JPH0883300A - Graphic creation / editing apparatus and graphic creation / editing method - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Improves work efficiency when creating and editing graphics,
Reduce the cost of work. [Structure] A plurality of commands are set to one function key, and each coordinate value associated with the command has a unique number and is designated by a function key setting means 14, and the unique number corresponds to the unique number. Coordinate value storage means 16 for storing at least the coordinate value, and whether or not the unique number associated with the command in the operation by the operation of the function key is already stored in the coordinate value storage means In this case, the command issuing means 13 is provided for extracting the coordinate value corresponding to the above-mentioned unique number from the coordinate value storing means and sending the extracted coordinate value to the creating / editing means 15.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a graphic creation / editing apparatus and a graphic creation / editing method which can be used, for example, for creating a mask pattern in designing an integrated circuit.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When a graphic is created and edited by using a computer, many graphic creations and graphic editing commands are used for drawing. At this time, even if there are many commands, some commands are actually used and some commands are not, and having a means for assigning these frequently used commands to function keys improves work efficiency. In addition, there are many cases where multiple commands are used in combination,
If a plurality of commands can be assigned to the function key for such a case, the work efficiency is further improved. As a conventional technique for solving such a point, the technique disclosed in JP-A-59-139450 corresponds.

[0003]

However, in the invention of the above publication, it is necessary to input the coordinate value as one of the parameters in addition to the command in the figure editing. Even if multiple commands are assigned to function keys, coordinate values must be input separately. When handling coordinate values with a plurality of commands, it is necessary to input the same coordinate value or a coordinate value with correlation for each command, which causes a problem that work efficiency is reduced. Also, as another conventional technique for performing graphic editing using a computer, there is a technique using a macro function, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-123468. What is a macro?
A computer programming term that refers to a sequence of instructions that is the same as a macro instruction and that performs a desired function. This prior art differs from the present invention in that the macro function is used, and in order to use the macro function, it is necessary to learn the computer programming language, and the macro command is used rather than the case where the macro command is used. Operability is better when using function keys. The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and a graphic creation / editing apparatus capable of improving the work efficiency when performing graphic creation / editing using a computer and reducing the cost of the work, and The purpose is to provide a method for creating and editing a figure.

[0004]

The graphic creation / editing apparatus of the present invention creates or edits a graphic by supplying at least a command relating to graphic creation / editing and coordinate values necessary for graphic creation / editing. Create and edit means to do,
A graphic creation / editing apparatus having a function key capable of executing a series of a plurality of graphic creation / editing procedures related to creation / editing of a graphic with one key operation, wherein one of the above function keys has the above graphic creation / editing procedure. For setting a plurality of the above commands for executing the above, and for each coordinate value accompanying the above command, a function key setting means for specifying each coordinate value with a unique number, and the above unique key specified by the above function key setting means. A coordinate value storing means for storing at least a number and a coordinate value corresponding to the unique number; and when the function key is operated, the command set in the function key is sent to the creating / editing means and the command is sent to the command. Whether or not the associated unique number is already stored in the coordinate value storage means If it is determined and already stored, a command issuing means for extracting the coordinate value corresponding to the unique number from the coordinate value storage means and sending the extracted coordinate value to the creating / editing means is provided. And

With this configuration, the function key setting means sets a plurality of commands on one function key, and each coordinate value associated with each command is designated with a unique number. The coordinate value storage means stores at least the unique number and the coordinate value corresponding to the unique number. When the function key is operated, the command issuing means sends the command to the creation / editing means for performing graphics or editing, and judges whether or not the above-mentioned unique number associated with the command has already been stored in the coordinate value storage means. If it is already stored, the corresponding coordinate value is read from the coordinate value storage means and the read coordinate value is sent to the creation / editing means. Therefore, the function key setting means, the coordinate value storage means, and the command issuing means enable graphic creation and editing by operating the function keys, and when the unique number is already stored in the coordinate value storage means, the unique number is newly added. By eliminating the need to input the coordinate values corresponding to, the work efficiency when creating and editing figures is improved,
It acts to reduce the cost of work.

