JPH11353083A - Data input device and storage medium - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] When inputting data described in a form, etc.,
Provided is a data input device capable of easily selecting only necessary items and inputting data efficiently for various purposes. SOLUTION: A CPU 11 sets a corresponding level for each item described in a form in accordance with an instruction input by an input device 15, and stores the set contents in a data storage medium 1.
9 is stored in the input level table in the specification file stored in 9. Then, in the form data input process, the level specified by the instruction input from the input device 15 is compared with the level set corresponding to each item, and only the items of the specified level or more are compared. It is displayed on a display screen of the display device 14 as a rectangular display indicating an input enabled state.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention stores a data input device for extracting only items that need to be described and performing an input operation when inputting a plurality of items described in a form, and a control program therefor. It relates to a storage medium.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In general, various forms such as various slips used for business transactions and the like contain a large number of items such as a destination name, an address, and a product name. Some of these items include
Some items are often omitted, and the items to be described in the form differ depending on the use of the form, the destination, and the like.

Therefore, in a form creation process using a computer that has become widespread in recent years, a process of automatically ignoring unnecessary items in an input process by specifying items that do not need to be input has been performed. According to this processing, only the items that need to be input are shifted to a state in which input is possible. Therefore, by performing the input operation sequentially, the operation can be performed ignoring the unnecessary items.

[0004]

However, according to the processing described above, it is necessary to always input each item.
Alternatively, there is a problem that only one of the settings can be always ignored. That is, items set as unnecessary items are always ignored when creating a form. Items that are set to be required must be input. However, in practice, necessary items and unnecessary items often differ depending on the destination and purpose of the form, so that there has been a problem that it is not possible to cope with different situations in detail. For this reason, it is necessary to frequently set whether input is necessary or not, which is troublesome.

[0005] In addition, at the time of creating a form, it is necessary to judge whether each item is necessary or unnecessary and to set each time.
There is a problem that the work load of the user is large. Further, there is a problem that in order to make an appropriate determination for each item, business knowledge on form creation is required, and it is difficult for an unskilled user to make settings.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a data input device capable of easily selecting only necessary items and inputting data efficiently for various purposes when inputting data described in a form or the like. And

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an item level setting means for setting a level for each of a plurality of items to which data is inputted, and And item level storage means for storing the items set in association with the levels set by the item level setting means for the plurality of items, respectively.
Among the levels set by the item level setting means, a level designating means for designating a specific level, and an item corresponding to the level designated by the level designating means, the plurality of items stored in the item level storage means. , And data input means for inputting data with respect to the items extracted by the extracting means.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the level is set for the item for inputting data, it is possible to extract only appropriate items and input data by designating the level. . Thus, it is not necessary to determine whether to input or omit data for each item every time data is input, and data can be input only by specifying a predetermined level. . For example, even when data is input for various items described in the form when creating the form, a user having sufficient knowledge can set the level for each item in advance, so that an inexperienced use can be performed. Even the user can select the most appropriate items according to the purpose and destination of the form to be created. Further, since only necessary items can be easily extracted, the work load on the user can be greatly reduced, and the work efficiency can be greatly improved.

[0009]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

First, the configuration will be described.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of a data input device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG.
ROM 13, display device 14, input device 15, program storage device, program storage medium 17 included in program storage device 16, data storage device 18, data storage device 1
8 is constituted by a data storage medium 19 and a bus 20, and each part except the program storage medium 17 and the data storage medium 19 is constituted by a bus 20.

CPU (Central Processing Unit) 11
Reads a program stored in the ROM 13,
Various programs for data input processing, which are developed in a memory area provided in the RAM 12 and stored in the program storage medium 17 by the program storage device 16 based on various instructions input from the input device 15, are provided. The processing is read and executed, and various processing such as input level setting processing, input item moving processing, input level changing processing, input screen display processing, and input level setting processing for each user and customer, which will be described later, are executed. Then, various data stored in the data storage medium 19 are read by the data storage device 18, and the data generated by the various processes described above are stored in the data storage medium 19.

The CPU 11 generates display results for displaying the processing results of the above-described various processes and various instructions and data input from the input device 15, and outputs the display information to the display device 14. Display on the screen.

