JP5653376B2 - Design editing apparatus and design editing program - Google Patents

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  The present invention relates to a design editing apparatus for designing a data input specification of an input item that defines the behavior of a monitoring control application or a monitoring control system for monitoring and controlling a device or a device, and a program therefor.

  A supervisory control application or supervisory control system is used to monitor and control a plurality of devices or equipment such as plant equipment, river flow meters, building air conditioners and lighting. In order to efficiently develop these applications or systems, general monitoring control programs and tools are provided. The monitoring control application or the monitoring control system reads data created by a plurality of tools at the time of activation, and the desired monitoring control is realized by these applications or systems.

  Now, the above-described tool is used in particular to create specifications and data to be read by the supervisory control application or supervisory control system. Specifically, a tool is used to support data input to an input item that defines the behavior (program behavior) of the supervisory control application or the supervisory control system. However, the configuration of the input items and the specifications of the data that can be input to the input items are fixed, data linkage with other tools positioned upstream or downstream of the tool, data check inside the tool, Data conversion is realized by a program created based on the specifications of the fixed input items.

  However, with the diversification of requirements for monitoring and control applications and monitoring control systems, input items may be added and specifications may be changed for each application, and the configuration of specifications related to output and changes to the design procedure may occur. I do. Whether or not these specification changes are appropriately reflected is actually generated by a tool and confirmed by inputting sample data or executing a program. However, these operations are time-consuming. Therefore, various techniques for solving such problems have been proposed.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technology that allows a designer to design without being aware of the specifications of the devices that make up the plant. Specifically, device information including failure information and device operation information constituting the plant registered in the database in advance (for example, device name, device state change, failure, display name during operation, etc.) From the above, it is disclosed that information is automatically transferred to a signal item table used in a monitoring control device. Further, it is disclosed that a signal item table is automatically generated without changing a conversion / development rule even when attributes defined in operation information and device information are reduced.

  Patent Document 2 discloses a technology that allows a designer to design without being aware of the specifications of the devices that make up the plant. Specifically, a database in which the input item configuration of a design document composed of a table format is not fixed, and the input items input by the user or the input items considered to be related from inference are registered in advance as standard settings It is disclosed that a design document is automatically generated by extracting from the above.

  Patent Document 3 describes a technique for generating a flexible design support program by combining a large number of elements. Specifically, a design support program composed of tabular data and functional subroutines that output technical information necessary for plant design as output data in response to input of input data is assigned to a unique number of input data and output data Searching and generating from a relationship with a unique number is disclosed.

  Patent Document 4 discloses a technique for unifying the contents to be designed and the design method. Specifically, a user-defined support section that defines information about the user's product operation knowledge (product, electricity, system, weather, regulations, etc.), and a product definition support section that defines product components (Design range, scale, specifications, etc.) and system definition section (monitoring function, control function, driving support function, etc.) that defines the functions that the product should have in advance, system design, screen design, prototype production in order It is disclosed that the design is advanced while utilizing the task to guide the execution.

JP 2011-180669 A JP-A-5-257933 JP 2004-280714 A JP 2002-189770 A

  However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to expand the signal item table and the expansion / conversion rule each time a new input item of failure information or device information is added or changed. Also, whether the specifications of the input items are appropriately reflected in the rules and signal item table cannot be confirmed without actually inputting sample data and executing it. In addition, when the expansion / conversion rules cannot be used, data entry support is provided to the designer in an interactive format, but it is not specified how to provide the data. Therefore, when data input support is not performed, there is a problem that it is necessary to separately develop a program for checking whether the designer appropriately inputs data.

  Also, with the technology disclosed in Patent Document 2, every time an input item is newly added or changed, it is necessary to review the input related stored in the standard setting. Further, even if means such as inference is used, an input item that matches the request is not always detected. In addition, there is a problem that whether or not the specification of the added or changed input item is appropriately reflected cannot be confirmed unless it is actually operated.

  Further, the technique disclosed in Patent Document 3 is an effective means when specifications such as standard specifications are not frequently added or changed. However, when the specifications frequently change, there is a problem that addition or change of the function-type subroutine occurs, and whether or not the specifications are appropriately reflected cannot be confirmed unless it is actually operated.

  Moreover, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 4, changes in the specifications of the support unit are not taken into consideration. Therefore, every time an input item of the support unit is newly added or changed, it is necessary to redesign a design work or a task. In addition, there is a problem that whether or not the design can be properly performed again cannot be confirmed unless it is actually operated.

  As described above, the conventional technique has a problem in that it must be actually operated and confirmed every time an input item is newly added or changed.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a technique capable of performing the same confirmation without actually creating and confirming the operation of the tool. With the goal.

A design editing apparatus according to the present invention is a design editing apparatus that designs data input specifications of an input item that defines the behavior of a monitoring control application or a monitoring control system that monitors and controls a device or device. The design editing apparatus includes: a first specification in which the input items that constitute a tool for creating data to be read by the monitoring control application or the monitoring control system are defined; input availability of the input items; input guidance; and data A specification management unit that manages a second specification in which predetermined data related to input candidates is defined, and a definition read / write unit that reads and writes the first and second specifications managed by the specification management unit. Further, the design editing device realizes the behavior information indicating behavior that can be realized when the tool is created based on the first and second specifications read by the definition read / write unit, and the behavior. A definition analysis unit that generates specification shortage information indicating a candidate for the second specification that is insufficient, and whether or not the input items of the tool specified by the behavior information generated by the definition analysis unit are input, input guidance, A display unit that displays data input candidates and the candidates specified by the specification shortage information generated by the definition analysis unit; When the second specification is corrected, the definition analysis unit updates the behavior information and the specification shortage information according to the correction.

  According to the present invention, based on the first specification and the second specification, the behavior information indicating the behavior that can be realized when the tool is created, and the specification indicating the specification candidates that are insufficient to realize the behavior. Generate missing information. Therefore, when the user changes the second specification, even if the tool is not created and the operation is not actually checked, the same behavior as the actually created tool and the design errors and specifications expected from the characteristics of the tool The shortage can be known by preview. Further, since the behavior information and the specification shortage information are updated according to the correction to the specification, the user can know the behavior reflecting the correction contents and the specification shortage by the preview.

2 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration of the design editing apparatus according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the function implement | achieved with the design edit apparatus and design edit program which concern on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of a data input specification. It is a figure which shows an example of a data input specification. It is a figure which shows an example of a data input specification. It is a figure which shows an example of a data input specification. It is a figure which shows an example of an input item specification. It is a figure which shows an example of an input item specification. It is a figure which shows an example of an input item specification. It is a figure which shows an example of an input item specification. It is a figure which shows an example of an input item specification. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure specification. It is a figure which shows the display of input propriety, input guidance, a data input candidate, and a shortage candidate. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the third embodiment. FIG. 10 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is an operation sequence diagram showing processing of the design editing apparatus according to the fifth embodiment.

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FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the design editing apparatus according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. Various functions of the design editing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment are realized by the cooperation of a computer and a program (for example, spreadsheet software, a Web browser, a stand-alone application, etc.) operating on the computer.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the design editing apparatus 1 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 10, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 11, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 12, a storage device 13, and an input interface 14. , An input device 15, an output interface 16, an output device 17, a network connection interface 18, a network connection device 19, and a bus 20.

