JPH04322324A - Data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce the icon display to easily change the flow fundamental set values of data processing by an easy operation. CONSTITUTION:A data processing means which processes data in accordance with an icon, a discriminating means which discriminates whether the indication of the icon is accompanied with depression of a function extension key on a keyboard or not, and a means which sets a first or second parameter in accordance with discrimination of the discriminating means are provided, and it is discriminated whether the function extension key is depressed or not by the discriminating means at the time of indicating the icon, and the first or second parameter is selected, and the data processing means changes the processing flow or fundamental set values in accordance with the selected parameter and performs the processing. By the combination between icon indication and key depression, the icon display is reduced and various processing flow parameters can be set to easily perform the operation, and the space on a display picture is reduced.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a data processing apparatus that can perform specified data processing by specifying an icon corresponding to the process displayed on a screen.

0002

[Prior Art] In recent years, data processing devices such as word processors and desktop publishing systems have
There is a need for improved operability as well as a variety of functions.

Conventionally, when creating a document as shown in FIG. 6, a frame is created for each column in the document as shown in FIG. 7, formatting is set for each frame, and characters are input. There are two methods: one is to create a table, and the other is to create a table by inputting the characters in the table without creating a frame, and then drawing ruled lines at appropriate positions, as shown in FIG.

In the former case, it is easy to set different formats for each column, so it has the advantage of being able to create a wide variety of documents. However, on the other hand, it is necessary to create multiple frames and set the format for each one. You have to set it up and perform "frame selection → input" for the number of frames. In the latter case, there is no need to create a frame and the document can be created easily, but the versatility of editing is inferior to the former.

[0005] Document creation is performed by text input processing and tabulation processing applications. For this application, depending on whether the processing range in the document is set to the maximum printable range or specified within a specified frame, the method shown in Figure 7 or the method shown in Figure 8 It is decided.

[0006] In this way, due to the difference in editing range settings, two
It is desirable for workers to be able to freely select different types of document creation methods depending on their level and requirements, and this is the key to providing these methods. In applications such as processing and tabulation processing, different icons are assigned depending on whether the processable range is the maximum printable range of a page or within a pre-created frame, and different functions are assigned to each. is provided as.

[0007]

[Problem to be Solved by the Invention] However, in the conventional data processing device described above, completely different icons are used for functions that have different initial settings but are essentially the same in text input processing and tabulation processing. If the icons were displayed, there was a problem in that it caused confusion for the worker and wasted space on the display screen for displaying the icons.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a data processing apparatus that solves these conventional problems, reduces the number of icons displayed, and facilitates changing the flow of data processing.

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a difference in the case where the designation of an icon and the pressing of a predetermined key on the keyboard are performed at the same time, compared to the case where they are not performed. It has means for setting parameters to the data processing means corresponding to the icon.

0010

[Operation] When an icon is designated and a predetermined key on the keyboard is pressed at the same time, there is a means for setting a different parameter to the data processing means corresponding to the icon than when the icon is not designated and a predetermined key on the keyboard is pressed simultaneously.

[0011] According to the present invention, when an icon is designated while pressing a predetermined key on the keyboard,
The data processing means corresponding to that icon is initialized with different parameters than when no key is pressed. This makes it easy to select different program processes and makes it easy to change the process flow.

0012

Embodiments Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a data processing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which 1 is a CPU, 2 is an RO
M, 3 is a RAM, 11 is an I/O, 12 is a mouse, 13 is a keyboard with a function expansion key (not shown), 14 is a floppy disk, 15 is a hard disk, 16
17 is an image RAM, 17 is a display RAM, 18 is a video controller, and 19 is a CRT display device (hereinafter referred to as CR).
(referred to as T). The RAM 3 stores an icon storage area 4 that stores a plurality of icons, an icon information storage area 5 that stores icon information corresponding to each icon, and frame information such as the position and size of a frame created in a document. a frame data storage area 6 for storing data, a printable range storage area 7 for storing a printable range based on a format set for a page of a document, and a printable range storage area 7 for starting an application program stored in a hard disk 15. An application startup area 8 for storing startup processing, a parameter area 9 within the application startup area 8 for storing parameters for starting an application, and a program area 10 for storing the application to be started are provided.

It is now assumed that the system has been started up and icons corresponding to functions are displayed on the CRT 19, as shown in FIG. At this time, the printable area within the page is stored in the printable area storage area 7 as shown in FIG. 5, according to a format preset for the page of the document.

Document creation processing using the data processing apparatus of this embodiment configured as described above will be explained with reference to the drawings, with and without frames. (i) Document creation without using frames The following will explain using the flowchart of FIG. 2.

First, if a text icon is selected using the mouse 12 without pressing the function expansion key on the keyboard 13, the process moves to S23 via S21 and S22. In S23, the CPU 1 writes the printable range stored in the printable range storage area 7 into the parameter area 9 as a parameter. Next, in S26,
The application corresponding to the selected icon is loaded from the hard disk 15 into the program area 10, and the initial parameters (printable range in this case) stored in the parameter storage area 9 are set for the application. The application is started.

