item pattern arrangement processing displayed on the CRT display device shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

8 is a schematic diagram illustrating the data structure of layout data stored in the layout data storage means shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

9 is a schematic diagram illustrating the data structure of layout data stored in the layout data storage means shown in FIG. 1; FIG.

10 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a parameter information table in the layout information shown in FIG. 9; FIG.

FIG. 11 is a screen output diagram showing an example of a layout in the layout system according to the present invention. 1 Controller section 1a Rough pattern generation means 1b Rough layout development means 1c Rough layout pattern modification means 1d Layout pattern generation means 1e Layout development means 1f Layout modification means 1g Management means 2 System program memory 3 Input means 4 Display information storage means 5 CRT display device 6 Layout data storage means 8 Conversion means 9 Page editing means 10 Image setter 11 Character information source

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. Display information storage means for storing drawing information;
In the layout system having a display section for displaying information stored in the display information storage means, layout layout data for a special layout pattern developed in the display information storage means is stored in accordance with a specific data format. Layout data storage means for storing data in a hierarchical manner; management means for updating and managing the layout data according to instructions for special layout elements developed in the display information storage means; A layout system comprising: layout means for controlling layout development in the display information storage means based on special layout editing information instructed while analyzing attributes of the latest layout data.