JPH04360228A - Method for setting up screen and information processor using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make the color, gradation and screen constitution of a screen correspond to user's taste by storing the information of the color, gradation and screen constitution in an environment variable for setting up an environment for driving a program by an OS and allowing the program to refer relevant environment variable. CONSTITUTION:At the time of starting the program, the information of the color, gradation and screen constitution of a screen is acquired from an environment variable and the screen is set up based upon the acquired variable. In the case of MS-DOS, the environment variable can easily be set up from a command line. When the program is started, the existence of the environment variable on the screen is checked, and when their is no environment variable, the screen is set up in accordance with an initial value in the program. When the environment variable exists, whether the format of the variable is correct or not is inspected. When the format is correct, screen data are set up on the screen in accordance with their reading. If an error exists in the format, the screen is set up in accordance with an initial value in the program. Thus the program can be execute in an integrated environment.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

0001

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an information processing device with screen display.

0002

[Prior Art] Conventionally, some programs that involve screen display have been able to change the displayed character strings, but the program itself has information about the color or gradation of the screen and the screen configuration; It was either not possible to change these settings, or even if it was possible, the settings were limited to only one program.

0003

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] According to such a method, if it is not possible to match the color of the screen to the user's preference, or if a display such as a monochrome liquid crystal panel is to display gradations, it is difficult to adjust the screen color depending on the settings. has problems such as difficulty in seeing differences in gradation. In addition, even if it is difficult to operate with a given screen configuration, there are problems such as the user cannot change the screen and must operate the screen as it is, and furthermore, the screen settings may differ depending on the program. There was a problem that it was not possible to create a unified environment.

0004

[Means for Solving the Problems] The present invention provides an environment variable that sets the environment in which a program runs on an OS in an information processing device that has a display device that can display multiple colors or gradations on the screen. , wherein information about the color or gradation or screen configuration is stored, and the program sets the screen color or gradation or screen configuration by referring to the environment variable; The information on the gradation or the screen configuration is stored as a common file for a plurality of programs instead of the environment variable, and the program refers to the file to set the screen color or gradation or the screen configuration. Further, information on the color or gradation or the screen configuration is stored in a common memory area instead of an environment variable, and the program refers to the area to determine the color or gradation of the screen. or setting a screen configuration, and further, in an information processing apparatus having a display device capable of displaying a plurality of colors or gradations on the screen, information on the color or the gradation or the screen configuration is set. The present invention is characterized in that it has a switch means for setting the color or gradation of the screen or the screen configuration by referring to the state of the switch means by the program.

[0005]

[Operation] In the present invention, when the program is started, the color or gradation information of each part of the screen and the screen configuration information are read and set, so the screen of the program compatible with this method is read. Colors or gradations and screen configurations are unified, making it possible to respond to user preferences. Furthermore, even on a monochrome gradation screen, settings can be freely changed so that differences in gradation can be easily determined.

[0006]

【Example】

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an information processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied. 11 is a CPU, a keyboard 12 is used as an input means, and a display 1 is used as an output means.
3. An external storage device 16 as a data storage means and a switch 17 for setting the operating environment are connected by a system bus. In addition, ROM14 and RAM15 are connected to the CPU by a system bus, and RAM1
5 includes areas of volatile RAM 15 to 1 whose data is cleared when the system is reset or the power is turned off, and non-volatile RAM 15 to 2 whose data is not cleared by these areas.
There are areas of FIG. 2 is an example of a screen display of the program. The screen of this program includes a title display area 201,
It is composed of an auxiliary display section 202, a horizontal line 203, normal characters 204, a window frame 205, characters in the window 206, an item selection cursor 207, an option cursor 208, a confirmed item display 209, a date display 210, a help display 211, and the like. When this program starts, it obtains information about the screen color or gradation and screen configuration from environment variables, and then configures the screen settings based on that information. In the case of MS-DOS, environment variables can be easily set from the command line. There are various possible formats for this environment variable. An example is given in Table 1.

[0007]

[Table 1]

[0008] In Table 1, the environment variable is 'w(0-0)(49-
0)y(50-0)(79-0)WWW2WwcYy(
0-24) (49-24) g (50-24) (79-2
4) is given. A character string from an alphabet to one character before the next alphabet corresponds to information of one element. Each alphabet represents a color (or gradation in a monochrome system). Also, uppercase letters indicate standard display, and lowercase letters indicate reversed display. The number in parentheses following the alphabet indicates the display range of that element.

In this case, the screen configuration is as shown in FIG. 2, and the color specifications are 201 white inversion, 202 yellow inversion, 203
white, 204 white, 205 white, 206 white, 207 white inversion, 2
08 cyan inversion, 209 yellow, 210 yellow inversion, 211 green inversion.