Next, text input will be explained using the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in S31 and S33, when a character input position is specified using the mouse 12, the CPU 1 compares the specified position with the parameters set at startup, and determines whether the position is within the processing range. Determine. Then, if it is within the range, a character is input in S36, and if it is outside the range, the designation of the character input position is ignored, and the process enters an input waiting state in S31.

After creating a text-only document as shown in FIG. 8 as described above, select the tabulation icon on the CRT 19 in the same manner as in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, and select the desired table. By creating a table at the positions, a document as shown in FIG. 6 can be created. (ii) Creating a document using a frame First, select the “frame” icon, and as shown in Figure 7,
Create the necessary frames in the document. When frames are created, frame data corresponding to each frame is stored in the frame data storage area 6. In this state, if you use the mouse 12 to move the cursor (not shown) into the frame you want to edit,
The frame becomes selected, and the frame data stored in the frame data storage area 6 is written into the parameter area 9 as shown in FIG.

The process will be explained below using the flowchart shown in FIG. First, when a text icon is selected while holding down the function expansion key of the keyboard 13, the process moves to S24 via S21 and S22. In S24, C
The PU 1 checks whether the parameter is set in the parameter storage area 9, and if it is not set, an error is displayed on the CRT 19 in S25, and the process returns to S21, where it enters the input waiting state. Become. If the icon has been set, in S26, the application corresponding to the selected icon is loaded from the hard disk 15 into the program area 10, and the initial parameters stored in the parameter storage area 9 (this If so, the selected frame data) is set and the application is started.

Next, text input will be explained using the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in S31 and S33, when a character input position is specified using the mouse 12, the CPU 1 compares the specified position with the parameters set at startup, and determines whether the position is within the processing range. Determine. Then, if it is within the range, a character is input in S36, and if it is outside the range, the designation of the character input position is ignored, and the process enters an input waiting state in S31.

As described above, from S21 to S26, and S3
By repeating the processes from 1 to S36, sentences are input into a plurality of frames.

[0022] By following the same procedure as in the flowcharts shown in Figs. 2 and 3, it is possible to select the tabulation icon on the CRT 19, create a table within the desired frame, and create a document as shown in Fig. 6. can.

As described above, in this embodiment, the same icon is assigned to functions that have different initial settings but are essentially the same in document input processing and tabulation processing.
Since the initial settings differ depending on whether or not the function expansion key on the keyboard is pressed when selecting an icon, unnecessary icon display can be reduced, and document creation work can be complicated by increasing the number of work steps. Nor.

[0024] Also, as in this embodiment, by setting a function that allows a variety of editing but requires skill to operate when the function expansion key is pressed, parameter settings at the time of starting an application in a certain work can be performed. If the difficulty of the work differs depending on the worker, for example, by distinguishing between work for beginners and work for experts, it becomes clear to select the work according to the level and requirements of the worker.

[0025]

Effects of the Invention The present invention sets different parameters to the data processing means corresponding to the icon when an icon instruction and a predetermined key on the keyboard are pressed at the same time than when they are not specified. Therefore, it is possible to realize an excellent data processing apparatus in which the number of icons displayed can be reduced and the document preparation operator is not complicated thereby.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a processing device in an embodiment of the present invention.

[Figure 2] Flowchart showing processing means by the data processing device

[Figure 3] Flowchart showing the processing procedure by the data processing device

[Figure 4] Diagram showing the display state of icons when the data processing device is started up

[Fig. 5] A diagram showing how the parameters of the processing range are stored in the RAM in the same data processing device.

[Figure 6] Explanatory diagram showing an example of document creation

[Figure 7] An explanatory diagram of creating the document in Figure 6 using frames

[Figure 8] Creation explanatory diagram when creating without using the document in Figure 6

[Explanation of symbols]

1 CPU 2 ROM 3 RAM 4 Icon storage area 5 Icon information storage area 6 Frame data storage area 7 Printable range storage area 8 Application launch area 9 Parameter area 10 Program area 11 I/O 12 Mouse 13 Keyboard 14 Floppy disk 15 Hard disk 16 Image RAM 17 Display RAM 18 Video controller 19 CRT display device

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A keyboard having a plurality of keys, a display means for displaying a plurality of icons according to a process, and an instruction input means for instructing an icon displayed on the display means;
data processing means for processing data according to the designated icon upon receiving an instruction from the instruction input means; and the icon instruction from the instruction input means is accompanied by pressing a predetermined key of the keyboard. a determining means for determining whether or not the key is pressed; and if the determining means determines that the key is pressed, a first
means for setting a second parameter for the data processing means when it is determined that the key is not pressed; A data processing device characterized in that the processing flow or settings of the data processing means change depending on the second condition.