Further, the graphic creation / editing method of the present invention is executed by a graphic creation / editing apparatus equipped with a function key capable of executing a series of a plurality of graphic creation / editing procedures relating to creation / editing of a graphic by one key operation. A graphic creation / editing method having a creation / editing step of creating or editing a graphic by supplying at least a command relating to graphic creation / editing and coordinate values required for the graphic creation / editing. A function key setting step of setting a plurality of the above commands for executing the above-mentioned graphic creation / editing procedure on a key and designating each coordinate value accompanying the above command with a unique number, and the above described function key setting step. In the coordinate value storage means, the unique number and the coordinate value corresponding to the unique number designated by A coordinate value storing step of Kutomo stored,
When the function key is operated, the command set in the function key is sent to the creating and editing step, and it is determined whether the unique number associated with the command is already stored in the coordinate value storage means. If it is already stored, a command issuing step of extracting a coordinate value corresponding to the unique number from the coordinate value storage means and sending the extracted coordinate value to the creating / editing step,
It is characterized by having.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the graphic creation / editing apparatus of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The graphic creation / editing method of the present invention is carried out by using the graphic creation / editing apparatus of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the graphic creation / editing apparatus according to the present embodiment includes a processing device 1 for executing a basic graphic creation / editing function and a function to be described later, and a command for graphic creation / editing connected to the processing device 1. A keyboard 2 for inputting parameters such as coordinate values as characters to the processing device 1, a mouse 3 connected to the processing device 1 for inputting coordinate values for graphic creation and editing to the processing device 1, and a processing connected to the processing device 1 for processing Storage means 4 for storing the graphic data edited by the device 1 and the contents of the set function keys
And a display device 5 that is connected to the processing device 1 and visually displays a graphic being edited in the processing device 1, and has a general configuration using a computer. The mouse 3 is not limited to the mouse as long as it is a device for inputting coordinate values, and a general pointing device such as a tablet or a trackball can be used. Also, the keyboard 2 has
A plurality of figure creation / editing procedures relating to creation and editing of figures can be executed by one key operation. Preferably, a plurality of function keys are provided, and the processing device 1 creates a figure corresponding to the operation of the function keys. Perform edit operation. The function of the function key can be displayed on the display device 5.

The above-mentioned commands and parameters are, for example, descriptions for performing an operation of enlarging the screen in accordance with the magnification ratio times. In the case of "ZOOM magnification ratio", "ZOOM" is the command. Correspondingly, the "magnification ratio" corresponds to the parameter. The parameters include coordinate values and also coordinate input characters. The coordinate input character is described in association with the above command and is represented in the format of "# + specific number + X coordinate value or Y coordinate value". In addition, "+" is a symbol added for easy viewing and is not actually input. Also, "," is used as a symbol that separates the X and Y coordinate values. The symbol "#" is a concept of a special character that is not used as a normal command or parameter, and is not limited to the symbol "#". The "unique number" corresponds to a predetermined coordinate value. As an example, “# 1” indicates the coordinate of the unique number “1”, and “# 2”
“X” indicates the X coordinate value of the unique number “2”.

The commands and parameters used as examples in this embodiment are shown below. "ZOOM enlargement ratio" is a description indicating screen enlargement, "ZOOM" corresponds to a command, and "magnification ratio" corresponds to a parameter. "FIT" is a description showing the entire display. "SELECT X coordinate value Y coordinate value" is a description indicating that the figure specified by the X coordinate value and the Y coordinate value can be modified, and "SELECT" corresponds to the command and "X coordinate value Y The “coordinate value” corresponds to the parameter.・ "MOVE X1 coordinate value Y1 coordinate value X2 coordinate value Y2 coordinate value" is a coordinate (X1, Y
It is a description indicating that the cursor moves from 1) to coordinates (X2, Y2), where "MOVE" corresponds to a command and "X1 coordinate value Y1 coordinate value X2 coordinate value Y2 coordinate value" corresponds to a parameter.・ "BOX X1 coordinate value Y1 coordinate value X2 coordinate value
The “Y2 coordinate value” means the coordinate (X1, Y1) and the coordinate (X2,
Y2) is a description showing that a rectangle having a diagonal line connecting the coordinates (X1, Y1) and the coordinates (X2, Y2) is created, and “BOX” corresponds to the command and “X1
"Coordinate value Y1 coordinate value X2 coordinate value Y2 coordinate value" corresponds to the parameter.

