JPH05159069A - Graph preparation display device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a graph preparation/display device by simplifying input operation and the correction of form information and data of a graph when the synthetic screen of plural graphs include the same graph. CONSTITUTION:The device is provided with an input means 1, a memory means 5, a processing means 4 and a display means 2. The memory means 1 includes an S-graph file to individually display the graph and a P-graph file to synthesize/display plural graphs through the use of plural S-graph files. The S-graph file includes a coordinate system sub-file, an axis system sub-file, a graph line sub-file and a data sub-file. The processing means 4 makes the S-graph file to store a graph formed through the use of plural sub-files and the P-graph file to store the content to synthesize/display the plural graphs through the use of the plural S-graph files.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a graph creating and displaying apparatus capable of synthesizing and displaying a plurality of graphs by using a file (S graph file) for displaying one graph.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art There has been a graph creating / displaying device capable of synthesizing and displaying a plurality of graphs on one screen, but the conventional one creates a synthesizing screen for each graph used for the synthesizing screen. I had to type it every time. That is, when the same graph is used for a plurality of composition screens, it is necessary to input the same graph separately. Therefore, the input work is troublesome. In addition, when modifying the information on the form of the graph (form information) and the data indicating the numerical values shown on the graph, the form information and data had to be modified separately for each composition screen using this graph. ..

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to solve different composite screens when the same graph is included in the respective composite screens. It is an object of the present invention to provide a graph creating / displaying device capable of eliminating the need to input form information and data of the same graph, simplifying the input work and also easily correcting the form information and data of a graph. ..

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, this object is to provide a graph creating and displaying apparatus for synthesizing a plurality of graphs and displaying them on the same screen. , A processing means and a display means, and the memory means includes an S graph file for displaying a graph alone and a P graph for displaying a plurality of graphs by using a plurality of the S graph files. The S graph file includes a graph file, and the S graph file stores a coordinate system sub-file storing physical coordinates displayed on the display means and numerical coordinates of a unit system possessed by the data, and an axis system sub file storing graph axis lines and scale values. A file, a graph line subfile for storing graph lines and marks, and a data subfile for storing graph creation data, The processing means stores the graph formed by using the plurality of sub-files in the S-graph file, while storing the contents of combining and displaying the plurality of graphs in the P-graph file using the plurality of S-graph files. This is achieved by a characteristic graph creating and displaying device.

[0005]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall structure of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a file structure, and FIG. 3 is an operation flow chart of an S (single) graph system for displaying a single graph. ,
FIG. 4 is an operation flow chart of a P (prulal) graph system for synthesizing and displaying a plurality of graphs using this S graph system file, and FIGS. 5 to 21 are screens displayed on the display means in the course of the operation. For example:

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is a keyboard as an input means, 2 is a display such as a CRT as a display means, 3 is a printer, 4 is a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) as a processing means, and 5 is a memory means. Is a hard disk.

The hard disk 5 has an S graph file and a P
And a graph file. The S-graph file has form information and data for displaying each graph independently, and the P-graph file has data for selecting a plurality of graph files from the S-graph file and combining and displaying them.

The S-graph file includes sub-files of coordinate system, axis system, graph line, and data. The coordinate system subfile stores physical coordinates (graphic coordinates) to be displayed on the display 2 and numerical coordinates (logical coordinates) of the unit system of the data. The axis system sub-file stores the axis line and the scale value of the graph. The graph line subfile stores graph lines and marks. The data subfile stores data for creating a graph.

As shown in FIG. 2, each sub-file has a plurality of files each having different form information or data. For example coordinate system a ₁ subfile for each form information, a _2, a _3, has a file of a _4, shafting subfile has a file of _{b 1, b 2, b 3} , b 4, graph line sub The files are c ₁ , c ₂ ,
It has files c ₃ and c ₄ , and the data subfile is d
_It has files of ₁ , d ₂ , d ₃ , d ₄ ...

The S-graph file includes a coordinate system, an axis system and a graph system.
One file for each subfile of the rough line
File and one or more files in the data subfile.
And S-graph file S
₁ Is a₁ , B₂ , C₁ , D ₁ , D₃ , D_Five Of each sub
It is composed of files. In addition, multiple P graph files
S Graph file S₁ , S₂ , S₃Consists of
is there.

[0011]

[S-Graph File] Next, referring to FIG. 3, an operation procedure for creating and displaying one graph using the S-graph file will be described. First, when the apparatus is activated, the start menu shown in FIG. 5 is displayed. Here, there are options of simplified graphs (1), (2), and (3). However, when displaying a graph in which only the input data differs according to a predetermined form, the data (form information) related to this predetermined form is displayed. It is stored in advance. Therefore, if the simplified graph (1) is selected, the graph can be created by using the predetermined form input in advance, and the input operation can be simplified.

One is selected from the start menu displayed in this way (step 10 in FIG. 3). For example, if the [ESC] (escape) key (not shown) of the keyboard 1 is pressed in the state of FIG. 5 in which the cursor is pointing to the simplified graph (1) (FIG. 3, step 12), the screen shown in FIG. 6 is displayed. appear. This screen shows the contents of simplified graph (1),
File names of data that can be used are listed here (step 14 in FIG. 3). Here, assuming that the number of files of data displayed in this graph is 3, for example, three files are selected from the top of the many files displayed in the file name column, and based on the selected three types of data. The process of displaying the graph lines in the same coordinate system is performed.

If the [ESC] key is pressed in the state shown in FIG. 6, the "File related operation" screen shown in FIG. 7 appears. This screen is for changing, registering or displaying the contents displayed in the simplified graph (1). When "MEMORY" is selected on this screen and the [ESC] key is pressed, this graph is drawn as shown in FIG. 8 (step 16 in FIG. 3).

