JPH11232269A - Character editing device and recording medium for driving character editing device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To provide a character editing device which can easily edit a font layout of a character to be input to a plurality of character string input frames while maintaining a predetermined mutual relation between character strings. SOLUTION: Characters less than the maximum number of characters that can be input are input from a plurality of input character strings into a plurality of character string input boxes set in advance, and the input characters are stored in storage means 3, 7, 19 between character string input boxes. Editing means 20 for controlling the character size, character spacing, etc. based on the mutual relationship is provided, and the characters input to the plurality of character string input boxes satisfy the above-mentioned mutual relation between the character string input boxes. Edit as follows.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a character editing apparatus for an information processing apparatus capable of inputting and editing characters such as a Japanese word processor and printing on a label or a card.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As prior art related to the present invention, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 2-93975, 2-240782, 5-203321 and 5-46691 are disclosed.
No. Gazette.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-93975 discloses that a plurality of character strings, an image frame, a graph frame, and an input prohibition frame are provided in a document to divide the layout of the frame. Is to be displayed. In this technique, a plurality of input frames are prepared, but no relationship is provided between the frames, and no automatic input frame correcting function is provided.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2-240782 discloses a technique for writing a character string in a graphic processing device. The character frame is changed or the character is changed according to the change in the size of the block. Although the layout of the columns is automatically performed, the work is performed using only a single input frame, and a process for associating a plurality of input frames with each other is not performed. In addition, although there is an automatic correction function of a character string frame linked to an outline frame containing a character string, it does not have an automatic correction function of a character string in association with other information.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open Publication No. Hei 5-20321 is a technique relating to card printing, in which card data can be individually printed in rectangular frame units, and does not have a character string correcting function.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 5-46691 discloses a technique for adjusting a character width when a character string is input into a graphic symbol or the like so that the character string can be easily seen in the graphic symbol. This technique is similar to that of Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2-240782, and does not have a relationship between a plurality of input frames. In addition, although there is an automatic correction function of a character string frame linked to an outline frame containing a character string, it does not have an automatic correction function of a character string in association with other information.

As described above, the prior art includes an automatic correction function for performing editing by making use of the relevance of a plurality of character frames,
There is no printer having a function of automatically correcting a character string frame in mixing graphics with a character string in various print outline frames.

FIGS. 31 to 34 are diagrams showing a conventional state in which a character string is input to a plurality of character frames. FIG. 31 shows a case where two character frames A and B are set. It is assumed that there is a mutual relationship between the two character frames A and B that the character in the character frame A must be created smaller than the character in the character frame B. Here, the operator sets the character size of the character frame A to P _A (56 dots in FIG. 31) and the character size of the character frame B to P _B (64 dots in FIG. 31).

In the first setting, P _A <P _B is set.
In this case, the number of characters that can be input to the character input box _A at the character size P _A is S _A , and the number of characters that can be input to the character input box B at the character size P _B is S _B. The number of characters S _A and S _B is determined by the size of the frame and the set character size.

[0010] Consider a case where "1 Nen 1 Kumi" (6 characters) is input to A in these two character frames, and "Yamatataro" (6 characters) is input to B. S _A ≧ 6, S _{B in} each character frame A, _B
In the case of ≧ 6, the character frame A and the character frame B are displayed with the default character size, since neither is automatically corrected from the default character size. FIG. 32 shows this.

Next, a case will be considered in which "1 Nen 1 Kumi" (6 characters) is input in the character frame A, and "Musashino Kojisaneatsu" (11 characters) is input in the character frame B. In this case, if S _A ≧ 6 and S _B <11 in each character string, the character frame B is automatically corrected and the character size is reduced. The method of automatic correction will be described later. As a result, the size of the character in the character frame A may be equal to or larger than the size of the character in the character frame B.

FIG. 33 shows this. In the case where the result of the input is as shown in FIG. 33, in order to satisfy the mutual relation that the character size of the character frame A is to be made smaller than the character frame B, an editing operation of reducing the character size of the character frame A is performed. The operator needs to do it again. The character frame A is re-edited in this manner, and the finally obtained data is as shown in FIG.

[0013]

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) Conventionally, in a case where a plurality of character string input frames exist, if it is desired to have a certain mutual relationship between them, each character string input frame is required. It is necessary to input an arbitrary number of characters into the character string and then edit the character string input frame to match the mutual relationship. Therefore, when creating a large number of such data, it is necessary to repeat the work of inputting characters in a character string input box for each data and then editing the data so as to match the mutual relationship. It was hanging.

According to the present invention, by simply inputting an arbitrary number of characters in a character string input box, the character string is automatically corrected so as to match the set mutual relation, so that desired data can be easily created. With the goal.

(Problem of Claim 2) As the mutual relation,
Conventionally, when the size relation of output characters is a condition, it has been necessary to input an arbitrary number of characters in each character string input box, and then change the character size to match the mutual relation. Therefore, when a large number of such data are created, it is necessary to repeat the operation of inputting a character in the character string input box for each data and changing the character size so as to match the mutual relation. It was taking time.

According to the present invention, by simply inputting an arbitrary number of characters in a character string input box, the character size is automatically corrected so as to match the set mutual relation, so that desired data can be easily created. The purpose is to:

(Problem of Claim 3) As the mutual relation,
Conventionally, when the character output form such as half-width / full-width of the output character is set as a condition, an arbitrary number of characters are input in each character string input box, and then the character output form is changed to match the mutual relationship I needed to. Therefore, when creating a large number of such data, it is necessary to repeat the operation of inputting characters in the character string input box for each data and changing the output form of the characters so as to match the mutual relationship. And it was taking time.

According to the present invention, by simply inputting an arbitrary number of characters in the character string input box, the output form of half-width / full-width characters is automatically corrected so as to match the set mutual relation, and desired data can be easily created. The purpose is to be able to.

(Problem of Claim 4) As the mutual relation,
Conventionally, when adjusting the character spacing of output characters, it was necessary to input an arbitrary number of characters in each character string input box and then adjust the character spacing of the character strings to match their mutual relationship . Therefore, when creating a large number of such data, it is necessary to repeat the work of inputting characters in the character string input box for each data item and then adjusting the character spacing of the character strings to match the mutual relationship, It took time and effort.