  A bus 20 that is a data bus is electrically connected to the CPU 10, the ROM 11, the RAM 12, and the storage device 13. The bus 20 is electrically connected to the input device 15 via the input interface 14, the output device 17 via the output interface 16, and the network connection device 19 via the network connection interface 18. Therefore, a plurality of hardware (CPU 10 to network connection device 19) can transmit and receive information via the bus 20.

  Next, each component of the design editing apparatus 1 will be described in detail.

  The ROM 11 stores a control program such as a boot program. The storage device 13 is composed of, for example, an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), in which an OS, a design editing program, and various types of information are stored. Data read from the storage device 13 by the CPU 10 is temporarily stored in the RAM 12 as cache data or the like.

  When the design editing apparatus 1 accepts an activation operation from the user, administrator, or operator, the design editing apparatus 1 reads and executes a boot program and OS (Operating System) for activating the monitoring control apparatus. Specifically, the CPU 10 controls the hardware such as the ROM 11, the RAM 12, the storage device 13, the input interface 14, and the output interface 16 by reading and executing a control program stored in the ROM 11. Then, the CPU 10 reads out and executes the OS and the design editing program stored in the storage device 13. After the above operation is performed, the design editing apparatus 1 can design the data input specification of the input item for the input item that defines the behavior of the monitoring control application or the monitoring control system that monitors and controls the device or device. It becomes possible.

  The input device 15 is a device to which an external operation such as a keyboard and a mouse is input. In the present embodiment, when receiving an operation from a user or the like, the input device 15 outputs a command corresponding to the operation to the CPU 10 via the input interface 14 and the bus 20.

  The output device 17 is a device that outputs (displays) information to the outside, such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display or a liquid crystal display. In the present embodiment, when the output device 17 receives information from the CPU 10 via the bus 20 and the output interface 16, the output device 17 displays the information.

  The network connection device 19 is a connection device connected to an external computer or an external device such as an Ethernet (registered trademark) card or a serial port, and transmits / receives information to / from the external computer. In the present embodiment, when the network connection device 19 receives information and commands from the CPU 10 via the bus 20 and the network connection interface 18, the network connection device 19 transmits the information and commands to an external computer or the like. On the other hand, when receiving information from an external computer or the like, the network connection device 19 outputs the information to the CPU 10 via the network connection interface 18 and the bus 20.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing functions on the design editing apparatus 1 realized by the CPU 10 shown in FIG. 1 reading and executing the design editing program stored mainly in the storage device 13. As shown in the figure, the design editing apparatus 1 includes a specification management unit 2 that manages various specifications, a definition read / write unit 3 that reads and writes the specifications of the specification management unit 2, a definition analysis unit 4, and a display unit (input). An availability determination display section 5, an input guidance display section 6, a data input candidate display section 7, and a specification shortage display section 8).

  That is, the design editing program according to the present embodiment allows the design editing apparatus 1 (computer) to execute the functions of the specification management unit 2, the definition read / write unit 3, the definition analysis unit 4, and the display unit described above. It is a program. The specification management unit 2 is realized by the storage device 13 and operates as a design editing program in the definition read / write unit 3, definition analysis unit 4, display unit (input availability determination display unit 5, input guidance display unit 6, data input Candidate display part 7 and specification shortage display part 8).

  In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the behavior (program behavior) of the supervisory control application or supervisory control system is defined by input items. Data for reading by the monitoring control application or the monitoring control system is created by a tool, and this tool is also configured by input items.

  The specification management unit 2 manages a configuration specification D22 (first specification) in which input items constituting the tool are defined. The configuration specification D22 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. In addition, the specification management unit 2 manages all data input specifications D20 and input item specifications D21 (second specifications) in which definition data (predetermined data) regarding input availability, input guidance, and data input candidates is defined. Yes. Definition data (identifier, conditional expression, support value, etc.), all data input specification D20, and input item specification D21 will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Briefly describing the relationship with hardware, the storage device 13 corresponding to the specification management unit 2 manages all data input specifications D20, input item specifications D21, and configuration specifications D22. When the input device 15 accepts an input from the user, the CPU 10 performs an operation based on the specifications stored in the storage device 13, and the operation result is output to the output device 17 as desired information by the user. Is displayed.

  Next, details of all data input specification D20, input item specification D21, and configuration specification D22 will be described in order.

  3-6 is a figure which shows an example of all the data input specifications D20. This all data input specification D20 is associated with data input specifications (invalid input support to non-editable input support,...) Having predetermined seed functions for input item input availability, input priority, and data input candidates. Yes. As shown in FIG. 3, the all data input specification D20 here includes an identifier C201, a name C202, an input permission priority C203, an input guidance priority C204, and a data input candidate priority C205.

  The identifier C201 is for uniquely identifying the data input specification. The name C202 defines the name of the data input specification.

  The input availability priority C203 indicates whether or not the data input specification is related to input availability. In the example shown in FIG. 3, it is defined that “invalid input support” is a data input specification related to input availability. Has been. It should be noted that the numbers of the input availability priority C203 indicate the order of priority processing among the data input specifications related to the input availability.

  The input guidance priority C204 indicates whether or not the data input specification is related to the input guidance. In the example shown in FIG. 3, “required input support”, “automatic input support”, “unique test support”, It is defined that “non-editable input support” is a data input specification related to input guidance. Note that the numbers of the input guidance priority order C204 indicate the order of priority processing among the data input specifications related to the input guidance.

  The data input candidate priority C205 indicates whether or not the data input specification is related to the data input candidate. In the example shown in FIG. 3, “list box input support”, “input range test support”, “character” “Column length test support” is defined as a data input specification related to data input candidates. Note that the number of the data input candidate priority C205 indicates the order of priority processing among the data input specifications related to the data input candidate.

  Each of the data input specifications (invalid input support to non-editable input support,...) Associated with the above input permission / prohibition priority C203 to data input candidate priority C205 has a unique function. In the present embodiment, the invalid input support has a function of changing to a state in which the input item cannot be input according to the data input state. The essential input support has a function that prompts the user to be in a state where data must be input to the input item according to the data input state. The automatic input support has a function of automatically inputting data in an input item according to a data input state. The unique test support has a function of checking that input data is unique.

  The list box input support has a function of selecting data to be input from a selection candidate according to the data input state. The input range verification support has a function of checking whether the numeric data input according to the data input state is within a predetermined range. The character string length test support has a function of checking that a character string input according to the data input state is equal to or shorter than a predetermined length. The non-editable input support has a function of changing data input according to the data input state to a state in which it cannot be edited.

  In the all data input specification D20, data input specifications other than those described above may be defined. Moreover, the priority in the input permission / inhibition priority C203, the input guidance priority C204, and the data input candidate priority C205 may be managed separately from the all data input specification D20.

  FIG. 4 shows whether or not input of another data input specification is essential for the data input specification set to the input availability priority C203 (that is, whether another data input specification needs to be defined). It is specified in tabular form. 5 and 6 similarly define whether another data input specification needs to be defined for the input guidance priority order C204 and the data input candidate priority order C205, respectively.

  4 to 6, “◯” (not shown here) indicates that both definitions are required, “Δ” indicates that any definition is required, and “×” indicates that definition is not required. For example, with regard to the automatic input support shown in FIG. 5, it is specified that the automatic input support and the essential input support need to be defined, or the automatic input support and the non-editable input support need to be defined. In addition, although the example prescribed | regulated by a two-dimensional table format was demonstrated here, the format prescribed | regulated is not restricted to this.

