JPS629427A - Document producer - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To reduce an operational load on a document producer by changing and setting formats just with a single key operation. CONSTITUTION:A keyboard KB includes format setting keys K1-K3, an input/ editing key group K4 and a print key K5. When one of keys K1-K3 is operated, a CPU sets a flag F on a RAM to another flag showing the corresponding format together with a document storing area 4 set to the corresponding formats 33-31. Then the set format is displayed on a display device DIS via a display register DR. The areas 33-31 start at the same address with the maximum number of digits (42 characters) of a A4 size defined as a block. When the format displayed on the device DIS is changed, the corresponding keys K1-K3 to be changed are operated to perform the similar setting procedure. Thus the format can be changed and set just with a single key operation. In such a way, the load on an operator is reduced.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a document creation machine, such as a Japanese word processor, which is capable of setting postcard-sized formats and is capable of postcard-sized printing.

[Prior Art] Conventionally, in a word processor that can set a postcard size format and print postcard size, the format of the postcard size can be changed by changing the format displayed on the display after pressing the format change key. The only methods available are to select one of the formats using a selection key and change it, or to select and change one of the formats displayed on the display during the formatting operation using a selection key.

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] For this reason, operations when changing or setting the postcard size become extremely complicated for the operator, which places a burden on the operator. Moreover, it took a long time to operate, and I often ended up setting the wrong format.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, an object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems and to make it possible to change the format of a postcard size with a single key operation, thereby dramatically improving the speed of formatting. An object of the present invention is to provide a document creation machine that allows for

[Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a document producing machine capable of setting a plurality of formats including a postcard size format and capable of printing postcard size. This device is equipped with a setting key for setting a format, and a means for changing the format to a postcard size format when the setting key is operated.

[Function] Therefore, in the present invention, when changing the format to one postcard size, a dedicated setting key is operated.

[Example] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to one drawing.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

In the figure, Kl is the A4 setting key that is pressed when setting the A4 size format. 2 is the B5 setting key that is pressed when setting the B5 size format. K
3 is a postcard setting key that is pressed when setting the postcard size format. K4 is a group of editing keys that are pressed while inputting or editing a document. K5 is a printer PRT
This is the print key that is pressed when printing a document.

And for each of these keys 1 to 5 is the keyboard KB
Place each in the designated position above. In particular, keys 1 to 3 related to formatting are arranged on the keyboard KB to improve operability during formatting.

The CPU is a central processing unit that performs calculation control of the entire device. DR is a display D like a liquid crystal display! This is a display register that temporarily stores the data displayed on S. The ROM is a read-only memory, and the program according to the flowchart in Figure 3,
It has built-in kanji dictionary data, etc. The RAM is a readable and writable random access memory, and has an area for temporarily storing input and edited text, etc., as well as a format flag F indicating the status of the format. The printer PRT is capable of printing on postcard-sized paper - and the central processing unit CPU and each of these components are electrically connected via buses B1-Be to enable the exchange of signals. . Further, the display device DIS and the display register DR are electrically connected by a bus BIG to enable signal exchange.

FIG. 2 shows a document storage area M on the random access memory RAM, where 31 indicates an A4 document storage area, and 32
85 indicates a document storage area, 33 indicates a postcard document storage area, and the document storage area M includes both, and both storage areas start from the same location.
A4. B5. The document storage area for both postcards is 85. When storing a postcard document, after one line of data is stored, any unstored portion within the l block is stored, and the next line of data is stored from the beginning of the first block.

Next, an example of the operation of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

First, in step A1, the format flag F on the random access memory RAM is set to an A4 size format. Then, proceeding to the next step A2, the document storage area M on the random access memory RAM is stored in the central processing unit CPU
As shown in the A4 document storage area 31 in FIG.
4 Setting the format 0 Next, the process proceeds to step A3, and the display on the display is set to the A4 format via the display Φ register DR.

Next, in step A4, it is determined whether or not there is key power, and step A4 is repeated until there is key power. If there is key power, the process advances to the next step A5, and the input key is set to 1 on the A4 setting key. determine whether there is
If the A4 setting key is 1, proceed to the next step Todoroki 8. In step A8, it is determined whether the format flag F on the random access memory RAM has changed from the previous format setting, and the format setting has changed. If not, return to step A4 and wait for the next key force.

