JPH06289995A - Full screen editor device - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To accurately execute the input of an input dimension and a moving quality in a short period of time at the time of inputting a graphic by expressing a cursor position by a coordinate with the starting point of the graphic as a reference at the time of inputting the graphic and displaying the coordinate at the optional position of a picture. CONSTITUTION:First of all, the position of the cursor of a display part 20 is moved to the starting point by operating a data input part 10 and a starting point coordinate (X1, Y1) is set by a starting coordinate setting means 31. Next the position of the cursor is moved by operating the data input part 10 and the terminating point of the graphic (X2, Y2) is set by a cursor coordinate setting means 32. A cursor coordinate arithmetic means 33 determines a cursor coordinate (X, Y) with the starting point coordinate (X1, Y1) as a reference to display at the optional position of the display part 20 set by a display position setting means 34. A cursor position display interlocking part is provided so as to display the cursor (X, Y) at a position adjacent to the cursor position.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a display of cursor coordinates.
The present invention relates to a full-screen editor device that can be displayed at any position on a display unit.

In recent years, computer aided design (Computer Aided Desig
(hereinafter referred to as CAD) is adopted. In such a CAD system, characters and figures are input from an input unit such as a keyboard and a mouse.

Also, word processors have come to have a graphic creation function, and graphic creation using a word processor has come to be widely performed.

In such a character / graphic input operation, there is a demand for a full-screen editor device capable of accurately moving a cursor on a screen to a desired position in a short time.

[0005]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 7 shows a diagram for explaining a conventional graphic input screen. Reference numeral 20 in the figure denotes a display unit, and
(E), (D) ', (E)' are examples of screen display. The example in the figure is an example in which after setting the starting point, the cursor is moved and a straight line is drawn between the starting point and the cursor position, or the figure is moved to the cursor position.

(A) is an example of figure input by a word processor. (B) is a figure input example by CAD (full-screen editor device). (C) is an example of moving a symbol graphic in the CAD circuit diagram input editor. (Rubber band, dragging) (D) is an example of continuously inputting figures while moving the origin by CAD.

(D) 'shows the state of inputting the figure next to (D). (E) is an example in which the origin is fixed and figures are continuously input by CAD. (E) 'indicates a state in which the figure next to (E) is input.

Since word processors and full screen editor devices are well known, description of the flow of processing in these devices at the time of graphic input will be omitted.

[0009]

The size and movement amount when inputting and editing graphic data and the like in CAD using a word processor or a full screen editor device are as follows: line columns, dots, grids (for example, at intervals of 2 mm). The dots are displayed) and the like is determined by the human being while counting the number, so it takes time, and an input error may occur.

The present invention is intended to realize a full-screen editor device capable of accurately inputting an input dimension and a moving amount in a short time when a graphic is input in the full-screen editor device.

[0011]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining the principle of the present invention. Reference numeral 100 in the figure denotes a full-screen editor device including a data input unit 10, a display unit 20, and a processing unit 30.

Further, 31 to 34 are provided in the processing section 30 according to the present invention, and 31 is a starting point coordinate setting means for setting the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1) of the figure input from the data input section 10. , 32 are cursor coordinates (X2, Y
2) is a cursor coordinate setting means for setting the cursor coordinates (X, Y) based on the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1) from the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1) and the cursor coordinates (X2, Y2). Is a cursor coordinate calculation means to be sought.
Is a display position setting means for setting a display position at which the cursor coordinates (X, Y) are displayed on the display unit 20, and the start point coordinates (X1, Y1) are used as a reference at an arbitrary position on the display unit 20 of the full-screen editor device 100. Cursor coordinates (X,
Y) is displayed.

[0013]

First, the position of the cursor on the display section 20 is moved to the starting point by operating the data input section 10, and the starting point coordinate setting means 31 sets the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1). Next, the position of the cursor is moved by operating the data input unit 10, and the cursor coordinate setting means 3 is moved.
2 sets the end point (X2, Y2) of the figure. The cursor coordinate calculation means 33 obtains cursor coordinates (X, Y) based on the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1), and displays them at any position on the display section 20 set by the display position setting means 34.

Further, by providing the cursor position display interlocking portion 35, the cursor coordinates (X, Y) can be displayed at a position adjacent to the cursor position.

[0015]

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention. The figure shows a full screen editor device.
Is a data input unit, 20 is a display unit, 30 is a processing unit,
In this example, the cursor coordinates (X, Y) are displayed at a fixed position on the display unit 20 at the same time as being displayed in conjunction with the position adjacent to the cursor.