  Next, the input item specification D21 will be described. 7-10 is a figure which shows an example of the input item specification D21. In the input item specification D21, definition data (identifier, conditional expression, support value, etc.) of the data input specification (invalid input support, etc.) defined in the all data input specification D20 is defined. The input item specification D21 according to the present embodiment includes an identifier C210, a name C211, a conditional expression C212, a support value C213, a guidance C214, a confirmation C215, and a reference C216 as shown in FIGS. Yes.

  The identifier C210 is an identifier for uniquely identifying the input item, and is displayed in a format such as an arbitrary number, a character string, or a URI (Uniform Resource Identifier). However, the display format is not limited to these. Here, the identifier C210 adopts a URI format that displays in the format "identifier C220 that uniquely identifies the tool (identifier defined by the configuration specification D22 shown in FIG. 12)", ".", And "name C211". Yes.

  In the conditional expression C212, a condition that enables input in each subsequent data input specification is set (defined). In the support value C213, candidate values and ranges that support data input when the condition of the conditional expression C212 is satisfied are set (defined). In the guidance C214, the guide content for the user who inputs data is set (defined).

  The confirmation C 215 is a column in which “◯” is input by the user when the user confirms that it is as specified. The reference C216 is a column for inputting a pointer (for example, URL, document path, etc.) to a reference sentence that is the basis for the confirmation.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, among the definition data, the identifier C210 and the name C211 are commonly defined in a plurality of types of data input specifications (invalid input support, essential input support,...) Conditional expressions C212 to C216 are individually defined for each data input specification (invalid input support, essential input support,...). Therefore, in the following, conditional expressions C212 to C216 relating to invalid input support, essential input support, automatic input support, unique test support, list box support, input range test support, character string length test support, and non-editable input support are appropriately expressed. Conditional expressions C212 (a) to C216 (a), conditional expressions C212 (b) to C216 (b),..., Conditional expressions C212 (h) to C216 (h), respectively. Here, the confirmation C215 and the reference C216 are defined individually, but may be defined in common for a plurality of types of data input specifications (invalid input support, essential input support,...).

  Next, definition data other than the guidance C214 will be described in detail for each data input specification with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 11A is a diagram illustrating an example of a definition of invalid input support (a data input specification that is changed to a state in which an input item cannot be input according to a data input state). Conditional expression C212 (a) shown in FIG. 11 (a) indicates that when “1” is input to the input item “analog. Input flag”, the input item cannot be input (invalid). ing. The support value C213 (a) indicates that the conditional expression C212 (a) is invalidated when there is “◯”, and is valid when it is empty. Note that when the conditional expression C212 (a) is empty and the support value C213 (a) is “◯”, it indicates that the conditional expression C212 (a) is invalidated unconditionally.

  FIG. 11B is a diagram illustrating an example of the definition of the essential input support (data input specification that urges that data must be input to the input item according to the data input state). The conditional expression C212 (b) shown in FIG. 11B is in a state where data must be input to the input item when “1” is input to the input item of the “analog input flag”. Represents that. The support value C213 (b) indicates that it is indispensable when the conditional expression C212 (b) is satisfied when “◯” is present, and indicates that it is not indispensable when it is empty. When the conditional expression C212 (b) is empty and the support value C213 (b) is “◯”, it indicates that it is unconditionally essential.

  FIG. 11C is a diagram showing an example of the definition of automatic input support (data input specification for automatically inputting data in input items according to the data input state). Conditional expression C212 (c) shown in FIG. 11 (c) indicates that automatic input of data is enabled when “1” is input to the input item of “analog input flag”. ing. The support value C213 (c) indicates what data is automatically input when the conditional expression C212 (c) becomes valid. In the example shown in FIG. 11C, “1” is automatically inserted. Represents what to do. If the conditional expression C212 (c) is empty and the support value C213 (c) is “1”, it means that “1” is automatically input unconditionally.

  FIG. 11D is a diagram illustrating an example of the definition of unique test support (data input specification for checking that input data is unique). The conditional expression C212 (d) for supporting the unique test does not need to be defined, and when the support value C213 (d) has “◯”, it indicates that unique data is set.

  FIG. 11E is a diagram illustrating an example of a definition of list box input support (data input specification for selecting data to be input from selection candidates according to a data input state). The conditional expression C212 (e) shown in FIG. 11 (e) is in a state in which the list box is enabled as a data input format when “1” is input to the input item of “Analog Input Flag”. Represents. The support value C213 (e) represents a list box selection candidate. In the example shown in FIG. 11E, each list box of “0, 1, 2, 3” is validated. . If the conditional expression C212 (e) is empty and the support value C213 (e) is “0, 1, 2, 3”, the list boxes of “0, 1, 2, 3” are unconditionally displayed. Represents enabling.

  FIG. 11F is a diagram illustrating an example of the definition of input range verification support (data input specification for checking that numeric data input according to a data input state is within a predetermined range). Conditional expression C212 (f) shown in FIG. 11 (f) indicates that the range check is enabled when “1” is input to the input item of “analog input flag”. . The support value C213 (f) represents the check range in a comma format, and in the example shown in FIG. 11 (f), represents that the check range is “0, 63”, that is, whether the check target is 0 or more and 63 or less. Yes. Note that when the conditional expression C212 (f) is empty and the support value C213 (f) is “0, 63”, it means that it is checked whether the check target is 0 or more and 63 or less unconditionally.

  FIG. 11G is a diagram showing an example of the definition of character string length test support (data input specification for checking that a character string input according to a data input state is equal to or shorter than a predetermined length). is there. Conditional expression C212 (g) shown in FIG. 11 (g) represents that the character string length check is enabled when “1” is input to the input item of “Analog Input Flag”. ing. The support value C213 (g) represents the character string length related to the check. In the example shown in FIG. 11G, the support value C213 (g) represents whether the character string length to be checked is 20 or less. Yes. When the conditional expression C212 (g) is empty and the support value C213 (g) is “20”, it means that it is unconditionally checked whether the character string length to be checked is 20 or less.

  FIG. 11H is a diagram illustrating an example of the definition of non-editable input support (data input specification for changing data input according to the data input state to a state in which the data cannot be edited). Conditional expression C212 (h) shown in FIG. 11 (h) indicates that the input data cannot be edited when “1” is input to the input item of “Analog Input Flag”. Yes. The support value C213 (h) indicates that editing is disabled when the conditional expression C212 (h) is satisfied when “◯” is present, and editing is enabled when empty. . When the conditional expression C212 (h) is empty and the support value C213 (h) is “◯”, it indicates that editing is unconditionally disabled.

  Next, the configuration specification D22 will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of the configuration specification D22. In this configuration specification D22, a combination of a plurality of input items constituting the tool is defined. The configuration specification D22 according to the present embodiment includes an identifier C220 that uniquely identifies a tool and an identifier C221 that uniquely identifies an input item. In the example shown in FIG. 12, “analog” is used as the identifier C220 of the tool for designing the monitoring control point related to analog, and “analog.flag”, “analog.type”, etc. are used as the identifier C221 of the input items constituting the tool. It is associated.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the definition read / write unit 3 reads and writes all data input specifications D20, input item specifications D21, and configuration specifications D22 managed (stored) in the specification management unit 2.

  The definition analysis unit 4 acquires an input item (identifier C220) constituting the tool from the configuration specification D22 read by the definition read / write unit 3. Also, the definition analysis unit 4 determines whether or not the input item can be input, input guidance, and data input candidate definition data from the all data input specification D20 and the input item specification D21 read by the definition reading / writing unit 3 , Identifier C210, conditional expression C212, support value C213, etc. of data input specifications such as input guidance, invalid input support associated with the data input candidate, and the like are acquired.

