JPH10124027A - Character processor, character processing method and memory medium for storing character processing program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To efficiently set deformation modification by make it possible to set desired deformation information and preferentially setting the deformation parameters set thus far even if different deformation samples are selected thereafter. SOLUTION: After the storage information readable by a computer storing programs is read from a hard disk 15, this information is stored to a HD 16 and processing is executed by reading the information to a suitable PMEM 3. The plural deformation samples set with various deformation parameters are previously prepd. and the desired deformation information is set by adjusting the individual deformation parameters after selecting the desired sample. Then, even if the different deformation samples are selected thereafter, the setting of the deformation modification is efficiently executed by preferentially setting the deformation parameters set thus far.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a character processing apparatus, method, and storage medium capable of efficiently setting desired modification / modification on character pattern data.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in this type of character processing apparatus, individual modification parameters have to be designated in order to perform modification. Alternatively, even if it is possible to change the individual deformation parameters by selecting a deformation sample, if another deformation sample is selected again,
Until then, the individual deformation parameters that have been set have become invalid, and the newly specified deformation sample parameters have become valid.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional example, in order to realize a desired modification, individual modification parameters must be set each time, and the instruction of the modification is efficiently provided. Could not do.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of such a conventional technique, and prepares a plurality of deformed samples in which various deformed parameters are set in advance, and adjusts each deformed parameter after selecting a desired sample. Thus, even if a different deformation sample is selected again, the deformation parameters set up to that time are prioritized to set the deformation modification efficiently. An object of the present invention is to provide a character processing device, a method, and a storage medium that can be performed.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, a character processing apparatus according to the present invention has the following arrangement.

A selection unit for selecting a desired deformation sample from a plurality of deformation samples including a plurality of deformation parameters when the character pattern is modified; and a first deformation sample selected by the selection unit. Changing means for changing individual deformation parameters of the plurality of deformation parameters, and when the second deformation sample is selected by the selecting means, the deformation parameter changed by the changing means is selected by the selecting means. Setting means for setting the deformation parameter of the second deformation sample prior to the deformation parameter of the second deformation sample, and setting the deformation parameter not changed by the changing means to the deformation parameter of the second deformation sample selected by the selection means; Generating means for generating a character pattern according to the deformation information set by the setting means. To.

Further, in order to achieve the above object, the character processing method of the present invention has the following configuration.

A step of selecting a desired deformed sample from a plurality of deformed samples including a plurality of deformed parameters when the character pattern is deformed and modified; and a first deformed sample selected by the selecting step. A changing step of changing individual deformation parameters of the plurality of deformation parameters, and when the second deformation sample is selected by the selecting step, the deformation parameter changed by the changing step is selected by the selecting step. A setting step of setting the deformation parameters of the second deformation sample prior to the deformation parameters of the second deformation sample and setting the deformation parameters of the second deformation sample selected by the selection step, Generating a character pattern according to the deformation information set in the setting step. To.

In order to achieve the above object, a storage medium of the present invention has the following configuration.

A step of selecting a desired deformed sample from a plurality of deformed samples including a plurality of deformed parameters when the character pattern is deformed and modified; and a first deformed sample selected by the selecting step. A changing step of changing individual deformation parameters of the plurality of deformation parameters, and when the second deformation sample is selected by the selecting step, the deformation parameter changed by the changing step is selected by the selecting step. A setting step of setting the deformation parameters of the second deformation sample prior to the deformation parameters of the second deformation sample and setting the deformation parameters of the second deformation sample selected by the selection step, Generating a character pattern according to the deformation information set in the setting step. And to store.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. The term “document” used in the present invention is a generic term that includes sentences (including tables), graphics, images, and the like. Further, if the function of the present invention is executed, even if it is a single device or a system including a plurality of devices,
It goes without saying that the present invention is applied to a system in which processing is performed via a network such as a LAN.

