WO2023223473A1 - Screen data creation program, screen data creation device, and programmable display system - Google Patents

Abstract

An object definition data acceptance unit (171) accepts the input of object definition data (210) defining an object. A template data selection acceptance unit (172) accepts the selection, from a template data group (120), of a plurality of template data to be used to decorate the defined object. An individual definition data acceptance unit (174) accepts, for each piece of selected template data, the input of individual definition data (230) including display condition data expressing start and end conditions on the display of a decorative part that the selected template data represents. A screen data creation unit (175) uses the object definition data (210), the plurality of selected template data, and the plurality of individual definition data (230) to create screen data indicating that the decorative parts represented by the plurality of selected template data are to be displayed on a display screen in a manner that decorates the defined object.

Description

Screen data creation program, screen data creation device, and programmable display system

The present disclosure relates to a screen data creation program, a screen data creation device, and a programmable display system.

A programmable display is known as a human machine interface (HMI) for a programmable logic controller (PLC) that controls equipment responsible for manufacturing on a production line.

The programmable display device includes a display screen that constitutes a graphical user interface (GUI). By operating objects displayed on the display screen of the programmable display, a user at the site can control the equipment through the programmable logic controller and check the operating status of the equipment.

Note that in this specification, the term "object" refers to something that is displayed to be operated by a user on a display screen that constitutes a GUI. A typical "object" is a button touched by a user on a display screen.

Patent Document 1 discloses a programmable display that displays not only objects but also decorative parts that decorate the objects. Note that in this specification, to "decorate" an object means to display it together with the object on the display screen in a form that appeals to the user's sense of sight.

The decorative parts according to Patent Document 1 play a role of guiding the user's operations on the object. Specifically, Patent Document 1 discloses a decorative part representing a frame surrounding a long-press button that is activated when the button is continuously touched for a predetermined period of time. The size of the frame changes over time. Thereby, the decorative part guides the user to continue touching the long press button.

International Publication No. 2014/141314

The GUI on the display screen of the programmable display is realized by screen data. That is, the GUI of the display screen is realized by installing screen data on the programmable display and displaying the screen data on the display screen using firmware originally included in the programmable display.

Generally, screen data includes data of multiple objects. Although Patent Document 1 only discloses a configuration in which one object is decorated with one decorative part, there are cases where it is desired to decorate one object with a plurality of types of decorative parts.

However, at present, it is necessary to create new decorative parts for each object, so creating screen data is time-consuming, especially when decorating one object with multiple decorative parts. Therefore, a technology for efficiently creating screen data has been desired.

An object of the present disclosure is to provide a technique that can efficiently obtain screen data even when an object is decorated with a plurality of decorative parts.

The screen data creation program according to this disclosure is
A screen data creation program for creating screen data for realizing display on a display screen of a programmable display device having a display screen on which objects constituting a graphical user interface are displayed, the program comprising:
A template data group constituted by template data prepared for each type of decorative parts that decorate the object, wherein each of the template data represents a template of a different type of the decorative parts. a storage unit that stores data groups;
on a computer that has access to
an object definition data reception unit that receives input of object definition data that defines the object displayed on the display screen;
a template data selection receiving unit that receives a selection of a plurality of template data used for decorating a defined object, which is the object defined by the object definition data, from the template data group;
For each selected template data that is the template data selected using the template data selection receiving unit, individually defined data necessary for displaying the decorative parts represented by the selected template data, an individual definition data receiving unit that receives input of individual definition data including display condition data representing start conditions and end conditions for displaying the decorative parts;
Using the object definition data, the plurality of selected template data, and the plurality of individual definition data, the decorative part represented by each of the plurality of selected template data satisfies the start condition and the end condition, and a screen data creation unit that creates the screen data representing that the defined object is displayed on the display screen in a manner that decorates the defined object;
Realize the function as.

According to the above configuration, a plurality of template data forming a template data group can be used in common for decoration of a plurality of defined objects. There is no need to create new data equivalent to template data each time the display of decorative parts is realized. Therefore, even when an object is decorated with a plurality of decorative parts, screen data can be efficiently obtained.

Conceptual diagram showing the configuration of a programmable display system according to Embodiment 1 A conceptual diagram illustrating a display mode on a display screen of a programmable display device according to Embodiment 1. Conceptual diagram showing the configuration of a screen data creation device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing functions of the screen data creation device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing a partial configuration of a template data group according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the configuration of the remaining part of the template data group according to Embodiment 1 Flowchart of screen data creation processing according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the structure of individual definition data that realizes the display mode shown in Figure 2 Conceptual diagram illustrating other display modes on the display screen of the programmable display device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the structure of individual definition data that realizes the display mode shown in Figure 9 Conceptual diagram illustrating still another display mode on the display screen of the programmable display device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the structure of individual definition data that realizes the display mode shown in Figure 11 Conceptual diagram illustrating still another display mode on the display screen of the programmable display device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the structure of individual definition data that realizes the display mode shown in Figure 13 Conceptual diagram illustrating still another display mode on the display screen of the programmable display device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the configuration of individual definition data that realizes the display mode shown in Figure 15 Conceptual diagram illustrating still another display mode on the display screen of the programmable display device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the structure of individual definition data that realizes the display mode shown in Figure 17 Conceptual diagram illustrating still another display mode on the display screen of the programmable display device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the structure of individual definition data that realizes the display mode shown in Figure 19 Conceptual diagram illustrating still another display mode on the display screen of the programmable display device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the structure of individual definition data that realizes the display mode shown in Figure 21 Conceptual diagram illustrating still another display mode on the display screen of the programmable display device according to Embodiment 1 Conceptual diagram showing the structure of individual definition data that realizes the display mode shown in Figure 23 Conceptual diagram showing the functions of the screen data creation device according to Embodiment 2

Hereinafter, a programmable display system according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In the figures, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[Embodiment 1]
As shown in FIG. 1, a programmable display system 700 according to the present embodiment includes a programmable display 400 and a screen data creation device 100 communicatively connected to the programmable display 400 via a communication line CL. .

The programmable display 400 functions as a human-machine interface for the programmable logic controller 600 that controls equipment (not shown). The programmable display 400 includes a display screen 410 configured as a touch screen.

The display screen 410 constitutes a GUI for controlling the above-mentioned equipment and checking the operating status of the above-mentioned equipment. That is, by operating the object 510 displayed on the display screen 410, the user at the site can control the above-mentioned equipment through the programmable logic controller 600 and check the operating status of the above-mentioned equipment on the display screen 410. can.

Although one object 510 is shown as a representative in FIG. 1, a plurality of objects 510 are displayed on the display screen 410. For each object 510, a control command corresponding to that object 510 is defined in advance. Programmable display 400 outputs a control command corresponding to manipulated object 510 to programmable logic controller 600. This makes it possible to control the device and check the operating status of the device on the display screen 410.

The screen data creation device 100 provides the programmable display 400 with screen data 300 to be displayed on the display screen 410.

The screen data 300 includes data representing an image displayed on the display screen 410 and data representing how the display content of the display screen 410 changes. In this specification, "the screen data 300 is displayed on the display screen 410" means that the image represented by the screen data 300 is displayed on the display screen 410 in the transition manner represented by the screen data 300.

The screen data 300 is installed on the programmable display 400, and the screen data 300 is displayed on the display screen 410 by the firmware originally included in the programmable display 400. As a result, the GUI of the display screen 410 is realized.

Hereinafter, an example of the display mode on the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 will be described with reference to FIG. 2.

FIG. 2 shows a long press button 511 as an example of an object 510 displayed on the display screen 410. The long press button 511 is activated when the touch button 511 continues to be touched for a predetermined object delay time.

Note that in this specification, when the object 510 "operates", it means that the programmable display 400 accepts the task of outputting a control command corresponding to the object 510 to the programmable logic controller 600.

First, in a first state before the user touches the long press button 511, the long press button 511 is decorated with decorative parts 530.

The decorative part 530 is a character part 531 that expresses the operation method of the object 510 with the words "long press". The user can recognize that the object 510 is a long press button 511 by the display of “long press”. In other words, the user can recognize that it is necessary to continue touching the long press button 511 for the object delay time length.

Next, in a second state where the user is touching the long press button 511, the character part 531 has disappeared, and the long press button 511 is decorated with a decorative part 530 of a different type from the character part 531. be done.

Specifically, the decorative part 530 that decorates the long-press button 511 in the second state is a guide figure part 532 that displays a guide figure that guides operations on the object 510. The guide figure part 532 displays a frame surrounding the long press button 511 as a guide figure.

