JPH0773089A - Master file maintenance / management method - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] It is possible to eliminate the need to prepare a master file maintenance screen for each master file and a program for updating the master file, and to manage and maintain the master file. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a master file maintenance / management method that saves time and cost during development, and is excellent in workability, responsiveness, versatility, etc. by making it unnecessary to be aware of the file name and the like. [Structure] A plurality of master files M _{1 to} M _n are divided into a plurality of groups, a master file management file 7 having a searcher is provided for each of the grouped master files. Select and maintain and manage the corresponding master file using the search element.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a master file maintenance / management method which uses a computer to perform maintenance and management of a master file in which various information such as personnel information and inventory information is stored. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a conventional master file maintenance / management method. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a master file maintenance screen on a display device (not shown) prepared for each master file in order to perform maintenance (including update, change, search, etc.) of various master files,
Reference numeral 2 is a master file update program stored in a computer (not shown) for updating each master file maintenance screen, and 3 is each master file stored in a storage device (not shown).

In the example shown in the figure, the master file 3
Indicates that there are three types, that is, the master files 3A, 3B, and 3C exist. The item names, the number of digits, the attributes, and the like for the information stored in the master files 3A, 3B, and 3C are different from each other.

Next, the operation will be described. The master file 3 is maintained using the master file maintenance screen dedicated to each master file and the master file update program. That is, for example, when updating the master file 3A, first, the master file 3A is searched and its contents are displayed on the master file maintenance screen 1
Information to be updated such as new registration, change, deletion, etc. is displayed on A and various operations are input, and such information is processed based on the master file update program 2A, whereby the master file 3A is updated.

The same is done for the master file 3B and the master file 3C. First, the master file 3B and the master file 3C are searched respectively and their contents are displayed on the master file maintenance screens 1B and 1C, respectively. By inputting the information to be processed such as new registration, change, deletion, etc. by the operation, the information is processed based on the master file update program 2B and the master file update program 2C, respectively, whereby the master file 3B and the master file 3C are processed.
Will be updated respectively.

[0006]

Since the conventional master file maintenance / management method is performed as described above, when the item name, the number of digits, the attribute, etc. are different, the master file is associated with each master file. File maintenance screen and master file update program must be prepared,
Therefore, because master file maintenance screen and master file update program dedicated to the master file must be developed every time the master file increases,
There is a problem that it requires a great deal of cost and time.

In general, the file name recognized by the computer for a master file is very long, which is ten or more digits. Therefore, it is necessary for a developer or the like to memorize the long file name one by one, and the handling is troublesome and the workability is poor. In addition, since it is necessary to access the entire master file when accessing the master file, there is a problem that responsiveness is poor. Further, since one program is fixedly set for one master file, updating and the like can be performed only by that program, and there is a problem that versatility is poor.

The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, so that it is not necessary to prepare a master file maintenance screen for each master file and a program for updating the master file. In addition to being able to manage and maintain, it is possible to reduce the time and cost of development by not having to be aware of the file name of the master file, and to have a master with excellent workability, responsiveness, and versatility. The purpose is to obtain a file maintenance / management method.

[0009]

A master file maintenance / management method according to a first aspect of the present invention divides a plurality of master files into a plurality of groups, and retrieves a master file for each grouped master file. The master file management file having the above is provided, and the corresponding master file is selected and maintained and managed by the searcher of the master file management file.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a master file maintenance / management method in which a plurality of master files are divided into a plurality of groups, and a master file having a searcher for each of the grouped master files. A management file is provided, and a master file item definition file that has a searcher for each item of each grouped master file is provided, and the corresponding master file is selected by the searcher of the master file management file. The selected master file is maintained and managed based on the master file item definition file.

[0011]

According to the first aspect of the invention, when maintaining and managing a plurality of master files, the master files divided into a plurality of groups are classified into the master file management file master classification, file name, file name, etc. The corresponding master file is selected by the searcher, and the required maintenance and management is performed for this selected master file. This reduces development costs and time, improves versatility, improves workability, and improves responsiveness.

According to the second aspect of the invention, when maintaining and managing a plurality of master files, the master files divided into a plurality of groups are classified into a master file management file master classification, a file name, and a file name. A corresponding master file is selected by a search element such as "," and the selected master file is maintained and managed based on the master file item definition file.
This reduces the cost and time required for development, improves workability, improves responsiveness, prevents data input errors, improves accuracy, and improves versatility.

