JPS6330971A - catalog editing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To accurately position the arrangements of a photograph, a clipping, and a character in a catalog editing, and to improve the efficiency of layout, by providing an erasing means which erases a plotting line drawn in a layout area by a plotting line drawing means, or a split line drawn by a split line drawing means. CONSTITUTION:In case of selecting the plotting line in a catalog generation layout menu, the plotting line drawing means 1 draws the plotting line information of an arbitrary milisquare which becomes background in the layout area of a catalog drawn on a display unit 14, from a designated position. Also, in case of selecting the split line in the catalog generation layout menu, the prescribed number of split lines which become the guide of the character inputted to the layout area of the catalog displayed on the display unit 14, are drawn. In such case, the erasing means 3 erases the plotting line drawn in the layout area by the plotting line drawing means 1, or the split line drawn by the split line drawing means 2 as necessary.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a catalog editing system that creates catalog layout information as a CAD image.

[Conventional technology]

Conventionally, as this type of device, patent application Sho GO-078285
No. etc. have been proposed.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a conventional catalog editing system. Reference numeral 11 denotes input means, which includes, for example, a keyboard and a tablet.

12 is an image information storage means, which stores product image information (
(1 photo, 1 character, 2 drawings), 14 line information (hit line, living ruled line), and product image decomposition magnification. 13 is a system controller, which includes display control means 13a and mask data creation means 13b.

It has ruled line information extraction means 13c. Reference numeral 14 denotes a display means, for example, a high-resolution bitmap display. Reference numeral 15 denotes a mask making J& means, which is composed of a mask material such as a diamond vine for cutting the beer film, and cuts the beer film with high precision according to the mask data sent from the mask data creating means 13b. Reference numeral 16 denotes a block mount drawing means composed of, for example, Benpro, Yu, etc., which draws live ruled lines and color strips or doubles on the block mount of a desired size according to the ruled line information extracted by the ruled line information extraction means 13c. Draw hit ruled lines as . Note that the ruled line information may be registered once in a storage medium, such as a floppy disk, and then provided to the mask creation means 15 from the floppy disk. Reference numeral 17 denotes an image output means comprising, for example, a laser beam printer for outputting image data as a dot image, and outputs the layout image displayed on the display means 14 by the display control P stage 73a as a binary image onto recording paper.

Next, the control operation of the catalog editing system shown in FIG. 5 will be explained with reference to FIGS. 6(a), (b) and FIG. 7.

6(a) and 6(b) show the display means 14 shown in FIG.
2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the display state of the screen. In FIG. 2(a), reference numeral 21 is an initial screen in which product image information and ruled line information instructed by the input means 11 have been read out from the image information storage means 12.

Reference numeral 22 indicates a ruled line that is actually visible when it is outputted by the first edition lower mount drawing means 16 or the image outputting means 17 as a live M line. 23 is a photo area, which is surrounded by hit ruled lines 23a. The photo area 23 is a position where a photo of the new product is printed. 24 is product image information, which is composed of a photo area 24a, one character area 24b, and nine drawing areas 24c, and each area is surrounded by "BB2S3".

In the same figure (b), 31 shows the layout screen, and the same figure (a
) is displayed in a state in which the display control means 13a moves and displays the information at variable magnification according to the decomposition magnification inputted from the input means 11.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart explaining the control operation of the conventional catalog editing system. Note that (1) to (19) indicate each step.

When the system has finished starting up, it is determined whether the command input from the input means 1 is an image read command or not.
), if YES, it waits for the readout image specification from the input means 11. 2) When input, the display control means 13a refers to the image information storage means 12 and registers the desired product image information and ruled line information in advance. An initial screen 21 shown in FIG. 6(a) is displayed on the display means 14 according to the decomposition magnification (3). Next, it is determined whether a request for changing the magnification of the initial screen 27 displayed by the input means 11 has been inputted.
), if NO, the process proceeds to step (6), and if YES, the display control means 13a causes the display to be displayed in the desired size and position as shown in FIG. 6(b) (5). On the other hand, step (
If the determination in 1) is NO, it is further determined whether the command inputted from the input means]1 is a ruled line information extraction command8), and if YES, the ruled line information extraction means 13c outputs the ruled line information extraction means to the display means]4. Displayed ruled lines 22. Hit ruled lines 23a, 25
(?), waits for the block output command inputted from the input means 17 (8), and when it is inputted, extracts the extracted living ruled line 22. The hit ruled lines 23a and 25 are converted into vector data (9) and output to the block mount drawing means 16 (10).

In response to this, the block mount drawing means 16 draws M on the block mount.
A line is drawn and the control ends (11).

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (6) is No, further
It is determined whether the command input from the input means 11 is a mask creation command (12), and if YES, the mask data creation means 13b extracts the photo area 13.14a from the layout screen 31 displayed on the display means 14. Then, create mask data 13) and deliver it to the mask creation means 15 (I
4). In response to this, the mask creating means 15 cuts the mask material and ends the control (15). On the other hand, step (
If the judgment in step 12) is NO, further input means 11
16 to determine whether an image output command has been input from
), if YES, the image data of the layout screen 31 displayed on the display means 14 is outputted to the image output means 17 in accordance with the image output command issued by the input means 11 (17), and the binary image (allocation designated paper ) is output on the recording paper, rl
/J control ends (18).