The size of the frame increases as time passes, and reaches its maximum size when the object delay time length has elapsed. Due to such a time change in the size of the frame, the guide graphic part 532 guides the user to continue touching the object over the object delay time.

Next, in the third state in which the object delay time length has elapsed while the long press button 511 is being touched, the character part 531 and the guide figure part 532 have disappeared, and the long press button 511 has been touched and the guide figure part 532 has disappeared. is decorated with different types of decorative parts 530.

Specifically, the decorative part 530 decorating the long press button 511 in the second state is a guide figure part 533 that displays a check mark as a guide figure. The user can recognize that the long press button 511 has been activated by the display of the check mark. In other words, the user knows that it is okay to finish touching the long press button 511.

As described above, multiple types of decorative parts 530 can be added to one object 510. However, in the past, it was necessary to create a new decorative part 530 for each object 510, which required time and effort to create the screen data 300.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the screen data creation device 100 shown in FIG. 1 has a configuration that can efficiently create the screen data 300. The configuration of the screen data creation device 100 will be specifically described below.

With reference to FIG. 3, the hardware configuration of the screen data creation device 100 will be described. The screen data creation device 100 includes a storage device 150 that stores a screen data creation program 110 that defines a procedure for creating screen data 300.

Furthermore, the storage device 150 serves as a storage unit that stores the template data group 120 used as the material for the screen data 300. The storage device 150 also stores screen data 300 created by the screen data creation device 100.

The screen data creation device 100 also includes an input device 180 for the user to perform various inputs in the process of creating the screen data 300, and a display device 190 for displaying the screen data 300 being created or after creation. . Input device 180 and display device 190 constitute a GUI for creating screen data 300.

Additionally, the screen data creation device 100 includes a communication device 160, which is hardware necessary for communication. The communication device 160 plays a role as a transmitter that transmits the screen data 300 created by the screen data creation device 100 to the programmable display 400 via the communication line CL.

The screen data creation device 100 also includes a processor 170 that executes the screen data creation program 110. When the processor 170 executes the screen data creation program 110, a function that supports creation of the screen data 300 is realized.

Hereinafter, the contents of the template data group 120 stored in the storage device 150 will be specifically explained.

The template data group 120 is a set of template data prepared for each type of decorative parts 530 that decorate the object 510. Each of the plurality of pieces of template data constituting the template data group 120 represents a template of a different type of decorative part 530.

As shown in FIG. 4, the template data group 120 is specifically composed of first template data 121 to eighth template data 128. That is, the template data group 120 according to the present embodiment represents templates of eight types of decorative parts 530.

With reference to FIG. 5, the configuration of the first to fourth template data 121 to 124 will be explained.

The first template data 121 represents a template of character parts 531 that display characters. The specific characters to be displayed are determined by the user. The first template data 121 indicates that the color of the displayed characters is pink, the transmittance of the displayed characters is 0%, and the displayed characters do not change over time.

The first template data 121 also indicates that the "size" of the characters to be displayed is 25% of the vertical width of the object 510, and that the "display position" of the characters is at the bottom right of the object 510. That is, these "size" and "display position" are specifically determined at the stage when the object 510 to be decorated is determined. That is, in the first template data 121, data representing "size" and "display position" are decoration object dependent parameters 121a determined by the manner in which the object 510 to be decorated is displayed on the display screen 410.

The second template data 122 represents a template of a decorative part 530 that displays a circle as a guide figure. The second template data 122 indicates that the color of the displayed circle is red and the transmittance of the displayed circle is 20%. Further, the second template data 122 indicates that the size of the displayed circle gradually increases, the final size of the circle is 120% of the initial size, and the time width of the size change is 0.2 seconds. Contains time change definition data 122b.

The second template data 122 also indicates that the "initial size" of the displayed circle is 80% of the width of the object 510, and that the "display position" of the circle is at the center of the object 510. In the second template data 122, the data representing the "initial size" and "display position" are decoration target dependent parameters 122a determined by the manner in which the object 510 to be decorated is displayed on the display screen 410.

The third template data 123 represents a template of a decorative part 530 that displays a rectangle as a guide figure. The third template data 123 indicates that the color of the displayed rectangle is yellow and the transmittance of the displayed rectangle is 20%. Further, the third template data 123 indicates that the size of the displayed rectangle gradually decreases, the final size of the rectangle is 80% of the initial size, and the time width of the size change is 0.4 seconds. Contains time change definition data 123b.

The third template data 123 also indicates that the "initial size" of the rectangle to be displayed is 120% of the vertical width of the object 510, and that the "display position" of the rectangle is at the center of the object 510. In the third template data 123, the data representing the "initial size" and "display position" are decoration object dependent parameters 123a determined by the manner in which the object 510 to be decorated is displayed on the display screen 410.

The fourth template data 124 represents a template of a guide graphic part 533 that displays a check mark as a guide graphic. The fourth template data 124 indicates that the file name of the image data representing the check mark is "check mark.jpg" and that the transmittance of the check mark is 20%. Further, the fourth template data 124 includes time change definition data 124b indicating that a check mark is displayed in a blinking state and the blinking time width is 0.2 seconds.

The fourth template data 124 also indicates that the "initial size" of the check mark to be displayed is 100% of the vertical width of the object 510, and that the "display position" of the check mark is at the center of the object 510. . In the fourth template data 124, the data representing the "initial size" and "display position" are decoration object dependent parameters 124a determined by the manner in which the object 510 to be decorated is displayed on the display screen 410.

With reference to FIG. 6, the structure of the fifth to eighth model data 125 to 128 will be explained next.

The fifth model data 125 represents a model of a decorative part 530 that displays a guide figure representing a waiting state. The fifth template data 125 indicates that the file name of the image data representing the guide figure is "waiting state.jpg" and that the transmittance of the guide figure is 20%. The fifth template data 125 also includes time change definition data 125b indicating that the guide figure is displayed as rotating clockwise, the total rotation angle is 360 degrees, and the rotation time width is 2 seconds. include.

The fifth template data 125 also indicates that the "size" of the guide figure to be displayed is 50% of the vertical width of the object 510, and that the "display position" of the guide figure is the center of the object 510. In the fifth template data 125, the data representing the "size" and "display position" are decoration object dependent parameters 125a determined by the manner in which the object 510 to be decorated is displayed on the display screen 410.

The sixth template data 126 represents a template of a decorative part 530 that displays a rectangular broken line as a guide figure. The sixth template data 126 indicates that the color of the guide figure is red and the transmittance of the guide figure is 40%. Further, the sixth template data 126 includes time change definition data 126b indicating that the size of the guide figure gradually increases.

Further, in the sixth template data 126, the "initial size" of the guide figure is 50% of the vertical and horizontal width of the object 510, the "final size" of the guide figure is 100% of the vertical and horizontal width of the object 510, and the guide figure It also indicates that the “display position” of is the center of the object 510. In the sixth template data 126, the data representing the "initial size", "final size", and "display position" depend on the decoration object determined by the manner in which the object 510 to be decorated is displayed on the display screen 410. This is a parameter 126a.

The sixth template data 126 also indicates that the "change time" of the size of the guide figure is made to match the object delay time. Here, the "object delay time" refers to the length of time that the object 510 must be kept touched, or the length of time from when the object 510 accepts a certain operation until it accepts the next operation. That is, in the sixth template data 126, the data representing the "change time" is the decoration object dependent parameter 126c determined by the operating conditions of the object 510 to be decorated.

The seventh template data 127 represents a template of a decorative part 530 that displays a filled rectangle as a guide figure. The seventh template data 127 indicates that the color of the guide figure is yellow and the transmittance of the guide figure is 40%. In addition, the seventh template data 127 is time change definition data 127b indicating that the size of the guide figure gradually decreases downward, and the final size of the guide figure is 0%, that is, the guide figure eventually disappears. including.

The seventh template data 127 also indicates that the "initial size" of the guide graphic is 100% of the vertical and horizontal width of the object 510, and that the "display position" of the guide graphic is at the center of the object 510. In the seventh template data 127, the data representing the "initial size" and "display position" are decoration object dependent parameters 127a determined by the manner in which the object 510 to be decorated is displayed on the display screen 410.

The seventh template data 127 also indicates that the "change time" of the guide figure size is made to match the object delay time length. That is, in the seventh template data 127, the data representing the "change time" is the decoration object dependent parameter 127c determined by the operating conditions of the object 510 to be decorated.

The eighth template data 128 represents a template of a decorative part 530 that displays a circle as a guide figure. The eighth template data 128 indicates that the color of the displayed circle is red and the transmittance of the displayed circle is 20%. Further, the eighth template data 128 indicates that the size of the displayed circle gradually decreases, the final size of the circle is 80% of the initial size, and the time width of the size change is 0.2 seconds. Contains time change definition data 128b.