FIG. 1 is a system block diagram of a document editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Reference numeral 1 denotes a system bus, and each constituent block to be described below is connected to the system bus. 2 is a CPU (C
(entral Processing Unit). Reference numeral 3 denotes a program memory (referred to as PMEM) which stores a program for editing processing including a program relating to a flowchart described later and outline font data for generating a character pattern on a hard disk 15 as appropriate.
Is selected / read and executed by the second CPU. Data input from the keyboard 9 is stored as code information in PMEM which is also a text memory. Reference numeral 8 denotes an input control unit to which input devices such as a keyboard 9 and a mouse 10 are connected. The operator operates the keyboard 9 to input characters, perform system operation commands, and the like. Reference numeral 10 denotes a pointing device (referred to as PD) for processing and instructing image information on the CRT 13, and a mouse is used in the embodiment of the present invention. In this way, the cursor on the CRT 13 is moved arbitrarily in the X and Y directions to select a command icon on the command menu to give an instruction for processing, as well as giving an instruction on an edit target and an instruction on a drawing position. 11 is a video image memory (VR)
AM), 12 is a display output control unit, and 13 is a CRT. The data displayed on 13 CRTs is 11 VRA
It is developed as bitmap data on M. For example, in the case of character data, a character pattern corresponding to the code is developed on the VRAM, and a cursor can be directly generated and displayed on a display area of the VRAM by software control. Reference numeral 14 denotes an external storage device control unit;
Reference numeral 6 denotes a data file disk, for example, 15 is a hard disk (referred to as HD), and 16 is a floppy disk (referred to as FD). In the present invention, as described in the claims, a computer-readable storage medium storing a program for realizing the present invention is read from 15 and then stored in the HD 16 and appropriately stored in the HD 16.
The data is read into MEM3 and processed. The system receives the typeface / character size instruction information, print position, character code string, and the like transmitted from the communication control unit 4 via the communication port 5 and the communication line 6 and uses the character font and the like stored in the own device. Develops print bitmap data in its own IMEM and prints it out, or transmits character font data to communication line 6
And a plurality of printers 7 that can be transmitted to the apparatus main body through the printer.

FIG. 2 shows an example of the structure of modification / modification information for instructing modification / modification. In the embodiment of the present invention, by transforming the information designated by the data into appropriate coordinate conversion data, the original character pattern data is subjected to the coordinate conversion, whereby various modified character patterns are obtained. Generate In the embodiment of the present invention described below, the present data corresponding to the deformed sample is previously provided for the number of samples, and when setting of the deforming information is instructed, a new area for setting the present data is newly added. After securing the information and reflecting the information from the designated sample, it is possible to generate a desired deformed character pattern by adjusting individual parameters.

Referring to FIG. 1, reference numeral 201 denotes the number of brains of a character pattern to be superimposed upon modification. Below, the modification information of each plane exists for the value of the number of main planes 201. 202 is a magnification of the character in the X direction (magnification of the character height), 203 is a magnification of the character in the Y direction (magnification of the character width), 204 is the axis inclination data in the X direction, 205 is the axis inclination data in the Y direction, Reference numeral 206 denotes the type of shadow when a shadow is applied as a character modification (continuous shadow / shadow on only one side); 207, the amount of shadow in the X direction when a shadow is instructed; and 208, the amount of shadow in the same Y direction. , 209 are line information (line type, line width, line color, etc.) of the outline of the character, and 210 is surface type information in the character pattern. Reference numeral 211 indicates that when the number of planes of the decoration information is n, it is the n-th decoration information.

FIG. 3 shows an embodiment of the deformation information setting screen displayed on the CRT 13 for setting each parameter for the deformation modification information shown in FIG.