According to the present invention, only by inputting an arbitrary number of characters in the character string input box, the character string adjustment of the character string is automatically corrected so as to match the set mutual relation, and desired data can be easily created. The purpose is to be.

(Problem of Claim 5) Conventionally, when preparing a plurality of character string input frames, all the pattern data are held and used by using them. According to this method, the pattern data must be prepared every time the type of the character string input frame is increased, which leads to an increase in the program capacity, and it takes time to manage and correct the data.

In view of the above problem, the present invention holds data separately for an outer frame selection means and a symbol selection means, and determines a character string input condition by combining them.
An object of the present invention is to make it possible to easily manage and correct data by reducing the required data amount.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the character string input frame is determined based on the information selected by the outer frame selection means and the information selected by the symbol selection means. It was not possible to automatically correct the design input frame and not to overlap.

In view of the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides an input area that does not overlap with a design by providing, as information, a superimposition prohibition area that can be used for character string input or the like in an outer frame to be selected. With the goal.

(Claim 7) In claim 5, the character string input frame is determined based on the information selected by the outer shape selecting means and the information selected by the symbol selecting means. It was not possible to prevent symbols from being overlaid by automatically correcting the input frame. The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problem, so that the symbol information to be selected has symbol overlapping information, and the input area is reduced so as to avoid the symbol so that a character string input frame that does not overlap with the symbol can be realized. The purpose is to do.

(Problem of Claim 8) An object of the present invention is to provide a recording medium provided with a program for executing the functions described in claims 1 to 7.

[0027]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, an arbitrary number of characters can be input to a plurality of character string input boxes defining a maximum number of characters that can be input. Input means, storage means for storing a mutual relationship between a character to be input to the plurality of character string input boxes and a character string input box of a character to be input to each character string input box, and characters to be input by the input means Editing means for automatically determining the font layout of the plurality of character string input frames based on the correlation between the character string input frames stored in the storage means, and display means for displaying the character strings edited by the editing means. Is provided.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the character editing apparatus according to the first aspect, wherein the editing means inputs the character to a certain character string input box of the plurality of character string input boxes. The character size automatic editing means for changing the character size of another character string input frame based on the mutual relationship stored in the storage means when the character size of the character string input box changes according to the number of characters set. It is characterized by.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the character editing apparatus according to the first aspect, the editing means stores the character string input to a certain character string input box in the storage means. It is a character form automatic editing means for changing to a half-width or full-width character output form suitable for a character string in another character string input frame based on the stored mutual relationship.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the character editing apparatus according to the first aspect, the editing means stores a character string input to a certain character string input box in the storage means. It is a character spacing adjustment automatic editing means for adjusting to a character spacing suitable for a character string in another character string input frame based on the stored mutual relationship.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a character editing apparatus, comprising: an input unit capable of inputting an arbitrary number of characters into a plurality of character string input boxes defining a maximum number of inputtable characters;
Storage means for storing data such as characters to be input to the plurality of character string input frames, each character string input frame information and design information, display means for displaying input characters, character string input frames and designs, etc .; Editing means for editing characters, character string input frames, symbols, etc .; character string input frame selecting means for selecting the character string input frames; symbol selecting means for performing the symbol selecting processing; A character string input frame / symbol data superimposing means for superimposing an input frame and a symbol is provided.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, there is provided the character editing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, wherein the character string input frame / design data superimposing means is provided for a superimposition prohibited part in the character string input frame. Character string input frame / overlap prohibition portion determining means for making a determination, and symbol data overlay prohibition for performing an input frame automatic correction process that does not superimpose the graphic data of the above-mentioned overlap prohibition portion extracted by the character string input frame / overlap prohibition portion determining means Means are provided.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the character editing apparatus according to the fifth aspect, the editing means includes a symbol data determining means for determining the size of the symbol data; Character string input frame reduction means for reducing the character string input frame based on the determination result by the data determination means is provided.

(Eighth Means) A recording medium for driving a character editing device according to the eighth aspect is provided with a program for driving each component of the character editing device according to the first to seventh aspects. I do.

[0035]

The input means inputs a plurality of character strings defining the maximum number of characters that can be input. The input character string is stored in the storage means, and the mutual relationship with each character string is also stored in the storage means. The character string stored in the storage means is converted based on the correlation stored in the storage means,
Automatic editing is performed by the editing means.

(Function of Claim 2) In contrast to the function of Claim 1, the character string input by the input means is set as the condition of the correlation stored in the storage means, based on the magnitude relation of the output character size. In this case, the editing means automatically corrects the size of the character of the character string so as to match the mutual relationship and performs editing.

(Function of Claim 3) In contrast to the function of Claim 1, the character string input by the input means is determined by the condition of the correlation stored in the storage means as half-width / half-width of the output character.
When a character output form such as full-width is set as a condition, the editing means automatically corrects and edits the output form of the character string so as to match the mutual relationship.

(Function of Claim 4) In contrast to the function of Claim 1, the character string input by the input means is set as the condition of the correlation stored in the storage means, with the condition that the inter-character adjustment of the output character is adjusted. In this case, the editing means automatically corrects and edits between the character strings so as to match the mutual relationship.

(Function of Claim 5) After the character string input frame is selected by the character string input frame selecting means and the symbol is selected by the symbol selecting means, the character string is input based on the character string input frame information and the symbol information. The frame / symbol data superimposing means creates character string input frame data.

(Function of Claim 6) In addition to the function of Claim 5, the character string input frame overlapping prohibited part judging means judges the overlapping prohibited part from the character string input frame information, and the area of the overlapping prohibited part as a result. Is partially deleted from the created character string input frame data by the symbol data superimposition prohibiting means.

(Function of Claim 7) In addition to the function of Claim 5, the symbol data determining means determines the symbol data and the input area from the symbol information and the character string input frame information, and inputs the character string based on the determination result. The frame reducing means reduces the character string input frame.

(Effect of Claim 8) The character string frame selecting means, the symbol selecting means, and the storage medium having the function of automatically correcting the character string input frame of each of these means are installed in a computer, so that the above-mentioned features are provided. Each operation of the character editing device can be performed.

[0043]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of an embodiment of the character editing device of the present invention.