The eighth template data 128 also indicates that the "initial size" of the displayed circle is 120% of the width of the object 510, and that the "display position" of the circle is at the center of the object 510. In the eighth template data 128, the data representing the "initial size" and "display position" are decoration object dependent parameters 128a determined by the manner in which the object 510 to be decorated is displayed on the display screen 410.

The template data group 120 has been described above. The first template data 121 described above is an example of character template data according to the present disclosure. Furthermore, the second to eighth template data 122 to 128 are examples of guide figure template data according to the present disclosure. Below, the decoration object dependent parameters 121a, 122a, 123a, 124a, 125a, 126a, 126c, 127a, 127c, and 128a described above are collectively referred to as decoration object dependent parameters PA.

Next, the functions realized by the processor 170 shown in FIG. 3 executing the screen data creation program 110 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 4, the screen data creation device 100 has a function of an object definition data receiving unit 171 that receives input of object definition data 210 that defines an object 510 to be created. A user inputs object definition data 210 using input device 180 .

The object definition data 210 includes the function of the object 510 such as what kind of control command is output to the programmable logic controller 600 when the object 510 is activated, the operating conditions under which the object 510 operates, and the information on the display screen 410. It represents the display mode of the object 510, such as the display position, shape, and size of the object 510.

The concept of the operating condition described above includes (i) an operational operating condition determined based on the user's operation on the object 510, such as whether the object delay time described above has elapsed; and (ii) an operational condition. In addition to the operating conditions, internal operating conditions determined by the state of the programmable logic controller 600 or the device, or the identification information of the user who operates the programmable display 400 are included.

Note that at least part of the object definition data 210 may be prepared in advance as a sample. The user may use the input device 180 to select a desired sample from a plurality of samples, and the object definition data 210 may be provided to the object definition data receiving unit 171 by the selection operation.

The screen data creation device 100 also provides a template that accepts the selection of a plurality of template data to be used for decorating an object (hereinafter referred to as a defined object) 510 defined by the object definition data 210 from the template data group 120. It has the function of the type data selection reception unit 172.

Specifically, the user can use the input device 180 to select a plurality of pieces of template data 121-128 to be used for decorating the defined object 510. Then, template selection result data 220 representing the selection result is provided from the input device 180 to the template data selection receiving unit 172.

The screen data creation device 100 also generates applied selection template data 130 for each selection template data that is template data selected using the template data selection receiving unit 172. It has the function of the creation section 173.

Here, the applied selection template data 130 is selection template data in which the decoration object dependent parameter PA is determined depending on the display mode of the defined object 510 on the display screen 410 or the operation condition of the defined object 510. .

In other words, since the decoration target has been determined to be the defined object 510, the decoration target dependent parameter PA included in the selected template data can be set to a specific value according to the defined object 510. Therefore, the applied selection template data creation unit 173 uses the object definition data 210 to set the decoration object dependent parameter PA to a specific value.

The screen data creation device 100 also has a function of an individual definition data receiving unit 174 that receives input of individual definition data 230 necessary for displaying the decorative part 530 represented by the selected template data for each selected template data. have

The individual definition data 230 includes display condition data that represents the start and end conditions for displaying the decorative part 530 represented by the selected template data. Further, when the decorative part 530 represented by the selected template data is a character part 531, the individual definition data 230 also includes character data representing the operation method of the defined object 510 in characters.

Further, the screen data creation device 100 has a function of a screen data creation unit 175 that creates the screen data 300. The screen data creation unit 175 creates screen data 300 using the object definition data 210, the plurality of applied selection template data 130, and the plurality of individual definition data 230.

The screen data 300 created by the screen data creation unit 175 is such that the decorative parts 530 represented by each of the plurality of selected template data satisfy the start condition and end condition represented by the individual definition data 230 and decorate the defined object 510. This means that the image is displayed on the display screen 410 in the following manner.

Next, the screen data creation process performed by each unit shown in FIG. 4 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 7, first, the object definition data receiving unit 171 receives input of the object definition data 210 (step S11). The user inputs object definition data 210 regarding the object 510 to be created using the input device 180.

Next, the template data selection accepting unit 172 accepts input of the template selection result data 220 (step S12). The user selects a plurality of template data to be used for decorating the defined object 510 defined in step S11 from the template data group 120 using the input device 180. By the selection operation, template selection result data 220 is provided to the template data selection receiving unit 172.

Note that when the template selection result data 220 is given to the template data selection receiving unit 172, as described above, the applied selection template data creation unit 173 combines the object definition data 210 input in step S11 with the object definition data 210 input in step S11. Using the selected template data selected in S12, applied selected template data 130 is created for each selected template data.

Next, the individual definition data receiving unit 174 receives input of the individual definition data 230 for each selected template data (step S13). The user uses the input device 180 to input, for each selected template data, individual definition data 230 necessary for displaying the decorative part 530 represented by the selected template data.

Thereafter, if the user defines another object 510 (step S14; YES), the process returns to step S11 so that the object definition data receiving unit 171 receives the object definition data 210 for the other object 510.

On the other hand, if all objects 510 have been defined (step S14; NO), the process advances to step S15. Typically, one screen data 300 includes data of a plurality of objects 510. Therefore, the following description assumes that steps S11 to S14 have been repeated multiple times.

In step S15, the screen data creation unit 175 creates a plurality of object definition data 210, a plurality of applied selection template data 130 for each object definition data 210, and individual definition data 230 for each applied selection template data 130. is used to complete the screen data 300. The screen data 300 created by the screen data creation unit 175 represents that each defined object 510 is decorated with a plurality of decorative parts 530.

Hereinafter, the individual definition data 230 necessary to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 2 will be specifically explained.

FIG. 8 shows the configuration of the individual definition data 230 input by the user in step S13. As described above, the individual definition data 230 is input for each selected template data. Therefore, the individual definition data 230 includes identification data 231 that identifies the corresponding selection template data. Furthermore, the individual definition data 230 includes display condition data 232 that represents the start condition and end condition for displaying the decorative part 530 represented by the selected template data.

As described above, in the display mode shown in FIG. 2, the object 510 is decorated with three decorative parts 530. That is, the long press button 511 as the object 510 is decorated with three characters: a character part 531, a guide graphic part 532, and a guide graphic part 533.

In order to realize this display mode, the user selects the first template data 121, the sixth template data 126, and the fourth template data from the template data group 120 as selected template data in step S12. Select 124. Corresponding to this, FIG. 8 shows three pieces of individual definition data 230A, 230B, and 230C.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230A represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 shown in FIG. The individual definition data 230A corresponding to the first template data 121 includes, in addition to the identification data 231 and the display condition data 232, character data 233 representing the operation method of the defined object 510 in characters.

Specifically, the character data 233 of the individual definition data 230A represents the characters "long press". As a result, the text part 531 in FIG. 2 displays the text "long press". Thereby, the user understands that the object 510 shown in FIG. 2 is the long press button 511.

Furthermore, the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230A indicates that the start condition for displaying the character parts 531 is "other decorative parts 530 are not displayed" and the end condition is "other decorative parts 530 are displayed". represents. As a result, in FIG. 2, the character part 531 is displayed in the first state before the long press button 511 is touched, and the character part 531 disappears in the second state when the long press button 511 is touched. be done.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230B represents the sixth template data 126, which is a template of the guide graphic part 532 shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230B indicates that the start condition for displaying the guide graphic part 532 is "the object 510 has been touched" and the end condition is "the operation of the object 510 or the release of the touch". represent.

As a result, in FIG. 2, the guide figure part 532 is displayed in the second state where the long press button 511 is touched, and the guide figure part 532 disappears in the third state when the long press button 511 is activated. Ru.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230C represents the fourth template data 124, which is a template of the guide graphic part 533 shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230C indicates that the start condition for displaying the guide graphic part 533 is "operation of the object 510" and the end condition is "after 2 seconds".

As a result, in FIG. 2, a display mode is realized in which the guide graphic part 533 is displayed in the third state in which the long press button 511 is activated, and the guide graphic part 533 disappears two seconds after the guide graphic part 533 is displayed.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 9, another example of the display mode on the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 will be described.

FIG. 9 shows a twice-touch button 512 as an example of an object 510 displayed on the display screen 410. The twice-touch button 512 is activated when the display screen 410 is touched twice. Note that this two-time touch button 512 is an example of an N-time touch button according to the present disclosure. Further, the condition that it is activated when touched twice is an example of the operational activation condition described above.