In the above figure, reference numeral 31 denotes a button for selecting a prepared deformed sample. In the embodiment of the present invention, No. No. 1 in the right direction. 2, No. No. 3 from the left end of the second stage in the same manner. 5, no. Continue with 6. As described above, for each of these buttons, the corresponding deformation parameter of each plane in FIG. 2 is selected. The setting buttons 32 to 34 are for simply changing the parameters for deforming the outline of the character with respect to the parameters of each plane of the selected deformed sample. A button 32 is used to set the magnification of the character in the X direction. Reference numeral 33 denotes a button for setting a magnification of the character in the Y direction. This setting is set to 203 in the Y direction. Reference numeral 34 denotes a button for setting the X-axis inclination of the character. This setting is set to the X-axis inclination of 204. 35 resets each changed parameter,
This button is used to set the initial data of the currently selected deformed sample. Reference numeral 36 denotes an OK instruction button for storing the previously set deformation parameters in the external storage device 15 or 16 as valid. A cancel instruction button 37 determines that the setting of the deformation parameters set so far is invalid and exits this setting processing. Numeral 38 denotes a deformation pattern display B for displaying the shape of a character pattern reflecting the deformation parameters set on this screen.
OX.

FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a deformation information setting screen for setting detailed deformation parameters for the deformation modification information shown in FIG.

In the figure, reference numeral 41 denotes a button for setting the character pattern internal surface type information 210. Reference numeral 42 denotes a button for setting the contour color of the pattern. The information set with this button becomes a part of 209 (in addition to the line width,
Line shape information and the like can be set on other screens). 43 (long body ratio and flat body ratio) controls the magnification ratio 202 in the X direction and the Y direction, respectively.
203 is used to set a numerical value. Similarly, two controls (horizontal oblique angle and vertical oblique angle) are for numerically setting the axial inclinations 204 and 205 in the X direction and the Y direction, respectively.

Reference numerals 45, 46, and 47 are used to change the shadow setting when a shadow is set on the sample pattern selected from among the sample patterns 31 (shown as a shadow in the screen in the figure). Control. If no shadow has been set on the selected sample, these controls are disabled. In the embodiment of the present invention, the number of planes of the modification / modification information in 201 is assumed to be 3 (of course, the number of planes of the modification / modification information in the present invention is not limited to 3). ), Where the three surfaces are a character pattern + first shadow + next shadow.

Reference numeral 45 denotes a surface type setting button for the first shadow. The left button is a button for setting a surface pattern and its color, and the left button is a button for setting the surface color in the case of filling with a single color without a pattern. The information set by this button is set in the surface type information 210 inside the pattern of the plane (any of 211) of the deformation information corresponding to the shadow data. 4
Reference numeral 6 denotes a surface type setting button for the next shadow, similarly to the above. Reference numeral 47 denotes a control for setting the amounts of shadows in the X and Y directions for the two shadows.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a result of selecting another deformation sample pattern, changing individual deformation parameters, and selecting another deformation sample pattern again (the set deformation sample) in the embodiment of the present invention. Information).

Referring to FIG. 33, reference numeral 51 denotes No. in FIG. 5 shows that the sample was selected. 5
No. 2 changes the surface type information inside the pattern from white fill to a diagonally downward slanting pattern (black in the foreground and white in the background) with respect to this sample.
The deformation pattern as a result of setting the axis inclination 205 in the ° and Y directions to + 15 ° is shown. 53 is N in FIG.
o. 4 indicates that sample 4 was selected. As a result, No. The deformation information designated by 52 is reflected on the sample No. 4 and the deformation information 54 is set. At this time, as described above, in each information of FIG. 2, except for each deformation parameter set in 52, the No. selected in 53 is selected. The deformation parameters of the pattern No. 4 are valid.

FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing an example of a processing procedure when a modified sample pattern is selected, a modification parameter is changed, and another modified sample pattern is selected again as shown in FIG. . The procedure of this flowchart is to execute the program stored in PMEM3
This is realized by reading the program executed by the PU 2 or stored in the HD 15 into the PMEM 3 as appropriate and executing the same. First, in step S602, FIG.
The area for the modification information having the structure shown in FIG. At this time, it is necessary to secure an area so that the one having the maximum number of planes may be selected from the deformed samples. In step S <b> 602, it is determined whether the process to be performed is to change the already set modification / modification information or to newly set the modification / modification information. If it is determined in this step that existing information is to be changed, the flow branches to step S603. If it is determined that new information is to be set, the flow branches to step S605. In step S603, existing modification information is read and set in the area secured in step S601. Further, in step S604, it is determined whether the modification information read out in the above step has been edited based on any sample data by comparing the data of each member of each deformation plane with that of the sample data, to set the same sample number to the variable S _0. Step S605 is a process for setting new information, and reads the modification modification information of the modified sample set as the default into the area secured in step S601. At step S606, the set sample number of the sample being the default setting for the variable S _0. In step S607, it is determined whether the user has individually changed the deformation parameters with respect to the current deformation information.
Determine whether or not. If it is determined that the parameter has been changed, the flow branches to step S608; otherwise, the flow branches to step S609. In step S608, the data of the parameter instructed to be changed in the modification information is set, and the process returns to step S6.
It returns to the processing from 07. In step S609, determines whether or not modified samples different number is instructed from the current modified sample number is set to S _0, and branches to step S610 when different samples are selected, the case If not, the flow branches to step S613.
In step S610, the number of the newly selected deformed sample is set in the variable _SN . Next, step S611
In a variant modification information for editing, with the sample number S _0, it compares the value of the individual members in each plane deformation rendition, for data that has not changed, newly selected Set the relevant parameters for the sample. This process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In step S612, it sets the value of S _N to S ₀ as the number of modified sample that is currently selected.
After this processing, the flow branches to step S607. In step S613, it is determined whether or not the "reset button" in FIG. 335 has been instructed. If it is determined that the reset button has been instructed, the process branches to step S614. If not, the process branches to step S615. I do. In step S614, which cancels all of the settings of the indicated transformation parameter before, read the deformation rendition of the sample number S ₀ to deformation modification information for editing. After this processing, the flow branches to step S607. In step S615, “O” in FIG.
It is determined whether or not the "K" button has been instructed. If it is determined that the K "button has been instructed, the process branches to step S616; otherwise, the process branches to step S617. In step S616, the modification modification for editing is performed. The information is stored in the storage device, the same modification information is reflected on the designated character string, and then the present processing is terminated.In step S617, it is determined whether the “cancel” button in FIG. Is determined, and when it is determined that the instruction has been made, the process branches to step S618, and when it is determined that the instruction has not been made, the process branches to step S607.
In step 618, the area in which the modification modification information for editing is set is released, and the current setting information is determined to be invalid, and this processing ends.

In FIG. 7, the values of the individual members in each plane of the deformation modification information are compared between the modification modification information for editing and the original modified sample shown in step S611 in FIG. Then, a flowchart of an example of a detailed processing procedure regarding a process of setting a corresponding deformation parameter of a newly selected sample for data that has not been changed is shown.

[0025] First, in step S701, the obtaining plain number P ₀ of deformation rendition of the sample number S _0.