The concrete description set in the function key is "FIT / ZOOM3". It should be noted that this description indicates that the entire display is performed and the screen is enlarged three times.

The processing device 1 will be described below. The processing device 1 has a configuration as shown in FIG.
The following operations in the above are actually executed by software. Key input and coordinate value input means 11
Is connected to the keyboard 2 and the mouse 3 and receives the input of the coordinate value or the coordinate input character supplied from the keyboard 2 and the mouse 3. The output signals of the function key input judging means 12 and the command issuing means 13, which will be described later, are supplied to the creating / editing means 15,
The creation / editing means 15 performs the creation / editing operation of the graphic based on the supplied command for creating / editing the graphic or the parameter such as the coordinate value. The output signal of the creating / editing means 15 is sent as graphic data to the display device 5 or the storage device 4 described above. Function key input judging means 12
Is supplied with the output signal of the key input and coordinate value input means 11, and the function key input judgment means 12 judges whether the supplied information is related to the function key.

The command issuing means 13 is supplied with the output signal of the function key input judging means 12, and the command issuing means 13 writes the command set in the function key when the function key is operated by the creating / editing means. 15 and the coordinate value stored in the coordinate value storage means 16 is read out from the coordinate value storage means 16 based on the unique number associated with the command, or the coordinate value corresponding to the input unique number. Or the operation of obtaining the coordinate value to be obtained by the four arithmetic operations depending on the above-mentioned unique number, and the read coordinate value and the coordinate value obtained by the operation are sent to the creating / editing means 15.

The function key setting means 14 sets commands to the function keys and reads the setting contents of the function keys previously used and saved,
And save the currently set allocation data.
The coordinate value storage means 16 is connected to the command issuing means 13 as described above, and stores the coordinate value corresponding to the unique number. The unique number and the coordinate value corresponding thereto stored in the coordinate value storage means 16 are erased when the graphic creation / editing operation designated by one function key is completed.

The operation of the graphic creation / editing apparatus configured as described above will be described below. First, the outline of the operation of the entire apparatus will be described. Parameters such as commands and coordinate values are issued from the keyboard 2 and the mouse 3, and these pieces of information are supplied to the key input and coordinate value input means 11 in the processing device 1. Key input and coordinate value input means 11
The above-mentioned information sent from the device is judged by the function key input judging means 12 whether or not it is an input by the function key. When the function key input judging means 12 judges that the input is a function key, the command issuing means 13 issues the command and the coordinate value etc. of the contents set in the operated function key to the creating / editing means 15. To do. At this time, if the coordinate value is indicated by a unique number, the command issuing means 13 writes or reads the coordinate value in the coordinate value storage means 16 according to the unique number. on the other hand,
When it is determined that the input is not a function key input, the command issuing means 13 issues the supplied commands, coordinate values, etc. to the creation / editing means 15 as they are.

The creation / editing means 15 creates or modifies a graphic corresponding to the command, coordinate value, etc. supplied from the command issuing means 13 or the function key input judging means 12, and displays the result on the display device 5. To do. Further, the created and edited graphic data is stored in the storage device 4.
Further, the creation / editing means 15 resets the previously set function key contents.

Next, the processing operation mainly when the function key is operated will be described in detail. In step 1 (indicated by S in the figure) shown in FIG. 3, a keyboard 2 or a mouse 3 is used to perform key input or coordinate value input. Key input includes command input and parameter input. Further, the coordinate value or the coordinate input character as a parameter can also be input by a pointing device.
That is, with respect to the coordinate value or the coordinate input character, there are a method of inputting the coordinate value or the coordinate input character with a numeral using the keyboard 2, and a method of inputting with the pointing device, both of which are treated equally. Regarding commands, it is possible to specify a method of inputting a command name from the keyboard 2 and a command list displayed on the screen of the display device 5 with a pointing device. Also in this case, it is handled in the same way as when the command name is input from the keyboard 2. The commands, coordinate values, etc. input in this way are supplied to the key input and coordinate value input means 11.

