JPH0571109B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] <Technical Field> The present invention relates to a text editing device such as a word processor, and in particular to a text processing device having a frame creation function for enclosing a specific text such as a title part of a text with a frame. It is related to the device.

<Prior Art> When creating a text, a framework is often used in which the title part of a text or other specific text is expressed by surrounding it with a frame to distinguish it from other texts.

When framing with a text processing device such as a conventional word processor, frames are framed using ruled lines or specific characters or symbols.

In the case of framing using the former ruled lines, the operation for framing is relatively simple, but since the framework components are simply straight lines, it is monotonous and the expressiveness of the framework is poor. Ta.

In addition, when using the latter type of characters or symbols, the framework components are made up of arbitrary characters or symbols, so there are many ways to express the framework, but characters,
Due to the use of symbols, these framework components must be input as text information into the text memory together with the text information. Therefore, creating this framework is extremely troublesome, and it is also difficult to modify text information such as deleting or adding text information. If this was done, the framework would collapse and the framework would need to be revised.

<Objective> An object of the present invention is to provide a text processing device equipped with a framework creation function that allows easy expression of a rich variety of frameworks using characters or symbols as framework components.

In particular, when using character memory that stores a large amount of information such as a large number of symbols and symbols in advance, and when in framework mode,
a framework information generating means for sequentially outputting the character information as a framework component to the framework position based on the input framework position information and the selected character information in the character memory; The character information held in the character memory is extracted as character information in the character input mode, and is led to the framework information generating means as a framework component in the framework mode.

<Embodiment> FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the text processing apparatus of the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a keyboard, and this keyboard 1 has various character input key groups and various control keys including a key for instructing a character input mode and a key for instructing a frame mode. Keys related to framework processing, that is, framework keys, coordinate keys, symbol keys, line keys, execution keys, and cursor movement keys are shown. As for its functions, the frame key specifies the frame mode, the coordinate key instructs to input the coordinates of the frame position indicated by the cursor movement key described later, and the symbol key specifies the symbol stored in the character memory described later. The line key instructs the frame by straight lines, the execution key instructs the execution of each process, and the cursor movement key instructs the position to frame and the character in the character memory. Provide information instructions, etc.

2 is a key control circuit that generates a code signal corresponding to the key signal output from the keyboard 1; 3 is a cursor counter; an X counter that counts up or down according to the movement of the cursor mark in the X direction; It has a Y counter that counts up or down according to movement in the Y direction.

4 is an editing control circuit, which is a main control circuit that performs various editing processes, and a character input mode flag F ₁ ,
It has a framework input mode flag F ₂ and a framework modification mode flag F ₃ . A dictionary memory 5 retrieves and outputs converted characters corresponding to characters inputted from the keyboard 1. In other words, it performs kana-kanji conversion.
6 is an editing control program, and various editing control programs are stored therein. Reference numeral 7 denotes a character memory in which information such as a large number of symbols and symbols is stored in advance, and the character information in the memory is taken out as character information in the character input mode, and in the frame mode, a frame structure is created in which the character information is framed. Extracted as an element. Reference numeral 8 designates an address circuit for instructing addresses for writing and reading data into the character memory 7, and reference numeral 9 designates a text memory for storing characters input from the keyboard 1 in character input mode. Reference numeral 10 denotes an address circuit for instructing an address for writing or reading characters into the text memory 9.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a framework information generating means, which includes a coordinate memory for storing framework position coordinate data and a character memory for storing character information of framework components, and sequentially outputs the character information as framework components at the position to be framed (framework information). In addition,
The specific configuration is shown in FIG.

12 is an address circuit for controlling the address of the coordinate memory and character memory of the framework information generating means 11; 13 is a selection necessary for selecting a desired character from the character information group held in the character memory 7; This is a buffer memory in which screen data is temporarily stored.

Reference numeral 14 denotes a synthesis circuit, which synthesizes data output from the framework information generation means 11 and the text memory 9. 15 is a refresh memory;
For example, one line of character and frame data output from the synthesis circuit 14 and buffer memory 13 is held. 16 is a character generator; 15
Outputs characters corresponding to the characters and framework data codes output from the refresh memory. 17 is a display device, and 18 is a printing device.

Next, the operation flow in Figure 2, the selection screen in Figure 3,
The overall operation will be explained using the display and printing example shown in FIG.

(For character input) Normally, when a text processing device such as a word processor is turned on, a character input mode is automatically set prior to various modes. In other words, the character mode flag _F1 is set and a character input waiting state is entered. In this state, characters are input using the character keys of the keyboard 1, and the input key code is converted into a character code by the key control circuit 2, and converted by referring to the dictionary memory 5. After this conversion, the address circuit 10 is stored in the text memory 9 under the control of. When character input is completed and the mode is changed to another editing mode, the character input mode flag _F1 is reset. (Steps S1 → S14 → S15 in Figure 2)
→S16→S17→S18→S19) Also, when you want to input data stored in the character memory 7, such as symbols and symbols, in this character input mode, by operating the symbol keys on the keyboard 1, the editing control circuit 4 A certain number of characters are read out from the framework characters (for example, the number of characters as shown in FIG. 3B). Needless to say, this readout involves reading out the character stored at the address designated by the address circuit 8.

The character data thus read out is held in the buffer 13 via the editing circuit 4, and displayed on the display device 17 via the refresh memory 15 and character generator 16. This is the state shown in FIG. 3B. If the currently displayed character is not the desired one, for example, by operating the cursor movement key in the X direction, the address circuit 8 reads out another character by specifying the address next to the address of the previously read character. , to be displayed on the display device 17.