First, in a first state before the user touches the twice-touch button 512, the twice-touch button 512 is decorated with character parts 531. The character part 531 expresses the operation method of the object 510 with the words "touch twice".

Next, in a second state in which the user touches the twice-touch button 512 once, the character parts 531 disappear, and the twice-touch button 512 is decorated with the guide graphic parts 534.

The guide figure part 534 displays a circle as a guide figure. The size of the circle increases over time. Due to such a time change in the size of the circle, the guide graphic part 534 allows the user to recognize that the first touch has been accepted.

Next, in the third state where the time change in the size of the circle represented by the guide graphic part 534 has ended, the guide graphic part 534 has disappeared and the twice-touch button 512 is decorated with the guide graphic part 535.

The guide figure part 535 displays a rectangle as a guide figure. The size of the rectangle decreases over time. Due to such a time change in the size of the rectangle, the guide graphic part 535 prompts the user to touch it for the second time.

Next, in a fourth state in which the second touch button 512 is touched, the guide graphic part 535 has disappeared, and the two-touch button 512 is decorated with the guide graphic part 533. The user can recognize that the twice-touch button 512 has been activated by the check mark displayed by the guide graphic part 533.

Hereinafter, the individual definition data 230 necessary to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 9 will be specifically explained.

As described above, in the display mode shown in FIG. 9, the twice-touch button 512 as the object 510 is decorated with the four character parts 531, the guide figure part 534, the guide figure part 535, and the guide figure part 533. Ru.

In order to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 9, the user selects the first template data 121, the second template data 122, and the second template data from the template data group 120 as selected template data in step S12. The third model data 123 and the fourth model data 124 are selected.

FIG. 10 shows the configuration of the individual definition data 230 input by the user in step S13, corresponding to each of the selected template data.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230D represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 shown in FIG. The character data 233 of the individual definition data 230D represents the characters "touch twice". As a result, in FIG. 9, the character part 531 displays the words "touch twice". This allows the user to understand that the object 510 shown in FIG. 9 is the twice-touch button 512.

Furthermore, the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230D indicates that the start condition for displaying the character parts 531 is "other decorative parts 530 are not displayed" and the end condition is "other decorative parts 530 are displayed". represents.

As a result, in FIG. 9, the character part 531 is displayed in the first state before the twice touch button 512 is touched, and the character part 531 disappears in the second state when the twice touch button 512 is touched. , realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230E represents the second template data 122 that is a template of the guide graphic part 534 shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230E indicates that the start condition for displaying the guide graphic part 534 is "first touch" and the end condition is "end of time change" of the guide graphic part 534.

As a result, in FIG. 9, the guide figure part 534 is displayed in the second state in which the first touch of the double touch button 512 is made, and when the time change of the guide figure part 534 ends, the guide figure part 534 disappears. Aspects are realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230F represents the third template data 123 that is a template of the guide graphic part 535 shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230F indicates that the start condition for displaying the guide graphic part 535 is "waiting for the second touch" and the end condition is "the second touch."

As a result, in FIG. 9, the guide figure part 535 is displayed in the second state where the time change of the guide figure part 534 has finished, and the guide figure part 535 is displayed in the fourth state where the second touch button 512 is touched. A display mode in which the icon disappears is realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230G represents the fourth template data 124, which is a template of the guide graphic part 533 shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230G indicates that the start condition for displaying the guide graphic part 533 is "operation of the object 510" and the end condition is "after 2 seconds".

As a result, in FIG. 9, the guide figure part 533 is displayed in the fourth state in which the twice-touch button 512 is activated, and the guide figure part 533 disappears two seconds after the guide figure part 533 is displayed. .

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 11, still another example of the display mode on the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 will be described.

FIG. 11 shows a two-split button 513 as an example of the object 510 displayed on the display screen 410. The two-split button 513 has two partial buttons 513a and 513b, and is activated when these two partial buttons 513a and 513b are touched on the display screen 410 at the same time.

Note that this two-split button 513 is an example of an M-split button according to the present disclosure. Further, the condition that the button is activated when the two partial buttons 513a and 513b are touched at the same time is an example of the operational activation condition described above.

First, in a first state before the user touches the two-part button 513, each of the partial buttons 513a and 513b is decorated with character parts 531. The character part 531 expresses the operation method of the object 510 with the words "simultaneous touch".

Next, in a second state where only one of the partial buttons 513a and 513b is touched, the character part 531 disappears, and the touched partial button 513a is decorated with the guide figure part 536, and is not touched. The other partial button 513b is decorated with a guide figure part 535.

The guide figure part 536 displays a figure representing a waiting state as a guide figure. The guide figure rotates over time. This time change of the guide figure allows the user to recognize that the guide figure part 536 is waiting for the user to touch the other partial button 513b.

The guide figure part 535 displays a rectangle as a guide figure. The size of the rectangle decreases over time. Due to such a time change in the size of the rectangle, the guide graphic part 535 prompts the user to touch the partial button 513b.

Next, in a third state where both partial buttons 513a and 513b are touched, guide graphic parts 535 and 536 have disappeared, and each of partial buttons 513a and 513b is decorated with guide graphic part 533. The user can recognize that the 2-split button 513 has been activated by the check mark displayed by the guide graphic part 533.

Hereinafter, the individual definition data 230 necessary to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 11 will be specifically explained.

As described above, in the display mode shown in FIG. 11, the two-split button 513 as the object 510 is decorated with four parts: a character part 531, a guide figure part 535, a guide figure part 536, and a guide figure part 533. .

In order to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 11, the user selects the first template data 121, the fifth template data 125, and the fifth template data from the template data group 120 as selected template data in step S12. The third model data 123 and the fourth model data 124 are selected.

FIG. 12 shows the configuration of the individual definition data 230 input by the user in step S13, corresponding to each of the selected template data.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230H represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 shown in FIG. The character data 233 of the individual definition data 230H represents the characters "simultaneous touch". As a result, in FIG. 11, the character part 531 displays the words "simultaneous touch". This allows the user to understand that the object 510 shown in FIG. 11 is a two-split button 513.

In addition, the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230H indicates that the start condition for displaying the character parts 531 is "other decorative parts 530 are not displayed" and the end condition is "other decorative parts 530 are displayed". represents. As a result, in FIG. 11, a display mode is realized in which the character part 531 is displayed in the first state before the two-split button 513 is touched, and the character part 531 disappears in the second state.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230I represents the fifth template data 125, which is a template of the guide graphic part 536 shown in FIG. According to the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230I, the touched partial button 513a is decorated with a guide graphic part 536 in the second state shown in FIG. 11, and the guide graphic part 536 disappears in the third state. is realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230J represents the third template data 123 that is a template of the guide graphic part 535 shown in FIG. According to the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230J, the partial button 513b that is not touched in the second state shown in FIG. 11 is decorated with a guide figure part 535, and the guide figure part 535 disappears in the third state. Aspects are realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230K represents the fourth template data 124, which is a template of the guide graphic part 533 shown in FIG. According to the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230K, a display mode is realized in which a guide figure part 533 representing a check mark is displayed in the third state shown in FIG. 11, and the check mark disappears two seconds after the check mark is displayed. Ru.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 13, still another example of the display mode on the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 will be described.

FIG. 13 shows a long-term activation button 514 as an example of an object 510 displayed on the display screen 410. Once touched, the long-term activation button 514 remains activated for a predetermined object delay period.

First, in a first state before the user touches the long-term activation button 514, the long-term activation button 514 is decorated with character parts 531. The character part 531 expresses an explanation regarding the operation method of the object 510 in characters "Continuous operation not possible". This indicates that consecutive touches at a time interval shorter than the object delay time length are invalid.

Next, in a second state in which the long-term operation button 514 is touched, the character part 531 disappears, and the long-term operation button 514 is decorated with the guide graphic part 533 and the guide graphic part 537.

The guide figure part 533 displays a check mark as a guide figure. This check mark allows the user to recognize that activation of the long-term activation button 514 has begun.

The guide figure part 537 displays a filled rectangle as a guide figure. The height of the filled rectangle decreases over time, and the rectangle disappears when the object delay time length elapses. By such a time change in the height of the rectangle, the guide graphic part 537 serves to make the user aware of the remaining time until the next operation becomes possible.

Further, in the third state in which the long-term operation button 514 is touched during a period in which the object delay time length has not yet elapsed, the long-term operation button 514 is decorated with character parts 531. The character part 531 displayed in the third state represents the words "operation not possible". This allows the user to recognize that touching the long-term activation button 514 is invalid.