1 is a central processing unit for executing a program
(CPU), 2 is a ROM for storing a part of a basic program such as an OS of each device, and fixed data such as fonts and dictionaries, and 3 is necessary for processing of a device capable of updating data not stored in the ROM. This is a RAM for storing important information, various data, scalable programs, and the like. 4
Reference numeral 5 denotes a printer control unit for controlling printing of the apparatus, and reference numeral 5 denotes a printer for outputting data controlled by the printer control unit 4.

Reference numeral 6 denotes an internal storage control unit, which controls information input / output to / from an internal storage unit (HD, flash memory, etc.). Reference numeral 8 denotes an external storage control unit, which controls information input / output to / from a storage medium (FD, CD, etc.). As a result, a program for realizing the present invention can be input as needed. Reference numeral 10 denotes a display control unit, and reference numeral 11 denotes a display device that displays data controlled by the display control unit 10.

A coordinate input control unit 12 controls a display integrated tablet 13 and a pen 14. In the present invention, the coordinate input control unit 12 can also function a mouse or the like as necessary, and the difference between the methods is not particularly defined. 1
Reference numeral 5 denotes a key control unit which determines a key held down by a 16-key keyboard and converts it into data corresponding to the key.

FIGS. 2 to 6 are explanatory diagrams of one embodiment of the present invention in the case of inputting a character string into a plurality of character frames. In this case, it is assumed that the relationship between the number of character dots and the number of inter-character dots with respect to the character size (point number) is set as shown in a correspondence table shown in FIG.

FIG. 2 is a diagram in which two character frames A and B are set as in the case of the conventional example. When a character frame is set, the frame information is stored in the frame information storage area of the storage device as shown in FIG. In this case, two pieces of frame information are stored in the frame information storage area. These two character frames A and B
On the other hand, it is assumed that there is a mutual relationship that the character in the character frame A must always be created smaller than the character in the character frame B.

At this time, the mutual relationship between the character frames A and B is stored in the mutual relationship storage area of the storage device in a format as shown in FIG. Here, the character size of the character frame A is set to P _A (56 dots in FIG. 2), and the character size of the character frame B is set to P _B (64 dots in FIG. 2). In the first setting, P _A <P _B is set. In this case, the number of characters that can be input to the character input box _A at the character size P _A is S _A , and the number of characters that can be input to the character input box B at the character size P _B is S _B. S _A and S _B are determined by the size of the frame and the set character size.

Consider a case where "1 Nen 1 Kumi" (6 characters) is input to A and "Yamatarou" (6 characters) to B in these two character frames. S _A ≧ 6, S _{B in} each character frame A, _B
In the case of ≧ 6, automatic correction is not performed for each frame from the default character size. Therefore, the mutual relationship existing in the two character frames is satisfied, and automatic correction including the mutual relationship is not performed, so that the image is displayed in the set character size. FIG. 3 shows this. In this case, the result is the same as the result of the conventional device which is not automatically corrected as shown in FIG.

Next, in the case where the size relation of the character sizes is set as the condition for satisfying the mutual relation, the character frame A is "1 Nen 1 Kumi" (6 characters), and the character frame B is "Musashino Kojisane". Consider the case of inputting "Atsu" (11 characters). In this case, when S _A ≧ 6 and S _B <11 in each character string, the character size of the character frame B is automatically corrected to be small based on the correspondence table (FIG. 7).

As a result, the size of the character in the character frame A may be equal to or larger than the size of the character in the character frame B. In this case, the mutual relationship in each character frame stored in the mutual relationship storage area (FIG. 9) of the storage device is determined, and the character size of the character frame A is determined based on the correspondence table (FIG. 7) so as to satisfy the mutual relationship. The size is automatically reduced to a dot, and the inter-character dot is corrected to the optimal inter-character dot for the character size. The results obtained in that way are shown in FIG.

Next, in the case where the relation of the output form of the character such as half-width or full-width is set as the condition for satisfying the mutual relation, similarly, "1 Nen 1 Kumi" (6 characters) is placed in the character frame A, and Consider a case where "Musashino Kojisaneatsu" (11 characters) is input. In this case, S _A ≧ 6 in each character string,
When S _B <11, the character size of the character frame B is automatically corrected to be small based on the correspondence table (FIG. 7).

As a result, the size of the character in character frame A may be equal to or larger than the size of the character in character frame B. In that case, the mutual relationship in each character frame stored in the frame information storage area (FIG. 9) of the storage device is determined, and the character frame B is returned to the original size so as to satisfy the mutual relationship. Automatically change the form to half-width. The results thus obtained are shown in FIG.

Next, in the case where the intercharacter adjustment is required as a condition for satisfying the mutual relationship, the character box A
In this case, it is assumed that the user inputs "1 and 1" (6 characters) and "Musashino Kojisaneatsu" (11 characters) in character frame B. In this case, when S _A ≧ 6 and S _B <11 in each character string, the character size of the character frame B is automatically corrected to be small based on the correspondence table (FIG. 7).

As a result, the size of the character in the character frame A may be equal to or larger than the size of the character in the character frame B. In this case, the mutual relationship between the character frames stored in the frame information storage area (FIG. 9) of the storage device is determined, and the character frame B is returned to the original size so as to satisfy the mutual relationship. Performs the process of automatically filling between and characters. FIG. 6 shows the results thus obtained.

Next, the setting of the character frame will be described.
FIG. 8 shows data stored in the storage device as information unique to the character frame when the character frame is set. When one character frame is set, the data such as frame information, frame length, frame height, character size, dot between characters, full-width / half-width information, and placement information are stored as one data in the storage device. I do. When there are a plurality of character frames, data in this format exists for the created character frames.

Next, the setting of the mutual relationship will be described. FIG. 10 is a screen for selecting a character frame in the case of setting a mutual relationship. In the selection window shown in FIG. 10A, two character frames having a mutual relationship are selected. On this screen, the number of character frames set such as character frame 1, character frame 2,..., Character frame n is displayed, and two character frames having a mutual relationship are selected from them. In this case, since only two character frames are set, the mutual relationship between the character frames 1 and 2 is set.

FIG. 10B shows the position of the character string where the cursor is located in FIG. 10A in a differentiated manner. When two character frames having a mutual relationship in FIG. 10 are selected, a window shown in FIG. 11 is opened, and the user selects a mutual relationship between the selected character frames. When selected, the selected mutual relationship is digitized, and information on the character frame correlated with the digitized mutual relationship is stored in the storage device in a data format as shown in FIG.