Here, the processing unit 30 comprises a CPU 30A and a memory 30B, and a cursor coordinate calculation unit 33.
a, display position setting unit 34a, cursor position display interlocking unit 3
Reference numeral 5 denotes a process by the CPU 30A, which is a start point coordinate setting unit 3
1a, a cursor coordinate setting part A32a, and a cursor coordinate setting part B32b are areas allocated to the memory 30B.

Here, the cursor coordinate calculation unit 33a subtracts the coordinates (X1, Y1) of the starting point coordinate setting unit 31a from the coordinates (X2, Y2) of the cursor coordinate setting unit A32a to obtain the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1). ) As a reference, the cursor coordinate (X, Y) is obtained, and the cursor coordinate (X, Y)
Y) is written in the cursor coordinate setting section B32b, and
The position indicated by the display position setting unit 34a and the position adjacent to the cursor are interlocked with each other.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram (1) for explaining another embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of FIG.
A rubber band processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a rubber band processing unit) 36 is provided, and a reference position of the coordinates of the figure, for example, the coordinates (X, Y) of the lower left corner of the IC is provided adjacent to the dragging position. By displaying it, it is possible to accurately input a graphic in a short time.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram (2) for explaining another embodiment of the present invention, in which the origin setting unit 37 is added to the configuration of FIG.
By setting a fixed origin and displaying the cursor coordinates (X, Y) with the origin as a reference prior to the figure input, the figure can be accurately input in a short time. You can

Further, a switching unit 38 for selecting and switching the cursor coordinate calculation unit 33a, the display position setting unit 34a, the cursor position display interlocking unit 35, the rubber band processing unit 36, and the origin setting unit 37 (a plurality of connections are also possible. There is)
It is configured so that necessary functions can be selected and used according to the graphic input processing.

FIG. 5 shows a flow chart of an embodiment of the present invention. The operation of the embodiment will be described below with reference to the flowchart. It is set whether the cursor display position is the fixed position display, the cursor interlocking display, or both of them, and when the fixed position display is performed, the display position is set.

The origin of the cursor coordinates is defined as the starting point of the input figure or a fixed origin arbitrarily set. J Judges whether the origin is fixed or not, and if not fixed, A
Proceed to.

When the origin is fixed, the origin coordinates (X
1, Y1) is input. Set the cursor position to the cursor coordinates (X2, Y2). Find the cursor coordinates (X, Y) from the origin.

(X, Y) = [(X2-X1), (Y2-Y1)] The cursor coordinates are displayed at the display position designated by. Move the cursor to the figure input position.

J It is judged whether or not it is a graphic input, and if it is not a graphic input, the process returns to. In the case of graphic input, after inputting the specified graphic, the process returns. By repeating ~, the origin is fixed and the figure is input.

A If the origin is not fixed, the starting point of the input graphic is input and the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1) are set as the origin. A Set the cursor position to the cursor coordinates (X2, Y2).

A cursor coordinates (X, Y) from the origin
Ask for. (X, Y) = [(X2-X1), (Y2-Y1)] A The cursor coordinates are displayed at the display position designated by.

A Move the cursor toward the end point of the input figure. JA It is determined whether the figure end point is input or not, and if it is not the end point input, the process returns to A. In the case of A figure end point input, start point coordinates (X1, Y
Write a specified figure between 1) and the end point coordinates (X, Y),
Set the end point coordinates (X, Y) to the origin coordinates (X1, Y1) and return to A. By repeating A to A, the figure is input by moving the origin.

FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a graphic input screen according to the embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 20 denotes a display unit, which is from (A) to
(E), (D) ', (E)' show display examples. The example in the figure is an example in which after setting the starting point, the cursor is moved and a straight line is drawn between the starting point and the cursor position, or the figure is moved to the cursor position.

(A) is an example of figure input by a word processor, in which cursor coordinates (64, 95) are displayed at a position adjacent to the cursor and at the upper right of the screen. The display adjacent to the cursor moves in conjunction with the movement of the cursor.

(B) is an example of figure input by a CAD (full-screen editor device). Cursor coordinates (4, 0) (grid is 2 mm / lattice) with reference to the starting point are located at the position adjacent to the cursor and at the upper right of the screen. It is displayed.

