JPH0671970A - List output method - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To recognize the connection of divided lines when the content of a picture character information file drawn by EWS or the like is output by a printer and the content is not completely printed on a sheet and divided and also recognize the overall constitution of respective individual lists. CONSTITUTION:An original picture character information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal faces of a picture drawn on one sheet to form a divided file 12. When the divided file 12 is converted to printer output files 11 of respective individual lists, a divided information file 13 storing respective list output sources of divided connecting lines and the lists are arranged in the positions, upper, lower, left and right of respective files are formed. The means of subject method are added on the divided positions of divided connecting lines in respective individual lists of the file data.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a list output method for causing a printer to output the contents of a pictographic character information file drawn by a drawing device such as EWS.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 10 shows a conventional list output device. In the figure, 1 is an EWS (Engi-neering Work Station).
ation), 2 is a printer connected to the EWS 1. The EWS 1 has a keyboard 3 and a mouse 4 as input devices.
With CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) 5 as output device
Is equipped with.

Next, the operation will be described. The operator uses the EWS 1 keyboard 3 and mouse 4 to perform CRT 5
While observing the screen displayed on the screen, do the work of figure placement and character input. The pictogram information file 10 is generated in the memory in the EWS 1. When the EWS 1 list output is activated, the EWS 1 draws the contents of the generated pictogram information file 10 on a paper (sheet) printer output file 1
It is converted to 1 and output to the printer 2. In the work with the EWS 1, the screen of the CRT 5 can be scrolled up, down, left, and right to be viewed freely, but in the output to the printer 2, it is necessary to be aware of the size of the paper. FIG. 11 shows the range that can be drawn on one list. If the range of the pictographic information falls within the drawing range of one sheet as shown in FIG. 12, an output list as shown in FIG. 13 is obtained. The numbers at the bottom right of the list indicate sheet pages.

When the range of pictographic information is more than one drawing range as shown in FIG. 14, the original pictographic information is divided according to the drawing range shown in FIG. 11 to generate a divided file 12, and the printer output file 11 Convert to. Then Fig. 1
As in 5, the original pictographic information is divided into four pieces and the list is output as it is, and a part of each individual list is drawn.

This list output process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, the pictogram information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes that can be drawn on one sheet of paper (step 5
0), the divided file 12 is generated. Then, a sheet page is attached to the division information (step 51), and the printer output file 11 of the individual list is generated (step 5).
2). It is possible to change the size of the pictographic information within a drawing range by changing the size at an appropriate scale, but if it is too small, the contents will not be understood and it will not be useful as a list. Since the size of the paper is finite, it is unavoidable.

[0006]

In the conventional list output method, the contents of the pictogram information file drawn by using the drawing device such as EWS are directly converted into the printer output file. It didn't fit on the paper and was cut off on the way. Looking at the divided list, there were problems such as it was difficult to understand where the broken line was connected and where it was shown.

In the prior arts of JP-A-3-42659 and JP-A-2-257212, for example, it is not possible to see the entire structure formed by connecting individual lists.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and when the pictographic information drawn by the drawing device is divided into one sheet of paper and is divided into lines, the divided lines are drawn. It is an object of the present invention to provide a list output method that makes it possible to understand the connection of each individual list and the entire configuration of each individual list.

[0009]

A list output method according to the invention of claim 1 divides the original pictographic information based on vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper to generate a divided file 12, When this division file 12 is converted into the printer output file 11 of each individual list, division information that stores the mutual list output destinations of the divided connection lines and which list is lined up, down, left and right of each divided individual list It is characterized in that a notation means (connection symbol 20) for generating the file 13 and additionally outputting these file data to the dividing positions of the divided connecting lines in each individual list is provided.

A list output method according to the invention of claim 2 is
The original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper to generate a divided file 12, and the divided file 12 is used as the printer output file 11 for each individual list.
When converting to, a division information file 13 that stores the list output destinations of the divided connection lines and which lists are arranged on the top, bottom, left, and right of each divided individual list is generated, and the contents of the division information file 13 are generated. And the contents of the original pictographic information file 10 are arranged side by side in a single list to generate a printer output file 11 of the overall view, and the list is output prior to the individual list.

A list output method according to the invention of claim 3 is
When the original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet to generate the divided file 12, and there is a divided file 12 having an area in which no pictographic information data is recorded. The printer output file 11 of the individual list is not generated.

[0012]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the divisional file 12 is generated by dividing the original pictographic information based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper. When the divided file 12 is converted into the printer output file 11 of each individual list, a division that stores the mutual list output destinations of the divided connection lines and which list is lined up, down, left and right of each divided individual list The information file 13 is generated. These file data are additionally output by the notation means (connection symbol 20) at the dividing positions of the divided connecting lines in each individual list.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the divisional file 12 is generated by dividing the original pictographic information based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper. This split file 1
2 is a division information file 13 that stores, when converted into the printer output file 11 of each individual list, the mutual list output destinations of the divided connection lines and which lists are lined up, down, left and right of each divided individual list. Is generated. The printer output file 11 of the overall view is generated so as to output the contents of the division information file 13 and the contents of the original pictographic information file 10 side by side in one list, and the list output is performed prior to the individual list.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet to generate the divided file 12, no pictographic information data is recorded. When there is a divided file 12 with a blank area, the printer output file 11 of the individual list
Is not generated.