Next, automatic correction of a character string will be described. FIG. 7 is a table showing the relationship between the character size and the number of dots between characters. Now, when a correspondence table as shown in FIG. 7 exists in advance, a vertical y dot and a horizontal x dot as shown in FIG.
When a character frame of dots is created and the character size p is set, the character size p satisfies p ≦ y and is an arbitrary value that corresponds to the number of character dots in FIG.

If there is no correspondence table as shown in FIG.
Any value that satisfies ≦ y can be set. When the length of the character frame and the size of the character are determined, the size g between characters that is optimal for the character size and the number s of characters that can be input at the character size are determined. The optimum inter-character dot g can be obtained from the correspondence table in FIG.

If there is no correspondence table as shown in FIG. 7,
For example, g = ap ^c + b (a, b, and c are arbitrary values) (I). If the character is half-width, g / 2 is set as the optimum inter-character dot.

When the inter-character dot g is obtained, the frame length x
The number of characters s that can be input to the dot with the character size p can be determined by the maximum integer s that satisfies s ≦ (x + g) / (p + g) (II).

Thus, the frame length x and the character size p
Is set first, it is possible to obtain the optimum inter-character dot g and the number of characters s. For such a character frame,
When the number S of input characters is S> s, the character size P that can be input in the frame can be obtained by using Expression (II) by P ≦ (x + g) / S−g (III). The maximum character size P that satisfies III) can be set as the corrected character size.

Further, G obtained by G = aP ^c + b using the formula (I) for the character size P can be set as the optimal inter-character dot after correction. The character size of the character frame alone can be automatically corrected based on the new character size and dot between characters thus obtained.

This will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, FIG. 13A shows a case where a correspondence table as shown in FIG. 7 exists. In step (V-1), it is checked whether the number S of characters input is larger than the number s of characters that can be input. If the number S of input characters is smaller than the number s of characters that can be input, there is no problem and the process ends. If the number S of input characters is larger than the number s of characters that can be input, it is not possible to input into the specified character frame. Therefore, the character size P is obtained from (V-2) using the above formula (III).

Here, in step (V-3), the maximum character size P 'that satisfies P.gtoreq.P' is obtained from the correspondence table of FIG. Next, in step (V-4), a dot between characters corresponding to the character size P 'is obtained from the correspondence table of FIG. 7, and in step (V-5), the value of the frame information storage area (FIG. 9) of the storage device is calculated. change. Thus, the frame information storage area of the storage device (FIG. 9)
Is changed, and the character size of the character frame is automatically corrected.

Next, FIG. 13B shows a flowchart in the case where there is no correspondence table as shown in FIG. 7 and the size of characters can be freely set. In step (VI-1), it is checked whether the number S of characters input is larger than the number s of characters that can be input. If the number S of input characters is smaller than the number s of characters that can be input, there is no problem and the process ends.

If the number S of input characters is larger than the number s of characters that can be input, it is not possible to input into the designated character frame. Therefore, the character size P is obtained by using the above formula (III) in step (VI-2). The calculated character size P and the above formula
In step (VI-3), an inter-character dot G is obtained according to (I). The obtained character size and inter-character dot are written in the frame information storage area of the storage device shown in FIG. 9 in step (VI-4), the information is changed, and the automatic correction of the character size of the character frame is performed. Done.

Next, the operation of the present invention will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the operation of claim 1 of the present invention. First, a character frame is set in step (I-1). At this time, the data of FIG. 8 is created. Next, in step (I-2), the mutual relationship in each character frame is set by performing the operations of FIGS. 10 and 11, and the mutual relationship storage area of the storage device (FIG. 9)
Is created, characters are input into each character frame in step (I-3).

In step (I-4), it is checked whether the character string input to each character frame is automatically corrected in each character frame. If the result of the check indicates that automatic correction is not to be performed, the procedure proceeds to step (I-6). In the case of automatic correction as a result of the check, the automatic correction is performed for each frame by the method described above in step (I-5), and then the process proceeds to step (I-6). Next, after the automatic correction for each frame in step (I-6), the data in the frame information storage area (FIG. 9) of the storage device is checked to determine whether the automatic correction including the mutual relation is necessary. When the automatic correction including the mutual relation is not necessary, the process proceeds to step (I-8). If the automatic correction including the mutual relationship is necessary, the automatic correction including the mutual relationship is performed in step (I-7), and then, the process proceeds to step (I-8), and the screen is displayed with the changed character size.

FIG. 15 is a flow chart showing the operation of claim 2 of the present invention. First, a character frame is set in step (II-1). At this time, the data of FIG. 8 is created. Next, in the step (II-2), the operations shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 are performed to set the mutual relationship in each character frame, and the data of the mutual relationship storage area (FIG. 9) of the storage device is created. In this case, the character size P _A of the character frame _A is the character frame B
Setting the mutual relationship that you want to create always smaller than the character size P _B.

Thereafter, in step (II-3), characters are input into each character frame. In step (II-4), it is checked whether the character string input in each character frame is automatically corrected in each character frame. If the result of the check is that automatic correction is not to be performed, the procedure proceeds to step (II-6). In the case of automatic correction as a result of the check, the character size is changed using the above-described automatic correction calculation formula in step (II-5), and the changed frame information is stored in the frame information storage area of the storage device (FIG. 8). And perform automatic correction, and then proceed to step (II-6).

The character size of the character string A that has been automatically corrected in step (II-6) is p _A , and the character size of the character string B that has been automatically corrected is p _B. If not automatically corrected, P _A = p _A and P _B = p _B. Then step
(II-7) compares the character size p _A and p _B strings A and B after being automatically corrected in whether check satisfies the relationships of the frame information storage area of the storage device (FIG. 9) I do.

If the mutual relationship is satisfied, there is no need for automatic correction including the mutual relationship again, so the step (II-
Move to 9). If the mutual relationship is not satisfied, the character box A is set in step (II-8) so that the mutual relationship is satisfied again.
Is changed, and the changed frame information is stored in the frame information storage area (FIG. 8) of the storage device and automatically corrected. The automatic correction in this case will be described later with reference to FIGS. In step (II-9), the screen is displayed with the character size changed by the automatic correction of the character frame alone and the automatic correction including the mutual relationship.

