JPH07219990A - Graphic processor - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide a graphic processor excellent in operability capable of easily and accurately adding a connection part in a proper shape. CONSTITUTION:An operator inputs the shape of a pattern by a digitizer 4, and in the displayed state of the shape on a display 6, specifies a segment such as a linear part and a curve part constituting the pattern by a mouse 5 and specifies the shapes of seam magines to be added to both the end corner parts of the specified segment from corner data displayed on the display 6 to specify the width of the margines. Then coordinate data relating to the margines corresponding to the specified shapes and width of the margines are set up and the margines are displayed on the display 6 together with the shape of the pattern based upon the coordinate data.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a graphic processing apparatus in which a connecting portion for connecting with another mold piece is added to a mold piece such as clothes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, in the garment industry, a basic pattern is created by drawing a plurality of mold pieces constituting a garment on paper, and an operator uses a digitizer or the like based on the pattern. The shape of each mold piece was input.

The template has a sewing margin, which is a connecting portion for sewing with another template, in advance.
There is a paper pattern which is not added, and a paper pattern which is not added with a seam allowance is surrounded only by a finish line.

Conventionally, in this type of graphic processing apparatus,
In order to add a seam allowance to a mold piece to which no seam allowance has been added, the operator performed the following seam allowance adding process after inputting the shape (finish line) of each mold piece using a digitizer or the like. .

For example, when a seam allowance is added to the mold piece X as shown in FIG. 6, one corner of the mold piece is designated by using a mouse or the like, and the seam allowance width and its corner are specified depending on the sewing method. The shape of the seam allowance to be added is selected from the square shape data of the mold piece shown in FIG. For example, if the operator specifies the corner A, the "right angle C" in the corner shape data of FIG. 7 must be added to the corner A, so the operator specifies the "right angle C" with the mouse. To do. As a result, a seam allowance in the shape of "right angle C" is added to the corner portion A. Similarly, the operator specifies the next corner B,
Since the shape of the seam allowance to be added to this corner is “diagonal E”, the seam allowance of the shape of “diagonal E” is added to the corner B by the operator specifying this “diagonal E”. .
Similarly, "diagonal F" is added to the corner C and "right angle D" is added to the corner D.

By the above processing, as shown in FIG. 8, a seam allowance is added.

[0007]

However, the operator determines which corner shape data is added to which corner, and as shown in FIG. 7, there are a plurality of corner shape data, and Since there are two types of corner data, "diagonal C" and "diagonal D", there is a problem that it is difficult to know which corner shape data should be designated.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and provides a graphic processing apparatus which is easy to use and can add a connecting portion having an appropriate shape easily, and which is easy to use. Is intended.

[0009]

In order to achieve this object, the graphic processing apparatus of the present invention comprises a shape reading means for converting the shape of a mold piece into coordinate values and reading the shape, and a shape reading means for reading the shape piece read by the shape reading means. In a graphic processing device comprising storage means for storing coordinate values and display means for displaying the shape of the mold piece based on the coordinate values of the mold piece stored in the storage means, the graphic processing device displays the shape on the display means. A plurality of pieces of angular shape data regarding a shape of a corner portion of a connecting portion added to connect the other mold piece to the mold piece stored in the storage means, and a straight line portion forming each of the mold pieces. Specifying means for specifying a line segment such as a curved line portion, selecting means for selecting angular shape data related to the line segment specified by the specifying means from the plurality of pieces of angular shape data, and the specifying means. Specified And line segment, on the basis of the selected angular shape data by said selecting means, wherein the both end corner portions of the specified line segment, and a adding means for adding said selected angular shape.

Further, the graphic processing device of the present invention is a display control means for controlling so that the corner shape added to both end corners of the line segment by the adding means is displayed on the display means together with the mold piece. It is desirable to have

Further, the angular shape data may be constituted by a combination of a figure representing the angular shape and a character or the like meaning the figure.

[0012]

In the graphic processing apparatus of the present invention having the above-mentioned structure, the adding means is selected by the selecting means in relation to the line segment designated by the designating means to be designated and the designated line segment. The selected corner shape is added to both end corners of the designated line segment based on the corner shape data.

Further, in the graphic processing device of the present invention,
The display control unit controls the display unit to display the angular shape added to the both end corners of the line segment by the adding unit together with the mold piece on the display unit.