The CPU 11 executes a form data input process by reading and executing a program stored in the program storage medium 17, and executes a form data input process.
Are output to the data storage device 18 as data to be described as form items, and stored in the data storage medium 19.

The RAM (Random Access Memory) 12
A memory area for temporarily storing various programs processed by the CPU 11 and data related to the processing is formed.

The ROM (Read Only Memory) 13 has a CP
U11 stores various control programs for executing a series of processes. These various control programs are executed by the CPU 11
Is stored in the form of readable program code,
By executing the various control programs stored in the ROM 13, the programs stored in the program storage medium 17 are read and various processes are executed.

The display device 14 is a CRT (Cathode Ray Tu).
be), a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like, and a program storage medium such as an input screen for inputting data to each item of a form by analyzing display information input from the CPU 11. The processing result and various data relating to the processing executed according to the various programs stored in the memory 16 and the data and instructions input from the input device 15 are displayed on the display screen.

The input device 15 includes a keyboard having character keys, direction keys, and various function keys. When each key is pressed, a pressing signal corresponding to the pressed key is sent to the CPU.
11 is output. Further, the input device 15 includes a pointing device such as a mouse, and outputs relative position coordinate data to the CPU 11 together with a corresponding operation signal when an operation such as a click operation is performed on the pointing device. Is also good.

The program storage device 16 has a program storage medium 17 in which various programs are stored, and the program storage medium 17 is constituted by a magnetic or optical recording medium or a semiconductor memory. This program storage medium 17 is fixedly provided in the program storage device 16 or is detachably mounted, and stores various programs related to data input processing for inputting data to a form.

The data storage device 18 has a data storage medium 19 in which various data are stored. This data storage medium is, like the above-mentioned program storage medium 17, magnetically and magnetically.
An optical recording medium or a semiconductor memory, which is fixedly provided on the data storage medium 19 or is detachably attached to the data storage medium 19;
And various data including data relating to various programs stored in.

The program and data stored in the program storage medium 17 and the data storage medium 19 may be configured to be received from another device connected via a communication line or the like and stored. Further, a storage device having the above storage medium may be provided on another device connected via a communication line or the like, and a program or data stored in this storage medium may be used via the communication line. .

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the program storage medium 17. As shown in the figure, in the program storage medium 17, “input level setting module”, “input item movement control module”, “input item clearing module”, “input level change module”, “user-based input level management” Program modules such as “module” and “customer input level setting module”. By reading and executing each of these program modules, the CPU 11
As shown in (1), it is possible to execute an input level setting process for each item, an input item moving process, an input item display screen generating process, an input level changing process and an input level setting process.

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing the internal configuration of the data storage medium 19 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the data storage medium 19 includes a "spec file".
, "Database", and "input level management file"
And are stored.

The "spec file" stores data for outputting a form processed by the data input device 1 on a display screen. For example, an input level is set for each item of the form. An "input level table" and "layout information" for outputting each item to a predetermined position in the form are stored. Here, FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the “input level table”. As shown in FIG. 4, in the "input level table", data on various items described in the form are set, and only necessary items can be selected by this setting. For example, the items “No.”, “Customer”, “Product Name”, and “Quantity” are set to the input level “3”. Therefore, the input level is "3"
When the process of displaying the above items is executed, “No.”
The items "customer", "article name" and "quantity" are output on the display screen.

On the other hand, a "database" stored in the data storage medium 19 (FIG. 3) stores a "customer table" in which various data relating to customers are set, and the like.
Similarly, the “input level management file” stored in the data storage medium 19 stores a “user table” in which data for each user who works by the data input device 1 is set.

FIG. 5 is a diagram schematically showing the structure of the “customer table” stored in the “database” in the data storage medium 19. In the “customer table” shown in FIG. 5, input levels are set in correspondence with the code numbers, names, addresses, and telephone numbers assigned to the respective customers serving as destinations of the form. Therefore, when a desired customer is designated by the user, the CPU 11 refers to the “customer table” shown in FIG. 5, obtains the input level of the customer, and further obtains the input level shown in FIG. By referring to the level table, only items corresponding to the input level set for the customer can be output.