Here, the automatic correction of the character size including the mutual relationship will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 16 (a) and 16 (b). First, the case where there is a correspondence table representing the relationship between the character size and the inter-character dot will be described with reference to FIG. Step (VII-1) character size after automatic correction of a frame unit in p _A, the p _B, p _A performs greater of checks than p _B.

If p _A is not larger than p _B , the process satisfies the mutual relationship, and the process exits without doing anything. p _A is p _B
If it is larger than in FIG. 7 in step (VII-2)
The maximum P 'that satisfies _pB >P' is obtained from the correspondence table.
Thereafter, in step (VII-3), the inter-character dot corresponding to P 'is obtained from the correspondence table shown in FIG. The character size and inter-character dot thus obtained are stored in the frame information storage area of the storage device. With the frame information obtained in this way, automatic correction including mutual relation can be performed.

Next, a case where there is no correspondence table between the character size and the inter-character dot will be described with reference to FIG. Steps
Character size after automatic correction with (VIII-1) in frame units p _A, p _B
Is checked if p _A is greater than p _B.
If p _A is not larger than p _{B, the} process satisfies the mutual relationship, and the process exits without performing anything. If p _A is larger than p _B, we obtain the P to be P = p _B -1 in step (VIII-2). Thereafter, in step (VIII-3), the inter-character dot G is obtained by the above-mentioned formula (I). The character size and inter-character dot thus obtained are stored in the frame information storage area of the storage device. With the frame information obtained in this way, automatic correction including mutual relation can be performed.

FIG. 17 is a flow chart showing the operation of claim 3 of the present invention. First, in step (III-1), a character frame is set. At this time, the data of FIG. 8 is created. Next, in the step (III-2), the mutual relation in each character frame is set by performing the operation of FIGS.
The data of the mutual storage area (FIG. 9) of the storage device is created. In this case, a mutual relationship is set so that the character size P _A of the character frame _A should always be created smaller than the character size P _B of the character frame B.

Thereafter, in step (III-3), characters are input into each character frame. In step (III-4), it is checked whether the character string input in each character frame is automatically edited in each character frame. If the result of the check indicates that automatic correction is not to be performed, the process proceeds to step (III-6). In the case of automatic correction as a result of the check, the character size is changed using the above-described automatic correction calculation formula in step (III-5), and the changed frame information is stored in the frame information storage area of the storage device (FIG. 8). Stored in
Perform automatic correction and proceed to step (III-6). Text size p _A of the step (III-6) after being automatically corrected in the character string A, the character size of the character string B after being automatically corrected and p _B. If not automatically corrected, P _A =
p _A , P _B = p _B.

Thereafter, the character sizes p _A and p _B of the character strings A and B automatically corrected in step (III-7) are compared, and the correlation between the frame information storage areas (FIG. 9) of the storage device is performed. Check whether or not is satisfied. If the mutual relationship is satisfied, the process proceeds to step (III-10) because there is no need for automatic correction including the mutual relationship.

[0082] it does not meet the relationships, in step so as to satisfy the newly interrelationship (III-8), first returns a character size of a character frame B to P _B. Thereafter, in step (III-9), the frame information storage area of the storage device (FIG. 8)
Is automatically corrected to half-width, and all character string data is automatically corrected to half-width. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step (III-10), and the screen is displayed with the character size changed by the automatic correction including the character frame alone and the automatic correction including the mutual relationship.

FIG. 18 is a flow chart showing the operation according to claim 4 of the present invention. First, in step (IV-1), a character frame is set. At this time, the data of FIG. 8 is created. Next, in step (IV-2), the relationships in each character frame are set by performing the operations in FIGS. 10 and 11, and data in the relationship storage area (FIG. 9) of the storage device is created.

In this case, the mutual relationship that the character size P _A of the character frame _A should always be made smaller than the character size P _B of the character frame B is set. Then, step (IV-
In 3), input characters into each character frame. Step (IV-4)
Check if the character string input in each character frame is automatically corrected in each character frame. As a result of the check,
If not, proceed to step (IV-6).

In the case of automatic correction as a result of the check, using the above-described automatic correction calculation formula in step (IV-5),
Change the character size, store the changed frame information in the frame information storage area (FIG. 8) of the storage device, and perform automatic correction.
Move on to (IV-6). Step (IV-6) the character size p _A string A after being automatically corrected in the character size of the character string B after being automatically corrected and p _B. If not automatically corrected, P _A = p _A and P _B = p _B.

Thereafter, in step (IV-7), p _A and p _B
Is checked to determine whether the mutual relationship of the mutual relationship storage area (FIG. 9) of the storage device is satisfied. If the mutual relationship is satisfied, the process proceeds to step (IV-10) because there is no need for automatic correction including the mutual relationship. If you do not meet the relationships, returning the first character size of a character frame B in step (IV over 8) so as to satisfy the newly interrelationship P _B.

Then, in step (IV-9), the inter-character dot of the frame information of the character frame B stored in the frame information storage area (FIG. 8) of the storage device is corrected to 0, and the inter-character dot of the character string data is corrected. Fill dots automatically. Then, step (IV-1
Move to (0), and display the screen with the character size changed by the automatic correction including the character frame alone and the automatic correction including the mutual relationship.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing the structure of the fifth to seventh aspects of the present invention. When a character string input frame or a symbol is selected by the input unit 17, the result is stored in the storage unit 19. The display means 18 displays a character string input frame and a design, and displays a selected result. The editing means 20 determines the character string input frame based on the character string input box information 21 and the design information 22 stored in advance. The character string input frame selection means 23 displays a character string input frame selection screen on the display means 18 and stores the result of the selection by the input means 17 in the storage means 19. Similarly, the symbol selection unit 24 also causes the storage unit 19 to store the selection result.

Next, the character string input frame / symbol data superimposing means 25 develops the design data in accordance with the size of the character string input frame, and overlaps it with the character string input frame to determine the character string input frame. The character string input frame / overlap prohibition portion determining means 26 checks the degree of overlap between the character string input frame and the symbol frame to make a determination. Based on the result, the symbol data overlap prohibition processing unit 27 performs a measure to reduce the size of the input frame as necessary. The character string input frame / symbol overlap judging means 28 judges the overlap between the input frame and the symbol, and the character string input frame shrinking means 29 reduces the input frame as necessary.

