JPH02289053A - Frame setting system for document - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To display a document frame designating screen in order to designate the starting and ending line digit positions of a frame where a document is visually printed via the displayed screen and to automatically set a parameter by setting a form format parameter via a form format parameter arithmetic processing part and burying the document into the set format parameter to print the document. CONSTITUTION:A document frame designating screen 1-2 is displayed on a display device 1 to display the starting and ending line digit designation symbols, etc., at the optional positions in a movable state. Then a user moves these displayed symbols on the screen 1-2 to the position of a frame where the print of a document is desired. As a result, a form format parameter arithmetic processing part 5 calculates the parameters of the print starting ending positions (lines, digits), the number of characters per line, the number of lines per page, etc., and sets these parameters automatically based on the positions of both designating symbols. Then the documents are buried into those parameters and printed. As a result, conventional complicates operations can be omitted.

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Summary] Regarding a document framework setting method that specifies a document framework from a screen and automatically sets parameters, a framework that displays a document framework specification screen and visually prints a document from this screen. The purpose is to automatically set parameters by specifying the start line position and end line position of the document, and the start line specification symbol [ 1] and the end line column designation symbol [3] are displayed in a movable state to any position, and the start line column designation symbol [1] and the end line column designation symbol [1] and the end line column on this document framework specification screen are displayed. Paper format parameters that calculate and set parameters such as print start position (line, column), print end position (line, column), number of characters per line, number of lines per page, etc. based on the position of the specified symbol [3] The paper format parameter calculation processing section sets the paper format I parameters, and the document is embedded and printed in the paper format parameter calculation processing section.

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a document framework setting method that specifies a document framework from a screen and automatically sets parameters.

In recent years, as the editing and printing functions of document processing systems such as word processing sensors have become more sophisticated, the number of parameter setting items related to formants for printing documents has increased, and the relationships among the parameters have become more complex. For this reason, although a function is provided that automatically sets standard values for related parameters based on the main parameters, the expected editing and printing results are not obtained, and the framework of the print format document is set while visually recognizing it. I'm excited to make it possible.

[Prior Art and Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In conventional word processors, paper formatters and parameters are manually set using numerical values from a detailed management information screen as shown in FIG. For this reason, while inputting parameters, it is not possible to visually recognize the arrangement of document elements from these values, and it cannot be determined until the actual printing is done. It is difficult to be conscious of the relationship (relationship with the number of winning characters), and if an inappropriate parameter value is entered by mistake, there are problems such as re-manpower is required.

An object of the present invention is to display a document framework designation screen, visually designate the start line position, end line position, etc. of a framework for printing a document from this screen, and automatically set parameters.

[Means to solve problems]

Means for solving the problem will be explained with reference to FIG.

In FIG. 1, the document frame specification screen 1-2 displays the printable area of the document, and also displays the start line specification symbol [1] and end line specification symbol ■ for printing the document within this printable area. This is a screen that can be displayed in a state where it can be moved to any position.

The paper format parameter calculation processing unit 5 determines the print start position (line, column), based on the positions of the start line column designation symbol [1] and the end line column designation symbol ■ on the document framework specification screen 1-2. Parameters such as print end position (line, column), number of characters per line, number of lines per page, etc. are calculated and automatically set.

(Operation) As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention displays a printable area of a document and also uses a start line specifying symbol [1] and an end line symbol ■ to print the document within this printable area. A document framework designation screen 1-2 that can be moved to any position is displayed on the display device l, and the user can select the start line ttj designation symbol [1] and the end line on this document framework designation screen 1-2. In response to moving the line column specification symbol ■ etc. to the position of the frame where the document is desired to be printed, the paper format parameter calculation processing unit 5 moves the start line column specification symbol [1] and the end line column specification symbol ■ etc. Based on the position, parameters such as print start position (line, column), print end position (line, column), number of characters per line, number of lines per page, etc. are calculated and automatically set, and the document is embedded in this. I am trying to print it.

Therefore, the user can visually move the start line designation symbol [1], end line column designation symbol ■, etc. to the position of the frame in which the document is to be printed on the document frame designation screen l-2. It becomes possible to print a document by embedding it within the desired document framework specified by the user. This eliminates the conventional troublesome effort of setting parameters such as print start position, print end position, number of characters per line, number of lines per page, etc.

〔Example〕

Next, the configuration and operation of one embodiment of the present invention will be explained in detail using FIGS. 1 to 3.

In FIG. 1, a display device 1 displays a document (detailed management) information screen 1-1, a document framework designation screen 1-2, and the like.

The line drawing figure input/output processing unit 2 performs input/output processing such as displaying a document framework specification screen 1-2 containing line drawing figures on the display device l, and importing information input from the document frame specification screen 1-2. This is what we do.

The printer device 3 is used to print documents and the like.

The printing device information input processing section 4 takes in information regarding areas that cannot be printed, etc., unique to printing devices such as the printer device 3.

The paper format parameter calculation processing unit 5 determines the print start position (line, column), based on the positions of the start line column designation symbol [1] and the end line column designation symbol ■ on the document framework specification screen 1-2. It calculates parameters such as the print end position (line, column), number of characters per line, and number of lines per page.

The document input/output processing section 6 includes a disk device 7 and a floppy disk 8.
It performs input and output between the

The disk device 7 and floppy disk 8 are used to store created documents and the like.

Next, the operation of the configuration shown in FIG. 1 will be explained in detail using FIG.