[0013]

【Example】

Example 1. An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of a master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention. In the figure, 4 denotes files F ₁ .XX, F ₂ .XX, ... F _m .XX which are stored in a storage device (not shown) and manage various master files by dividing them into a plurality of groups. The data file 5 has, a general-purpose program 5 is stored in a computer (not shown), and any master file can be updated, and 6 is a display used when designating which master file to use. It is an initial screen in a device (not shown).

Reference numeral 7 is stored in a separate storage device (not shown), which facilitates management and maintenance of various master files, and
It is a master file management file in which a master file classification, a file name, and a file name of each master file are provided for ease of use. The storage device in which the master file management file 7 is stored may be built in the computer in which the general-purpose program 5 is stored, or may be provided externally.

Here, various master files managed by grouping them into the data file 4, for example, M ₁ master file, M ₂ master file, ... M _n master file are as shown in FIG. The top part of each record is a master file division area, and the back part is a multi-format in which arbitrary information can be input. And M
₁ master file, M ₂ master file, ... M _n master files are grouped into multiple files F ₁ .X
X, F ₂ .XX, are to be managed by ···· F _m .XX.

These files F ₁ .XX, F ₂ .XX, ...
As shown in FIG. 3, F _m .XX is the contents of the M ₁ master file in the corresponding area of the master file division “100” of the file F ₁ .XX, that is, the multi-format of the master file division “100” of FIG. Information is the contents of the M ₂ master file in the corresponding area of the master file division “200” of the file F ₁ .XX, that is, the master file division “200” of FIG.
Information of the multi-format is in the corresponding area of the master file section “300” of the file F ₁ .XX, the contents of the M ₃ master file, that is, the master file section “30” of FIG.
Multi-format information of 0 "is recorded respectively.

Further, the multi-format information of the file F ₂ .xx master file indicator "400" master file indicator "400" of the contents, that Figure 2 of M ₄ master file in the corresponding region of the file F ₂ .xx In the corresponding area of the master file classification “500” of the M ₅ master file, that is, the multi-format information of the master file classification “500” of FIG. 2, the corresponding area of the master file classification “600” of the file F ₂ .XX multi-format information of the content master file indicator "600" clogging Figure 2 of M ₆ master file is recorded respectively in the following likewise ... file F _m .xx the master file indicator "nn
In the corresponding area of "n", the contents of the M _n master file, that is, the multi-format information of the master file section "nnn" of FIG. 2 is recorded.

Further, the master file management file 7 is
As shown in FIG. 4, the master file classification, the file name of the master file, and the file name of the master file are divided and stored for each master file. That is, for example, master file classification 100, 200, 300
Are assigned master files with file names M _{1 to} M ₃ , and the same file name F ₁ .XX is given to these three master files.
Master files with file names M _{4 to} M ₆ are assigned to 0, 500, and 600, and the same file name F ₂ .XX is given to these three master files, and so on. A master file with a file name of M _n is assigned to the master file classification nnn, and a file name F _m .XX is given to the master file and stored.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIG. First, the general-purpose program 5 is activated to display the initial screen 6 as shown in FIG. 5 on the display device. Then,
The master file classification input area 6A on the right side of the message "Please enter the master file classification" is waiting for input. The operator can immediately determine which master file is the master file classification by referring to the file name and the master file classification of the master file displayed below the master file classification input area 6A. Yes, this
The master file classification can be easily input to the master file classification input area 6A.

When the operator inputs a desired master file classification into the master file classification input area 6A via a keyboard (not shown) or the like, the general-purpose program 5
3 refers to the contents of the master file management file 7 shown in FIG. 4, and finds a file that matches the file name corresponding to the input master file classification
, And then select the same master file contents as the master file classification. For example, if the input master file classification is "100", the general-purpose program 5
Recognizes the file name “F ₁ .XX” corresponding to the master file classification “100” from the master file management file 7.

After that, the general-purpose program 5 assigns a file name that matches the obtained file name to the files F ₁ .XX, F ₂ .XX, ... F _m .XX in the data file 4 of FIG. In this case, since the input master file classification is “100”, the file name “F ₁ .XX” is selected. Then, after the file F ₁ .XX is selected, the content of the M ₁ master file corresponding to the input master file classification 100 is selected, and the content is updated, for example.