[0010] Also, the display position of 201 is from 0 row and 0 column to 0.
The display range of 202 is from row 0, column 50 to column 0, row 79, and the display position of 210 is from row 24, column 50 to column 24.
From row 79 to column 211, the display position of 211 is from row 24, column 0 to 24.
There are up to 49 rows and columns.

On this screen, the user can move between items using the up and down arrow keys, move between options using the left and right arrow keys, and decide on an option for that item using the return key. Further, when the HELP key is enabled and this key is pressed, a window is opened and a HELP display is performed.

[0012] As the next example, the environment variable in Table 1 is 'NN
When given by NWWWwcYNN', the screen is 304 white, 305 white, 306 white, 307 white inversion,
308 cyan inversion, 309 yellow, 20 in Figure 2
Portions corresponding to 1, 202, 203, 210, and 211 are not displayed.

[0013] The operation of this program after starting will be explained with reference to FIG.

[0014] In step 41, it is checked whether there is an environment variable for the screen, and if not, the screen is set according to the initial value in the program 46, and if it exists, it is further checked whether the format of the environment variable is correct or not 43 Then, if the format is correct, read the screen data and set the screen accordingly45. If there is an error in the format, set the screen according to the initial values in the program 46. In this way, even if the screen environment variables are not set, the screen settings are performed using the initial values prepared by the program.

[0015] Since the environment variables are initialized when the OS is started, in order to use the same environment variables even after the user restarts the OS, the environment variables must be reset every time the OS is started. Bye. AUTO for MS-DOS
EXEC. You can set environment variables by running the SET command in BAT. Also, depending on the format of the environment variables, it may be difficult to understand intuitively, so prepare a separate program that allows you to set environment variables interactively, and have that program reset the environment variables every time the OS starts. For example, in MS-DOS, AUTOEXEC. If BAT has a function such as adding a SET command, the user will be able to continue using the screens set by this program.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an information processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied. Reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU, to which a system bus connects a keyboard 12 as input means, a display 13 as output means, an external storage device 16 as data storage means, and a switch 17 for setting the operating environment. Also, ROM14 and RA
M15 is connected to the CPU by the system bus, and RAM15 is connected to the CPU by the system bus.
Areas of volatile RAM 15 to 1 where data is cleared by F and non-volatile R where data is not cleared by them.
There is an area of AM15-2. FIG. 2 is an example of a screen display of the program. The screen of this program includes a title display area 201, an auxiliary display area 202, a horizontal line 203, normal characters 204, a window frame 205, and characters within the window 20.
6. Item selection cursor 207, option cursor 208,
Confirmed item display 209, date display 210, help display 21
1, etc. When this program is started, it acquires information about the screen color or gradation and the screen configuration from the screen data file in the external storage device 16, and sets the screen based on this information. Screen data files can be easily created using a screen editor or the like. Various formats are possible for this screen data file. An example is given in Table 1.

In Table 1, the screen data file is 'w(0-0
)(49-0)y(50-0)(79-0)WWW2W
wcYy(0-24)(49-24)g(50-24)
(79-24). A character string from an alphabet to one character before the next alphabet corresponds to information of one element. Each alphabet represents a color (or gradation in a monochrome system). Also, uppercase letters indicate standard display, and lowercase letters indicate reversed display. The number in parentheses following the alphabet indicates the display range of that element.

In this case, the screen configuration is as shown in FIG. 2, and the color specifications are 201 white inversion, 202 yellow inversion, 203
white, 204 white, 205 white, 206 white, 207 white inversion, 2
08 cyan inversion, 209 yellow, 210 yellow inversion, 211 green inversion.

[0019] Also, the display position of 201 is from 0 row and 0 column to 0.
The display range of 202 is from row 0, column 50 to column 0, row 79, and the display position of 210 is from row 24, column 50 to column 24.
From row 79 to column 211, the display position of 211 is from row 24, column 0 to 24.
There are up to 49 rows and columns.

On this screen, the user can move between items using the up and down arrow keys, move between options using the left and right arrow keys, and decide on an option for that item using the return key. Further, when the HELP key is enabled and this key is pressed, a window is opened and a HELP display is performed.

As a next example, when the screen data file in Table 1 is given as 'NNNWWWwcYNN', the screen is 304 white, 305 white, 306 white, 3 in FIG.
07 white inversion, 308 cyan inversion, 309 yellow, Figure 2
The portions corresponding to 201, 202, 203, 210, and 211 in 201 are not displayed.

The operation of this program after it is started will be explained with reference to FIG.