Hereinafter, the individual definition data 230 necessary to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 13 will be specifically explained.

As described above, in the display mode shown in FIG. 13, the long-term operation button 514 as the object 510 is decorated with a total of four text parts 531, a guide graphic part 533, and a guide graphic part 537.

In order to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 13, the user selects the first template data 121, the seventh template data 127, and the seventh template data 127 from the template data group 120 as selected template data in step S12. The fourth template data 124 is selected. Note that in order to display the two character parts 531, the first template data 121 is selected twice.

FIG. 14 shows the configuration of the individual definition data 230 input by the user in step S13, corresponding to each of the selected template data.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230L represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 shown in FIG. The character data 233 of the individual definition data 230L represents the words "Continuous operation not possible". Furthermore, the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230L indicates that the start condition for displaying the character parts 531 is "other decorative parts 530 are not displayed" and the end condition is "other decorative parts 530 are displayed". represents.

As a result, in FIG. 13, a display mode is realized in which the character part 531 is displayed in the first state before the long-term operation button 514 is touched, and the character part 531 disappears in the second state.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230M represents the seventh template data 127, which is a template of the guide graphic part 537 shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230M indicates that the end condition for displaying the guide graphic part 537 is "the end of the temporal change of the decorative part 530."

On the other hand, as described with reference to FIG. 6, the seventh template data 127 stipulates that the "change time" of the size of the guide figure is made to match the object delay time length. Therefore, in FIG. 14, the end condition represented by the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230M means the elapse of the object delay time length of the long-term operation button 514.

According to the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230M, in the second state and third state shown in FIG. Realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230N represents the fourth template data 124, which is a template of the guide graphic part 533 shown in FIG. According to the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230N, the guide figure part 533 representing a check mark is displayed in the second state shown in FIG. 13, and the check mark disappears 0.5 seconds after the display of the check mark. Realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230P represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character parts 531 shown in FIG. The character data 233 of the individual definition data 230P represents the characters "operation not possible". Further, the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230P indicates that the start condition for displaying the character part 531 is "a touch when the object delay time has not elapsed" and the end condition is "0.1 seconds later". represents.

As a result, a display mode is realized in which the character part 531 is displayed in the third state shown in FIG. 13 and disappears 0.1 seconds after the display.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 15, still another example of the display mode on the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 will be described.

FIG. 15 shows a one-way button 515 as an example of an object 510 displayed on the display screen 410. The one-way button 515 has only one of an ON function that switches a controlled object in an OFF state to an ON state, and an OFF function that switches a controlled object in an ON state to an OFF state. Specifically, in this embodiment, one-way button 515 has only the ON function of the ON function and the OFF function.

First, in a first state before the user touches the one-way button 515, the one-way button 515 is decorated with character parts 531. By displaying the character parts 531, the user can recognize whether the one-way button 515 has an ON function or an OFF function before touching the one-way button 515.

Specifically, the character part 531 expresses an explanation regarding the function of the object 510 using the characters "OFF→ON". Thereby, the user can recognize that the one-way button 515 has only the ON function of the ON function and the OFF function before touching the one-way button 515.

Next, in a second state where the one-way button 515 is touched, the character part 531 disappears, and the one-way button 515 is decorated with a guide figure part 533 that displays a check mark as a guide figure. This check mark allows the user to recognize that the one-way button 515 has been activated.

Next, in a third state in which the controlled object is switched to the ON state after the one-way button 515 is touched, the one-way button 515 is decorated with character parts 531. The character part 531 displayed in the third state represents the character "operated". This allows the user to recognize that it is no longer necessary to touch the one-way button 515.

Note that in this embodiment, the term "control target" refers to something that is controlled by the programmable logic controller 600, specifically, the device described above. The programmable display device 400 can recognize that the controlled object has been switched to the ON state by the programmable logic controller 600 using a state variable stored at a specific memory address of the memory included in the programmable logic controller 600. Furthermore, the programmable display 400 can also recognize that the controlled object has been switched to the OFF state using the state variable.

Next, in a fourth state in which the one-way button 515 is touched again after the controlled object is switched to the ON state, the one-way button 515 is decorated with the character parts 531. The character part 531 displayed in the third state represents the words "operation not possible". This allows the user to recognize that touching the one-way button 515 again is invalid.

Hereinafter, the individual definition data 230 necessary to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 15 will be specifically explained.

As described above, in the display mode shown in FIG. 15, the one-way button 515 as the object 510 is decorated with a total of four character parts 531 and a guide graphic part 533.

In order to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 15, the user selects the first template data 121 and the fourth template data 124 from the template data group 120 as selected template data in step S12. do. Note that in order to display the three character parts 531, the first template data 121 is selected three times.

FIG. 16 shows the configuration of the individual definition data 230 input by the user in step S13, corresponding to each of the selected template data.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230Q represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 in the first state shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230Q realizes a display mode in which the character part 531 is displayed in the first state before the one-way button 515 is touched and disappears in the second state in FIG. 15. be done.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230R represents the fourth template data 124, which is a template of the guide graphic part 533 shown in FIG. According to the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230R, the guide graphic part 533 representing a check mark is displayed in the second state shown in FIG. 15, and the check mark disappears 0.5 seconds after the display of the check mark. Realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230S also represents the first template data 121, similar to the individual definition data 230Q. The character data 233 of the individual definition data 230S represents the characters "operated". The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230S realizes a display mode in which the character part 531 is displayed in the third state shown in FIG. 15, and then disappears when the controlled object is switched to the ON state. Ru.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230T also represents the first template data 121, similar to the individual definition data 230Q. The character data 233 of the individual definition data 230S represents the characters "operation not possible". The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230T realizes a display mode in which the character part 531 is displayed in the fourth state shown in FIG. 15 and disappears 0.1 seconds after the display.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 17, still another example of the display mode on the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 will be described.

FIG. 17 shows an alternate button 516 as an example of an object 510 displayed on the display screen 410. The alternate button 516 has an alternate function of switching the controlled object to the ON state when it is touched when the controlled object is in the OFF state, and switching the controlled object to the OFF state when it is touched when the controlled object is in the ON state.

First, in a first state before the user touches the alternate button 516, the alternate button 516 is decorated with character parts 531. The text part 531 indicates that the object 510 has an alternate function, specifically, displays the text "OFF/ON switching". This allows the user to recognize that the object 510 is an alternate button 516.

Next, in a second state in which the alternate button 516 is touched and the controlled object is switched to the OFF state, the character part 531 has disappeared, and the alternate button 516 is a guide figure part that displays a check mark as a guide figure. 533 and another character part 531.

The character part 531 displayed in the second state represents the characters "OFF→ON". This allows the user to recognize that the next time the user touches the alternate button 516, the controlled object will be switched from the OFF state to the ON state.

Next, in the third state in which the alternate button 516 is touched and the controlled object is switched to the ON state, the character parts 531 that were displayed in the second state have disappeared, and the alternate button 516 has been changed to a guide figure. It is decorated with a guide graphic part 533 that displays a check mark and another character part 531.

The character part 531 displayed in the third state represents the characters "ON→OFF". This allows the user to recognize that the next time the user touches the alternate button 516, the controlled object will be switched from the ON state to the OFF state.

Hereinafter, the individual definition data 230 necessary to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 17 will be specifically explained.

As described above, in the display mode shown in FIG. 17, the alternate button 516 as the object 510 is decorated with a total of four character parts 531 and a guide graphic part 533.

In order to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 17, the user selects the first template data 121 and the fourth template data 124 from the template data group 120 as selected template data in step S12. do. Note that in order to display the three character parts 531, the first template data 121 is selected three times.

FIG. 18 shows the configuration of the individual definition data 230 input by the user in step S13, corresponding to each of the selected template data.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230U represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 in the first state shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230U realizes a display mode in which the character parts 531 are displayed in the first state before the one-way button 515 is touched and disappear in the second state in FIG. 17. be done.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230V represents the fourth template data 124, which is a template of the guide graphic part 533 shown in FIG. According to the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230V, a guide figure part 533 representing a check mark is displayed in the second and third states shown in FIG. 17, and the check mark disappears 0.5 seconds after the check mark is displayed. A display mode is realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230W also represents the first template data 121, like the individual definition data 230U. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230W realizes a display mode in which the character part 531 is displayed in the second state shown in FIG. 17, and then disappears when the controlled object is switched to the OFF state. Ru.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230X also represents the first template data 121, like the individual definition data 230U. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230X realizes a display mode in which the character part 531 is displayed in the third state shown in FIG. 17, and then disappears when the controlled object is switched to the ON state. Ru.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 19, still another example of the display mode on the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 will be described.