FIG. 2(a) shows the document (detailed management) information screen 1-1. This is the document (detailed management) information screen 1-1 displayed on the display device shown in FIG. This is a failure information management information screen that has a selection menu for a "document framework specification screen" (not shown) on the bottom line. this"
By selecting "Document Framework Designation Screen", the document framework designation screen 1-2 shown in FIG. 2(b) is displayed on the display device 1.

FIG. 2(b) shows an example of the document framework designation screen 1-2.

Figure 2 (C) shows the document framework specification screen 1- in Figure 2 (B).
This is an enlarged version of 2. Here, the entire frame represents the size of the paper (horizontal and vertical size). The diagonally shaded areas on the left and upper sides are areas that are unique to the printing device and cannot be printed. Further, the symbols ``■'' to ``■'' can be moved on the screen, and as they are moved, the frame is moved.

In FIG. 2 (C), the ■Start line/column designation symbol is a symbol that specifies the upper left position of the text area in which the document is embedded (print start line position and print start column position of the document),
You can pick it up with the mouse and move it to any printable position on the paper, excluding the shaded area.

■The header specification symbol is a symbol that specifies the upper left position (header print start line position and print start column position) of the header embedding area. It can be moved to any printable position on the paper above the text area.

■The end line column specification symbol is the lower right position of the body area where the document is embedded (print end line position and print end column position of the document)
This is a symbol that specifies a symbol that can be picked up with the mouse to remove the diagonal line, and moved to any printable position on the paper below the start print line column designation symbol.

■The footer specification symbol is a symbol that specifies the lower left position of the footer area where the footer will be embedded (the print end line position and print start column position of the footer). You can move it to any printable position on the paper below.

It should be noted that when the ■ start column line designation symbol is moved, the print start line column in the text area is moved, and the print end line/print start line in the header area/footer area are changed in conjunction.

Furthermore, when the ending product line designation symbol is moved, the number of lines and the lti number in the main body area are changed, and the print start line/print end column in the footer area are changed in conjunction.

Next, the operation of the configuration of one embodiment of the present invention will be explained in detail using FIG.

In FIG. 3, ■ selects and displays the document framework designation screen 1-2 from the detailed management information screen 11. For example, the displayed document frame specification screen 1-
Move the symbol @ or ■ on 2.

@ moves the starting line column specification symbol.

This is done on the document framework specification screen 1-2 in Figure 2 (c).
This means picking up the starting line column specification symbol with the mouse and moving it to the desired position.

Here, the position specified by the start row column designation symbol is assumed to be coordinates A (row, column).

(2) moves the header specified symbol. Here,■
Coordinates B (row, column) of the position specified by the header specification symbol
shall be.

■ moves the ending line column designation symbol.

Here, the position specified by the ending row/column designation symbol is assumed to be coordinates C (row, column).

■ Moves the footer specified symbol. Here,■
Coordinates D (row, column) of the position specified by the footer specification symbol
shall be.

■ extracts the left coordinates (line, column) and lower right coordinates (line, column) of the text area.

■ Performs editing processing.

(1) Calculate the number of characters per line in the main text area using the following formula.

(C (digit) ~ A (digit)) / character pitch... (1) (2
) Calculate the number of lines per page in the text area using the following formula.

(C(row)-A(row))/row bi-nochi...(2)(
3) Similarly, calculate the header area and footer area.

[Phase] performs document processing (display). This is done by setting the number of characters per line, number of lines per page, number of header lines, number of footer lines, etc. found through the editing process in ■ as print format parameters, and displaying them on the screen, for example, as shown in Figure 2 (c). This means that it is displayed as shown on the right side of the framework specification screen 1-2.

If necessary, the document may be displayed by being embedded in the area shown in FIG. 2(c), the text area, and the footer area.

[Phase] performs printing.

As described above, by moving the ■ or ■ symbol to the desired position on the document frame specification screen 1-2 in FIG. Parameters such as the number of characters, the number of characters per page, the number of header lines, and the number of footer lines can be calculated, automatically set, and printed.

In addition, the character width to be printed, line pitch, paper size (width, length), continuous form/single sheet designation, etc. to be printed can be specified in advance from the conventional 4th drawing, or can be set to standard values (default values). value).

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, the user visually moves the start line designation symbol and end line column designation symbol to the position where the user wants to print the document on the document frame designation screen 1-2. This feature automatically sets the parameters corresponding to these specifications and embeds the document within the specified framework for printing, so you can visually specify the framework in which you want to print the document on the screen. With this simple operation, you can embed a document in a desired framework and print it. This eliminates the need to be conscious of the units and values of parameters related to the framework when determining the format for printing a document, as was the case in the past. No need to re-enter.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a system configuration diagram of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of the operation of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a detailed explanatory diagram of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of the prior art. In the figure, 1-2 is a document frame specification screen, 3 is a printer device,
Reference numeral 5 represents a paper format parameter calculation processing unit, ■ represents a start line column designation symbol, ■ represents a header designation symbol, ■ represents an end line column designation symbol, and ■ represents a footer designation symbol.

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a document frame setting method that specifies a document frame from a screen and automatically sets parameters, a printable area of the document is displayed and a start line column specification for printing the document within this printable area is provided. A document frame designation screen (1-2) that displays symbol [1] and end line column designation symbol [3] so that they can be moved to any position, and the above-mentioned start screen on this document frame designation screen (1-2). Line column designation symbol [1] and end line column designation symbol [3]
The paper format parameter calculation processing unit (5 ), the paper format parameter arithmetic processing unit (5) sets paper format parameters, and the document is embedded in the paper format parameters and printed.