When displaying a graph according to the regular procedure without using a simplified graph for simplifying the operation, "S graph system list" is selected on the start menu screen of FIG. 5 (FIG. 3, FIG. 3). Step 10). In this case, as the S graph system shown in FIG. 9, that is, a list of file names of graphs already stored in memory as individual independent graphs is displayed together with dates, memos and the like.

Similarly, if "coordinate system list", "axis system list", "graph line list", and "data file list" are selected in the start menu of FIG. 5, the list of file names stored in each is respectively displayed. 10 and 1
Displayed in 1 and 12.

In the list of "S graph system list" shown in FIG. 9, the file name desired to be selected by operating the [↑] or [↓] key (for example, “TEST1. $ G”).
G ”) is sent to the beginning and the [ESC] key is pressed.
The menu screen of "File related operation (1)" shown in is displayed. If "Edit File Contents" is selected on this menu screen, the screens shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 appear. That is, the content of this file "TEST1. $ GG" is displayed (FIG. 3, step 14). The displays of FIGS. 14 and 15 show the contents of the S-graph system file, and each screen is scrolled to the upper side in sequence and appears on the same screen.

When instructing drawing (FIG. 3, step 16), each sub-file of the coordinate system, axis system, and graph line system is designated (FIG. 3, steps 18-24). The designated file name is displayed as shown in FIG. In this case, "TEST" which is one of the file list of "coordinate system list" described in the start menu of FIG.
3. The $ ZH "subfile is specified and used as the coordinate system subfile. Similarly, the axis system is" TEST ".
1. As a graph line system, a subfile of "$ JK" is used as "TESTM. Specify and use the sub file of $ GF ".

In the screen of FIG. 14, "Data Fil to be used
If, for example, 2 is entered in the "Number of e" field, a graph is created using the data of the first two file names from the list of "File names" below it.
Set "le number" to 1 and press the [ESC] key.
"TE" at the top of the file name list that appears on screen 5
ST1. DAT "is selected (FIG. 3, step 26),
"TEST1. $ GG" using the data in this file
The process of creating an S-graph system graph is performed. At the same time, the "File related operation" screen shown in the upper left of FIG. 14 appears. If "MEMORY" is selected, the processing result is stored in memory and displayed on the display 2 (FIG. 3, step 28). FIG. 16 shows the display screen.

17 to 20 are screens showing the contents of a coordinate system, an axis system, a graph line system, and a data subfile, respectively. These screens show the contents of one sub-file selected from the "Coordinate system list" etc. (Figs. 10 to 12) selected in the start menu of Fig. 5, and the contents can be changed using this screen. You can

[0020]

[P-Graph System File] Next, the operation of the P-graph system for synthesizing a plurality of graphs will be described with reference to FIG. First, "P graph system list" is selected from the start menu of FIG. 5 (FIG. 4, step 50). Then, the screen shown in FIG. 21 appears, and one of the file names (for example, "P4G
RAPH. GGG ") is selected (step 52).

By this selection, "Fi" shown in the upper left of FIG.
A screen of "le-related operation (1)" appears (step 54).
If "Edit File Contents" is selected on this screen, the contents of this file "P4GRAPH.GGG" are displayed. If drawing is instructed (step 56), a plurality of desired S-graph series graphs are combined according to this content (step 58). For example, as shown in FIG. 23, four graphs can be divided and displayed on the same screen, or as shown in FIG. 24, only the horizontal axis can be made common and three graphs can be displayed while being shifted in the vertical axis direction.

[0022]

As described above, the present invention uses the form information and data of each graph input as the S-graph system to synthesize and draw a plurality of graphs by the P-graph system file. Even when the same S-graph system graph is used for files having different graph systems, it is not necessary to separately input the same S-graph system graph, and the input operation is simplified. If the graph is modified, if the S graph system form information and data are modified, the P graph system graph is automatically drawn using this modified graph. It is easy to modify the form and data.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the overall configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a file structure.

FIG. 3 is an operation flow chart of an S-graph system for displaying a single graph.

FIG. 4 is an operation flowchart of the P-graph system.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a start menu screen.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a screen of contents of a simplified graph.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen during operation.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a drawing example using a simplified graph.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a screen in the middle of operation

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a screen of a coordinate system list.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a screen of an axis system list.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a screen of a graph line system list.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a screen in the middle of operation

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a screen during operation.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a screen during operation.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of drawing by an S graph system.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a screen during operation.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a screen during operation.

FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a screen in the middle of operation

FIG. 20 shows a screen in the middle of operation

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a P-graph system list.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the contents.

FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of a composite screen of a P graph system.

FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of a composite screen of a P graph system.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Keyboard as input means 2 Display as display means 4 CPU as processing means 5 Hard disk as memory means

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A graph creating and displaying apparatus for synthesizing a plurality of graphs and displaying the same on the same screen, an input means for data and other information, a memory means, a processing means,
Display means, and the memory means includes an S-graph file for displaying a graph independently and a P-graph file for combining and displaying a plurality of graphs using the plurality of S-graph files. The S-graph file is a coordinate system sub-file that stores the physical coordinates displayed on the display means and the numerical coordinates of the unit system of the data,
An axis system subfile for storing axis lines and scale values of a graph, a graph line subfile for storing graph lines and marks, and a data subfile for storing graph creation data. A graph creation and display device characterized in that a graph formed by using a file is stored in an S graph file, while contents for combining and displaying a plurality of graphs using a plurality of S graph files are stored in a P graph file. ..