  Then, the definition analysis unit 4 analyzes the definition data (identifier C210, conditional expression C212, support value C213, etc.) regarding the acquired input permission / inhibition, input guidance, and data input candidates, and is realized when the above-described tool is created. Behavior information M41 indicating possible behavior is generated.

  For example, when focusing on the input item (identifier C210) “analog channel” shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, conditional expression C212 (c) for automatic input support, essential input support, non-editable input support, and list box input support ), C212 (b), C212 (h), and C212 (e), “analog.input type” is set. The “analog.input type” is one of the input items constituting the tool identifier C220 “analog” of the configuration specification D22 shown in FIG.

  When the “analog input type” is “3”, “ch4” is automatically input by the automatic input support function, and editing cannot be performed by the non-editable input support function. On the other hand, when “Analog.Input Type” is any one of “1”, “2”, and “3”, a list box in which “ch1, ch2, ch3” can be selected by the list box input support function is displayed. To enable. Thus, the definition analysis unit 4 analyzes the definition and temporarily stores the result on the RAM 12 as the behavior information M41.

  In addition, the definition analysis unit 4 analyzes definition data (identifier C210, conditional expression C212, support value C213, and the like) regarding input availability, input guidance, and data input candidates, and all data that is insufficient to realize the above-described behavior. Specification shortage information M42 indicating candidates for the input specification D20 and the input item specification D21 is also generated.

  For example, when focusing on the input item (identifier C210) “analog. Lower limit value” shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, “analog flag” is set in the conditional expression C212 (c) for automatic input support. .

  When the “analog flag” is “1”, “1” is automatically input as an initial value by the automatic input support function. However, in the input guidance priority C204 (FIG. 3) of the all data input specification D20, there is no definition for the essential input support and the non-editable input support that follow the automatic input support, so that “1” can be deleted by the user. There is still ambiguity in the specification regarding whether or not to make it necessary, and whether to make it mandatory if it is erased. In this case, the definition analysis unit 4 generates, as the specification shortage information M42, information for making a user (designer) an inquiry as to whether the definition of the essential input support and the edit impossible input support is not required. In this way, the definition analysis unit 4 extracts the specification definition deficiency (including definition error and specification undefined), and temporarily stores the result on the RAM 12 as the specification deficiency information M42.

  Returning to FIG. 2, the display units (input availability determination display unit 5, input guidance display unit 6, data input candidate display unit 7, and specification shortage display unit 8) are displayed by behavior information M 41 generated by the definition analysis unit 4. The specified input availability of the above-mentioned tool input, input guidance, and data input candidates are displayed. In addition, the display unit displays a shortage of specification candidates (hereinafter, “shortage candidates”) identified by the specification shortage information M42 generated by the definition analysis unit 4.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the display unit (input availability determination display unit 5, input guidance display unit 6, data input candidate display unit 7, and specification shortage display unit 8) displays input availability or the like in a tree shape. It is. It should be noted that the display format such as input availability in the display unit is not limited to a tree shape, and other display formats may be adopted.

  Here, the input propriety determination display unit 5 acquires the conditional expression C212 and the like regarding the input propriety (input propriety priority C203) from the behavior information M41 temporarily stored in the RAM 12, and in what state Is output (displayed) on the GUI of the output device 17 so that it can be identified whether the data can be input or cannot be input.

  The input guidance display unit 6 acquires the conditional expression C212 related to the input guidance (input guidance priority C204) from the behavior information M41 temporarily stored in the RAM 12, and automatically inputs it in a state where input is possible. It is output (displayed) on the GUI of the output device 17 so as to be identifiable as to whether it is a required input, an indispensable input, or an edit disabled state. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the node corresponding to the unique input item is green (hatched with fine dots in FIG. 13), the node corresponding to the essential input item is yellow (obliquely hatched in FIG. 13), The input guidance display unit 6 gives orange (vertical hatching in FIG. 13) to the node corresponding to the input item, and gray (solid hatching in FIG. 13) to the node corresponding to the non-editable input item. It can be identified by this color difference.

  The data input candidate display unit 7 acquires the conditional expression C212 and the like related to the data input candidate (data input candidate priority C205) from the behavior information M41 temporarily stored in the RAM 12, and displays the state of a certain input item. The range, character string length, selection candidate value, etc. that can be input when viewed are output (displayed) on the GUI of the output device 17. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the data input candidate display unit 7 gives a balloon indicating the input possible range.

  The specification shortage display unit 8 obtains a shortage candidate from the specification shortage information M42 temporarily stored in the RAM 12, and emphasizes an inquiry (error) to the user (designer) as to whether additional definition is necessary. Output (display) on the GUI of the output device 17 using the color. In the example shown in FIG. 13, the node corresponding to the error input item is given one of the emphasized colors red (horizontal hatching in FIG. 13) by the specification shortage display unit 8, and an error is caused by the addition of this color. Can be notified to the user.

  In the design editing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment configured as described above, when the user modifies all the data input specifications D20 and the input item specifications D21 using the definition read / write unit 3, The definition analysis unit 4 updates the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 according to the correction. As a result, the contents of the correction are reflected in the display on the display unit.

  Next, the processing procedure of the design editing apparatus 1 (design editing program) according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an operation sequence in which the definition read / write unit 3 adds, changes, and deletes all data input specifications D20, input item specifications D21, and configuration specifications D22.

  First, in step S1, the specification management unit 2 of the activated design editing apparatus 1 is activated. In step S2, the definition read / write unit 3 accepts selection of specifications to be added / changed / deleted among all data input specifications D20, input item specifications D21, and configuration specifications D22, or selection of termination. If selection of any of the above three specifications is accepted, the process proceeds to step S3. If selection of termination (pressing of the termination button) is accepted, the design editing apparatus 1 (design editing program) is terminated.

  The data (attributes and definition data) that can be input to all data input specification D20, input item specification D21, and configuration specification D22 are strictly different, but the processing contents such as addition, change, deletion, and search are the same. Therefore, in step S3 and subsequent steps, an explanation will be given by taking as an example the processing when the selection of the input item specification D21 is accepted in step S2.

  In step S <b> 3, the definition read / write unit 3 receives a selection as to whether to create a new specification, change an existing specification definition, or return the selected specification. If a selection for creating a new specification is accepted, the process proceeds to step S4. If a selection for changing an existing specification is accepted, the process proceeds to step S7. If a selection for returning is accepted, the process returns to step S2.

  In step S4, an attribute column constituting the specification is displayed on the output device 17 as a blank, and data input from the user to the blank is accepted. Here, since it is assumed that the input item specification D21 is selected in step S2, the definition data (identifier C210, name C211, conditional expression C212, support value C213, etc.) shown in FIGS. Accepts input.

  In step S5, the definition read / write unit 3 receives an operation (for example, pressing of a button or the like) for saving the data (definition data) input in step S4 from the user. In step S6, the definition read / write unit 3 stores the data (definition data) input in step S4 in the specification management unit 2 (storage device 13), and returns to step S3. However, for example, when an identifier C210 equivalent to the identifier C210 to be stored is already stored in the specification management unit 2 (storage device 13), an error is notified to the user.