On the other hand, if the determination in step (16) is No, it is further determined whether the command input from the input means 11 is a command to read the next product image from the image information storage means 2 (19), and if YES If the answer is No, the process returns to step (6) and ends the system operation.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

A conventional catalog editing system is configured as described above, and an operator edits the catalog using a CAD image while looking at the screen, for example, creating layout information such as ruled lines.

However, the layout screen 31 has ruled lines 22. Hit ruled line 23a
, 25 is not displayed, the operator repeats cut and try to draw the ruled lines 22 . , 25 in the optimal position. Since the hit ruled lines 23d and 25 were allocated, there were problems such as a significant drop in editing efficiency.

This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problems.

By displaying grid lines or dividing lines that guide the photo position (color plate position), it is possible to accurately allocate ruled line information, copy (text), and photo position (color plate position) on the layout screen. The purpose is to obtain a catalog editing system.

[F-stage to solve problems]

In the catalog editing system according to the present invention, when the grid line in the catalog creation layout menu is selected, grid line information of an arbitrary millimeter square is specified as a background in the catalog layout area drawn on the display device. A grid line drawing means that draws from the position, and a predetermined number of dividing lines that will be drawn on the display and serve as a guide for characters to be submitted to the catalog layout area when the dividing line in the catalog creation layout menu is selected. and an eraser means for erasing the grid lines drawn in the layout area by the grid line drawing means or the partition lines drawn by the partition line drawing means.

[Effect]

In this invention, the catalog creation layout menu ~
When the middle grid line is selected, the grid line drawing means draws grid line information of an arbitrary millimeter square as a background in the layout area of the catalog drawn on the display from the specified position. Further, when a dividing line in the catalog creation layout menu is selected, a predetermined number of dividing lines are drawn to serve as guides for characters to be submitted to the layout area of the catalog drawn on the display. At this time, the erasing means erases the grid lines drawn in the layout area by the grid line drawing means or the dividing lines drawn by the dividing line drawing means, as necessary.

〔Example〕

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a catalog editing system showing an embodiment of the present invention, and the same parts as in FIG. 5 are given the same reference numerals.

In this figure, 1 is a grid line drawing means, and a display means 14
For example, grid lines of 5 mm square and 3 mm square are drawn from the specified position in the layout area displayed on the screen. 2 is a dividing line drawing means that draws dividing lines for dividing the layout area displayed on the display means 14 into the number input numerically from the input means 11; 3 is an eraser means for erasing grid lines or DI lines drawn on the display means 14;

Next, referring to FIGS. 2(a) to 2(d), the operation of arranging square plates according to the present invention will be explained.

FIGS. 2(a) to 2(d) are schematic diagrams illustrating the operation of the square plate layout according to the present invention. Components that are the same as those in FIG. 5 are given the same reference numerals.

In these figures, M is the menu area.

Block size specification to specify the size of the printing plate, grid line specification to specify the size of the grid lines 9 Parting line specification to specify the number of dividing lines 9 Erase specification to erase the created dividing lines or grid lines 1 Created square board It is configured such that it is possible to specify a movement specification for moving the .

First, the operator specifies the version size according to the size of the catalog to be created, and for example, inputs A4 size into the input means 11.
When specified by , the display control means 13 displays the layout area E inside the plate surface 14a of the display means 14, as shown in FIG. 2(a). Here, the operator performs a designation operation to draw grid lines, which serve as a guide for allocating photographs or clippings.

First, when the grid line of the menu area M is designated by the input means 11 and the desired mm square, for example, 5 mm square, as shown in FIG. 2(b), the grid line drawing means 1
draws a 5 mm square grid line on the layout area E-plane. Here, if it is determined that it is difficult to layout with the drawn grid line of 5 square mm, specify the grid line of menu area M from the input means 11 and set the grid line of the desired square mm, for example, 3 mm square.
When mm square is specified, as shown in Figure 2 (C),
A grid line drawing means 1 draws grid lines of 3 mm square on the E-plane of the layout area. Note that if you want to initially lay out the squares in squares, you can specify other grid lines in the menu area M and enter a numerical value using the input means 11. Further, when a grid line is drawn from any position in the layout area E, if a desired point, for example, point P is specified by the input means 11 and the same operation as described above is performed, the graph shown in FIG. 2(d) is drawn. You can draw grid lines like this. Furthermore, if you wish to delete the grid lines created by -degrees, by specifying deletion in the menu area M, the initial display screen, that is, the screen display shown in FIG. 2(a) can be displayed. In addition, after creating a credit sale with grid lines drawn, if you pick the created credit sale using the input means 11 and specify clear in the menu area E, the grid lines inside the credit sale will be deleted and the layout will be changed to the position. It is possible to clarify.