[0015]

【Example】

Example 1. (Claim 1) FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a list output device according to an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 1, components corresponding to those shown in FIG. 10 are designated by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 13 is a division information file that stores information generated when the pictographic information is divided into a piece of paper and drawn.

According to the first embodiment of the list output method of the present invention, the original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper to generate the divided file 12,
When this division file 12 is converted into the printer output file 11 of each individual list, division information that stores the mutual list output destinations of the divided connection lines and which list is lined up, down, left and right of each divided individual list It is characterized in that a notation means for generating the file 13 and additionally outputting these file data to the dividing positions of the divided connecting lines in each individual list is provided.

That is, in the first embodiment, if the range of pictographic information is more than the drawing range of one sheet as shown in FIG.
The divided file 12 is generated by dividing the pictographic information based on the vertical and horizontal sizes that can be drawn on a sheet of paper. How the original pictographic information is divided into how many pieces of individual information is stored in the division file 12 so that each sheet page is called. Then, if there is a connection line divided by the division line, which and which individual drawing is included are stored in the division information file 13, and the notation data is created. The divided drawing information is generated from the divided information file 13 and the divided file 12 as the printer output file 11 of the individual list and output to the printer 2.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a list drawn by the list output device shown in FIG. At the ends of the divided connecting lines, a connecting symbol 20 is written as a notation means to indicate which list the connecting line follows. The numerical value in the lower circle of the connection symbol 20 is the sheet page of the connection partner. The numerical value in the upper circle of the connection symbol 20 is the number of the divided connection line, and the same number indicates that the connection lines are connected, and distinguishes a plurality of connection lines. You can understand the connection by knowing the notation position of the other party's line on the sheet page of the other party of the connection and connecting the dividing connection line by the connection line number.

FIG. 3 is a flow chart showing the operation of the list output method for the list of FIG. The pictographic information is divided into individual list ranges (step 50), a sheet page is attached to the divided information (step 51), and the divided connecting line numbers and connection destinations are stored in the divided information file 13 (step 60). Then, the connection symbol 20 is generated at the end of the divided connection line from the connection line number and the destination sheet page (step 61). Then, the printer output file 11 of the individual list is generated (step 52).

According to the first embodiment, the connection symbol (notation means) is written on the divided connection line to clearly indicate the connection destination, so that the connection is divided as in the prior art of Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-257212. It is not necessary to draw the margin mark in the image data.

Example 2. (Claim 1) FIG. 4 shows another example of a list drawn by the list output device of FIG. The display symbols 21 collectively indicate which lists are arranged on the upper, lower, left and right sides of the output individual list. The middle frame shows the position of the output individual list.
The numerical value in each frame is the running number (starting from 1) of each sheet page. A connection symbol 22 is attached to the divided connection line.
Is shown to indicate which drawing the connection line continues to. The numerical value in the circle is the number of the divided connecting line, the same number indicates that the connecting lines are connected, and distinguishes a plurality of connecting lines.

FIG. 5 is a flow chart showing the operation of the list output method for the list of FIG. The pictographic information is divided into individual list ranges (step 50), a sheet page is attached to the divided information (step 51), and the positional relationship of each divided individual list is stored in the divided information file 13 (step 70). Then, the position display symbol 21 of each list is generated from each sheet page based on the positional relationship (step 7).
1). Further, the number of the divided connection line is stored in the division information file 13 (step 72), and the connection symbol 22 is generated at the end of the connection line divided from the connection line number (step 7).
3). After that, the printer output file 11 of the individual list
Is generated (step 52).

Example 3. (Corresponding to Claim 2) In the third embodiment, the original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper to generate a divided file 12, and the divided file 12 is stored in each individual list. When converting to the printer output file 11, a division information file 13 is created that stores the list output destinations of the divided connection lines and which lists are lined up, down, left and right of each divided individual list, and this division information is generated. It is characterized in that the printer output file 11 of the whole view is generated so that the contents of the file 13 and the contents of the original pictographic information file 10 are arranged and output in one list, and the list is output prior to the individual list.