  In step S <b> 7, the definition read / write unit 3 acquires all data (here, all definition data) stored in the specification management unit 2 (storage device 13) related to the selected specification. When the number of definitions of the acquired data (definition data) exceeds a predetermined number, in step S8, a condition for narrowing down the specification to be displayed or edited from data input specifications such as invalid input support is accepted, and the condition A list of data input specifications corresponding to is displayed on the output device 17. When one specification is clicked from the displayed data input specifications, the data (definition data) of the specification is displayed in step S9.

  In step S10, the definition read / write unit 3 accepts a selection as to whether to delete the specification, to change the specification, or to return. If a specification deletion selection is accepted, the process proceeds to step S11. If a specification change selection is accepted, the process proceeds to step S12. If a return selection is accepted, the process returns to step S3.

  In step S11, when the definition read / write unit 3 receives an operation for determining deletion from the user (depression of the delete button), the definition management unit 2 (the definition data in this case) Delete from storage device 13) and return to step S3.

  In step S <b> 12, the definition read / write unit 3 displays a screen for editing the displayed data (definition data) on the output device 17 and accepts rewriting of definitions for the data from the user.

  In step S <b> 13, when the definition read / write unit 3 receives an operation for determining rewriting from the user (for example, pressing of a change button), the specification management unit 2 (stores) based on the received rewriting content. The data (definition data) stored in the device 13) is changed. Then, in step S14, the definition read / write unit 3 returns to step S10 when receiving a return operation (return of the return button).

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an operation sequence read by the definition read / write unit 3 in order to perform analysis by the definition analysis unit 4.

  First, in step S21, the definition read / write unit 3 reads the configuration specification D22 stored in the specification management unit 2 (storage device 13).

  In step S22, the definition reading / writing unit 3 reads input items (identifier C221) constituting the tool (identifier C220) of the configuration specification D22 shown in FIG. 12 one by one. Then, the definition read / write unit 3 uses the value of the read identifier C221 as a search key, and defines the definition data defined in the input item specification D21 of the specification management unit 2 (storage device 13) (identifier C210 shown in FIGS. 7 to 10). To Reference C216), and the definition data is read.

  In step S23, the definition read / write unit 3 temporarily stores the read definition data in the acquisition information M40 for each input item (identifier C221).

  In step S24, the definition read / write unit 3 reads all the data input specifications D20 stored in the specification management unit 2 (storage device 13), and ends the process shown in FIG.

  16 to 18 show an operation sequence in which the definition analysis unit 4 generates the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 based on the acquisition information M40 and the entire data input specification D20 regarding input availability, input guidance, and data input candidates. FIG. First, with reference to FIG. 16, an operation sequence related to whether input is possible will be described.

  In step S31, the definition analysis unit 4 acquires the input items registered therein from the acquisition information M40.

  In step S32, the definition analysis unit 4 selects the data input specifications registered in the input permission priority C203 (FIG. 3) from the data input specifications (invalid input support to non-editable input support, etc.) for the acquired input items. , Get in descending order of priority.

  In step S33, the definition analysis unit 4 confirms whether the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are defined in the data input specification acquired in step S32. When the conditional expression C212 is defined and the support value C213 is undefined, the process proceeds to step S34 and an error is assumed. If both the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are defined, the process proceeds to step S35. If the conditional expression C212 is undefined and the support value C213 is defined, the process proceeds to step S46. If neither the conditional expression C212 nor the support value C213 is undefined, this step S33 is performed for the data input specification next to the current data input specification in the input availability priority C203.

  In step S35, the definition analysis unit 4 analyzes the conditional expression C212. Here, the conditional expression C212 includes “identifier C210”, “operand (“ = ”equivalent,“! = ”Not equivalent,“ <”less than,“ <= ”less than equal,“> ”greater than,“ > = “Greater than equal, etc.)” and “value or identifier C210”. Note that a combination of a plurality of conditional expressions C212 by “AND” or “OR” may be used as one conditional expression C212. It is also possible to describe a plurality of conditional expressions C212 without being connected by “AND” or “OR”. In this case, the boundary between the conditional expressions C212 is described by “;” (same as above). Need not be in the format).

  In the analysis in step S35, the definition analysis unit 4 determines whether the conditional expression C212 is single, connected with AND, or connected with OR. If it is independent, the process proceeds to step S36. If it is coupled by AND, the process proceeds to step S37. If it is coupled by OR, the process proceeds to step S41.

  In step S36, the definition analysis unit 4 adds the analyzed conditional expression C212 (here, a single conditional expression C212) to the behavior information M41. When the conditional expression C212 has already been added in the behavior information M41, the conditional expression C212 updated in step S35 is updated. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S49. The “identifier C210” and “value or identifier C210” of the conditional expression C212 added and updated in this way are used, for example, as a parent node and a child node of the tree-shaped information shown in FIG.

  In step S <b> 37, the definition analysis unit 4 converts the conditional expression C <b> 212 connected by AND into one unit expression (“unit expression”) including “identifier C <b> 210”, “operand”, and “value or identifier C <b> 210”. Divide into

  In step S38, the definition analysis unit 4 sorts one unit expression obtained by the division into input items (identifier C221) registered in the acquisition information M40 that matches the “identifier C210” included therein. . Here, the unit formulas are sorted in the order of the input items. Note that an error is notified when the “identifier C210” included in the unit formula does not match the input item (identifier C221) registered in the acquisition information M40.

  In step S39, the definition analysis unit 4 performs the same process as in step S36 on the one unit formula obtained in step S38. That is, the definition analysis unit 4 adds (updates) the sorted unit expression to the behavior information M41. The unit identifier “identifier C210” and “value or identifier C210” thus added are used as, for example, a parent node and a child node of the tree-shaped information shown in FIG.

  In step S40, the definition analysis unit 4 determines whether the processing in steps S38 and S39 has been performed for all unit expressions obtained by the division in step S37. If all unit expressions have been processed, the process proceeds to step S49. If not, the process returns to step S38, and the processes of steps S38 and S39 are performed for the remaining unit expressions.

  In step S41, the definition analysis unit 4 converts the conditional expression C212 connected by OR into one unit expression (“unit expression”) including “identifier C210”, “operand”, and “value or identifier C210”. Divide into

  In step S42, the definition analysis unit 4 sorts one unit expression obtained by the division into input items (identifier C221) registered in the acquisition information M40 that matches the “identifier C210” included therein. . Here, the unit formulas are sorted in the order of the input items. Note that an error is notified when the “identifier C210” included in the unit formula does not match the input item (identifier C221) registered in the acquisition information M40.

  In step S43, the definition analysis unit 4 performs the same process as in step S36 on the one unit formula obtained in step S41. That is, the definition analysis unit 4 adds (updates) the sorted unit expression to the behavior information M41. The unit identifier “identifier C210” and “value or identifier C210” thus added are used as, for example, a parent node and a child node of the tree-shaped information shown in FIG.

  In step S44, the definition analysis unit 4 selects “identifier C210” included in one unit formula obtained in step S41 from the column of identifier C210 defined in the input item specification D21 (FIGS. 7 to 10). Search for matches. Then, the definition analysis unit 4 acquires the definition data of the data input specification (here, list box input support or the like) set in the data input candidate priority C205 with respect to the identifier C210 obtained by the search. Based on the definition data, the definition analysis unit 4 generates a conditional expression C212 including “value or identifier C210” other than “value or identifier C210” included in the above one unit expression.

  For example, in step S41, the definition analysis unit 4 uses the unit expression “analog.flag = 0” (that is, “identifier C210” is “analog.flag”, “operand” is “=”, “value or It is assumed that the unit formula “identifier C210” is “0” is obtained. In this case, from the column of identifier C210 defined in the input item specification D21 (FIGS. 7 to 10) in step S44, an identifier C210 that matches the “analog flag” that is “identifier C210” of the unit formula. Search for.