FIG. 20 shows a screen display according to the fifth aspect of the present invention and a selection example thereof. FIG. 20A shows a character string input frame selection screen, and the user can select one of them by input means. Similarly, FIG. 20 (b) shows a symbol selection screen, which also allows the user to make a selection. FIG. 20C shows an example in which a character string input frame is created based on the contents selected on the two selection screens.
In this case, with the six types of data shown in (a) and (b) of FIG. 20, eight patterns shown as 1-1 to 1-4 and 2-1 to 2-4 in (c) of FIG. Can be produced. Conventionally, all eight patterns had to be prepared.

FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining an example of character string input frames and design data according to the fifth aspect of the present invention.
Here, as the data to be held, the outer frame horizontal length in the character string input frame data is 50 mm, and the outer frame vertical length is 20 mm.
mm, the horizontal length in the design data is 10 mm, and the vertical length is 10 mm. The symbol may be data representing an arbitrary pattern, but the symbol pattern in the illustrated example is a bit ON / OF.
This is a bit pattern represented by F.

In the fifth aspect of the present invention, first,
The symbols shown in (b) are arranged by the size of the outer frame of the character string input frame shown in (a) to create the symbol data shown in (c). FIG.
In, symbol data is created by arranging ten symbols. If there is an extra part, it is necessary to cut it only. The symbol data (c) thus created is superimposed on the character string input box shown in (a), and character string input box data shown in (d) is created.

FIG. 22 is a flow chart showing the operation of the fifth aspect of the present invention. First, in step (S600), a character string input box is selected by the character string input box selecting means 23, and the input content is stored in the storage means 19. Next, in step (S601), the symbol is selected by the symbol selecting means 24, and the contents are also stored in the storage means 19. Step (S
In step 602), the overall size for arranging the symbols is obtained from the vertical and horizontal lengths of the outer frame of the selected character string input frame, and step (S)
In step 603), the patterns corresponding to the areas are arranged in a tile shape. The pattern data created side by side in step (S603) is
In (S604), the character string input frame is superimposed to determine the character string input frame.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of the sixth aspect of the present invention.
FIG. 23A shows a first example, in which a character string input frame (a-1) is displayed.
And the result when the plain pattern (a-2) is selected. When the selected input box performs 12-point character input, the determined character string input box (a-3) also performs 12-point character input (a-4). FIG. 23B shows the second example, and shows the result when the character string input frame (b-1) and the symbol (b-2) with the participation information of the frame are selected.

In the selected character string input box, 12-point characters can be input. However, since the information of the frame is added to the symbol and the inside of the frame is smaller than the input frame, the character input as the symbol is input. Rows overlap. In order to avoid this, as shown in (b-3), the number of points of the frame at the time of performing the character string input is reduced, and the character input frame is accommodated inside the frame of the design. Here, as shown in (b-4), 1
By reducing from 2 points to 9 points, it corresponds so as not to overlap with the frame of the design.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of data according to the sixth aspect of the present invention. The character string input frame and the symbol data are described using examples. Here, the character string input frame data is (a)
As shown in the figure, the horizontal length of the outer frame is 50 mm, the vertical length of the outer frame is 30 mm, the horizontal length of the input frame is 40 mm, the vertical length of the input frame is 20 mm, and the upper left of the outer frame is the origin (0,0). ), The input frame start point is determined by coordinates from there, and the position of the input frame start point in this case is a point (5 mm, 5 mm).

The symbol data has a horizontal length of 10 mm, a vertical length of 10 mm and a frame width information of 10 mm as shown in FIG.
mm. The symbol may be data representing an arbitrary pattern, but the illustrated example is a bit pattern in which the symbol pattern is represented by ON / OFF of bits. In the invention according to claim 6, the pattern (10 mm × 10 mm) of (b) is entered in the character string input frame (a)
Are arranged by the size of the outer frame (50 mm x 30 mm) to create design data.

In FIG. 24, 5 × 3 = 15 symbols are arranged to create symbol data. If there is an extra portion, cut it only. Thereafter, if there is frame width information, it is dealt with. In this example, the frame is to be made with a width of 10 mm from the outer frame, so other parts (hollow part)
It is necessary to delete the symbol data of. Here, (50
− (10 + 10)) × (30− (10 + 10)) to create hollow data, and superimpose this data on the overlapping start position (10 mm,
At 10 mm), the hollow portion is deleted by overlapping with the design data as shown in (c).

Next, the hollow portion and the input frame of the character string input box are compared, and if the character string input frame is larger, it is necessary to reduce the character string input frame (the input frame is smaller). If it is small, it is fine). In this example, the input frame is (5-45,
The area of 5 to 25) is 40 mm x 20 mm, and the hollow part which is not a frame is 30 mm x 10 mm in the area of (10 to 40, 10 to 20). For example, the input frame is reduced. The symbol data and the character string input box thus formed are superimposed, and character string input box data is created as shown in (d).

FIG. 25 is a flow chart showing the operation of the present invention. First, a character string input frame is selected in step (S700), and a symbol is selected in step (S701). Next, in step (S702), a size for arranging the symbols is determined based on the size (length × width) of the outer frame of the character string input frame, and in step (S703), the symbols are arranged by the size to create the symbol data.

Thereafter, in step (S704), it is determined whether or not the symbol has participation information. If not, the process proceeds to step (S708) in the same manner as in the invention of claim 5, and the character string input frame and the symbol data are deleted. The character string input frame is determined by overlapping.
If there is the participation information, the hollow size is calculated from the outer frame size of the character string input frame and the frame width information of the design in step (S705), and hollow data is created.

Next, from the hollow data and the symbol data, symbol frame data is created in step (S706).
In step (S707), the size of the hollow data is compared with the input frame size of the character string input frame. If the input frame size is larger, processing such as lowering the number of input character points is performed. Is adjusted to be smaller. The character string input frame is determined from the character string input frame adjusted in this way and the created symbol frame.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram of the seventh aspect of the present invention.
FIG. 26A shows the first example, in which the character string input frame (a-1)
The character string input frame (a-3) is determined based on the plain pattern (a-2). Since the symbol is plain, no change is made to the input frame as shown in (a-4). FIG. 26B shows a second example, in which a character string input frame (b-3) is created using a character string input frame (b-1) and a design (b-2) having a designated position. I have decided. In this case, since the symbol and the input frame overlap as shown in (b-4), the size of the input frame is reduced so as to prevent the symbol from overlapping with the symbol.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of data according to the seventh aspect of the present invention. The character string input frame and the symbol data are described using examples. Here, the character string input frame data is
As shown in (a), the horizontal length of the outer frame is 50 mm, the vertical length of the outer frame is 30 mm, the horizontal length of the input frame is 40 mm, the vertical length of the input frame is 20 mm, and the origin (0 , 0), and the input frame start point is determined by the coordinates therefrom. In this case, the position of the input frame start point is a point (5 mm, 5 mm).

