JPH0454539A - Retrieval/write processing system for table form data - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To retrieve and write the table form data which are processed by a single command by retrieving and writing the table form data consisting of a hierarchical structure which are interactively processed via a command processing means. CONSTITUTION:The table form data are processed based on the prompt displayed at a prompt part 4b of a display screen 4a with the interactive input of the commands, other symbols or the numerical values. That is, the table form data shown on the screen 4a are successively displayed so that the prompt can obtain the desired results to the binders 3b of hierarchical structures and the pages 3c. Then the data are processed. At the same time, a retrieval processing range is confirmed together with a fact whether the selection is designated for a binder or a page, the retrieved character strings, the input contents of the table data, and a fact whether the selection is designated for replacement, deletion or insertion. Thus a single piece of table form data is retrieved and written with a single command.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Problems with the Prior Art) When performing a search process on a character string of tabular data where the data structure is stored as multiple pages (pages) and data processing is performed between the multiple pages. , or, when writing data into the tabular data, issue execution commands (hereinafter referred to as "commands") for each of the search process and book review process via the keyboard, mouse, or other input means. Each had to be executed individually by input. Therefore, conventionally, when performing a search and write process on a single piece of tabular data, first, the search process was executed by inputting a command for the search process when searching the data, and then, When writing data, a two-step process is performed such as inputting a write command and executing the write process. Therefore, in the conventional processing method, tabular data is searched and then written. 'line' and 1
There is a problem in that processing work for tabular data becomes complicated, such as having to specify columns and write data separately.

(Objective of the Invention) Therefore, the present invention has an object to process search and write processing for one tabular data in which the data structure is stored as a plurality of pages (pages) and the data processing is performed between the plurality of pages using one command. ! The purpose is to provide a method for searching and writing tabular data.

(Structure of the Invention) The present invention provides tabular data to be processed interactively in a hierarchical structure of cabinets, binders, and pages, and includes at least (a) means for determining commands and (b) confirmation of the range to be searched. and (C) N! whether there is a selection designation of any of the cabinet, page, and binder. ! (d) means to confirm the search string; (e) means to confirm the input contents of the table data; and (f) confirmation whether any of write, replace, delete, or insert has been selected. The present invention is characterized in that tabular data consisting of a hierarchical structure of cabinets, binders, and pages to be processed in the interactive manner is continuously searched and written through a command processing means having a means for.

(Example) Examples of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1st
The figure is a block diagram showing the configuration of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the data structure of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a display screen according to the present invention. In the figure, 1 is a keyboard, 2 is a command processing section, 2a is a command discrimination section,
2b is a search processing confirmation section, 2c is a binder, page selection specification confirmation section, 2d is a search string confirmation section, 2c is an input content confirmation section for tabular data, and 2f is a section for writing, replacing, deleting, or inserting. 3 is the data storage unit,
3a is a cabinet section, 3b is a binder section, 3c is a page section, 4 is a display device, 4m is a display screen, 4b is a prompt display section, and 5 is a printer.

As shown in FIG. 2, the present invention stores tabular data displayed on a display screen 4a in a data storage unit 3 such as a RAM, a hard disk, or a 70-speed disk in a hierarchical manner such as a cabinet) 3m, a binder 3b, and a page 3c. A plurality of binders 3b are stored in one cabinet 3a.
One binder 3b has a hierarchical structure such as a plurality of pages 3c. Processing of tabular data according to the present invention is performed interactively in units of binders 3b or pages 3c, and data is stored in cabinets 3m, binders 3b, and pages 3C.
Execute it as a hierarchical structure like this.

Next, an example of the operation of tabular data according to the present invention will be explained based on FIG. First, the operator follows the prompt displayed on the prompt section 4b of the display screen 4a ([Please enter commands] (see Figure 3)) and inputs the tabular data also displayed on the display side 41 with commands and other symbols. Or input numerical values interactively and perform processing.

That is, when a specific command is first inputted for the tabular data displayed on the display screen 4 to the hierarchically structured binder 3b and page 3c, the prompt displayed on the display cap 1a (see FIG. 3) are sequentially displayed so that desired processing results can be obtained through interaction with the operator, and data processing is executed.

(1) Confirm the range to be searched.

(2) Check whether there is a selection specification for either a binder or a page.

(3) Confirm the search string.

(4) Confirm input contents of table data.

(5) Check whether there is a selection specification for writing, replacing, deleting, or inserting.

(6) When the operator specifies "delete" in (5), check whether the specification is for "cell,""row," or "column" in the table format.

(7) In the case of [#in J in (5), check whether it is specified as [row] or "column" in the table format.

That is, a specific command is input via the keyboard, mouse, or other input unit 1 as the beginning of processing execution. In this embodiment, "SW" is input from the keyboard 1 as a command. Then, prompts are displayed on the display screen 4a in order to enable data processing and processing in an interactive format.
) Check the search range. (2) Cabinet part 3a
- Check whether either the binder section 3b or the page section 3c has been specified. When the binder section 3b is specified, the binder section 3b is targeted for search write processing. If the page section 3c is specified and spans multiple pages, search and write processing is performed for multiple pages of tabular data. (3) Check the search string. (4)
Check the data input.

(5) Check whether writing, replacement, deletion, or insertion was specified. (6) In (5), “
If there is a "delete" designation, further check the cell, row, or column designation. If "insertion" is specified in (5), the prompts are sequentially displayed on the display screen 4a, such as specifying either a row or a column, to prompt the operator to confirm and give instructions. The operator processes data interactively with prompts while envisioning a desired processing result.

(Effects of the Invention) Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, it has the effect of realizing search processing and writing processing for one tabular data with one command.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a data structure of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an embodiment of 11 display screens according to the present invention. 1... Input section 2... Command processing section 2a... Command discrimination section 2h... Search processing confirmation section 2c... Binder page selection specification confirmation section 2d... Search character string confirmation section 2e ...Tabular data input content confirmation section 2f...Confirmation section 3 whether it is writing, replacement, deletion, or insertion...Data storage section 3a...Cabinet section 3b
...Binder section 3c...Page section 4...Display II device 4a...Display screen 4b...Prompt display section 5...Printer

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] Tabular data to be processed in an interactive manner has a hierarchical structure of cabinets, binders, and pages, and includes at least (a) command discriminating means; (b) means for confirming the range to be searched; c) means for confirming whether any of the cabinets, pages, and binders has been selected; (d) means for confirming the search string; (e) means for confirming input contents of table data; f) consisting of a hierarchical structure of cabinets, binders, and pages that are processed in the interactive format through a command processing means that includes means for checking whether there is a selection designation of writing, replacement, deletion, or insertion; A search and write processing method for tabular data, characterized in that the search and write processing of tabular data is performed continuously.