As described above, in this embodiment, various master files are divided into a plurality of groups, and the master file classification, the file name, and the file name corresponding to these are given to another file as a master file management file. Even if the number of master files increases, you can deal with this by simply increasing the item name of this master file management file, and for each master file you can update the master file maintenance screen dedicated to the master file or update the master file. It eliminates the need to develop programs, which reduces development costs and time,
Moreover, versatility is improved.

Further, it is not necessary to memorize a very long file name to be recognized by the computer one by one, and the handling is easy and the workability is improved during development, management, maintenance, etc.,
Moreover, it is not necessary to access the entire master file when accessing the master file, and the responsiveness is improved.

Example 2. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining another embodiment of the master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention. In the figure, parts corresponding to those in FIG. 1 are designated by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof will be omitted. In FIG, 4A is not shown as well as the data file 4 in FIG. 1 are stored in the storage device, the file F ₁ .xx which manages grouped various master files into multiple, F ₂ .xx, · ... F _m .XX
Is a data file having The contents stored in the files F ₁ .XX, F ₂ .XX, ... F _m .XX of this data file 4A are the information contained in the multi-format of FIG. 2 described above. In this embodiment, it is assumed that this information is, as an example, information (not shown) of concrete contents corresponding to each item of the master file item definition file shown in FIG.

5A is stored in a computer (not shown), and any master file can be updated.
Moreover, a designated master file maintenance screen and a general-purpose program for performing input check, etc., 8 is a master in a display device (not shown) used when designating which master file maintenance screen is to be used, etc. The master file maintenance screen 8 is a file maintenance screen. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the master file maintenance screen 8 is a process classification input area 8 for inputting a process classification.
A, zip code input area 8 for entering zip code
B, address input area 8C for inputting an address, ...
-It is composed of an area for inputting various items such as a remark input area 8D for inputting remarks.

Each code in the processing section is, for example, R for search, A for new registration (update), C for change, D
Indicates deletion, respectively. 9 is a general-purpose program 5A
Master file maintenance screen 8 specified by
Is a master file item definition file that has file names, item names, digit numbers, attributes, etc. of various master files for displaying and for input checking.

Here, the master file item definition file 9 is, for example, as shown in FIG.
Address, remarks, telephone number, name, item name, etc., 1-
Attributes such as the number of digits such as 5, 6 to 25, ..., Number type, Chinese character type, and character type are divided and stored for each master file. That is, for example, in the plurality of master file categories 100, the zip code, address, and
・ ・ ・ Remarks are 1-5, 6-25, ・ ・ ・ 8 as the number of digits
6 to 100 are attributes of numeric type, kanji type,
..Character types are assigned, and telephone numbers are assigned as item names to the plurality of master file categories 200, ...
Names are assigned 1-10 as the number of digits, ... 46-60, and numerical types are assigned as attributes, ... Character types, and the plurality of master file categories 300 are date as item names, ... Product name However, the number of digits is 1 to 6, ...
Numerical types, ..., Character types are assigned to the attributes 21 to 30, and the above item names and the like are assigned and stored up to the master file classification nnn in the same manner.

Next, the operation will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 8. First, the general-purpose program 5A is activated to display the initial screen 6 as shown in FIG. 5 on the display device. Then, "Please enter the master file classification"
The master file classification input area 6A on the right side of the message is waiting for input. The operator can immediately determine which master file is the master file classification by referring to the file name and the master file classification of the master file displayed below the master file classification input area 6A. Therefore, the master file classification can be easily input to the master file classification input area 6A.

When the operator inputs a desired master file classification into the master file classification input area 6A via a keyboard (not shown) or the like, the general-purpose program 5
A refers to the content of the master file management file 7 (FIG. 4), selects a file that matches the file name corresponding to the input master file classification from the files of the data file 4 (FIG. 3), and Select the same master file contents as the master file classification.

For example, if the input master file classification is "100", the general-purpose program 5A will change from the master file management file 7 to the master file classification "100".
Recognize the file name “F ₁ .XX” corresponding to. And
After that, the general-purpose program 5A sets the file name that matches the obtained file name to the file in the data file 4A.
F ₁ .XX, F ₂ .XX, ... F _m .XX (Fig. 3) is selected. In this case, since the input master file classification is "100", the file name "F ₁ .XX Will be selected.