FIG. 6 shows the “user table” set in the “input level management file” in the data storage device 19.
It is a figure which shows the structure of FIG. As shown in the figure,
In the “user table”, code numbers and names are registered for a plurality of users who work using the data input device 1, and input levels are set corresponding to the code numbers and names. For this reason, each user enters the data input device 1
When the user inputs his / her code number or name when using, the CPU 11 acquires the input level by referring to the “user table”, and refers to the “input level table” shown in FIG. Only items corresponding to the level can be output.

FIGS. 7 to 11 are flowcharts showing a series of processes relating to the form data input by the data input device 1. FIG. FIGS. 12 and 13 are diagrams illustrating an example of a display executed on the display screen in the processing illustrated in FIGS. 7 to 11. Hereinafter, the operation of the data input device 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the input level setting process for each item executed by the data input device 1. The input level setting process for each item shown in FIG.
This is performed by the PU 11 reading and executing the “input level setting module” stored in the program storage medium 17 (FIG. 2).

First, the CPU 11 generates and outputs display information to the display device 14 to display an input screen for inputting various data in the input level setting processing for each item (step S11). The input screen is displayed above. Then, when the input level of each item is input by the input device 15 (step S12), the CPU 1
1 stores the inputted input level in the “spec file” in the data storage medium 19 (FIG. 3) by the data storage device 18 (step S13). Thereafter, when the input is completed, the input screen for the input level setting process for each item is deleted (step S14), and the process is terminated.

The input level setting process for each item shown in FIG. 7 can be performed by the user when performing the form data input process. However, a skilled user can set all the items in advance. Even a beginner can easily perform a form data input process using the data input device 1.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an input screen display process executed by the data input device 1. The input screen display processing shown in FIG. 8 is performed by the CPU 11 executing the “input item specifying module” stored in the program storage medium 17 (FIG. 2).

First, the CPU 11 operates in the data storage device 19.
Referring to the “layout information” stored in the “specification file” in FIG. 3, all items are laid out and displayed at predetermined positions on the display screen (step S2).
1). On the display screen displayed here, a rectangular display indicating that all items can be input is performed.

Here, when an input level is set by an input level setting process described later (step S22), C
The PU 11 deletes all the rectangular displays on the display screen (step S23), and stores the “input level table” stored in the “spec file” in the data storage medium 19 (FIG. 4).
And the input level of the item set (step S24). At this time, it is confirmed whether or not there is an item to be acquired in the "input level table" (step S25). If there is no item, no further processing can be performed, and the processing is terminated.

Then, the input level of the item obtained in step S24 is compared with the input level set in step S22 (step S26). If the input level of the obtained item is higher than the set input level, Displays a rectangle for the item to enable input (step S27), and returns to step S24.
For example, when the input level is set to “2” in step S22, the item whose input level is set to a value equal to or more than “2” in the “input level table” is displayed as a rectangle on the display screen. You.

If the input level of the item obtained in step S24 is smaller than the input level set in step S22, the process proceeds to step S22.
Returning to 24, the next input item is set to the "input level table".
To get from.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the input level setting process in step S22 (FIG. 8). The input level setting process shown in FIG. 9 is performed by the CPU 11 reading and executing the “input level management module for each user” and the “input level setting module for each customer” stored in the program storage medium.

In the process shown in FIG. 9, the input device 15 selects and inputs a new level or refers to a preset input level (step S31). Here, when an input indicating a new input is performed, an input level to be set is input (step S32), and the setting ends.

Here, when referring to the input levels set in the various tables stored in the data storage medium 19 in advance, it is necessary to select whether or not to refer to the set contents set for each customer. This is performed (step S33). That is, the "database" stored in the data storage medium 19 (FIG. 3) of the data input device 1 stores a "customer table" (FIG. 5), and the "input level management file" stores "user Table "(FIG. 6). Therefore, for each customer or each user, in step S33, the input level to be set is selected from among the preset input levels.

If the setting to be made is selected based on the input level set for each customer, the code number of the customer who is the destination of the form to be created is input by the input device 15 (FIG. 1) ( In step S34), the CPU 11 refers to the "customer table" and reads an input level corresponding to the input customer code number (step S35).
Move to step S38.