In step 2, the function key input judging means 12 judges whether or not the command, the coordinate value and the like sent from the key input / coordinate value input means 11 are due to the input of the function key. If the result of determination in step 2 is that there is no function key input, the function key input determination means 12 sends the command, coordinate values, etc., to the creation / editing means 15, and in step 3, the creation / editing means 15 sends the above command or coordinates. Create and edit graphics based on coordinate values. These operations are normal processing operations when the function key input is not used. When the operation of step 3 is completed, the process returns to step 1 to wait for the next input.

On the other hand, when the function key input judging means 12 judges that the supplied command or coordinate value is a function key input, the process proceeds to step 4. In step 4, the command issuing means 13 takes out the contents corresponding to the operated function key, that is, the command, the coordinate value and the like from the information supplied to the command issuing means 13.

In step 5, one command and parameters associated with the command are extracted from the character string obtained in step 4. In addition, a symbol not used in a normal command or a parameter is assigned to the delimiter of the fetched command. That is, the character string is sequentially followed, and up to the delimiter indicating the delimiter is set as one command and parameter. For example, “FIT / ZOO” showing the operation of displaying the entire figure and enlarging the screen three times
In the character string “M 3”, “/” corresponds to the delimiter.

In step 6, the command issuing means 13
Checks whether or not the above-mentioned coordinate input character exists in the parameter of one command taken out. If there is no coordinate input character, the command issuing means 13 sends the command and the parameter including the coordinate value to the creating / editing means 15, and in step 7, the creating / editing means 15 performs the corresponding figure creating / editing processing. After the graphic creation / editing process is completed, the process of step 14 described later is performed. On the other hand, if the coordinate input character is present in the parameter of the one command in step 6, the command issuing means 13 determines in step 8 that the unique number included in the coordinate input character is the same as the previously entered unique number. To find out. In particular,
In the coordinate value storage means 16 for storing the above-mentioned unique number and the coordinate value corresponding thereto, as shown in FIG.
A flag indicating whether the coordinate value has been set, and the X coordinate and Y
The coordinate value and the coordinate value are stored, and the command issuing means 1
3 checks the above flag to determine whether or not it is the previously input unique number.

As a result of the above judgment, if it is the previously input unique number, in step 9, the command issuing means 13
Is the coordinate value storage means 1 that stores the coordinate value corresponding to the above unique number.
Read from 6. Further, in step 10, the command issuing means 13 performs an operation if there is an operation processing description for the coordinate value, and sends the obtained coordinate value to the creating / editing means 15 together with the command and the parameter other than the coordinate value in step 13. Then, the creation / editing means 15 performs the graphic creation / editing process.
The above-mentioned “calculation processing description for coordinate values” refers to the following cases in which the coordinate value includes a description of calculation processing for creating and editing a figure. The parameter is, for example, “# 1X + 100, # 1Y
In the case of the character string “+50”, this means a case in which 100 is added to the X-axis coordinate value and 50 is added to the Y-axis coordinate value in the coordinate value corresponding to # 1 to obtain the desired coordinate value.

If it is determined in step 8 that the unique number was not previously input, the coordinate value is still the coordinate value storage means 1.
Since it is not stored in 6, the operator inputs the coordinate value in step 11. At the time of inputting, a numerical value may be input from the keyboard 2 or a pointing device may be used as in step 1. Next, the command issuing means 13 stores the coordinate value input in step 12 in the coordinate value storage means 16 in association with the unique number. After that, the command issuing means 13 sends the input coordinate value to the creating / editing means 15 together with the command and the parameter other than the coordinate value in step 13, and the creating / editing means 15
Performs figure editing processing.

With the above operation, the processing for one command set for one function key is completed,
In step 14, it is judged whether or not the processing has been completed for all the commands set in the one function key, and if not completed, the processing returns to step 5,
The above operation is repeated again. If the processing has been completed for all the set commands, the process returns to step 1 to wait for the next input. Note that the storage of the coordinate values in the coordinate value storage means 16 is effective only when the function key is operated once, and when all the operations set in the operated function key are completed, that is, in step 1
It is discarded when it is determined that the processing has been completed for all the commands set in 4. Therefore, the unique number of one function key and the coordinate value corresponding thereto do not affect the settings of other function keys.