In step 41, it is checked whether a screen data file exists, and if not, the screen is set according to the initial values in the program 46. If it exists, it is further checked whether the format of the screen data file is correct.
3. If the format is correct, read the screen data and set the screen accordingly45. If there is an error in the format, set the screen according to the initial values in the program 46. In this way, even if the screen data file is not set, the screen settings are performed using the initial values prepared by the program.

[0024]Depending on the format of the screen data file, it may be difficult to understand intuitively, so if you prepare a separate program that allows you to set the screen data file in an interactive manner, and use that program to create the screen data file. , screen data can be created more easily. By creating a screen data file in this way, the user can continue to use the screen set by this program.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an information processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied. Reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU, to which a system bus connects a keyboard 12 as input means, a display 13 as output means, an external storage device 16 as data storage means, and a switch 17 for setting the operating environment. Also, ROM14 and RA
M15 is connected to the CPU by the system bus, and RAM15 is connected to the CPU by the system bus.
Areas of volatile RAM 15 to 1 where data is cleared by F and non-volatile R where data is not cleared by them.
There is an area of AM15-2. FIG. 2 is an example of a screen display of the program. The screen of this program includes a title display area 201, an auxiliary display area 202, a horizontal line 203, normal characters 204, a window frame 205, and characters within the window 20.
6. Item selection cursor 207, option cursor 208,
Confirmed item display 209, date display 210, help display 21
1, etc. When this program is started, information about the screen color or gradation and screen configuration can be referenced from any program using a non-volatile R.
It is acquired from the screen data in AM15 and the screen settings are made based on it. Various formats are possible for this screen data. An example is given in Table 1.

In Table 1, the screen data is 'w(0-0)(49
-0)y(50-0)(79-0)WWW2WwcYy
(0-24) (49-24) g (50-24) (79-
24). A character string from an alphabet to one character before the next alphabet corresponds to information of one element. Each alphabet represents a color (or gradation in a monochrome system). Also, uppercase letters indicate standard display, and lowercase letters indicate reversed display. The number in parentheses following the alphabet indicates the display range of that element.

In this case, the screen configuration is as shown in FIG. 2, and the color specifications are 201 white inversion, 202 yellow inversion, 203
white, 204 white, 205 white, 206 white, 207 white inversion, 2
08 cyan inversion, 209 yellow, 210 yellow inversion, 211 green inversion.

[0028] Also, the display position of 201 is from 0 row and 0 column to 0.
The display range of 202 is from row 0, column 50 to column 0, row 79, and the display position of 210 is from row 24, column 50 to column 24.
From row 79 to column 211, the display position of 211 is from row 24, column 0 to 24.
There are up to 49 rows and columns.

On this screen, the user can use the up and down arrow keys to move between items, the left and right arrow keys to move between options, and the return key to select an option for that item. Further, when the HELP key is enabled and this key is pressed, a window is opened and a HELP display is performed.

As the next example, the screen data in Table 1 is 'N
When given by NNWWWwcYNN', the screen becomes 304 white, 305 white, 306 white, 307 white inversion, 308 cyan inversion, 309 yellow in Fig. 3, and 2 in Fig. 2.
Portions corresponding to 01, 202, 203, 210, and 211 are not displayed.

The operation of this program after it is started will be explained with reference to FIG.

In step 41, it is checked whether or not screen data exists, and if not, the screen is set according to the initial values in the program 46. If it exists, it is further checked whether the format of the screen data is correct or not. If the format is correct, read the screen data and set the screen accordingly45. If there is an error in the format, set the screen according to the initial values in the program 46. In this way, even if screen data is not set, screen settings are performed using initial values prepared by the program.

[0033]Depending on the format of the screen data, it may be difficult to understand intuitively, so if you prepare a separate program that allows you to set the screen data in an interactive manner, and use that program to create the screen data,
Screen data can be created even more easily. If this screen data is stored in non-volatile RAM 15 to 2, the same information can be retrieved every time regardless of whether the information processing device is powered on or off, so the user can continue to view the screen set by this program. You can now use it.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 1 is a diagram schematically showing an information processing apparatus to which the present invention is applied. Reference numeral 11 denotes a CPU, to which a system bus connects a keyboard 12 as input means, a display 13 as output means, an external storage device 16 as data storage means, and a switch 17 for setting the operating environment. Also, ROM14 and RA
M15 is connected to the CPU by the system bus, and RAM15 is connected to the CPU by the system bus.
Areas of volatile RAM 15 to 1 where data is cleared by F and non-volatile R where data is not cleared by them.
There is an area of AM15-2. FIG. 2 is an example of a screen display of the program. The screen of this program includes a title display area 201, an auxiliary display area 202, a horizontal line 203, normal characters 204, a window frame 205, and characters within the window 20.
6. Item selection cursor 207, option cursor 208,
Confirmed item display 209, date display 210, help display 21
1, etc. When this program is started, information about the color or gradation of the screen and the configuration of the screen is obtained by reading the settings of the switch 17, and the screen is set based on this information. Various formats are possible for this screen data. An example is given in Table 1.