(C) is an example (rubber band, dragging) of moving the symbol figure in the CAD circuit diagram input editor. Here, it is an example of moving the position of the IC, and the reference position (lower left) of the IC. Is displayed at the position adjacent to the reference position of the IC after the movement and at the upper right of the screen.

(D) is an example of continuously inputting figures while moving the origin by CAD, and the cursor coordinates (0, -8) with the starting point as a reference are displayed at a position adjacent to the cursor and at the upper right of the screen. It was done.

(D) 'shows the state of inputting the figure next to (D), and the cursor coordinates (4, 0) are displayed at a position adjacent to the cursor and at the upper right of the screen. (E) is an example in which the origin is fixed and the figures are continuously input by CAD. The cursor coordinates (-4, 8) with the origin as the reference are displayed at a position adjacent to the cursor and in the upper right of the screen. is there.

(E) 'indicates the state of inputting the figure next to (E), and cursor coordinates (-4,-) with the origin as a reference.
2) is displayed at a position adjacent to the cursor and at the upper right of the screen.

In FIG. 6, the fixed display position is at the upper right, but it can be set to any position that is most easy to see in view of the size of the display unit 20, the size of characters, and workability.

By performing such processing, it becomes possible to accurately input a graphic in a short time.

[0038]

According to the present invention, when a figure is input, the cursor position is represented by coordinates with the starting point of the figure as a reference, or coordinates with an arbitrary point as the origin, and the coordinates are displayed at any position on the screen or It is possible to realize a full-screen editor device that can be displayed in conjunction with the cursor position.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating the principle of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram (1) explaining another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram (2) illustrating another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a graphic input screen according to the embodiment of this invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a conventional graphic input screen.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100 full screen editor device 10 data input unit 20 display unit 30 processing unit 30A CPU 30B memory 31 start point coordinate setting means 31a start point coordinate setting unit 32 cursor coordinate setting means 32a cursor coordinate setting unit A 32b cursor coordinate setting unit B 33 cursor coordinate calculation Means 33a Cursor coordinate calculation unit 34 Display position setting unit 34a Display position setting unit 35 Cursor position display interlocking unit 36 Dragging and rubber band processing unit 37 Origin setting unit 38 Switching unit

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A data input unit (10) and a display unit (20)
In a full-screen editor device (100) including a processing unit (30), starting point coordinates for setting the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1) of the graphic input from the data input unit (10) in the processing unit (30). Setting means (31)
A cursor coordinate setting means (32) for setting cursor coordinates (X2, Y2), the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1) and the cursor coordinates (X
2, Y2), cursor coordinate calculation means (33) for obtaining cursor coordinates (X, Y) based on the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1), and the cursor coordinates (X, Y) as the display unit (20). And a display position setting means (34) for setting a display position to be displayed on the full screen editor device. 2. The full-screen editor device (100) according to the preceding paragraph, further comprising a cursor position display interlocking unit for displaying the cursor coordinates (X, Y) based on the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1) at a position adjacent to the cursor. The full screen editor device according to claim 1, further comprising (35). 3. The full screen editor device according to claim 1, wherein the full screen editor device (100) according to the preceding paragraph is provided with a dragging / rubber band processing section (36). 4. The full screen editor device according to claim 1, wherein the full screen editor device (100) according to the preceding paragraph is provided with an origin setting section (37) for arbitrarily setting an origin position. 5. A data input section (10) and a display section (20)
In a full-screen editor device (100) including a processing unit (30), starting point coordinates for setting the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1) of the graphic input from the data input unit (10) in the processing unit (30). Setting unit (31a)
A cursor coordinate setting section A (32a) for setting cursor coordinates (X2, Y2), the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1) and the cursor coordinates (X
2, Y2), a cursor coordinate calculation unit (33a) for obtaining cursor coordinates (X, Y) based on the starting point coordinates (X1, Y1), and cursor coordinate setting for writing the cursor coordinates (X, Y). Part B (32b), display position setting unit (34a) that sets the display position on the display unit (20), and cursor coordinates (X, Y) based on the start point coordinates (X1, Y1) Cursor position display interlocking part (35) displayed in a position adjacent to, a dragging / rubber band processing part (36), an origin setting part (37) for arbitrarily setting an origin position, and a cursor coordinate calculating part (33a) And the display position setting unit (34a) and the cursor position display interlocking unit (35).
And the dragging and rubber band processing unit (36)
And a switching unit (38) for arbitrarily switching and selecting the origin setting unit (37).