As with the prior art, as an additional operation, one command during the function key input operation can be canceled by operating the CTRL _- C key, for example. Further, it is possible to set a function of canceling the entire operation of the function key input by operating the ESC key.

The operation relating to the above steps 6 to 13 will be specifically described. The function keys display "SELECT # 1 / MOVE # 1 #
Take the case where "2" is set as an example. Also refer to FIG. In this example, first, a modifiable figure is designated by the "SELECT" command. At this time, as for the coordinate value of the unique number "1" indicated by # 1, since this is the first use, the coordinate value is not stored and the operator inputs the coordinate value (step 11). Equivalent to). or,
By inputting this coordinate value, the unique number and the coordinate value corresponding to the unique number are stored in the coordinate value storage means 16 (corresponding to step 12). Next, the move source coordinate value and the move destination coordinate value are input by the "MOVE" command. Since # 1 is the coordinate value stored in the processing of the previous "SELECT" command (step (Corresponding to 8), it is not necessary to input the coordinate value of the movement source. That is, the coordinate value corresponding to # 1 is read from the coordinate value storage means 16 and supplied to the creation / editing means 15 (corresponding to steps 9 and 13). The next # 2 indicates the coordinate value of the destination. As for the coordinate value of the unique number "2" indicated by # 2, since this is the first use, the operator inputs the coordinate value as in the above case (corresponding to step 11), and the unique number, The coordinate value corresponding to the unique number is stored in the coordinate value storage means 16 (corresponding to step 12). As described above, regarding the operation of the function key, the coordinate value (corresponding to # 1) for specifying the figure to be corrected is input, and the coordinate value of the movement source (corresponding to # 1)
It is usually necessary to input the coordinate values three times in total, ie, the input of the coordinate value and the coordinate value of the destination (corresponding to # 2). It is not necessary to input the coordinate value of the movement source again, so the input operation of the coordinate value only needs to be performed twice. As described above, in the graphic creation / editing apparatus of the present embodiment, the work of inputting coordinate values is reduced, the work efficiency required for creating / editing a graphic can be improved, and the cost required for the work can be reduced.

As a next specific example, the function keys include "BOX # 1 # 1X + 100, # 1Y + 50 /
BOX # 1X-20, # 1Y-20 # 1X + 12
For example, a case where "0, # 1Y + 70" is set.
Also refer to FIG. In this example, two rectangles having different sizes are created. First, an inner rectangle 30 is created by the first "BOX" command. That is, # 1 is rectangular 1
Enter the coordinate value of the point. At this time, as for the coordinate value of the unique number "1" indicated by # 1, this is the first use, so the coordinate value is input as in the above example (corresponding to step 11). The coordinate value corresponding to the unique number is stored in the coordinate value storage means 16 (corresponding to step 12). The other coordinate value on the diagonal line of the rectangle 30 facing # 1 is # 1X + 100, # 1Y +
It is obtained by performing 50 calculations. That is, a value obtained by adding 100 in the X direction and 50 in the Y direction to the coordinate value indicated by # 1 is used as the other coordinate value. At this time, the coordinate value corresponding to the reference # 1 does not need to be input again and is read from the coordinate value storage means 16 (corresponding to steps 8 to 10). Then, the creation / editing means 15 creates the rectangle 30 based on the coordinate value corresponding to # 1 and the other coordinate value. Then, the second "BOX" command is used to create the outer rectangle 40. That is, the first point is a value obtained by subtracting 20 in the X direction and 20 in the Y direction with reference to the coordinate value corresponding to # 1 (corresponding to step 10), and the second point is the rectangle 30.
Coordinate value of the second point (# 1X + 100, # 1Y + 5
20) in the X direction and 20 in the Y direction with 0) as the reference (corresponding to step 10). Then, the creation / editing means 15 creates a rectangle 40 based on these coordinate values.
In this example, in general, in order to create two rectangles, the coordinate values of two points on the diagonal for forming the rectangle 30 and the two points on the diagonal for forming the rectangle 40. Although it is necessary to input coordinate values, a total of four coordinate values, the figure creation / editing apparatus of the present embodiment treats coordinate values stored in a correlated figure separately for X and Y and further calculates. One point (# 1) for inputting coordinate values because it can handle expressions
Only need to enter. As described above, the graphic creation / editing apparatus of the present embodiment can reduce the work of inputting coordinate values, improve the work efficiency required for creating / editing a graphic, and reduce the cost required for the work.