The character string input direction is, for example, 0/1/2/3 (up /
Down / left / right). As shown in (b), the design data has a horizontal length of 10 mm, a vertical length of 10 mm, and coordinates (10 mm, 10 mm) from the outer frame start point. The symbol may be data representing an arbitrary pattern, but the illustrated example is a bit pattern in which the symbol pattern is represented by ON / OFF of bits. The development method information is 0/1 (tile / non-tile), and in this example, the development method is 1 (non-tile).

According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the pattern is not arranged first, but is developed in an arbitrary position because the developing method is non-tile. In this example, (10mm, 10mm)
Expand from the position of.

Next, the relationship between the design development position and the character string input frame is examined. There is no problem as long as there is no overlap, but in this example, the symbol is (10-20,
Since the input frame is at the position (5, 45, 5 to 25) at the position of (10 to 20), the input frame overlaps as shown in (c). For this reason, a process of shifting the input frame in the character string direction according to the design is required.

When the character string input direction information is examined to determine in which direction the character string should be shifted, in this example, the character string is shifted from left to right. In order to eliminate the overlap in the horizontal direction, a process of shifting the coordinates of the start position of the character string input frame to the coordinates of the horizontal end position of the symbol is performed. Since the end position of the symbol is 20 mm in the horizontal direction from the start position of the outer frame, the start position of the input frame is moved to the right by 15 mm from the position of 5 mm. In this way, the character string input frame (a) is reduced and the character string input frame is superimposed on the design (b) as shown in (d) to create character string input frame data.

FIG. 28 is a flow chart showing the operation of the present invention. The selection of the character string input frame and the selection of the symbols in steps (S800) and (S801) are the same as those described in the fifth and sixth aspects. After the above two selections have been made, information on the character string input box selected in step (S802) is obtained. Similarly, step (S80
In 3), the symbol information is acquired.

Next, step (S8)
In step 04), it is calculated whether or not the input frame and the symbol overlap. Based on this calculation result, the presence / absence of overlap is determined in step (S805).
In step 8), a character string input frame is determined from the character string input frame and the image data. If there is an overlap, the process proceeds to step (S806), where it is further determined whether the input frame completely overlaps the image data.
In step S809, only the symbol data or the character string input frame is output. If they overlap, step (S807)
After the input frame is reduced in step (S808), the character string input frame is determined from the character string input frame and the design data in step (S808).

FIG. 29 is a flow chart showing the operation of the overlap judging part according to the seventh aspect of the present invention. This corresponds to the step (S) in the flowchart shown in FIG.
804). In FIG. 29, first, in step (S810), the coordinates of the symbol from the character string input frame outer frame and the horizontal or vertical coordinate range of the symbol from the end point on the character string input direction side are calculated. Then, step
In (S811), the coordinate range of the character string input box is calculated in the same manner. From the two calculation results calculated in the above steps (S810) and (S811), the next A
To F are classified into six patterns.

A. When the symbol start point> input start point, symbol start point> input end point Symbol end point> input start point, symbol end point> when input end point B. Symbol start point> input start point, symbol start point <input end point, symbol end point> input start point, symbol end point> input end point When the symbol start point> input start point, symbol start point <input end point and symbol end point> input start point, symbol end point <input end point B. Symbol start point <input start point, symbol start point <input end point, symbol end point> input start point, symbol end point <input end point F. When the symbol start point <input start point, the symbol start point <input end point, and the symbol end point <input start point, and the symbol end point <input end point. Symbol start point <input start point, symbol start point <input end point, symbol end point> input start point, symbol end point> input end point

[0113] 6 shown in A to F classified as described above
From the pattern, the following determination is made as to whether or not to reduce the input frame in step (S813). That is, among the six patterns, in the case of A and E, there is no overlap, and thus no reduction processing is performed. If the pattern is F, no reduction processing is performed because there is no input area. When the patterns are B, C, and D, they are overlapped, so that a reduction process is performed.

FIG. 30 shows the data format stored in the storage means. Character string input frame information (a) and symbol information
(b) represents one data, and a character string input frame is determined from these data. FIG. 30A shows character string input frame information, in which the outer frame horizontal length X ₁ and outer frame vertical length Y _{1 of} the character string input frame information and the horizontal length X of the symbol information are shown. ₂ , the vertical length Y ₂ , and the symbol pattern (bit pattern information) are used to carry out the invention of claim 5.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the character string input box information includes an input box horizontal length x, an input box vertical length y, an input box start point (x0, y0), and the symbol information includes box width information (box). Width) is added. In the invention of claim 7, the character string input frame information further includes a character string input direction (up / down / left / right), the design information includes development method information (tile / non-tile), and coordinates from the outer frame start point ( X
(0, Y0) is added. Further, the frame width information is not particularly required in the invention of claim 7. Each data is numerical data such as length and relative coordinates, and it is assumed that the largest pattern pattern is used repeatedly, so it can be kept to the minimum necessary size, and only the number of frames as in the past The total data amount can be reduced as compared with holding the design data.

[0116]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when an arbitrary number of characters are input into a plurality of character string input frames defining the maximum number of characters that can be input, a font layout is automatically determined. By preliminarily setting a mutual relationship with another character string and automatically editing the condition including the condition of the mutual relationship, it is possible to save the trouble of editing again after inputting. When a large number of such data are created, 1
By setting the degree relationship, it is possible to easily create data in the same format only by inputting a character string thereafter without performing a cumbersome editing operation.

(Effect of Claim 2) An arbitrary number of characters can be input to the character string input box by setting the size of the output character size as a condition of mutual relation with other character strings in claim 1. Just by inputting, the character size is automatically corrected to match the set mutual relationship, so that desired data can be easily created.

(Effect of Claim 3) By setting the output form such as half-width / full-width of the output character as a condition of mutual relation with another character string in claim 1, an arbitrary character string By simply inputting the number of characters, the output form of the characters is automatically corrected so as to match the set mutual relationship, so that desired data can be easily created.