In step S702, the sample number S _N
To obtain the number of planes P _N of the deformation modification information of. In step S703, P ₀ and P _N of the number of planes obtained in the above two steps are compared. If it is determined that P ₀ is larger, the process branches to step S704; otherwise, the process branches to step S705. In step S704, _PN is set to a variable P used for loop count determination when comparing changed data in the subsequent processing. In step S705, the variable P
It is set to P ₀ to. Step S704 or S7
According to 05, the value of the smaller modification plane number among the modification modification information of the sample numbers S ₀ and S _N is set as the variable P. In step S706, 0 is set as an initial value in a variable i for counting up the number of planes. In step S707, 0 is set as an initial value to a variable j for counting up the number of deformation parameters in one plane. A deformation modifying information for editing step S 708, compares the value of j-th parameter of the i plane deformation rendition of the sample number S _0. In step S709, if it is determined in the above step that both parameters have the same value, the flow branches to step S710; otherwise, the flow branches to step S711. In step S710, the i-th modification / modification information for editing
Since the j-th parameter of the plane has not been changed, the parameter of the modification information of the sample number _{SN is} newly set there. Step S71
In step 2, the number j of the parameter currently being checked is incremented, and the value is compared with the number of members (parameters) of one plane of the deformation modification information. As a result, if it is determined that there are more parameters to be checked, the flow branches to step S708 to check the next parameter. If it is determined that there is no parameter to be checked, the process branches to step S712. In step S712, the number i of the plane currently being checked is incremented, and the value is compared with the value of P. As a result, if it is determined that there is a deformed plane to be checked, the process branches to step S707, and the next plane is checked. If it is determined that there is no plane to be checked, the flow branches to step S713. In step S713, P
And by comparing the values of P _0, and branches to step S714 if it is determined to be equal, branches to step S715 if it is determined otherwise. If the number of deformed planes of the newly selected deformed sample is greater than the number of deformed planes of the currently selected sample, this determination is made in step S714 by comparing the deformed plane information that exceeds the deformed plane in step S709. It is set without performing (speeding up of processing can be achieved by not comparing). That is,
In step S714, the values of the parameters are set in the modification information of the i-th to P _N- th planes of the modification modification information of the sample number S _{N in} the information of the plane of the modification information for editing. Finally is in step S715, the number of planes of deformation modification information for editing, by setting the P _N, the process is terminated.

[0027]

As described above, according to the present invention,
A plurality of deformation samples in which various deformation parameters are set are prepared in advance, and desired deformation information can be set by adjusting individual deformation parameters after selecting a desired sample, and then different deformation samples are set. Even if the selection is made again, it is possible to set the deformation modification efficiently by giving priority to the deformation parameters that have been set.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a system block diagram of a document editing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of modification / modification information for instructing modification / modification.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a deformation information setting screen for setting parameters for the deformation modification information shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a view showing a deformation information setting screen for setting detailed deformation parameters for the deformation modification information shown in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 shows a result of selecting a deformation sample pattern, changing individual deformation parameters, and selecting another deformation sample pattern again (set deformation information).
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FIG. 6 is a flowchart of an example of a processing procedure when a modified sample pattern is selected as shown in FIG. 5, individual modification parameters are changed, and then another modified sample pattern is selected again.

7 compares the values of the individual members in each plane of the deformation modification information between the modification modification information for editing and the original deformation sample shown in step S611 in FIG. 6, and has not been changed. For data, set the appropriate deformation parameters for the newly selected sample,
It is a flowchart of an example of a detailed processing procedure regarding the processing of FIG.

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Claims (21)