If the displayed character is the desired one,
By moving the cursor to the desired character position and operating the execution key in this state,
The specified character code is text memory 9
will be introduced in In addition, in FIG. 3, KM indicates a cursor symbol.

(When creating a framework) First, operate the framework key on the keyboard 1 to instruct the framework mode. With this mode setting, the editing control circuit 4 further transfers the data of the mode selection screen shown in FIG. 3A to the buffer memory 13, and displays the data of the mode selection screen shown in FIG. Display a screen like this.

A cursor symbol KM is also displayed on this selection screen at the same time, and can be moved left or right by operating the cursor movement keys on the keyboard 1.
Note that this cursor movement is performed under the control of the cursor counter 3.

Assume that the cursor is now at the "create" position of the framework, as shown in FIG. 3A. By operating the execution key here, the editing control circuit 3 sets the framework creation mode flag _F2 and enters the framework creation mode (steps S1→S2→S3 in FIG. 3). When creating a framework, the framework area is specified prior to other processing. First, move the cursor to the position where you want to frame. This cursor movement is performed under the control of the cursor counter, and by operating the coordinate keys, the cursor position data is output from the cursor counter 3, and the frame information generating means 11 specified by the address circuit 12 is stored in the coordinate memory as the first coordinate data. Similarly, the second
The coordinate data is also stored in the coordinate memory of the framework information generating means 11. The first and second coordinates are, for example, the coordinates of _A1 and _A2 in FIG. 4, and the range to be framed can be determined by specifying the positions of these two points (steps S4 to S9 in FIG. 3).

Once the framework area is designated as described above, character information in the character memory 7 as a framework component is then selected.

This is performed by operating the symbol keys on the keyboard 1, and the character information selection operation is performed in the same manner as the character selection operation in the character input mode described above, so the details will be omitted.

However, the character information specified by the operation of the execution key is stored in the character memory of the framework information generating means 11, and the flag _F2 is reset (steps S10 to S12 in FIG. 3).

The coordinate information indicating the framework position and the character information as framework constituent elements stored in the framework information generating means 11 as described above are outputted to the synthesis circuit 14 as framework information through processing to be described later.

The framework information input to the synthesis circuit 14 is synthesized with text information from the text memory 9, sent to the refresh memory 15, displayed on the display device 17 via the character generator 16, and displayed on the printing device 18. is printed. This example is shown in Figure 4A.
Shown in B and C. Furthermore, framework information generation means 1
The generation timing of the framework information from 1 and the timing of reading the text information from the text memory 9 are performed in synchronization.

Here, the specific structure of the framework information generating means 11 described above will be briefly explained with reference to FIG. Memorize the character code.

The two pieces of coordinate data output from the editing control circuit 4 are stored in memories 111 and 112 under the control of the address control circuit 12.
Further, the stored coordinate data is introduced into a coordinate calculation circuit 114. The coordinate calculation circuit 114 is
A framework area is calculated and output based on the two coordinates.

Reference numeral 115 denotes a frame editing processing device, which outputs the frame area data outputted from the coordinate calculation circuit 114, for example, the first character 1 in the first row has no framework, the first row characters 2 to 5 have a framework, and the 6th character onward has no framework. “0, 1, 1,
Framework information is generated by outputting a character code in correspondence with "1" of the data "1, 1, 0, 0, 0...".

(In the case of frame correction) When replacing the once set frame character with another character, by operating the frame key again, the mode selection screen shown in Figure 3A will be displayed.
By moving the cursor to the correction position using the cursor movement key and operating the execution key, the frame correction mode flag _F3 is set (steps S1→S2→S13 in FIG. 3).

Here, by operating the symbol key to display a character selection screen as shown in FIG. Rewrite the previous character to this changed character (step S10 in Figure 3)
S12).

Thereafter, frame information is generated as described above and output to the display device 17 or the printing device 18. For example, initially a framework as shown in FIG. 4A was created, but a framework as shown in FIG. 4B or FIG. 4C can be easily created by changing only the character information as a framework component.

Furthermore, the frame position can be easily changed by simply changing the coordinate information set in the coordinate memory of the frame information generating means 11 as appropriate.

<Effects> As described above, in the text processing device of the present invention, a character memory that stores a large number of information such as a large number of symbols and symbols in advance, and frame position information input in the framework mode and the character memory and a framework information generation means for sequentially outputting the character information as framework constituent elements to the position where the framework is to be constructed based on the selected character information, and the framework can be easily created using the characters in the character memory. Furthermore, since the characters as framework constituent elements are guided to the framework information generating means unrelated to the text memory, the frame position will not be distorted even if the text data in the text memory is modified.

Furthermore, each character in the character memory can be led to the text memory as character information in the character input mode, and this character memory can be used in both the frame mode and the character input mode.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the text processing device of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the operation of the device, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a selection screen display, and FIG.
The figure shows an example of framed output, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of the framed information generating means. 1: Keyboard, 3: Cursor counter, 4:
Edit control circuit, 5: dictionary memory, 7: character memory, 9: text memory, 11: framework information generation means, 13: buffer memory, 14: synthesis circuit, 1
5: refresh memory, 16: character generator, 17: display device, 18: printing device.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. Mode setting means for specifying a mode such as a character input mode or a frame mode; a character memory that stores and holds information such as a large number of symbols and symbols in advance; and a desired character memory in the character memory. a selection means for selecting character information of a frame component; in a frame mode, the character information is set at the frame position based on the input frame position information and the selected character information in the character memory; and a text memory for storing input text information including character information such as symbols and symbols selected from the character memory in the character input mode, In the character input mode, the character information held in the character memory is guided to the text memory as character information, and in the framework mode, it is guided as a framework component to the framework information generation means. text processing device.