(Effect of Claim 4) An arbitrary number of characters can be entered in a character string input box by adjusting the intercharacter spacing of output characters as a condition of mutual relation with another character string in claim 4. Just by inputting, the inter-character adjustment of the character string is automatically corrected to match the set mutual relationship, so that desired data can be easily created.

Since a storage medium having a program for driving each of the means of claims 1 to 4 can be provided,
The present invention can be implemented in various environments without depending on a specific device.

(Effect of Claim 5) According to the invention of claim 5, the data is held separately in the character string input frame information and the design information, and the character string input frame is created from both data. The amount of data can be reduced as compared with the case where all the patterns are prepared for each symbol, and the cost reduction effect can be achieved.

(Effect of Claim 6) According to the invention of claim 6, the character string input frame information is provided with the information of the overlap prohibition portion and the character information is combined with the design information to form the character string input frame. It is possible to decorate the area other than the character input area with a pattern without being affected by the data, to easily create the original data, and to obtain a cost reduction effect.

(Effect of Claim 7) According to the invention of claim 7, the character string input frame is created by adding the information of the overlapping portion to the symbol information and combining it with the character string input frame information. The size of the character input frame can be automatically changed based on the overlapped portion information, the original data can be easily created, and a cost reduction effect can be obtained.

(Effect of Claim 8) The invention of Claim 8 can provide a recording medium provided with a program for driving each means of Claims 1 to 7, so that it depends on a specific device. The inventions of claims 1 to 7 can be implemented in various environments without any problems.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of setting of a plurality of character input frames according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a character output result when automatic correction does not occur according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a character output result when an automatic correction has occurred according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing another example of a character output result when an automatic correction has occurred according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing still another example of a character output result when an automatic correction according to the present invention has occurred.

FIG. 7 is a correspondence diagram showing a relationship between a character size and a dot between characters.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of frame information stored in a frame information storage area.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a mutual relation storage area showing a mutual relation of a plurality of frame information.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a display screen when a mutual relationship is set in a plurality of character frames.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a mutual relation setting screen in a plurality of character frames.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a setting condition of a character frame.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart of automatic correction of correspondence between a character size and a dot between characters.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of claim 1 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of claim 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of automatic correction based on the interrelationship between character size and inter-character dot.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of claim 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of claim 4 of the present invention.

FIG. 19 is a block diagram showing a configuration of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory view of a selection screen according to the invention of claim 5;

FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram of data according to the invention of claim 5;

FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of claim 5 of the present invention.

FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram of an operation according to claim 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 24 is an explanatory diagram of data according to claim 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of claim 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory view of claim 7 of the present invention.

FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram of data according to claim 7 of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of claim 7 of the present invention.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart for explaining the operation of the overlap determination in claim 7 of the present invention.

FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram of a stored data format.

FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram of setting of a plurality of character input frames in a conventional example.

FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram of a character output result when no automatic correction occurs in the conventional example.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram of a character output result when an automatic correction has occurred in the conventional example.

FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram of an output result re-edited so as to satisfy a mutual relationship in a case where automatic correction has occurred in a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 CPU 2 ROM 3 RAM 4 Printer control part 5 Printer 6 Internal storage control part 7 Internal storage part 8 External storage control part 9 Storage medium 10 Display control part 11 Display device 12 Coordinate input control part 13 Tablet 14 Pen 15 Key control part 16 Keyboard 17 Inputting means 18 Displaying means 19 Storage means 20 Editing means 21 Character string input frame information 22 Symbol information 23 Character string input frame selecting means 24 Symbol selecting means 25 Character string input frame / design data overlapping means 26 Character string input frame / overlapping Prohibition processing means 27 Symbol data overlap prohibition processing means 28 Character string input frame / symbol overlap determination means 29 Character string input area reduction processing means

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. An input means capable of inputting an arbitrary number of characters into a plurality of character string input boxes defining a maximum number of inputtable characters, a character to be input into the plurality of character string input boxes, and each character string input. Storage means for storing a mutual relationship between character string input frames of characters input to the frame; and A character editing apparatus comprising: an editing unit for automatically determining a font layout of a character string input frame; and a display unit for displaying a character string edited by the editing unit. 2. The character editing device according to claim 1, wherein
When the character size of the character string input box changes according to the number of characters input to a certain character string input box of the plurality of character string input boxes, the editing means is configured based on the mutual relationship stored in the storage means. A character size automatic editing means for changing the character size of another character string input frame. 3. The character editing device according to claim 1, wherein
The editing means converts the character string input to a certain character string input box into a half-width or full-width character output form corresponding to the character string of another character string input box, based on the mutual relationship stored in the storage means. A character editing device, which is a character form automatic editing means for changing. 4. The character editing device according to claim 1, wherein
The editing means adjusts a character string input to a certain character string input box to a character spacing matching a character string of another character string input box based on the mutual relation stored in the storage means. A character editing device, which is an automatic editing means. 5. An input means capable of inputting an arbitrary number of characters into a plurality of character string input boxes defining a maximum number of inputtable characters, characters to be input into the plurality of character string input boxes, and each character string input Storage means for storing data such as frame information and symbol information; display means for displaying input characters, character string input frames and symbols; and editing means for editing the input characters, character string input frames and symbols, etc. Character string input frame selecting means for selecting the character string input frame, symbol selecting means for performing the symbol selecting processing, and character string input frame / symbol data for performing the character string input frame and symbol overlapping processing A character editing device comprising a superimposing means. 6. The character editing device according to claim 5, wherein
The character string input frame / design data overlapping means is extracted by the character string input frame / overlapping prohibited part determining means for determining the overlapping prohibited part in the character string input frame, and extracted by the character string input frame / overlapping prohibited part determining means. A character editing apparatus, comprising: a symbol data superimposition prohibiting means for performing an input frame automatic correction process that does not superimpose the graphic data of the superimposition prohibited part. 7. The character editing device according to claim 5, wherein
The editing means includes a symbol data determining means for determining the size of the symbol data, and a character string input frame reducing means for reducing the character string input frame based on the determination result by the symbol data determining means. Character editing device. 8. A recording medium for driving a character editing device, comprising a program for driving each component of the character editing device according to claim 1.