FIG. 19 shows a momentary button 517 as an example of an object 510 displayed on the display screen 410. The momentary button 517 has a momentary function that keeps the controlled object in an ON state while it is being touched, and keeps the controlled object in an OFF state while it is not touched.

First, in a first state before the user touches the momentary button 517, the momentary button 517 is decorated with character parts 531. The text part 531 indicates that the object 510 has a momentary function, specifically, displays the text "ON during touch". This allows the user to recognize that the object 510 is a momentary button 517.

Next, in the second state during the period in which the momentary button 517 is touched, the character part 531 disappears and the momentary button 517 is decorated with the guide graphic parts 534 and 538.

Each of the guide figure parts 534 and 538 represents a guide figure that changes over time. The guide figure parts 534 and 538 are alternately and repeatedly displayed under the condition that when the time change of the guide figure represented by one ends, the time change of the guide figure represented by the other starts.

One guide figure part 534 displays a circle as a guide figure. The size of the circle gradually increases over time. The other guide figure part 538 also displays a circle as a guide figure. However, the size of the circle gradually decreases over time.

By alternately and repeatedly displaying the guide figure parts 534 and 538, a time change in which the circle serving as the guide figure gradually becomes larger and a time change in which it gradually becomes smaller is periodically repeated. This periodic repetition allows the user to recognize that the controlled object is kept in the ON state while the momentary button 517 is being touched.

Hereinafter, the individual definition data 230 necessary to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 19 will be specifically explained.

As described above, in the display mode shown in FIG. 19, the momentary button 517 as the object 510 is decorated with a total of three text parts 531 and two guide graphic parts 534 and 538.

In order to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 19, the user selects the first template data 121, second template data 122, and the like from the template data group 120 as selected template data in step S12. The eighth template data 128 is selected.

FIG. 20 shows the configuration of the individual definition data 230 input by the user in step S13, corresponding to each of the selected template data.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230Y represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 in the first state shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230Y realizes a display mode in which the character part 531 is displayed in the first state before the momentary button 517 is touched and disappears in the second state in FIG. 19. Ru.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230Z represents the second template data 122 that is a template of the guide graphic part 534 shown in FIG. From the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230Z, a display mode in which the guide graphic part 534 is displayed in the second state during the period in which the momentary button 517 is touched in FIG. 19 is realized.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230AA represents the eighth template data 128, which is a template of the guide graphic part 538 shown in FIG. From the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230AA, a display mode in which the guide graphic part 538 is displayed in the second state during the period in which the momentary button 517 is touched in FIG. 19 is realized.

Furthermore, each of the individual definition data 230Z and 230AA includes repetition condition data 234. The repetition condition data 234 defines the repetition conditions when the decorative part 530 represented by the individual definition data 230 including the repetition condition data 234 is displayed repeatedly with the decorative part 530 represented by other individual definition data 230. It is something.

Specifically, the repetition condition data 234 of the individual definition data 230Z stipulates that the guide graphic part 534 represented by the individual definition data 230Z is repeatedly displayed alternately with the guide graphic part 538 represented by the other individual definition data 230AA. are doing. Similarly, the repetition condition data 234 of the individual definition data 230AA specifies that the guide graphic part 538 represented by the individual definition data 230Z is repeatedly displayed alternately with the guide graphic part 534 represented by other individual definition data 230Z. There is.

In order to facilitate understanding of these regulations, in FIG. 20, the repetition condition data 234 of the individual definition data 230Z and 230AA is expressed as "alternately repeated".

The repetition condition data 234 of the individual definition data 230Z and 230AA realizes a display mode in which the momentary button 517 is alternately and repeatedly decorated by the guide graphic parts 534 and 538 in the second state shown in FIG.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 21, still another example of the display mode on the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 will be described.

FIG. 21 shows a physical quantity adjustment button 518 as an example of an object 510 displayed on the display screen 410. The physical quantity adjustment button 518 has only one of an increment function that increments a physical quantity related to the controlled object while being touched, and a decrement function that decrements the physical quantity while being touched. Specifically, in this embodiment, physical quantity adjustment button 518 has only an increment function of an increment function and a decrement function.

Here, the "physical quantity" is exemplified by a measured value representing the state of a controlled object, such as temperature, speed, or pressure, or a controlled amount for the controlled object. A controlled variable refers to a physical quantity belonging to a controlled object that is desired to be brought close to a target value.

First, in a first state before the user touches the physical quantity adjustment button 518, the physical quantity adjustment button 518 is decorated with character parts 531. By displaying the character parts 531, the user can recognize whether the physical quantity adjustment button 518 has an increment function or a decrement function before touching the physical quantity adjustment button 518.

Specifically, the character part 531 expresses the explanation regarding the function of the object 510 using the characters "increment". This allows the user to recognize, before touching the physical quantity adjustment button 518, that the physical quantity adjustment button 518 has only the increment function of the increment function and the decrement function.

Next, in the second state during the period in which the physical quantity adjustment button 518 is touched, the character part 531 disappears, and the physical quantity adjustment button 518 is decorated with guide graphic parts 534 and 538.

The guide graphic parts 534 and 538 are alternately and repeatedly displayed, similar to what is shown in FIG. Thereby, the user can recognize that the physical quantity is being incremented while the physical quantity adjustment button 518 is being touched.

Next, in the third state where the physical quantity has reached the predetermined upper limit value, the guide figure parts 534 and 538 have disappeared, and the physical quantity adjustment button 518 has been changed to a character part different from the character part 531 in the first state. Decorated by 531.

The character part 531 displayed in the third state represents the words "upper limit reached". This allows the user to recognize that even if he or she continues to touch the physical quantity adjustment button 518, the physical quantity can no longer be incremented.

Hereinafter, the individual definition data 230 necessary to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 21 will be specifically explained.

As described above, in the display mode shown in FIG. 21, the physical quantity adjustment button 518 as the object 510 is decorated with a total of four, two character parts 531 and two guide graphic parts 534 and 538.

In order to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 21, the user selects the first template data 121, second template data 122, and the like from the template data group 120 as selected template data in step S12. The eighth template data 128 is selected. Note that in order to display the two character parts 531, the first template data 121 is selected twice.

FIG. 22 shows the configuration of the individual definition data 230 input by the user in step S13, corresponding to each of the selected template data.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230AB represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 in the first state shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230AB realizes a display mode in which the character parts 531 are displayed in the first state before the physical quantity adjustment button 518 is touched and disappear in the second state in FIG. 21. be done.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230AC represents the second template data 122 which is a template of the guide graphic part 534 shown in FIG. Further, the identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230AD represents the eighth template data 128 which is a template of the guide graphic part 538 shown in FIG.

According to the display condition data 232 and repetition condition data 234 of the individual definition data 230AC and 230AD, in the second state shown in FIG. A display mode is realized in which the guide graphic parts 534 and 538 disappear when the value is reached or the touch of the physical quantity adjustment button 518 is released.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230AE represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 in the third state shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230AE realizes a display mode in which the physical quantity adjustment button 518 is decorated with the character parts 531 in the third state shown in FIG. 21.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 23, still another example of the display mode on the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 will be described.

FIG. 23 shows a button 519 with activation conditions as an example of an object 510 displayed on the display screen 410. The activation conditioned button 519 is activated only when the activation conditioned button 519 is touched and a predetermined internal activation condition is satisfied. Specific examples of internal operating conditions will be described below.

As one specific example, the value of a state variable stored at a specific address in the memory included in the programmable logic controller 600 can be used to determine whether an internal operating condition is satisfied. Specifically, when the value of the state variable matches a predetermined reference value, it is determined that the internal operating condition is met, and when the value of the state variable does not match the reference value, it is determined that the internal operating condition is not met. In this case, the programmable display 400 accesses the memory of the programmable logic controller 600 and checks the values of the state variables to determine whether the internal operating conditions are satisfied.

As another specific example, identification information that identifies the user who operates the display screen 410 of the programmable display 400 can also be used to determine whether the internal operating condition is satisfied. That is, it is assumed that login is required to use the GUI on the display screen 410, and the programmable display 400 receives in advance the input of identification information necessary for login from the user. The identification information here specifically refers to a user ID (identification) and a password. Programmable display 400 determines that the internal activation condition has been met only when the input identification information indicates that the user is registered in advance as having the authority to operate button 519 with activation condition.

First, in a first state in which the button 519 with actuation condition is not touched and the internal actuation condition is not satisfied, the button 519 with actuation condition is decorated with character parts 531.