Next, the character layout operation according to the present invention will be explained with reference to FIGS. 3(a) to 3(C).

FIGS. 3(a) to 3(C) are schematic diagrams illustrating the character layout operation according to the present invention. Components that are the same as those in FIG. 5 or FIGS. 2(a) to (d) are given the same reference numerals.

First, the operator specifies the version size according to the size of the catalog to be created, and for example, inputs A4 size into the input means 11.
When specified by , the display control means 13 displays the layout area E inside the plate surface 14a of the display means 14, as shown in FIG. 2(a). Here, the operator performs a designation operation to draw a dividing line that serves as a guide for allocating characters.

First, when the dividing line of the menu area M is specified by the input means 1 and the desired number of lines, for example, 2, is specified, the dividing line display means 2 is displayed in the layout area E, as shown in FIG. 2(b). -Draw a dividing line that divides the surface into two. Here, if it is determined that it is difficult to layout the right page with the drawn dividing line, specify the dividing line in the menu area M using the input means 11 and specify the desired number of lines, for example, 2 trees and the right page. As shown in Figure 2 (C),
A dividing line drawing means 2 draws a dividing line that divides the right page of the layout area E into three parts. In addition, if it is desired to draw an arbitrary number of dividing lines, it is sufficient to specify other dividing lines in the menu area M and input a numerical value using the input means 11. Furthermore, if it is determined that it is difficult to arrange characters with the created dividing line and the characters are deleted, the screen display can be switched to the one shown in FIG. 3(a) by specifying deletion of the menu area M.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), the control operation for credit sales and character allocation according to the present invention will be explained.

FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b) are flowcharts illustrating the credit sales or character assignment J1m operation according to the present invention. Note that (+) to (19) indicate each step.

First, it is determined whether the grid line of the menu area M has been designated (1). If NO, it is determined whether the dividing line has been designated (2). No in this judgment.

If so, perform other command processing (3) and end the control; if YES, wait for the number of lines to be drawn to be specified (4), and when the number of lines to be drawn is specified by the input means 11, there is a drawing position specification. 5), if no, the dividing line drawing means 2 draws a dividing line dividing the entire layout area E according to the number of divisions 6), step 8).
If the answer is YES, dividing lines are drawn to divide the specified area according to the number of divisions (7). Next, it is determined whether the erasure designation has been input (8), and if No, the process returns to step (2); if YES, the eraser means 3 erases the drawn dividing line (9), and then the dividing line is rewritten. To determine whether the specification has been input 10), YE
If S, the process returns to step (2); if NO, other command processing is executed (11), and the control is terminated.

On the other hand, if the judgment in step (1) is YES, mm
Wait for the m digit designation to be input 12), and when the m1 angle designation is input, judge whether the drawing position of the grid line is from the origin 13), and if YES, draw the specified mm square from the origin position. Draw the eye line (14) and step (16)
If the answer is NO, a grid line of the specified mm square is drawn from the position specified by the cursor (15). Then,
Determine whether there is a clear specification (16), if YES, clear the specified area (17), and proceed to step (16).
Return to step 2), if No, determine whether grid line re-designation has been input 18), if YES, return to step 7 (1), if No, execute other command processing 18) ), exit control.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, in the present invention, when a grid line in the catalog creation layout menu is selected, grid line information of a commi angle as a background is specified in the catalog layout area drawn on the display device. A grid line drawing means that draws from the position, and a predetermined dividing line that serves as a guide for characters to be drawn in the catalog layout area that is drawn on the display when dividing line in the katakari creation layout menu is selected. A dividing line drawing means for drawing the number of dividing lines and an eraser means for erasing the grid lines drawn in the layout area by the grid line drawing means or the dividing lines drawn by the dividing line drawing means are provided. This method has advantages such as being able to accurately arrange the two characters and improving layout efficiency.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a catalog editing system showing an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating the operation of color plate layout according to the present invention, and FIG. 4(a) and 4(b) are flowcharts illustrating control operations for color plate or character layout according to the present invention; FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a conventional catalog editing system. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating the display state of the display means shown in FIG. 5, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating the control operation of the conventional catalog editing system. In the figure, 1 is a grid line drawing means, 2 is a dividing line drawing means, 3 is an eraser means, ] 1 is an input means, 12 is an image information storage means, 13 is a system controller, and 14 is a display means. Figure 1 Figure 1 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7

Claims (1)

[Claims] In a catalog editing system that draws catalog layout information on a display while selecting a catalog creation layout menu created in advance, when a grid line in the catalog creation layout menu is selected,
A grid line drawing means for drawing arbitrary millimeter square grid line information as a background in the layout area of the catalog to be drawn on the display device, and a dividing line in the catalog creation layout menu are selected. a dividing line drawing means for drawing a predetermined number of dividing lines to serve as guides for characters to be submitted to the layout area of the catalog drawn on the display; and dividing lines drawn in the layout area by the grid line drawing means. A catalog editing system comprising: an eraser for erasing grid lines or dividing lines drawn by the dividing line drawing means.