On the other hand, in step A8, the random access memory RAM
When the above format flag F changes from the previous format setting, the process advances to step A7 and the random access memory RA
The format flag on M is set to Ft-A4 size format.

Then, in the first step A8, the random access memory R
The central processing unit CPU sets the document storage area M on the AM to an A4 size format as shown by the A4 document storage area 31 in FIG. is set in A4 size format, and then returns to step A4 to wait for the next key input.

In step A5, if it is determined that the input key is not the A4 setting key Kl, the process proceeds to step A10, where it is determined whether the input key is the 85 setting key 2, and if the determination is affirmative, the next step is performed. Proceed to ^11, and in step All, determine whether the format 7 tegF on the random access memory RAM has changed from the previous format setting, and if it has not changed, return to step A4 and wait for the next key input. .

In step All, when the format flag F on the random access memory RAM changes from the previous format setting, it becomes 1.
Proceeding to the next step A12, the random access memory R
Set the format flag F on AM to 85 size format.

Then, in the first step A13, the document storage area M on the random access memory RAM is set to an 85 size format as shown by the 85 document storage area 32 in FIG. 2 by the central processing unit CPU, and then in the next step Alt. The display on the display DIS is set to the 85 size format via the display register OR, and then the process returns to step A4 to wait for the next keystroke.

In step AIG, if it is determined that the input key is not 2 for the 85 setting key, the process proceeds to step A15, where it is determined whether the input key is 3 for the postcard setting key, and if the determination is affirmative, the next Proceed to step AlB, and in step AlB, the random access memory RAM
It is determined whether the upper format flag F has changed from the previous format setting, and if it has not changed, the process returns to step A4 and waits for the next key input.

In step A1B, random access memory RA
When the format flag F on M changes from the previous format setting, the process advances to the next step A17, and the format flag F on the random access memory RAM is set to the postcard size format. Then, in the next step A18, the document storage area M on the random access memory RAM is transferred to the central processing unit CP.
u to set the postcard size format as shown in the postcard document storage area 33 in FIG.
The display on the old S display is set in a postcard-sized format via the display register OR, and then the process returns to step A4 to wait for the next key input.

In step A15, if it is determined that the input key is not 3 for the postcard setting key, the process proceeds to step A20, where it is determined whether the input key is 5 for the print key or not, and if the determination is affirmative, the next Proceed to step A21, and in step A21, the random access memory RAM
The central processing unit CPU transfers the data in the document storage area M above to the printer PRT and prints it on printing paper, and then returns to step A4 to wait for the next key input.

In step A20, if it is determined that the input key is not 5 in the print key group, the input key is 4 in the input/edit key group, so the process advances to the next step A22, and 4 is in the input/edit key group. The input data is stored in the document storage area M on the random access memory RAM, and then the process returns to step A4 to wait for the next key input.

According to the control procedure described above, it is possible to set the format of each size of A4, 85, and postcard, input/edit processing, and print processing. Also, in the case of postcards, large quantities of the same text or pictures are often printed, so
If the setting operation at that time is simplified as in this embodiment, the effect will be great.

In addition, in this embodiment, the explanation has been made assuming that if the format is set, printing will be performed in the same format, but the present invention is not limited to this. It is also possible to set

[Effects of the Invention] As explained above, according to the present invention, it is possible to change the format and set the postcard size with a single key operation. In addition to being able to dramatically improve speed,
The burden on the operator can be reduced.

Furthermore, according to the present invention, the operation time when setting the format for one postcard size is shortened, and since there is no need to select the format for the postcard size from the display, the possibility of accidentally setting a different format is reduced. It can be made extremely low.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of the operation of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1. FIG. K1...A4 setting key, K2...B5 setting key. K3...Postcard settings, K4...Input/edit key group, K5...Print key, KB...Keyboard, cptt...Central processing unit, ROM...Read-only memory, RAM... ...Random access memory 1, DR...display register, tS...display, PR? ...Printer.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] A document creation machine capable of setting a plurality of formats including a postcard size format and capable of printing in the postcard size, comprising: a setting key for setting the postcard size format; and a setting key operated by the setting key. and means for changing the format to the postcard size format when the document is created.