By displaying "operation not possible" using the text part 531, the user can recognize that the internal operating condition is not satisfied before touching the operating conditioned button 519. That is, the user can recognize that even if the button 519 with an activation condition is touched, the button 519 with an activation condition will not be activated.

Next, in a second state in which the button 519 with actuation condition is touched and the internal actuation condition is satisfied, the character part 531 disappears and the button 519 with actuation condition is decorated with the guide figure part 533. . This allows the user to recognize that the activation conditioned button 519 has been activated.

Hereinafter, the individual definition data 230 necessary to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 23 will be specifically explained.

As described above, in the display mode shown in FIG. 23, the button 519 with activation conditions as the object 510 is decorated with two characters, the character part 531 and the guide graphic part 533.

In order to realize the display mode shown in FIG. 23, the user selects the first template data 121 and the fourth template data 124 from the template data group 120 as selected template data in step S12. do.

FIG. 24 shows the configuration of the individual definition data 230 input by the user in step S13, corresponding to each of the selected template data.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230AF represents the first template data 121 that is a template of the character part 531 in the first state shown in FIG. The display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230AF realizes a display mode in which the character part 531 is displayed in the first state shown in FIG. 23 and disappears only when the internal operating condition is satisfied.

The identification data 231 of the individual definition data 230AG represents the fourth template data 124, which is a template of the guide graphic part 533 shown in FIG. According to the display condition data 232 of the individual definition data 230AG, the guide figure part 533 representing a check mark is displayed in the second state shown in FIG. 23, and the check mark disappears 0.5 seconds after the display of the check mark. Realized.

As explained above, according to the present embodiment, the template data group 120 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 can be It can be commonly used to decorate the defined object 510 shown in each of FIGS. 21 and 23. In step S12, the user only needs to select desired template data from the template data group 120, so there is no need to create new data corresponding to the template data each time the decorative parts 530 are displayed. . Therefore, even when the object 510 is decorated with a plurality of decorative parts 530, the screen data 300 can be efficiently obtained.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the applied selection template data creation unit 173 automatically creates applied selection template data 130 in which the decoration object dependent parameter PA is determined for each selection template data. Therefore, the user can omit the work of determining the decoration object dependent parameter PA. Therefore, the function of the applied selection template data creation unit 173 to create the applied selection template data 130 also contributes to streamlining the creation of the screen data 300.

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In the first embodiment, a configuration is illustrated in which a plurality of template data are selected by the user in step S12. A plurality of combination data each representing a combination of template data may be registered in advance in the screen data creation device 100. In this case, desired combination data may be selected in step S12. A specific example will be described below.

FIG. 25 shows the main parts of the screen data creation device 100 according to this embodiment. The screen data creation device 100 according to the present embodiment further has a function of a template data creation environment providing unit 176 that provides the user with a creation environment for creating template data 120a.

The user creates the template data 120a using the input device 180 under the creation environment provided by the template data creation environment providing unit 176. The template data creation environment providing unit 176 registers the template data 120a created by the user in the previously described template data group 120. Each of the previously described first to eighth template data 121 to 128 is a specific example of the template data 120a created by the user.

Furthermore, the storage device 150 of the screen data creation device 100 according to the present embodiment further stores a combination data group 140 composed of a plurality of combination data 140a. Each combination data 140a constituting the combination data group 140 represents a combination of a plurality of template data 120a selected from the template data group 120 with overlap allowed.

Furthermore, the screen data creation device 100 according to the present embodiment further has a function of a combination data creation environment providing unit 177 that provides the user with a creation environment for creating the combination data 140a.

The user creates the combination data 140a using the input device 180 under the creation environment provided by the combination data creation environment providing unit 177. The combination data creation environment providing unit 177 registers the combination data 140a created by the user in the combination data group 140 described above.

Then, the template data selection acceptance unit 172 according to the present embodiment accepts selection of one or more combination data 140a from the combination data group 140.

In this embodiment, the template selection result data 220 represents the result of selecting the combination data 140a from the combination data group 140. Each of the template data 120a constituting one or more combination data 140a selected using the template data selection receiving unit 172 corresponds to the selected template data described above.

That is, in this embodiment, the user does not select individual template data 120a but selects combination data 140a in step S12. The combination data 140a selected by the user in step S12 represents a combination of template data 120a used to decorate the defined object 510.

As explained above, according to this embodiment, there is no need to select individual template data 120a in step S12. If the combination data 140a is selected, the template data 120a represented by the combination data 140a is selected all at once. Therefore, screen data 300 can be obtained more efficiently. Other configurations and effects are similar to those in the first embodiment.

A specific example of the combination data 140a will be described below.

The combination of the three first template data 121 and the fourth template data 124 shown in FIG. 16 can be registered in advance as one combination data (hereinafter referred to as first combination data) 140a. If the first combination data 140a is prepared, the operation of selecting each of the three first template data 121 and the fourth template data 124 in step S12 becomes unnecessary, so that the display mode shown in FIG. The screen data 300 to be realized can be obtained more efficiently. Further, although FIG. 15 illustrates the one-way button 515 having an ON function, there is an advantage that the first combination data 140a can be used as is for decoration of the one-way button 515 having an OFF function.

The combination of the two first template data 121, second template data 122, and eighth template data 128 shown in FIG. 22 is preliminarily set as one combination data (hereinafter referred to as second combination data) 140a. You can register it. If the second combination data 140a is prepared, the operation of selecting each of the two first template data 121, second template data 122, and eighth template data 128 in step S12 is not necessary. , screen data 300 that realizes the display mode shown in FIG. 21 can be obtained more efficiently. Further, although FIG. 21 illustrates the physical quantity adjustment button 518 having an increment function, there is an advantage that the second combination data 140a can be used as is for decoration of the physical quantity adjustment button 518 having a decrement function.

In addition, combinations of template data 120a shown in each of FIGS. 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, and 24 can be registered in advance as combination data 140a.

Embodiments 1 and 2 have been described above. The following variations are also possible.

FIG. 1 illustrates a configuration in which the screen data creation device 100 directly provides screen data 300 to the programmable display 400. The screen data 300 created by the screen data creation device 100 may be indirectly provided to the programmable display 400 via another device or a recording medium in which the screen data 300 is stored.

FIG. 1 illustrates a configuration in which the screen data creation device 100 is connected to one programmable display 400. The screen data creation device 100 may be connected to a plurality of programmable displays 400.

The screen data creation device 100 according to Embodiments 1 and 2 above can be realized by an existing computer. That is, by installing the screen data creation program 110 shown in FIG. 3 into a computer, the computer can function as the screen data creation device 100. The screen data creation program 110 may be distributed via a communication network, or may be stored and distributed in a computer-readable non-transitory recording medium.

Various embodiments and modifications of the present disclosure are possible without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the present disclosure. The embodiments described above are for explaining the present disclosure and do not limit the scope of the present disclosure. The scope of the present disclosure is indicated by the claims rather than the embodiments. Various modifications that come within the scope of the claims and the meaning of equivalent disclosures are deemed to be within the scope of the present disclosure.

100 screen data creation device, 110 screen data creation program, 120 template data group, 120a template data, 121 first template data (character template data), 122 second template data (guide figure template data), 123 3rd template data (guide figure template data), 124 4th template data (guide figure template data), 125 5th template data (guide figure template data), 126 6th template data (guide Figure template data), 127 7th template data (guide figure template data), 128 8th template data (guide figure template data), 121a, 122a, 123a, 124a, 125a, 126a, 126c, 127a, 127c, 128a, PA Decoration object dependent parameters, 122b, 123b, 124b, 125b, 126b, 127b, 128b Time change definition data, 130 Applied selection template data, 140a Combination data, 140 Combination data group, 150 Storage device (memory 160 communication device, 170 processor, 171 object definition data reception unit, 172 template data selection reception unit, 173 applied selection template data creation unit, 174 individual definition data reception unit, 175 screen data creation unit, 176 chick Type data creation environment providing unit, 177 Combination data creation environment providing unit, 180 Input device, 190 Display device, 210 Object definition data, 220 Template selection result data, 230, 230A, 230B, 230C, 230D, 230E, 230F, 230G , 230H, 230I, 230J, 230K, 230L, 230M, 230N, 230P, 230Q, 230R, 230S, 230T, 230U, 230V, 230W, 230X, 230Y, 230Z, 230AA, 230AB, 230AC, 230AD, 230A E, 230AF, 230AG Individual definition data, 231 Identification data, 232 Display condition data, 233 Character data, 234 Repeat condition data, 300 Screen data, 400 Programmable display, 410 Display screen, 510 Object (defined object), 511 Long press button, 512 2 times touch button (N times touch button), 513 2-split button (M-split button), 513a, 513b partial button, 514 long-term operation button, 515 one-way button, 516 alternate button, 517 momentary button, 518 physical quantity adjustment button, 519 Button with activation condition, 530 Decorative parts, 531 Text parts, 532, 533, 534, 535, 536, 537, 538 Guide figure parts, 600 Programmable logic controller, 700 Programmable display system, CL Communication line.

