JPS60134375A - Preparation, accumulation and utilization system of document data - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To allow preparation of the document of the voluntary type with the dialogue type by the general user and to save the stored capacity by stipulating document entry. CONSTITUTION:When ''1. Novel'' is selected by the guidance screen, data buffers 4, 5 and 6 are cleared. When ''2. Existing'' is selected, the screen displays the list of the document frame accumulated in an outer storage device 8 like 11. When the document frame to be corrected is selected here, the information is read in the data buffers 4, 5 and 6. The screen defines the text frame, and the data buffer 4 is renewed in accordance with the definition. The following is the definition method of the text frame: the cursor is fitted at th position which sets the text, a PF1 key is pressed down, and the text contents are keyed-in from the position. After the text contents are keyed-in, a RETURN key is pressed down. One text is defined by the above-mentioned operation.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Application of the Invention] The present invention relates to an information processing system that processes a form having a fixed section and an entry section from the user's perspective, and particularly to an information processing system that simplifies user operations and saves storage capacity. It also relates to a method for storing and using processing programs individually in order to accommodate any form structure.

[Background of the invention]

In recent years, in order to improve productivity in offices, O
Interest in A (○ff1ce automation) is increasing. One of the purposes of OA is to efficiently create documents in the office. To achieve this purpose, word processors for creating documents, table processors for creating two-dimensional tables, and business graph creation systems have been developed.

By the way, as shown in Figure 1, most forms seen in offices are pre-printed and have a fixed part (hereinafter also referred to as form frame) that cannot be changed by humans, and a variable part that is filled in by humans. (the Angline part in the figure). However, existing word processors and table processors do not distinguish between fixed and variable parts of internal information,
All are considered variable parts. Therefore, the user needs to process a plurality of forms with fixed parts of the same format.

On the other hand, when inputting to an online system, etc., the VD
There is a system that provides an unprotected section on the T that allows key-in and a protected section that does not allow key-in to facilitate key-in operations. However, the format of this protection section was first determined by humans, and then computer experts developed and programmed individual programs that matched the format of the protection section.If you want to protect other formats, required a new program, and it was impossible for general users to define styles interactively using function keys on the keyboard. Additionally, a separate program was required to save keyed-in data.

By the way, the information entered in the variable section of the form.

It may be a unique characteristic that distinguishes one form from other forms, or it may have multiple 'I! It is often summed up in 18■II. These processes include data entry,
There are many common functions such as modification, deletion, storage of forms, and retrieval of data, and there is no need to include unique functions for each form.

In addition, there is no need to store all the information on both fixed and variable parts in the storage device; instead, only the variable parts are stored for each form, and the fixed parts are for one type. If only one is stored, capacity can be saved.

[Purpose of the invention]

The purpose of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, and allow general users to interactively create any type of form without the need for computer experts to develop separate programs for each type of form. Create, store, and store form data that can save storage space.
The purpose is to provide a usage method.

C. Withdrawal of Invention] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a central processing unit, an external storage device, a video data terminal (hereinafter referred to as VI
In an information processing system having an information processing system such as VII) T', etc., there is a means for defining an arbitrary form structure by interacting with the above-mentioned VII) 71'', and a means for separating a fixed part and a variable part of the form structure from the outside. The present invention is characterized in that it includes means for storing information in a storage device and means for specifying entry of a form based on the stored information in the fixed section.

[Embodiments of the invention]

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the drawings.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of the configuration of an information processing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The system comprises a central processing unit 1, a CRT display device 2 and a keyboard 3, four data buffers 4. ．． 5, 6.7. It is composed of two external storage devices 8.9. The central processing unit 1 may be a large electronic subtraction machine or a microcomputer.

The data buffers 4, 5, and 6 are places that temporarily hold fixed parts in the form. , called a figure frame),
The data buffer 6 holds jL of information regarding variable parts (hereinafter referred to as input frames).

The above information is shown in FIG. In addition, Fig. 3 (,,'),
The number 1 that distinguishes attributes in (1]) and (c) indicates a character, and the number 6 indicates an integer. FIG. 3(a) shows the information of the text frame. The information in the text frame is ■D, VDT
It is composed of information such as coordinates indicating the position of l, color, length, and length. Lust (・1J is.

For example, O: black, 1 21'r, 2: green. FIG. 3(b) shows information on the graphic frame. The information on the graphic frame is composed of information such as ID, coordinates, type, and color. The third part (ra) shows the information of the input frame. The input frame information is ID and coordinates in one color.

A flag indicating whether or not the input box is a required input box; Information indicating whether the content entered in the input box is a title to identify the form 2 Fill in the input box It is composed of information such as attributes indicating whether the information to be displayed is characters or numbers, length, etc.

These pieces of information are Vl)T, (keyboard 1-3, which will be described later).
, CRT2, Li1-Pen, etc.)
, are saved in the external storage device 8.

The data buffer 7 is a place to temporarily store the variable part in the form, and the information of this variable part is stored in the V
After being entered, changed, or deleted through interaction with the DT, it is saved in the external storage device 9.

Next, we will explain the operation of the system from the operational standpoint. First, the operation for defining a form will be explained, and then the method for using the defined form will be explained.

FIG. 11 shows the operation flow when defining a form. When a selection key for defining a form is pressed on the keyboard 1-3, a guidance screen 1O is displayed on the CRT display screen 2. On guidance screen 10 [1
, New", data buffers 4, 5.6 are cleared. [2° When Existing J is selected, the screen displays a list of form frames stored in the external storage device 8 as shown in 11.