In Table 1, the screen data is 'w(0-0)(49
-0)y(50-0)(79-0)WWW2WwcYy
(0-24) (49-24) g (50-24) (79-
24). A character string from an alphabet to one character before the next alphabet corresponds to information of one element. Each alphabet represents a color (or gradation in a monochrome system). Also, uppercase letters indicate standard display, and lowercase letters indicate reversed display. The number in parentheses following the alphabet indicates the display range of that element.

In this case, the screen configuration is as shown in FIG. 2, and the color specifications are 201 white inversion, 202 yellow inversion, and 203 yellow inversion.
white, 204 white, 205 white, 206 white, 207 white inversion, 2
08 cyan inversion, 209 yellow, 210 yellow inversion, 211 green inversion.

[0037] Also, the display position of 201 is from 0 row and 0 column to 0.
The display range of 202 is from row 0, column 50 to column 0, row 79, and the display position of 210 is from row 24, column 50 to column 24.
From row 79 to column 211, the display position of 211 is from row 24, column 0 to 24.
There are up to 49 rows and columns.

On this screen, the user can move between items using the up and down arrow keys, move between options using the left and right arrow keys, and decide on an option for that item using the return key. Further, when the HELP key is enabled and this key is pressed, a window is opened and a HELP display is performed.

As the next example, the screen data in Table 1 is 'N
When given by NNWWWwcYNN', the screen becomes 304 white, 305 white, 306 white, 307 white inversion, 308 cyan inversion, 309 yellow in Fig. 3, and 2 in Fig. 2.
Portions corresponding to 01, 202, 203, 210, and 211 are not displayed.

In this program, if screen data does not exist, the program prepares initial values and uses them, so that screen settings are performed according to the initial values.

[0041] Since the switch is mechanical, once it is set, the same information can be retrieved every time regardless of whether the information processing device is powered on or off. You will be able to continue using the screen.

[0042]

As described above, according to the present invention, the user can set the color or gradation of the screen and the screen configuration according to his/her preference.

Furthermore, since the settings can be read from the program, it becomes possible to unify the color or gradation of the screen and the screen configuration of the program that supports reading the settings. The program can be executed in the environment.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of an information processing device to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example 1 of a program screen.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second example of a program screen.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the screen setting operation of the program.

[Explanation of symbols]

11... CPU 12... Keyboard 13... Display 14... ROM 15... RAM 15-1... Volatile RAM 15-2... Non-volatile RAM 16... External storage device 17.・・Switch 201 ・・Title display area 202 ・・Auxiliary display area 203 ・・Horizontal line 204 ・・Normal characters 205 ・・Window frame 206 ・・Window text 207 ・・Item selection cursor 208 ・・Option cursor 209 ・・Confirm Item 210...Date/time display 211...HELP display 304...Normal characters 305...Window frame 306...Text in window 307...Item selection cursor 41...Process to search for screen data 42...Screen Process 43 to check if there is data for...
・Processing to check the data format 44...Processing to confirm whether the data format is correct 45...Processing to read the screen data and set the screen accordingly 46...Create the screen using the data contained in the program The process of setting

Claims (4)

[Claims] Claim 1: In an information processing device having a display device capable of displaying a plurality of colors or gradations on the screen, the color, the gradation, or A method for setting a screen, characterized in that information about the screen configuration is stored, and the program sets the color or gradation of the screen or the screen configuration by referring to the environment variable. 2. Information about the color, the gradation, or the screen configuration is stored as a common file for a plurality of programs instead of the environment variable, and the program refers to the file to determine the color or gradation of the screen. 2. The screen setting method according to claim 1, further comprising setting a tone or a screen configuration. 3. Information about the color, the gradation, or the screen configuration is stored in a common memory area instead of an environment variable, and the program refers to the area to determine the color, gradation, or screen configuration of the screen. 2. The screen setting method according to claim 1, further comprising setting a configuration. 4. An information processing device having a display device capable of displaying a plurality of colors or gradations on a screen, further comprising a switch means for setting information on the color or the gradation or screen configuration, and a program for controlling the display device. An information processing device characterized by comprising means for setting the color or gradation of a screen or the screen configuration by referring to the state of the switch means.