JPH02299011A - Parameter input system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To shorten an input time by referring to a table for a parameter (PR) input when a PR is inputted, employing a preset fixed value when the PR is fixed, and displaying a message prompting input and employing the input value when the PR is variable. CONSTITUTION:When the PR is inputted from a PR input device 22, the table 24 for PR input is referred to for each PR and when the PR is variable, the message prompting the PR input is displayed on the CRT screen of the device 22 and the input parameter value is employed as a determined value of the table 24. When the PR is fixed, on the other hand, the input prompt for a PR is skipped and the fixed value (PR value) which is already set in the table 2 is employed as the determined value.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a parameter input method in a computer system that inputs predetermined parameters and generates definition data based on the parameters, and particularly relates to a parameter input method for shortening parameter input time. The present invention relates to a parameter input method that can improve operability. [Conventional technology] Conventionally, when SEs and others assembled computer systems,
As a method for inputting the necessary parameters, there is a method that eliminates the need for input by inputting all input parameters or by setting default values in advance, and if omitted, the set values are adopted. It was getting worse. However, with this method, it was not possible to make dynamic changes, such as changing the default value or making it impossible to omit it. In other words, when generating multiple similar definition data in which only a certain parameter is variable and the value of the parameter is the same, the same parameter must be input many times each time each definition data is generated. There was a need. Regarding conventional system construction, for example, "Signal Processing and System Control, Takashi Arimoto, Iwanami Shoten (1981)"
It is stated in [Problems to be Solved by the Invention] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, it is not possible to make dynamic changes such as changing the default value or making it impossible to omit, and it is difficult to shorten the parameter input time. There were problems with operability. The purpose of the present invention is to improve such problems and shorten the parameter input time when generating multiple pieces of similar definition data in which most of the input parameters have the same values and differ only in some definition parameters. The object of the present invention is to provide a parameter input method that can improve operability. [Means for Solving the Problems] In order to achieve the above object, the parameter input method of the present invention is provided in a computer system that inputs parameter values according to guidance from a display device and outputs definition data based on the parameter values. , for each parameter, a parameter item, a type indicating whether the parameter value is fixed or variable, a fixed value when the parameter value is fixed, and a table (parameter input table) indicating the determined parameter value are provided in advance. At the time of input, the table is referred to, and if the parameter value is fixed, the preset fixed value is adopted, and only if the parameter value is variable, a message prompting the input of the parameter is displayed on the display device, The feature is that the input parameter values are adopted. L effect) In the present invention, a parameter input table is provided for each input parameter, and fixed/
When the type of variable parameter is set in advance and the input parameter is set to a fixed value, the type is set to "fixed", the value of the parameter (fixed value) is set, and the parameter is input. That is, when prompting for an input parameter, the parameter input table is referred to, and if the parameter is a fixed parameter, the value set in the table is adopted, and the input operation for that parameter is skipped. If the parameter is variable, a message prompting the user to input the parameter is displayed, and the input value is set as the determined value. Therefore, when inputting parameters for the first time, the value of each input parameter is set and the distinction between fixed/variable parameters is set. When inputting parameters from the second time onward, only variable parameters are prompted, and fixed parameters are input. is no longer necessary. Thereby, when inputting a group of almost similar input parameters, input time can be shortened and operability can be improved. f Embodiment] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a parameter input system in an embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 2, 21 is a processing device, 22 is a parameter input device having a CRT and a keyboard (KB), and 23
2 is a storage device, and 24 is a parameter input table. In this embodiment, the operator uses the parameter input bag W122.
Enter parameters using the keyboard according to the guidance displayed on the CRT. In addition, the processing bag 3121 has the parameter input table 2
4, the guidance for manual parameter input is displayed on the CRT of the parameter input device 122. Further, input values from the keyboard of the parameter input device 22 or fixed values registered in the parameter input table 24 are used as parameter values, the input parameters are interpreted, and definition parameters are output to the storage device 23. Furthermore, the processing device 21 can change values (fixed/variable parameter changes, fixed input values change). When inputting parameters for the first time, the processing device 21 prompts the operator to set the values of all parameters and displays them on the first screen of the CRTli to indicate fixed/variable types. If not, it automatically specifies predetermined contents (for example, the type is set to "fixed" and a predetermined value is set as the determined value). FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the configuration of a parameter input table in an embodiment of the present invention. The parameter input table 24 in FIG. 2 is composed of input parameter items, identification of fixed/variable, parameter values in the case of fixed, and determined parameter values, and is set to correspond to the input parameters. This determined value is a preset fixed value of type "fixed value" or a value input from the keyboard of the parameter input device 22. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing parameter input processing in an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, when inputting parameters from the parameter input device 22 (lot), the parameter input table 24 is referred to for each parameter, and if the type of the parameter is "variable" (102), the parameter input device 22
A message prompting the operator to input parameters is displayed on the first side of the CRTii, and the operator inputs the values, and the input parameter values are set as determined values in the parameter input table 24 (103). Also, if the type of the parameter is “fixed” (10
2) Skip the parameter input prompt and enter the parameter value (
fixed value) is adopted as the determined value (104). These operations are repeated until all parameter inputs are completed (+05). FIG. 4 is an example of a screen display when inputting parameters in an embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, when inputting parameters, a display as shown in FIG. 4 is displayed on the CR7 screen of the parameter input device 22. In this case, parameter A is a fixed value parameter and does not require input, and parameter B is a variable value parameter. Therefore, a parameter value is input only to parameter B. In this way, when input values are determined for all parameters,
The processing device 21 generates definition data based on the determined input value and outputs it to the storage device 23. In this embodiment, even during input, it is possible to easily change fixed/variable parameters and input values in the case of fixed parameters by using the function keys (change keys). Also, when inputting parameters for the first time, unless otherwise specified,
Since the content is set to a predetermined value, complicated operations can be avoided and the burden on the operator can be reduced. [Effects of the Invention] According to the present invention, when inputting a group of almost similar input parameters, it is possible to reduce input time and improve operability. Additionally, this allows an operator who is familiar with the meaning of the parameters to first input the parameters, and then a novice to input them, making it possible to realize a parameter input method that is appropriate for the skill level of the operator. be.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing parameter input processing in an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram of a parameter input system in an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing parameter input processing in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the table, and is an example of a screen display when inputting parameters in an embodiment of the present invention. 1: Processing device, 2: Parameter input device, 3: Storage device, 4: Parameter manual table. Figure 1 Figure 2

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a computer system that inputs parameter values according to guidance from a display device and outputs definition data based on the parameter values, for each parameter, the parameter item, the type indicating whether the parameter value is fixed or variable, and the parameter A table is provided that shows the fixed value when the value is fixed and the determined parameter value, and when inputting the parameter, the table is referred to, and if the parameter value is fixed, the preset fixed value is adopted, A parameter input method characterized in that only when the parameter value is variable, a message prompting the input of the parameter is displayed on the display device, and the input parameter value is adopted.