  The definition analysis unit 4 uses the list box input support value (0, 1 in the example of FIG. 10) as the above definition data for the identifier C210 of the input item specification D21 “analog.flag” obtained by the search. get. Then, the definition analysis unit 4 sets “1” other than “0”, which is the “value or identifier C210” of the unit expression “analog. Flag = 0”, among the acquired support values (here, 0, 1). A conditional expression C212 that includes “analog flag = 1” is generated.

  Then, the definition analysis unit 4 adds (updates) the conditional expression C212 generated here to the behavior information M41. The unit identifier “identifier C210” and “value or identifier C210” thus added are used as, for example, a parent node and a child node of the tree-shaped information shown in FIG.

  In step S45, the definition analysis unit 4 determines whether or not the processing in steps S42 to S44 has been performed for all the unit expressions obtained by the division in step S41. If all unit formulas have been processed, the process proceeds to step S49. If not, the process returns to step S42, and the processes of steps S42 to S44 are performed for the remaining unit formulas.

  When the process proceeds from step S33 to step S46, the definition analysis unit 4 checks the definition data of the data input specifications ("other data input specifications") of the input guidance priority order C204 and the data input candidate priority order C205. Then, it is determined whether or not these conditional expressions C212 are undefined. If the conditional expression C212 of another data input specification is defined, the process proceeds to step S47, and if the conditional expression C212 is undefined, the process proceeds to step S48.

  If the process proceeds to step S47, it is equivalent to the fact that it cannot be input unconditionally. Therefore, the definition analysis unit 4 makes an inquiry to the user about whether there is no problem as a specification, so the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 are related to an error. Register information. However, in the acquisition information M40, when the confirmation C215 having a flag function that the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are not errors is marked with ○, the process of inquiring the user is not performed.

  In step S48, the definition analysis unit 4 adds the support value C213 determined to be defined in step S33 to the behavior information M41. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S49.

  In step S49, the definition analysis unit 4 determines whether or not the above processing has been completed for all the data input specifications registered in the input availability priority C203. If the processing is not completed, the next data input specification of the current data input specification is acquired in the input availability priority C203, and the process returns to step S33. If the process is complete, the process proceeds to step S50.

  In step S50, the definition analysis unit 4 checks whether the defined state conforms to the specification in accordance with the two-dimensional table (here, the table shown in FIG. 4) of the input availability priority C203. If it does not conform to the specification, the process proceeds to step S51. If it conforms to the specification, the process for the input item acquired in step S31 ends.

  In step S51, the definition analysis unit 4 registers information about an error in the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 in order to inquire the user about whether there is no problem as a specification. However, in the acquisition information M40, when the confirmation C215 having a flag function that the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are not errors is marked with ○, the process of inquiring the user is not performed.

  Here, the processing of steps S31 to S51 is performed for all input items registered in the acquisition information 40.

  Next, an operation sequence related to input guidance will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S61, the definition analysis unit 4 acquires the input items registered therein from the acquisition information M40.

  In step S62, the definition analysis unit 4 uses the data input specifications registered in the input guidance priority C204 (FIG. 3) among the data input specifications (invalid input support to non-editable input support, etc.) for the acquired input items. , Get in descending order of priority.

  In step S63, the definition analysis unit 4 confirms whether the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are defined in the data input specification acquired in step S62. If the conditional expression C212 is defined and the support value C213 is undefined, the process proceeds to step S64 and an error is assumed. If both the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are defined, the process proceeds to step S65. If the conditional expression C212 is undefined and the support value C213 is defined, the process proceeds to step S76. If neither the conditional expression C212 nor the support value C213 is undefined, this step S63 is performed for the data input specification next to the current data input specification in the input availability priority C203.

  In addition, since the definition analysis part 4 performs the process similar to above-mentioned step S35-S45 in step S65-S75, it abbreviate | omits about the detailed description about these.

  In step S76, the definition analysis unit 4 checks each definition data of the data input specification of the input availability priority C203, and determines whether or not these conditional expressions C212 are undefined (here, all are undefined). Whether or not). If the conditional expression C212 is undefined, the process proceeds to step S77. If the conditional expression C212 is defined, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S77, the definition analysis unit 4 adds the support value C213 determined to be defined in step S63 to the behavior information M41. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

  When the process proceeds to step S78, it is equivalent to being unable to input unconditionally, so the definition analysis unit 4 determines the data input specifications (“other data input” of the input guidance priority C204 and the data input candidate priority C205). Each definition data of “specification”) is checked to determine whether or not these conditional expressions C212 are undefined. If the conditional expression C212 of another data input specification is defined, the process proceeds to step S79, and if the conditional expression C212 is undefined, the process proceeds to step S80.

  In step S79, the definition analysis unit 4 registers information about the error in the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 in order to make an inquiry to the user as to whether there is no problem as a specification. However, in the acquisition information M40, when the confirmation C215 having a flag function that the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are not errors is marked with ○, the process of inquiring the user is not performed.

  In step S80, the definition analysis unit 4 adds the support value C213 determined to be defined in step S63 to the behavior information M41. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, the definition analysis unit 4 determines whether or not the above processing has been completed for all data input specifications registered in the input guidance priority order C204. If the processing has not been completed, the next data input specification of the current data input specification is acquired in the input guidance priority order C204, and the process returns to step S63. If the process is complete, the process proceeds to step S82.

  In step S82, the definition analysis unit 4 checks whether the defined state conforms to the specification according to the two-dimensional table (here, the table shown in FIG. 5) of the input guidance priority order C204. If it does not conform to the specification, the process proceeds to step S83. If it conforms to the specification, the process for the input item acquired in step S61 ends.

  In step S83, the definition analysis unit 4 registers information about the error in the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 in order to inquire the user as to whether there is no problem as a specification. However, in the acquisition information M40, when the confirmation C215 having a flag function that the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are not errors is marked with ○, the process of inquiring the user is not performed.

  Here, the processing of steps S61 to S83 is performed for all input items registered in the acquisition information 40.

  Next, an operation sequence related to data input candidates will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S91, the definition analysis part 4 acquires the input item registered there from the acquisition information M40.

  In step S92, the definition analysis unit 4 registers the data input specifications registered in the data input candidate priority C205 (FIG. 3) among the data input specifications (invalid input support to non-editable input support, etc.) for the acquired input items. Are acquired in descending order of priority.

  In step S93, the definition analysis unit 4 confirms whether the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are defined in the data input specification acquired in step S92. If the conditional expression C212 is defined and the support value C213 is undefined, the process proceeds to step S94 and an error is assumed. If both the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are defined, the process proceeds to step S95. If the conditional expression C212 is undefined and the support value C213 is defined, the process proceeds to step S106. If neither the conditional expression C212 nor the support value C213 is undefined, this step S93 is performed for the data input specification next to the current data input specification in the input availability priority C203.

  Note that, in steps S95 to S105, the definition analysis unit 4 performs the same processing as in steps S35 to S45 described above, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted.

  In step S106, the definition analysis unit 4 checks each definition data of the data input specification of the input availability priority C203, and determines whether or not these conditional expressions C212 are undefined (here, all are undefined). Whether or not). If the conditional expression C212 is undefined, the process proceeds to step S107. If the conditional expression C212 is defined, the process proceeds to step S108.