As described above, in the graphic creation / editing apparatus of this embodiment, since a plurality of commands can be assigned to the function keys and the coordinate input values of the previously assigned commands can be used, the same coordinate values can be used. When using a plurality of times in a series of operations, it is possible to reduce the number of times coordinate values are input, thus improving work efficiency and reducing work costs. In addition, operation mistakes can be reduced.

Furthermore, in the graphic creation / editing apparatus of this embodiment, since the X and Y coordinates can be handled separately and further the arithmetic processing can be performed on the coordinate values, when creating a plurality of correlated graphics. In addition, the number of times coordinate values are input can be reduced, so that work efficiency can be improved and work cost can be reduced. In addition, operation mistakes can be reduced.

[0029]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, it is possible to create and edit a figure by operating a function key, and when the unique number is already stored, the coordinates corresponding to the stored unique number are used. Since the value is read and used, it is not necessary to newly input the coordinate value corresponding to the unique number, and the number of times the coordinate value is input is reduced, thereby improving the work efficiency when performing graphic creation and editing, and the cost required for the work. Can be reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration inside a processing device in an embodiment of a graphic creation / editing device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of a graphic creation / editing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation when a function key is operated in the graphic creation / editing apparatus shown in FIG.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the contents stored in a coordinate value storage means shown in FIG.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a specific operation in the embodiment of the graphic creation / editing apparatus of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a specific operation in one embodiment of the graphic creation / editing apparatus of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Processor, 11 ... Key input and coordinate value input means, 1
2 ... Function key input judging means, 13 ... Command issuing means, 14 ... Function key setting means, 15 ...
Creating / editing means, 16 ... Coordinate value storage means.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A creation / editing means for creating or editing a graphic by supplying at least a command for creating / editing a graphic and coordinate values required for the graphic creation / editing, and a series of a plurality of series for creating / editing the graphic. A graphic creation / editing apparatus having a function key for enabling the graphic creation / editing procedure to be executed by one key operation, wherein a plurality of the above-mentioned commands for executing the graphic creation / editing procedure are applied to one of the function keys. Function key setting means for setting and specifying each coordinate value associated with the command with a unique number, and the unique number designated by the function key setting means and the coordinate value corresponding to the unique number. And a coordinate value storage means for storing at least, and the function when the function key is operated. The command set in the keypad is sent to the creating / editing means, and it is judged whether or not the unique number associated with the command is already stored in the coordinate value storage means. Command issuing means for extracting a coordinate value corresponding to the unique number from the coordinate value storage means and transmitting the extracted coordinate value to the creating / editing means;
A graphic creation / editing device characterized by comprising: 2. The graphic creation / editing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the unique number is attached to each of the X coordinate value and the Y coordinate value. 3. The coordinate value includes operation processing information for creating and editing a figure of the coordinate value, and the creating and editing means creates or edits the figure based on the operation processing information.
Alternatively, the graphic creation / editing device described in 2. 4. A command relating to at least graphic creation and editing, which is executed by a graphic creation / editing device having a function key capable of executing a series of a plurality of graphic creation / editing procedures for creating / editing a graphic by one key operation. A graphic creation / editing method having a creation / editing process for creating or editing a graphic by supplying the above-mentioned and coordinate values necessary for creating / editing the graphic. A function key setting step of setting a plurality of the above commands to specify each coordinate value associated with the command and having a unique number, and the unique number specified in the function key setting step. A coordinate value storing step of storing at least the coordinate value corresponding to the unique number in the coordinate value storage means. When the function key is operated, the command set in the function key is sent to the creation / editing step, and it is determined whether or not the unique number associated with the command is already stored in the coordinate value storage means. If it is judged and already stored, a command issuing step of extracting a coordinate value corresponding to the unique number from the coordinate value storing means and transmitting the extracted coordinate value to the creating / editing step,
A method for creating and editing figures, characterized by being provided with.