[0014]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the graphic processing device of the present invention is embodied in the field of clothing will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the schematic arrangement of the graphic processing apparatus of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, the graphic processing apparatus of this embodiment has a CPU 1 which is a central processing unit, a digitizer 4 for converting the shape of each mold piece into coordinate values and reading the display 6, and a mouse which gives various instructions to the CPU 1. 5, RAM 2, ROM 3, and plotter 7.

The digitizer 4 constitutes the shape reading means of the present invention, and digitizes the shape of the pattern paper which is the basis of the mold piece to be cut as coordinate values, and the digitized coordinate data is , Are stored in the RAM 2 via the CPU 1. Further, the RAM 2 is provided with an area for storing coordinate data regarding a seam allowance, which will be described later, and the coordinate data regarding the seam allowance is stored in association with the coordinate data regarding the shape of the mold piece. The RAM 2 constitutes the storage means of the present invention.

The display 6 constitutes the display means of the present invention, and displays the shape and the like of the mold piece based on the coordinate data of the mold piece stored in the RAM 2. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the display 6 displays a plurality of pieces of angular shape data relating to the shape of the seam allowance to be added to both end corners of a line segment such as a straight line portion or a curved line portion which constitutes the mold piece. .

Further, the ROM 3 is provided with an area for storing various programs for controlling the figure processing apparatus.

The mouse 5 constitutes the designating means and the selecting means of the present invention, and designates a line segment such as a straight line portion or a curved portion forming the mold piece, or a desired one from the angular shape data. The CPU 1 is configured to give various instructions such as specifying

Then, the plotter 7 prints the shape of the processed mold piece and the seam allowance on the cloth or the like based on the coordinate data about the shape of the mold piece and the coordinate data about the seam allowance.

Next, with reference to the flow chart shown in FIG. 4, the seam allowance adding process in the graphic processing apparatus of this embodiment will be described.

As an example, a case where a seam allowance is added to a mold piece as shown in FIG. 5A will be described.

First, the operator inputs the shape of the mold piece using the digitizer 4 (step 1, hereinafter abbreviated as S1; other steps are the same), and the shape of the mold piece is displayed on the display 6 based on the coordinate data. (S2). Here, the operator operates the mouse 5 to specify a line segment such as a straight line portion or a curved line portion that constitutes the mold piece. It is assumed that the line segment L1 of the mold piece in FIG. 5A is designated. Then, the operator uses the mouse or the like to specify the seam allowance width, and specifies the shape of the seam allowance to be added to both end corners of the line segment L1 from the angular shape data shown in FIG. 3 (S4). Since it is not necessary to add a seam allowance of a special shape to both end corners of the line segment L1, “total” is designated from the square shape data.

Then, in S5, coordinate data relating to the seam allowance corresponding to the seam allowance width and the seam allowance shape (overall) designated in S4 is set, and based on the coordinate data relating to the seam allowance, the shape of the mold piece is displayed on the display 6. The seam allowance is displayed together with the shape (S6). As a result, FIG.
As shown in (b), a line segment L1 of the mold piece and an adjacent line segment L2
And the line segment L5 are respectively extended, and the seam allowance is added to the shape having the seam allowance width specified in S4. And S7
In step 3, the operator determines whether or not an end key (not shown), which means the end of the seam allowance adding process, has been operated. Since it is not the end (S7: N), the process returns to S3, and the next line segment is displayed. Wait for it to be specified.

Next, the line segment L2 is designated by the operator (S3), and as in the case of the line segment L1, it is not necessary to add a seam allowance of a special shape to both end corners of the line segment L2. "Overall" is specified from the rectangular shape data, and the seam allowance width is set (S4). As a result, as shown in FIG. 5C, a sewing margin is added to the line segment L1 and the line segment L2 (S5, S6).

Further, the operator must specify the line segment L3 (S7: N, S3), and the seam allowances that are perpendicular to the line segment L3 must be added to both end corners of the line segment L3. , "Right angle" is designated from the rectangular shape data shown in FIG. 3, and the seam allowance width is designated (S4). Then, in S5, coordinate data regarding the seam allowance corresponding to the seam allowance width specified in S4 and the seam allowance shape (right angle) is set, and based on the coordinate data regarding the seam allowance, the shape of the mold piece and the seam allowance are displayed on the display 6. Is displayed (S
6). As a result, as shown in FIG. 5D, the seam allowance is added so as to be perpendicular to the line segment L3 of the mold piece. Similarly, for the line segment L4, "right angle" in the rectangular shape data is designated, and as shown in FIG.
A seam allowance is added so as to be at a right angle to.