Claims (16)

A screen data creation program for creating screen data for realizing display on a display screen of a programmable display device having a display screen on which objects constituting a graphical user interface are displayed, the program comprising:
A template data group constituted by template data prepared for each type of decorative parts that decorate the object, wherein each of the template data represents a template of a different type of the decorative parts. a storage unit that stores data groups;
on a computer that has access to
an object definition data reception unit that receives input of object definition data that defines the object displayed on the display screen;
a template data selection receiving unit that receives a selection of a plurality of template data used for decorating a defined object, which is the object defined by the object definition data, from the template data group;
For each selected template data that is the template data selected using the template data selection receiving unit, individually defined data necessary for displaying the decorative parts represented by the selected template data, an individual definition data receiving unit that receives input of individual definition data including display condition data representing start conditions and end conditions for displaying the decorative parts;
Using the object definition data, the plurality of selected template data, and the plurality of individual definition data, the decorative part represented by each of the plurality of selected template data satisfies the start condition and the end condition, and a screen data creation unit that creates the screen data representing that the defined object is displayed on the display screen in a manner that decorates the defined object;
A screen data creation program that realizes this function. The template data includes a decoration object-dependent parameter determined by a display mode or operation condition of the object to be decorated on the display screen,
to the computer;
For each of the selection template data, create applied selection template data that is the selection template data in which the decoration object dependent parameters are determined according to the display mode or operation condition of the defined object on the display screen. applied selection template data creation unit,
further realize its functions as
The screen data creation unit creates the screen data using the object definition data, the plurality of applied selection template data, and the plurality of individual definition data.
The screen data creation program according to claim 1. The storage unit is a combination data group constituted by a plurality of combination data, and each of the combination data represents a combination of a plurality of template data selected from the template data group with overlap allowed. further memorizes the group,
The template data selection accepting unit accepts a selection of the combination data representing a combination of the template data used for decorating the defined object from the combination data group,
The selected template data refers to the template data constituting one or more of the combination data selected using the template data selection receiving unit.
The screen data creation program according to claim 1. The plurality of types of decorative parts include guide figure parts that display guide figures that guide operations on the object, and
The template data group includes guide figure template data representing a template of the guide figure part as the template data,
The guide figure template data includes time change definition data that defines a time change mode of the guide figure,
The screen data created by the screen data creation unit represents that the guide figure changes over time according to the definition of the time change definition data.
The screen data creation program according to claim 1. The plurality of types of decorative parts include character parts that display characters as the decorative parts,
The template data group includes character template data representing a template of the character parts as the template data,
Using the individual definition data receiving unit, as the individual definition data corresponding to the character template data as the selected template data, not only the display condition data but also an explanation regarding the operation method or function of the defined object. Character data representing the character is also input,
The screen data created by the screen data creation unit is such that the character part displaying the character represented by the character data is displayed on the display screen together with the defined object before the defined object is operated. It means that it will be displayed in
The screen data creation program according to any one of claims 1 to 4. N is a natural number of 2 or more,
When the defined object is an N-touch button that is activated when it is touched N times,
The character data representing in characters that N touches are required is input using the individual definition data receiving unit;
The screen data created by the screen data creation section is such that the character part indicating that N times of touching is required is displayed together with the N times touch button before the N times touch button is touched. is displayed on the display screen,
The screen data creation program according to claim 5. M is a natural number of 2 or more,
When the defined object is an M divided button that has M partial buttons and is activated when the M partial buttons are touched at the same time,
The character data representing in characters that it is necessary to touch the M partial buttons at the same time is input using the individual definition data receiving unit;
The screen data created by the screen data creation unit is such that the character part indicating that M partial buttons need to be touched at the same time is displayed in the M division before the M division button is touched. representing that it is displayed on the display screen together with a button;
The screen data creation program according to claim 5. When the defined object is a long-press button that is activated when the object is continuously touched for a predetermined object delay time,
The character data representing an explanation regarding the operation method of the long press button in characters is input using the individual definition data receiving unit,
The screen data created by the screen data creation unit is such that the character part displaying the explanation regarding the operation method of the long press button is displayed together with the long press button before the long press button is touched. represents what is displayed on the display screen,
The screen data creation program according to claim 5. if the defined object is a long-actuation button that, once touched, remains activated for a predetermined object delay time length;
The character data representing an explanation regarding the operation method of the long-term operation button in characters is input using the individual definition data receiving unit;
The screen data created by the screen data creation section is such that the character part displaying the explanation regarding the operation method of the long-term activation button is displayed together with the long-term activation button before the long-term activation button is touched. represents what is displayed on the display screen,
The screen data creation program according to claim 5. When the defined object is a one-way button that has only one of an ON function that switches a controlled object in an OFF state to an ON state, and an OFF function that switches the controlled object in an ON state to an OFF state,
The character data representing in characters whether the device has the ON function or the OFF function is input using the individual definition data receiving unit;
The screen data created by the screen data creation section is such that the character part indicating whether the one-way button has the ON function or the OFF function is displayed on the one-way button before the one-way button is touched. is displayed on the display screen together with
The screen data creation program according to claim 5. An alternative in which the defined object switches the controlled object to an ON state when the controlled object is touched when the controlled object is in an OFF state, and switches the controlled object to an OFF state when the controlled object is touched when the controlled object is in an ON state. If it is an alternate button with a function,
The character data representing the fact that the alternate function is provided is input using the individual definition data receiving unit;
The screen data created by the screen data creation section is such that the character part indicating that the alternate function is provided is displayed on the display screen together with the alternate button before the alternate button is touched. represents that
The screen data creation program according to claim 5. When the defined object is a momentary button having a momentary function that keeps the controlled object in the ON state while the object is being touched, and keeps the controlled object in the OFF state while the touch is disconnected,
The character data representing the fact that the momentary function is provided is input using the individual definition data receiving unit;
The screen data created by the screen data creation section is such that the character part indicating that the momentary function is provided is displayed on the display screen together with the momentary button before the momentary button is touched. represents that
The screen data creation program according to claim 5. When the defined object is a physical quantity adjustment button that has only one of an increment function that increments a physical quantity related to the controlled object during the period in which it is touched, and a decrement function that decrements the physical quantity during the period in which it is touched; ,
The character data representing in characters whether the increment function or the decrement function is provided is input using the individual definition data receiving unit;
The screen data created by the screen data creation unit has the character parts indicating whether the increment function or the decrement function has the physical quantity adjustment button before the physical quantity adjustment button is touched. is displayed on the display screen together with
The screen data creation program according to claim 5. When the defined object is a button with an activation condition that operates only when the defined object is touched and a predetermined internal activation condition is satisfied,
The character data representing in characters that the internal operating condition is not satisfied is input using the individual definition data receiving unit;
The screen data created by the screen data creation unit is such that when the internal operating condition is not satisfied, the character part that displays that the internal operating condition is not satisfied is displayed when the button with the operating condition is touched. is displayed on the display screen together with the activation conditional button before
The screen data creation program according to claim 5. A screen data creation device for creating screen data for realizing display on a display screen of a programmable display device having a display screen on which objects constituting a graphical user interface are displayed,
A template data group constituted by template data prepared for each type of decorative parts that decorate the object, wherein each of the template data represents a template of a different type of the decorative parts. a storage unit that stores a data group;
an object definition data receiving unit that receives input of object definition data that defines the object displayed on the display screen;
a template data selection receiving unit that accepts a selection of a plurality of template data to be used for decorating a defined object, which is the object defined by the object definition data, from the template data group;
For each selected template data that is the template data selected using the template data selection receiving unit, individually defined data necessary for displaying the decorative parts represented by the selected template data, an individual definition data receiving unit that receives input of individual definition data including display condition data representing start conditions and end conditions for displaying the decorative parts;
Using the object definition data, the plurality of selected template data, and the plurality of individual definition data, the decorative part represented by each of the plurality of selected template data satisfies the start condition and the end condition, and a screen data creation unit that creates the screen data representing that the defined object is displayed on the display screen in a manner that decorates the defined object;
A screen data creation device comprising: The screen data creation device according to claim 15;
the programmable display provided with the screen data created by the screen data creation device;
A programmable display system.