  In step S107, the definition analysis unit 4 adds the support value C213 determined to be defined in step S93 to the behavior information M41. Then, it progresses to step S111.

  If the process proceeds to step S108, it is equivalent to the fact that it cannot be input unconditionally. Therefore, the definition analysis unit 4 determines the data input specifications (“other data input” of the input guidance priority order C204 and the data input candidate priority order C205). Each definition data of “specification”) is checked to determine whether or not these conditional expressions C212 are undefined. If the conditional expression C212 of another data input specification is defined, the process proceeds to step S109, and if the conditional expression C212 is undefined, the process proceeds to step S110.

  In step S109, the definition analysis unit 4 registers information about the error in the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 in order to inquire the user as to whether there is no problem as a specification. However, in the acquisition information M40, when the confirmation C215 having a flag function that the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are not errors is marked with ○, the process of inquiring the user is not performed.

  In step S110, the definition analysis unit 4 adds the support value C213 determined to be defined in step S93 to the behavior information M41. Then, it progresses to step S111.

  In step S111, the definition analysis unit 4 determines whether or not the above processing has been completed for all data input specifications registered in the data input candidate priority order C205. If the process has not been completed, the data input specification next to the current data input specification is acquired in the data input candidate priority C205, and the process returns to step S93. If the process is complete, the process proceeds to step S112.

  In step S112, the definition analysis unit 4 checks whether the defined state conforms to the specification according to the two-dimensional table (here, the table shown in FIG. 6) of the data input candidate priority C205. If it does not conform to the specification, the process proceeds to step S113. If it conforms to the specification, the process for the input item acquired in step S91 ends.

  In step S113, the definition analysis unit 4 registers information about the error in the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 in order to inquire the user as to whether there is no problem as a specification. However, in the acquisition information M40, when the confirmation C215 having a flag function that the conditional expression C212 and the support value C213 are not errors is marked with ○, the process of inquiring the user is not performed.

  Here, the processing of steps S91 to S113 is performed for all input items registered in the acquisition information 40.

  Next, the operation of the display unit described above will be described. 19 to 23 are diagrams mainly illustrating an operation sequence performed by the input availability determination display unit 5, the input guidance display unit 6, the data input candidate display unit 7, and the specification shortage display unit 8. FIG. Note that the following operations are merely examples, and may be realized by combining some of these display units or by combining all the display units. Each of FIGS. The display unit 5, the input guidance display unit 6, the data input candidate display unit 7, and the specification shortage display unit 8 may be performed individually.

  First, an operation sequence performed by the input availability determination display unit 5 and the specification shortage display unit 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S121, the input availability determination display unit 5 acquires the behavior information M41 generated by the definition analysis unit 4. In step S122, the input propriety determination display unit 5 collects all information related to input propriety (including candidates for the conditional expression C212) from the behavior information M41. In step S123, the input availability determination display unit 5 generates tree information as shown in FIG. 13 based on the collected information. In step S124, the input availability determination display unit 5 displays the generated tree information.

  In step S125, the specification shortage display unit 8 acquires the specification shortage information M42 generated by the definition analysis unit 4. In step S126, the specification shortage display unit 8 determines whether or not the specification shortage information M42 includes a shortage candidate regarding input availability. If there is a shortage candidate, a color (for example, red) is displayed on a corresponding node of the tree information. (E.g., highlight color), and notify the user.

  Next, an operation sequence performed by the input guidance display unit 6 and the specification shortage display unit 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S131, the input guidance display unit 6 acquires the behavior information M41 generated by the definition analysis unit 4. In step S132, the input guidance display unit 6 collects all information related to the input guidance (including candidates for the conditional expression C212) from the behavior information M41. In step S133, the input guidance display unit 6 generates tree information as shown in FIG. 13 based on the collected information. Here, the input guidance display unit 6 assigns a color (for example, green for unique, yellow for essential, orange for automatic input, gray for non-editable) to the corresponding node of the tree information. To do. In step S134, the input guidance display unit 6 displays the generated tree information.

  In step S135, the specification shortage display unit 8 acquires the specification shortage information M42 generated by the definition analysis unit 4. In step S136, the specification shortage display unit 8 determines whether or not there is a shortage candidate related to the input guidance in the shortage specification information M42. If there is a shortage candidate, the color (for example, red) is displayed on the corresponding node of the tree information. (E.g., highlight color), and notify the user.

  Next, an operation sequence performed by the data input candidate display unit 7 and the specification shortage display unit 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S141, the data input candidate display unit 7 acquires the behavior information M41 generated by the definition analysis unit 4. In step S142, the data input candidate display unit 7 collects all information (including candidates for the conditional expression C212) related to the data input candidates from the behavior information M41. In step S143, the data input candidate display unit 7 generates tree information as shown in FIG. 13 based on the collected information. Here, the data input candidate display unit 7 assigns a balloon indicating the input possible range to the corresponding node of the tree information. In step S144, the data input candidate display unit 7 displays the generated tree information.

  In step S145, the specification shortage display unit 8 acquires the specification shortage information M42 generated by the definition analysis unit 4. In step S146, the specification shortage display unit 8 determines whether or not there is a shortage candidate related to the data input candidate in the shortage specification information M42, and if there is a shortage candidate, the color (for example, the corresponding node of the tree information) (E.g., red highlight color), and notify the user.

  Next, an operation sequence performed by the design editing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment when the user corrects the input item specification D21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S151, the design editing device 1 (input device 15) accepts a selection operation from the user for the input item displayed as an error. In step S152, the design editing apparatus 1 (the above-described display unit) displays the input item specification D21 for the selected input item.

  In step S153, the design editing apparatus 1 (input apparatus 15) accepts editing from the user for correcting the definition data of the displayed input item specification D21, and pushes down the editing button for reflecting it. Accept. In step S154, the definition read / write unit 3 updates the input item specification D21 stored in the specification management unit 2 (storage device 13) based on the received editing content.

  In step S155, the definition analysis unit 4 updates the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 based on the updated input item specification D21. Then, the display unit (input availability determination display unit 5 to specification shortage display unit 8) performs the above-described display based on the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 updated by the definition analysis unit 4.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 23, an operation sequence performed by the design editing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment when the user performs an operation for reflecting that there is no problem with the definition data notified as an error. explain.

  In step S161, the design editing device 1 (input device 15) receives a selection operation from the user for the input item displayed as an error. In step S162, the design editing apparatus 1 (the above-described display unit) displays the input item specification D21 for the selected input item.

  In step S163, the design editing device 1 (input device 15) accepts input of “◯” from the user to the confirmation C215 of the displayed input item specification D21 and inputs definition data from the user to the reference C216. Accept. Then, a press of a confirmation button for reflecting these inputs is accepted. In step S164, the definition read / write unit 3 updates the input item specification D21 stored in the specification management unit 2 (storage device 13) based on the received editing content.

  In step S165, the definition analysis unit 4 updates the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 based on the updated input item specification D21. Then, the display unit (input availability determination display unit 5 to specification shortage display unit 8) performs the above-described display based on the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 updated by the definition analysis unit 4.

  According to the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment as described above, based on the configuration specification D22 (first specification), the entire data input specification D20, and the input item specification D21 (second specification). Thus, behavior information M41 indicating behavior that can be realized when the tool is created, and specification deficiency information M42 indicating specification candidates that are insufficient to realize the behavior are generated. Therefore, when the user changes the all data input specification D20 and the input item specification D21 (second specification), the behavior is the same as that of the actually created tool without actually creating and checking the operation of the tool. It is possible to know from the preview whether a design error or a specification shortage (insufficient design) due to the characteristics of the tool is expected. Further, since the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 are updated according to the correction to the specification, the user can know the behavior and the specification shortage reflecting the correction contents by the preview.