If it is determined in step S33 that the input level is not set by the customer, the CPU 11 determines that the input level set for each user is to be referred to. Here, when the code number of the user is input by the input device 15 (step S3).
6) The CPU 11 reads the input level corresponding to the input code number with reference to the "user table" (FIG. 6) (step S37), and proceeds to step S38.

In step S38, step S3
5 or a comparison is made as to whether the input level read in step S37 is "1" or more. There is no item with the input level set to “0” in advance, and if the input level is “0”, it indicates “undefined”, so it was determined that the input level was smaller than “1”. In this case, the user is requested to input an input level by the display on the display screen (step S40), and the process proceeds to step S32.

If it is determined in step S38 that the input level is "1" or more, the input level obtained in step S35 or step S37 is set as the input level, and the input level setting process ends. I do.

In the process shown in FIG. 9, the code number assigned to the customer or the user is input in step S34 or step S36, but the name of the customer or the name of the user is input. By "customer table" or "user table"
May be referred to.

Further, when the code number of the customer is specified in step S34 (FIG. 9), the name of the customer is obtained by referring to the "customer table" (FIG. 5), and is displayed on the display screen. , The name of the acquired customer may be automatically described.

Further, when the creation of a new form is selected in step S31 and the input level is entered, and the name of the customer is entered for this new form, the entered name of the customer is also displayed. By referring to the "customer table" and setting the input level corresponding to the customer, even if the same operation as the new creation process is performed every time,
Since an appropriate input level set in advance is set, even an unskilled user can easily set an appropriate input level.

FIG. 12 is a view showing an example of a display executed on the display screen in the input screen display / input level setting processing shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, wherein FIG. (B) shows the display state when the input level is input, and (c) shows the display state at the stage when the input level setting is completed.

When the input screen display processing shown in FIG. 8 is started, a screen shown in FIG. 12A is displayed in step S21. On the screen shown in FIG. 12A, since the input level is not set, a rectangular display indicating that all items can be input is performed.

Then, in the input level setting process shown in FIG. 9, when an input level is input in step S32, for example, a screen as shown in FIG. 12B is displayed. In this input screen, the input level “1” to
Since any one of “3” is to be selected, a level not set in the item-by-item input level setting process shown in FIG. 7 is not input. Therefore, the operation can be easily performed by an unskilled user.

When the input screen display processing shown in FIG. 8 is executed based on the input level set in the input level setting processing shown in FIG. 9, a screen as shown in FIG. 12C is displayed. FIG. 12C shows a screen displayed with the input level set to “3”. On this screen, “No.”, “Customer”, “Product Name”,
Only each item of “quantity” is displayed in a rectangle. That is, in the "input level table" (FIG. 4) stored in the "spec file" in the data storage device 19, only the items for which the input level is set to "3" are displayed in a rectangular shape, and the other levels 1 to 3 are displayed. No rectangle is displayed for the item set to 2. In this way, by the input screen display processing shown in FIG. 8, items that do not require input can be excluded from the input operation.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an input item moving process for shifting to the input of the next item after inputting one item in the input operation in the form data input process.

First, the CPU 11 acquires the currently set input level (step S41), and refers to the “layout information” stored in the “spec file” (FIG. 3) in the data storage medium 19. The next input item is obtained, and further, an “input level table” (FIG. 4)
, The input level of the acquired next input item is acquired (step S42).

Here, it is confirmed whether or not the next input item has been obtained (step S43). When it is confirmed that the next input item has been obtained, the input level of the obtained next item is set to the currently set input level. It is determined whether the level is equal to or higher than the level (step S44). That is, if the current input level is set to “3”, it is not necessary to input to the item whose input level is “2”. Therefore, if it is determined in step S44 that the item is not higher than the currently set input level, the process returns to step S42, and the next item is acquired.

If the acquired input level of the next item is equal to or higher than the currently set input level, the input area is moved to the position of the item on the display screen (step S45), and the input is performed. Is executed (step S4).
6). Then, when the input in the input area is completed, the process returns to step S42 to acquire the next input item.

If it is determined in step S43 that the next input item cannot be obtained, it is determined that the moving process for all the items has been completed, and the user is notified on the display screen that the input has been completed. Notify (Step S
47), and the process ends.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of a display executed on the display screen in the input item moving process shown in FIG. 12, and (a) shows a state where the input level is set to "1". (B) shows a state where the input level is set to “2”.