Then, only the items corresponding to the master file classification input as described above are read from the master file item definition file 9, and the names of the respective items read on the master file maintenance screen 8 as shown in FIG. Areas 8A, 8B for the number of digits corresponding to the name
... Displays 8D. That is, when the master file category “100” is input as described above, the master file category definition file 9 to the master file category “10” are input.
Contents such as item name and number of digits corresponding to 0 "are read out,
Areas 9A to 9 which are displayed on the master file maintenance screen 8 as the M ₁ master file maintenance screen and in which each item name and the number of digits corresponding to the item can be input
D is displayed.

After this, the contents of various items will be input. The number of digits, attributes, etc. are preset for each item, and a general-purpose program is entered each time the contents of each item are input. 5A determines whether or not the content of the input item matches the content of the master file item definition file 9 (FIG. 7), and only when it matches, the update or the like can be performed.

For example, when a master file maintenance screen (FIG. 8) is displayed for M ₁ master file, for example, when "ABC" is entered in the area 8B of the postal code item, the master file classification "10" is displayed.
The attribute of the 0 "postal code item is a numeric type (Fig. 7
(See) and does not accept the input of "ABC". Further, since the number of digits of this postal code is also 1 to 5, even if an attempt is made to input a 6-digit number, it will not be accepted. The general-purpose program 5A is designed to check the number of digits, attributes, etc. for each item of the contents input for each item, and update the contents only when it is determined that there is no input error. .

As described above, in this embodiment, the same operational effect as the above embodiment can be obtained, and further, in this embodiment, when each item of the master file is input, each item is previously set in the master file item definition file. It is possible to update the contents only when it is judged that it is not an input error by referring to the attributes and the number of digits specified in the above, so that the data input error is prevented. Therefore, highly accurate maintenance and management can be performed, and updating for each item can be performed, so that versatility can be improved.

[0035]

As described above, according to the invention of claim 1, a plurality of master files are divided into a plurality of groups,
Provide a master file management file that has a searcher for each master file in this group,
Since the corresponding master file is selected and maintained and managed by the searcher of this master file management file, even if the master file increases, simply add each item name of this master file management file It is possible to deal with it, and there is no need to develop a master file maintenance screen dedicated to the master file or a program for updating the master file for each master file, which reduces the cost and time required for development.
Moreover, the versatility is improved, and it is no longer necessary to memorize the very long file names to be recognized by the computer one by one, making it easier to handle during development, maintenance, management, etc. In this case, it is not necessary to access the entire master file, which has the effect of improving responsiveness.

According to the second aspect of the invention, a plurality of master files are divided into a plurality of groups, and a master file management file having a searcher is provided for each of the grouped master files. , A master file item definition file having a searcher for each item of each grouped master file is provided, the corresponding master file is selected by the searcher of the master file management file, and the selected master file is selected. About maintenance and management based on the master file item definition file, even if the number of master files increases, you can deal with this by simply increasing each item name of this master file management file Master file maintenance screen for files only It is not necessary to develop a program for updating the data files, the cost and time required for development are reduced, the versatility is improved, and it is necessary to memorize the very long file names to be recognized by the computer one by one. Since it eliminates the need for access during development, maintenance, management, etc., and improves workability, it also eliminates the need to access the entire master file when accessing the master file, improving responsiveness. Therefore, it is possible to prevent data input mistakes, perform highly accurate maintenance and management, and update each item.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining an embodiment of a master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing various master files of a master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the contents of a data file of a master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents of a master file management file of a master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an initial screen of a master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining another embodiment of the master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the contents of a master file item definition file of another embodiment of the master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a master file maintenance screen of another embodiment of the master file maintenance / management method according to the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of a conventional master file maintenance / management method.

[Explanation of symbols]

 4, 4A Data file 5, 5A General program 6 Initial screen 7 Master file management file 8 Master file maintenance screen 9 Master file item definition file

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of master files are divided into a plurality of groups, a master file management file having a searcher is provided for each of the grouped master files, and the master file management file is handled by the searcher. A master file maintenance / management method characterized in that a master file is selected for maintenance and management. 2. A plurality of master files are divided into a plurality of groups, a master file management file having a searcher is provided for each of the grouped master files, and each of the grouped master files is further provided. A master file item definition file having a searcher for each item is provided, the corresponding master file is selected by the searcher of the master file management file, and the selected master file is based on the master file item definition file. A master file maintenance / management method characterized in that the master file is maintained and managed.