Here, when a form frame to be corrected is selected, its information is read into the data buffer 4, 5.6].

The screen 13 is a screen for defining text contents, and the data buffer 4 is further expanded according to the definition.

The method of defining text content is as follows.

■Move the cursor to the position where you want to set the text, and
Press a key and key in the text content from that position. After keying in the text content, R1Σ'r u
i; Press the N key. One text is defined by the following two operations.

(2) To change the text, move the cursor to the beginning of the text, press the +1"3 key, correct the part you want to change by key operation, R1F,i,' [J
Press the RN key.

(, I) To delete Tegis 1, move the cursor to the beginning of Text 1 and press the P' F 2 key.

A plurality of texts can be defined by repeating steps ([) to (4) above.

After the definition of the text frame is completed, pressing the PF]O key displays the drawing]/I that defines the input frame, and the data buffer 6 is updated according to this definition.

The definition method is as follows.

([) Place the cursor at the beginning of the position where input is possible,
Press the PFI key, extend the possible input position with the → key, and press the RETURN key when the cursor reaches the desired position.

(To change the input position of (), move the cursor to the beginning of the setting, press the PF3 key, → key, <-
Use the keys to expand and contract, and press the RE TU scale N key.

+4+ To delete, move the cursor to the beginning of the set available position and press the PF2 key.

When the l) tri o key is pressed in the input frame definition screen 14, a graphic frame definition screen J5 appears.

When the graphic frame is defined, the data base γ5 is updated.

FIG. 5 is an example of graphic types and how to specify them. Key in the number indicating the figure type at positions A and B shown in Fig. 5, and press RE T U I;! By pressing the N key, the figure type, thickness, and position are determined.

If you want to delete it, move the cursor to the position shown in Figure 5 and press the PF2 key.
When you press the PFIO key, screen 13.14.15
1, which becomes the screen 16 that displays the fixed part of the form defined in
If the RN key is pressed here, the information in the data buffers 4, 5, and 6 is stored in the external storage device 1, and the il[+1 side becomes cadance 10. .

In addition, in drawing 13.14.15, P r” /1
Press the key to extract the contents from the file i'J.
A screen 17 appears asking whether or not it is okay to divide by lI, and after answering in the meantime, a guidance screen 10 appears.

Next, based on the defined form, a method of using it will be explained using FIG. 6.

When the selection key for using a form is pressed on the keyboard 1-3, the guidance double-sided 18 is displayed. When "1: New" is selected on the guidance screen 18.

The data buffer 7 is cleared and a list of form frames stored in the external storage device d8 is displayed as shown on the screen 19. If you select the form to use here, Data Bats γ4, 5.6 +111? The form is read and the screen 2 is displayed as shown in Figure 1. If you move the cursor to the position where you should fill in the form and key in the information of the variable part in the form, that information will be stored in the data buffer 7. Ru. Here, the cursor is set to 1 using the information in the data buffer 7 so that it cannot be moved to a position other than the position where input is possible.

If you select “2: Existing” on screen 18, the external storage device 9
The information on the variable part of the form stored in is read into the data buffer 7, and the information on the fixed part of the form corresponding to that information is read into the data buffers 4, 5, and 6.

When the RETtJRN key is pressed on the screen 21, the information in the data buffer 7 is written to the external storage device 9. Screen 2
When the P F 4 key is pressed in step 1, a screen 22 appears asking whether or not to delete the file.If Y is pressed on the screen 22 to indicate consent, the corresponding form data in the external storage device 9 is deleted.

Note that interaction with the VDT can be realized not only by the various keys on the keyboard 3 and the CRT display device 2, but also by using a light ben, etc., as described above.

In this way, a form can be defined interactively, so there is no need for computer experts to develop individual programs for each type of form, and general users can program the individual programs. There is no need to do so. In addition, a form is stored separately into a fixed part and a variable part, and only one fixed part is stored for each form type, and the fixed part is shared between the same type of form. Capacity can be saved. moreover.

Processes that are common between each form, such as entry, deletion, storage, and retrieval of data related to variable part information, can be executed based on the memorized fixed part information, so an individual program for each process can be developed. There will be no need.

〔Effect of the invention〕

2. Creation of form data of the present invention/M as explained below.
a.According to the usage method, general users can create any type of form interactively and save storage space, without the need for computer experts to develop separate programs for each type of form. can.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the general characteristics of a form, FIG. 2 is a schematic system configuration diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the data stored in the data buffers 4, 5, and 6 shown in FIG. Figure 4 is an operation flow diagram when defining the fixed part of a form; Figure 5 is a diagram showing an example of how to specify the graphic type of the data buffer 5 in Figure 1; Figure 6 is a diagram showing information. The figure shows Operation Flore 1 when using the defined form. l: central processing unit, 2: CRT display device,
3: Keyboard, 4.5, 6, 7: Data buffer, 8
．． 9: External storage device. Patent applicant: Hiniq Seisakusho Co., Ltd. Representative Patent Attorney Masatoshi Isomura

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) Central processing unit, external storage device, video data,
In an information processing system having a terminal (hereinafter referred to as VDT), etc., means for defining an arbitrary form structure through interaction with the VDT, and storing fixed parts and variable parts of the form structure separately in the external storage device. A method for creating, storing, and using form data, comprising: a means for specifying entry into a form based on the stored information in the fixed part;