As shown in FIG. 13A, when the input level is set to "1", after the name of the customer is input, the input area for inputting the next item is To the "Address" item.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when the input level is set to "2", after the name of the customer is input, the input area moves to the item of "article name". I do. That is, since the items of “address” and “telephone number” are set to the input level “1”, step S44
In FIG. 10, it is determined that there is no need to make an input, and the input area is moved to an item having an input level “2” or more.

Here, when inputting in the input area, the input level can be changed. FIG.
5 is a flowchart showing an input level changing process executed by the data input device 1. The input level changing process shown in FIG. 11 can be executed by the CPU 11 reading the “input level changing module” stored in the program storage medium 17 (FIG. 2).

First, the CPU 11 refers to the "input level table" (FIG. 4) to acquire the maximum value of the input level set for each item (step S51). When an input level is selected and input by the input device 15 (FIG. 1) (step S52), it is determined whether or not the input level is equal to or less than the input level obtained in step S51 (step S53). . If the input level exceeds the maximum input level set in the “input level table”, it is determined that the input is inappropriate, and the process returns to step S52.

If it is determined in step S53 that the input level input by the input device 15 is lower than the input level obtained in step S51, an input screen corresponding to the input level is generated and displayed. Execute (step S54), and terminate the input level changing process.

As described above, according to the data input device 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the “input level table” in which the input level is set for each item described in the form is stored in the data storage medium 19. Since the input level is set prior to the process of storing and inputting data to each item of the form, items that do not correspond to the set input level are not input targets, and items that correspond to the set input level Only the input is enabled. By setting an appropriate level in advance for an item that does not need to be input in some cases, there is no need to determine whether or not the item is necessary each time an input is performed, The burden on the user can be reduced and work efficiency can be increased. In addition, the input level is set in advance for each item, and when inputting data, it is only necessary to refer to the set input level. Also, an unskilled user can efficiently and easily perform data input processing.

In the data storage medium 19, a "customer table" in which an input level is set for a customer serving as a destination of a form and a "user table" in which an input level is set for each user are stored. By inputting the code number assigned to each customer or user and its name, an appropriate input level can be set, and data entry corresponding to each customer or each user can be input. The operation can be easily performed without performing the operation of designating the level. Further, it is not necessary to judge the input level every time the user performs the data input processing, and it is possible to further improve the efficiency.
It is possible to prevent a plurality of forms from being written in various ways.

Since the input level can be changed even during the process of inputting data for each item, it is possible to flexibly respond to various cases and input the form data. It is.

The data input device 1 according to the above-described embodiment may further include a printing device capable of printing a form, and may print and issue the form in which data is input as it is. Further, the present invention is not limited to data entry in a form to be issued to a customer. For example, when a test report is issued, an item to be input is changed according to the type of test performed. Alternatively, a configuration may be employed in which items to be input are changed for each target person when a public document is issued.

In addition, program modules for executing various processes are stored in the program storage medium 17,
Although the configuration is such that each program module is read and executed by the CPU 11, a configuration may also be adopted in which devices for executing each program module are provided, and these devices execute the above-described processing. In addition, the configuration of the details can be appropriately changed.

[0067]