[Claims] A first modification unit configured to select a desired modification sample from a plurality of modification samples including a plurality of modification parameters when performing modification modification on a character pattern; Changing means for changing individual deformation parameters of a plurality of deformation parameters of the deformation sample; and when the second deformation sample is selected by the selection means, the deformation parameter changed by the change means is:
The deformation parameter of the second deformation sample selected by the selection means is set in preference to the deformation parameter of the second deformation sample, and the deformation parameter not changed by the change means is the deformation parameter of the second deformation sample selected by the selection means. A character processing apparatus comprising: setting means for setting; and generating means for generating a character pattern according to the deformation information set by the setting means. 2. The character processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising an output unit that outputs the character pattern generated by the generation unit. 3. The character processing device according to claim 2, wherein said output means is a printer. 4. The character processing device according to claim 2, wherein said output means is a display device. 5. The transformation parameters include a horizontal scaling factor, a vertical scaling factor, a horizontal oblique angle, a vertical oblique angle, a shadow format, a horizontal shadow amount, a vertical shadow amount, 2. The character processing device according to claim 1, wherein the character processing device includes contour line information and surface type information inside the pattern. 6. A storage means for storing an editing deformation parameter including a deformation parameter changed by the changing means, and an editing deformation parameter and a first deformation sample deformation parameter stored in the storage means. 2. The character processing apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a comparing unit configured to compare the first character and the second character based on the comparison by the comparing unit. 7. The modified sample is composed of a plurality of planes, and the setting unit determines that the number of planes of the second modified sample is larger than the number of planes of the first modified sample.
7. The character processing apparatus according to claim 6, wherein a deformation parameter is set without performing a comparison by said comparing means. 8. A step of selecting a desired deformed sample from a plurality of deformed samples including a plurality of deformed parameters when deforming and modifying a character pattern; and a first step selected by the selecting step. A changing step of changing individual deformation parameters of the plurality of deformation parameters of the deformation sample, and when the second deformation sample is selected by the selecting step, the deformation parameter changed by the changing step is
The deformation parameter of the second deformation sample selected in the selection step is set in preference to the deformation parameter of the second deformation sample, and the deformation parameter not changed in the change step is the deformation parameter of the second deformation sample selected in the selection step. A character processing method comprising: a setting step of setting; and a generating step of generating a character pattern according to the deformation information set in the setting step. 9. The character processing method according to claim 8, further comprising an output step of outputting the character pattern generated in the generation step by an output unit. 10. The character processing method according to claim 9, wherein said output means is a printer. 11. The character processing method according to claim 9, wherein said output means is a display method. 12. The deformation parameters include a horizontal scaling factor, a vertical scaling factor, a horizontal oblique angle, a vertical oblique angle, a shadow format, a horizontal shadow amount, a vertical shadow amount, 9. The character processing method according to claim 8, further comprising contour line information and surface type information inside the pattern. 13. A storage step of storing, in a storage unit, an editing deformation parameter including a deformation parameter changed by the changing step; and an editing deformation parameter and a first deformation sample stored in the storage unit. 9. The character processing method according to claim 8, further comprising: a comparing step of comparing a deformation parameter with the setting parameter, wherein the setting step sets based on the comparison in the first comparing step. 14. The modified sample is composed of a plurality of planes, and the setting step includes: when the number of planes of the second modified sample is larger than the number of planes of the first modified sample,
14. The character processing method according to claim 13, wherein a deformation parameter is set without performing the comparison in the comparing step. 15. A step of selecting a desired deformed sample from a plurality of deformed samples including a plurality of deformed parameters when deforming and modifying a character pattern, and a first step selected by the selecting step. A changing step of changing individual deformation parameters of the plurality of deformation parameters of the deformation sample, and when the second deformation sample is selected by the selecting step, the deformation parameter changed by the changing step is
The deformation parameter of the second deformation sample selected in the selection step is set in preference to the deformation parameter of the second deformation sample, and the deformation parameter not changed in the change step is the deformation parameter of the second deformation sample selected in the selection step. A computer-readable storage medium storing a program including a setting step of setting and a generation step of generating a character pattern according to the deformation information set in the setting step. 16. The computer-readable storage medium according to claim 15, wherein a program for an output step of causing the output unit to output the character pattern generated by the generation unit is stored. 17. The computer readable computer according to claim 16, wherein said output means is a printer.
The storage medium according to the above. 18. The computer readable computer according to claim 16, wherein said output means is a display device.
The storage medium according to the above. 19. The transformation parameters include a horizontal scaling factor, a vertical scaling factor, a horizontal oblique angle, a vertical oblique angle, a shadow format, a horizontal shadow amount, a vertical shadow amount, 16. The storage medium according to claim 15, wherein the storage medium includes contour line information and surface type information inside the pattern. 20. A storage step of storing, in a storage unit, an editing deformation parameter including a deformation parameter changed by the changing unit, and an editing deformation parameter and a first deformation sample stored in the storage unit. 16. The storage medium according to claim 15, wherein a program comprising a comparing step of comparing with a deformation parameter is stored, and wherein the setting step is set based on the comparison in the comparing step. 21. The deformed sample is composed of a plurality of planes, and the setting step includes: when the number of planes of the second deformed sample is larger than the number of planes of the first deformed sample;
21. The storage medium according to claim 20, wherein a deformation parameter is set without performing the comparison in the comparing step.