Finally, the operator must specify the line segment L5 (S7: N, S3), and add the seam allowance of the shape to be folded back on the basis of the line segment L5 at both corner ends of this line segment L5. Therefore, "folding" is designated from the rectangular shape data shown in FIG. 3, and the seam allowance width is designated (S4). Then, in S5, coordinate data relating to the seam allowance corresponding to the seam allowance width and the seam allowance shape (folded back) designated in S4 is set, and is displayed together with the shape of the mold piece on the display 6 based on the coordinate data relating to the seam allowance. (S6). As a result, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), a seam allowance having a predetermined width with reference to the line segment L4 and which can be folded back is added to the mold half.

Since the seam allowance has been added to all the line segments of the mold piece by the above processing, the operator operates the end key (S7: Y), and
When the printing instruction of the mold piece is given, the coordinate data regarding the shape of each mold piece and the coordinate data regarding the seam allowance are displayed.
Is output to and printed on fabric or the like.

Then, S5 in the above processing functions as an addition means of the present invention, and S6 functions as a display control means of the present invention.

As described above, in the graphic processing apparatus according to the present embodiment, the shape of the seam allowance is not designated for each corner as in the conventional case, but a line such as a straight line portion or a curved line portion forming each mold piece is used. By specifying the minutes and the data that should be added to both corners of the line segment from the square shape data, it is configured to automatically add the appropriate seam allowances to both corners of the line segment. Therefore, the operator can easily add a seam allowance of an appropriate shape without getting lost in the shape of the seam allowance to be added.

Further, in this embodiment, after the sewing margin adding process is performed, the addition state is displayed on the display, so that the operator can operate while watching the processing state, Easy to use.

Further, since the square shape data is constituted by a combination of a figure representing the shape of the seam allowance and its name, it is easy to see and is easy to use.

In this embodiment, the square shape data is designated by the mouse, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a "right angle" key as a dedicated key for adding the seam allowance, A "fold-back" key or the like may be provided so that the polygonal shape data can be designated.
Furthermore, a plurality of pieces of angular shape data may be associated with characters such as a, b, and c, and designated by these key inputs.

Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the figure processing device of the present invention is applied to the field of clothing is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and corresponds to a plurality of mold pieces. It can be applied in the field of connecting and assembling and forming one thing.

[0035]

As is apparent from the above description,
According to the figure processing device of the present invention, the addition means is designated based on the line segment designated by the designation means and the angular shape data selected by the selection means in association with the designated line segment. Since it is configured to add the selected corner shape to both corners of the line segment,
And, it is possible to add a connecting portion having a proper shape.

In the graphic processing device of the present invention,
The display control means displays the angular shape added to the both end corners of the line segment by the adding means on the display means together with the mold piece, so that the operator can operate while watching the processing status. , Easy to use.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram corresponding to claims of a graphic processing device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a schematic configuration of a graphic processing device of this embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing angular shape data according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of seam allowance addition processing.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a procedure for adding a seam allowance by the graphic processing device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a seam allowance adding process by a conventional graphic processing device.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a seam allowance adding process by a conventional graphic processing device.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a seam allowance adding process by a conventional graphic processing device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 CPU 2 RAM 4 Digitizer 5 Mouse 6 Display

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A shape reading unit for converting the shape of a mold piece into coordinate values to read it, a storage unit for storing the coordinate value of the mold piece read by the shape reading unit, and a mold piece stored in the storage unit. In a graphic processing device having a display means for displaying the shape of the mold piece on the basis of the coordinate value of, the mold piece displayed on the display means and stored in the storage means is different from other mold pieces. A plurality of pieces of angular shape data relating to the shapes of the corners of the connecting portions that are added to connect, specifying means for specifying a line segment such as a straight line portion or a curved portion that constitutes each mold piece, and the plurality of square shapes From the data, a selecting unit that selects angular shape data related to the line segment specified by the specifying unit, a line segment specified by the specifying unit, and the angular shape data selected by the selecting unit are selected. Basis There, the graphics processing apparatus, wherein the both ends corners of the specified line segment, with a, and adding means for adding said selected angular shape. 2. A display control means for controlling the corner shape added to both end corners of the line segment by the adding means to be displayed together with the mold piece on the display means. The graphic processing device according to claim 1. 3. The graphic processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the angular shape data is constituted by a combination of a graphic representing a rectangular shape and a character or the like meaning the graphic.