According to the first and sixth aspects of the present invention,
Since the level is set for the item to enter data,
By specifying a level, only appropriate items can be extracted and data can be input. Thus, it is not necessary to determine whether to input or omit data for each item every time data is input, and data can be input only by specifying a predetermined level. . For example, even when data is input for various items described in the form when creating the form, a user having sufficient knowledge can set the level for each item in advance, so that an inexperienced use can be performed. Even if
The most appropriate item can be selected according to the purpose and destination of the form to be created. Further, since only necessary items can be easily extracted, the work load on the user can be greatly reduced, and the work efficiency can be greatly improved.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the items for which data is to be input are displayed on the display screen in a differentiated manner, so that it is easy to grasp which item to input data. Therefore, the user can perform the processing more quickly, and the working efficiency can be further improved.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the level is set for each user, the level is specified by, for example, the user inputting his / her own code number or name, and data input is required. Only items that are important are extracted.
Therefore, the user does not need to specify the level each time the work is performed, and the user can easily perform the work, so that the efficiency can be further improved.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when a form is created, for example, by inputting data to a specific item such as a destination name of the form, a level corresponding to the input data is designated. Therefore, it is possible to easily create a form according to the purpose without performing an operation for specifying a level. Also, by setting the level of specific data by a worker having sufficient knowledge in advance, even if an unskilled worker performs the work, the optimum work can be easily performed.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the level can be changed even after the operation of inputting data for each item is started, so that, for example, a specific destination is different from a normal destination. Even when creating a form, a level different from the level set in advance for the destination can be designated during the work, so that work that is more flexible for various purposes can be easily performed. Can be done.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a data input device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration in a program storage medium of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a diagram schematically showing a configuration in a data storage medium of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration of data set in an input level table of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a configuration of data set in a customer table of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of data set in a user table of FIG. 3;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an item-by-item input level setting process executed by the data input device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an input screen display process executed by the data input device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an input level setting process executed by the data input device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an input item moving process executed by the data input device of FIG. 1;

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an input level changing process executed by the data input device of FIG. 1;

12 is a diagram showing a display example executed in the input screen display process shown in FIG. 8, (a) is a diagram showing a display example in an initial state, and (b) is a table in the input level input setting process; It is a figure which shows the example of a display, (c) is a figure which shows the example of a display after an input screen display process.

FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example executed in the input item moving process shown in FIG. 10; FIG. 13 (a) is a diagram showing a display example when the input level is set to “1”;
(B) is a figure which shows the example of a display in the state where the input level was set to "2".

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 data input device 11 CPU 12 RAM 13 ROM 14 display device 15 input device 16 program storage device 17 program storage medium 18 data storage device 19 data storage medium 20 bus

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. For a plurality of items to which data is input,
Item level setting means for setting a level for each item; item level storage means for storing the plurality of items and the levels set by the item level setting means for the plurality of items in association with each other; A level designation unit for designating a specific level among the levels set by the item level setting unit; and an item corresponding to the level designated by the level designation unit, the plurality of items stored in the item level storage unit. A data input device comprising: an extracting unit that extracts from items; and a data input unit that inputs data on the items extracted by the extracting unit. 2. A display means for displaying the plurality of items on a display screen, and among the plurality of items displayed by the display means,
The data input device according to claim 1, further comprising: a display control unit that differentiates and displays the items extracted by the extraction unit. 3. A user level setting means for setting a level for each user, a plurality of users, and a level set by the user level setting means for the plurality of users in association with each other and stored. Further comprising: a user level storage unit for performing the operation; and a user designating unit for designating a specific user among a plurality of users stored in the user level storage unit. An item corresponding to the level stored in the user level storage unit is extracted in association with the user specified by the specifying unit, and the data input unit inputs data for the item newly extracted by the extraction unit. 3. The data input device according to claim 1, wherein the data is input. 4. A data level storage means for storing data input to a specific item among the plurality of items and a level corresponding to the data in association with each other; Data level extracting means for extracting a level stored in the data level storing means in response to the input data, wherein the extracting means extracts the level by the data level extracting means. An item corresponding to the extracted level is extracted from the plurality of items stored in the item level storage unit, and the data input unit inputs data for an item newly extracted by the extraction unit. The data input device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a level changing unit for designating a specific level after data is input for any of the items by the data input unit, wherein the extracting unit sets the level specified by the level changing unit. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein a corresponding item is extracted from the plurality of items stored in the item level storage unit, and the data input unit inputs data for an item newly extracted by the extraction unit. 5. The data input device according to any one of 1 to 4. 6. A storage medium storing a computer-executable program, wherein a computer-executable program code for setting a level for each of a plurality of items to which data is input; A computer-executable program code for storing a plurality of items and the levels set for the plurality of items in the item level storage unit in association with each other; and a level of the level set for the plurality of items. A computer code for causing a computer to execute a specific level, and a computer for causing an item corresponding to the specified level to be extracted from the plurality of items stored in the item level storage means. Is required to enter executable program code and data for the extracted items. Storage medium characterized by the computer program code executable, storing a program including.