FIG. 6 shows another example of a list drawn by the list output device of FIG. The whole view in which the individual lists are arranged is reduced to fit on one sheet of paper.
In the overall view, the layout display symbol 23 of each individual list indicates the sheet page so that the positional relationship of each individual list can be understood. This overall view is output from the printer 2 (running number of sheet page is 0) prior to each individual list.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing the operation of the list output method for the list of FIG. In FIG.
Components corresponding to the steps shown in FIG. 5 are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. When the pictographic information is divided in one drawing range, the positional relationship of each divided individual list is stored in the division information file 13 (step 70). And from the positional relationship, the layout display symbol 23 of each individual list
Is generated (step 80). The original pictographic information is reduced, and the printer output file 11 of the overall view is generated together with the layout display symbol 23 (step 81). After that, the process proceeds to the above individual list output flow.

Example 4. (Corresponding to Claim 3) In the fourth embodiment, when the original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet to generate the divided file 12, no pictographic information data is displayed. When there is a divided file 12 having an unused area, the printer output file 11 of the individual list is not generated.

FIG. 8 shows another example of a list drawn by the list output device of FIG. 10 is an example of a list according to the second embodiment when the range of pictographic information is as shown in FIG. When pictogram information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes that can be drawn on one sheet of paper, and there is a division file 12 that has an area in which no pictogram information data is placed, the individual list for that portion is not displayed. To fill the sheet page. By doing so, the individual list when the pictographic information in FIG. 9 is divided into three vertically and horizontally is to generate seven individual lists as shown in FIG.

As described above, in the above embodiment, when the drawn pictographic information is divided, a connecting symbol is added to the end of the divided line to show where it continues. A connecting symbol was also added to the end of the other party's line to indicate where it continued. A number is put in the connecting symbol to distinguish the connecting lines. The display symbols collectively indicate which lists are arranged on the top, bottom, left and right of the individual list. In addition, the entire figure was output from the printer prior to each individual list. In the overall diagram, the sheet pages of each individual list are shown so that their positional relationship can be understood.

By the way, in the above description, the present invention is applied to the EWS.
In the above, the method for outputting the list of files of the pictographic information drawn is described, but it is needless to say that the same list can be output by the pictographic information file created by using a personal computer or a programmable controller.

[0030]

As described above, according to the invention of claim 1,
The original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper to generate a divided file, and when this divided file is converted into a printer output file of each individual list, the divided connecting lines Generates a division information file that memorizes each list output destination and which list is lined up, down, left and right of each divided individual list, and adds these file data to the dividing position of the divided connecting line in each individual list Since the notation means for outputting is provided, when the drawn pictographic information does not fit on one sheet of paper and is divided and drawn, it is possible to follow the connection of the divided lines on the paper. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper to generate a divided file, and this divided file is output to the printer of each individual list. When converting to a file, create a division information file that stores the list output destinations of the divided connection lines and which list is lined up, down, left and right of each divided individual list. A printer output file of the whole diagram was created to output the contents of the original pictogram information file side by side in a list, and the list was output prior to the individual list, so that the overall structure of each individual list can be understood. Thus, an effect that a list that is easy to understand can be output can be obtained.

According to the third aspect of the invention, when the original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet to generate a divided file, no pictographic information data is recorded. When there is a split file with no area,
Since the printer output file of the individual list is not generated, it is possible to output only the effective individual list.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a list output device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an output list according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of a list output method for the list of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an output list according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a flowchart showing an operation of a list output method for the list of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an output list according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the list output method for the list of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an output list according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a range of pictographic information.

FIG. 10 is a block diagram of a conventional list output device.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a range that can be drawn on one list.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a range of pictographic information.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an output list based on the pictographic information of FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a range of pictographic information.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an output list based on the pictographic information of FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the operation of a conventional list output method.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 EWS (drawing device) 2 printer 10 pictogram information file 11 printer output file 12 split file 13 split information file 20 connection symbol (notation means)

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Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A list output method for outputting to a printer the contents of a pictographic information file created by an image drawing device, the original pictographic information is divided based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper, and a divided file is created. When generating and converting this divided file into a printer output file of each individual list, a division that stores the mutual list output destination of the divided connection lines and which list is lined up, down, left and right of each divided individual list A list output method characterized by comprising notation means for generating an information file and additionally outputting these file data to the dividing positions of the divided connecting lines in each individual list. 2. A list output method for outputting the contents of a pictogram information file drawn by an image drawing device to a printer, by dividing the original pictograph information based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper to create a divided file. When generating and converting this divided file into a printer output file of each individual list, a division that stores the mutual list output destination of the divided connection lines and which list is lined up, down, left and right of each divided individual list An information file is generated, and the contents of this division information file and the contents of the original pictogram information file are set to 1
A list output method characterized in that a printer output file of the whole view is generated so as to be output side by side in a list of sheets, and the list is output before the individual list. 3. A list output method for outputting the contents of a pictogram information file drawn by an image drawing device to a printer, by dividing the original pictogram information based on the vertical and horizontal sizes drawn on one sheet of paper to create a divided file. When generated,
A list output method characterized in that when there is a divided file having an area where no pictographic information data is recorded, the printer output file of the individual list is not generated.