  Therefore, the user (designer) who changes / adds the specifications of the input items can check whether the specifications of the input items are designed without excess and deficiency, and check the candidates that are expected to be insufficient. Work can be done. Therefore, design accuracy can be improved by reducing design mistakes, and the burden of design work on the user can be reduced. In the above, “display” means what the wording means, but is not limited to this, and is an operation that enables the above-described behavior or the like to be displayed (for example, to display the behavior or the like later). May be stored in an electronic file, or may be printed to display behavior on paper.

<Embodiment 2>
The hardware configuration of the design editing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is the same as the hardware configuration described in the first embodiment, and is realized by the design editing program according to the second embodiment of the present invention. The functional block configuration is the same as the block configuration described in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment, the same or similar components as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the points different from the first embodiment are mainly described. Explained.

  In the design editing apparatus 1 according to the first embodiment, all information obtained by the behavior information M41 is displayed. On the other hand, the design editing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to narrow down the contents to be displayed (here, input items to be edited) based on a conditional expression received from the user.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an operation sequence performed when the design editing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment narrows down the display contents. Since this operation sequence is obtained by adding steps S127 and S128 to the operation sequence described with reference to FIG. 19, only steps S127 and S128 will be described below.

  After step S126, in step S127, the design editing device 1 (input device 15) determines whether or not an input of a conditional expression from the user has been received. If an input is accepted, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S128, the input availability determination display unit 5 extracts, from the tree information, nodes corresponding to the conditional expression received in step S126 from the behavior information M41. Then, the input availability determination display unit 5 creates tree information with the extracted node as a root node. Thereafter, the process returns to step S124.

  According to the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment as described above, the content displayed in the preview is limited to input items that the user (designer) wants to change or add. be able to. Therefore, the burden of the user's design work can be reduced. This effect is particularly effective when the number of input items is large and the tree structure is deep.

<Embodiment 3>
The hardware configuration of the design editing apparatus 1 according to the third embodiment of the present invention is the same as the hardware configuration described in the first embodiment, and is realized by the design editing program according to the third embodiment of the present invention. The functional block configuration is the same as the block configuration described in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment, the same or similar components as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the points different from the first embodiment are mainly described. Explained.

  In the design editing apparatus 1 according to the second embodiment, the contents to be displayed (input items to be edited here) can be narrowed down based on the conditional expression received from the user. On the other hand, the design editing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment is configured to be able to narrow down based on a tool instead of a conditional expression.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing an operation sequence performed when the design editing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment narrows down the display contents. Since this operation sequence is obtained by adding steps S127A and S128A to the operation sequence described with reference to FIG. 19, only steps S127A and S128A will be described below.

  After step S126, in step S127A, the design editing device 1 (input device 15) determines whether or not an input of a tool from the user has been accepted. If an input is accepted, the process proceeds to step S128A.

  In step S128A, the input availability determination display unit 5 identifies the identifier C220 of the configuration specification D22 that matches or corresponds to the tool received in step S126. Then, the input availability determination display unit 5 extracts the identifier C221 (input item) associated with the identifier C220 from the configuration specification D22. The input availability determination display unit 5 extracts information related to the extracted identifier C221 (input item) from the behavior information M41, and generates tree information based on the extracted information. Thereafter, the process returns to step S124.

  According to the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment as described above, the content displayed in the preview is limited to input items that the user (designer) wants to change or add. be able to. Therefore, the burden of the user's design work can be reduced. This effect is particularly effective when the number of input items is large and the tree structure is deep.

  Here, the tool is used for narrowing the display contents instead of the conditional expression of the second embodiment. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and both the conditional expression and the tool are used for narrowing the display contents. Also good.

<Embodiment 4>
The hardware configuration of the design editing apparatus 1 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the hardware configuration described in the first embodiment, and is realized by the design editing program according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention. The functional block configuration is the same as the block configuration described in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment, the same or similar components as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the points different from the first embodiment are mainly described. Explained.

  In the present embodiment, the definition analysis unit 4 removes one identifier C221 (one input item) from a plurality of identifiers C221 (a plurality of input items) defined in the configuration specification D22 shown in FIG. In this case, the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 are updated except for the one identifier C221 (one input item). That is, in the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment, when the configuration specification D22 is reviewed and changed, the change is reflected in the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42. Yes.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an operation sequence in which the definition analysis unit 4 according to the present embodiment generates the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 based on the acquisition information M40 and the all data input specification D20 regarding whether input is possible. . Since this operation sequence is obtained by changing steps S38 and S42 to steps S38A and S42A in the operation sequence described with reference to FIG. 16, only steps S38A and S42A will be described below.

  In step S38A, the definition analysis unit 4 sorts one unit formula obtained by the division into input items (identifier C221) registered in the acquisition information M40 that matches the “identifier C210” included therein. Here, the unit formulas are sorted in the order of the input items. At this time, if the “identifier C210” included in one unit formula does not match the input item registered in the acquisition information M40 (that is, the identifier C221 of the configuration specification D22), the one unit formula is sorted. Exclude from the list. Therefore, in this case, one unit formula is not added to the behavior information M41 in the next step S39, and the process proceeds to step S40.

  Similarly, in step S42A, the definition analysis unit 4 sets one unit formula obtained by the division as an input item (identifier C221) registered in the acquisition information M40 that matches the “identifier C210” included therein. Sort. At this time, if the “identifier C210” included in one unit formula does not match the input item registered in the acquisition information M40 (that is, the identifier C221 of the configuration specification D22), the one unit formula is sorted. Exclude from the list. Therefore, in this case, one unit formula is not added to the behavior information M41 in the next step S43, and the process proceeds to step S44.

  Although not shown, the definition analysis unit 4 also performs the above-described operations in steps S68 and S72 of the operation sequence related to input guidance shown in FIG. 17 and steps S98 and S102 of the operation sequence related to data input candidates shown in FIG. The same processing as in steps S38A and S42A is performed.

  According to the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment as described above, not only when the user changes all data input specifications D20 and input item specifications D21 (second specifications), but also the configuration specifications. Even when D22 (first specification) is changed, the above-described behavior and lack of specifications can be known from the preview without actually creating and checking the operation of the tool.

  Therefore, the user (designer) who changes / adds the specification of the input item confirms whether the specification of the input item is designed without excess or deficiency and a candidate that is assumed to be deficient in the specification in the preview. Design work can be done. Therefore, design accuracy can be improved by reducing design mistakes, and the burden of design work on the user can be reduced.

<Embodiment 5>
The hardware configuration of the design editing apparatus 1 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention is the same as the hardware configuration described in the first embodiment, and is realized by the design editing program according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention. The functional block configuration is the same as the block configuration described in the first embodiment. Therefore, in the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment, the same or similar components as those described in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the points different from the first embodiment are mainly described. Explained.

  In the present embodiment, when the identifier C221 (input item) is not defined in the configuration specification D22 (first specification), the definition data (here, the identifier) defined in the input item specification D21 (second specification) The identifier C221 (input item) is defined based on C210).

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an operation sequence performed when the design editing apparatus 1 according to the present embodiment does not define the identifier C221 (input item) in the configuration specification D22. The operation sequence shown in FIG. 27 is performed before the configuration specification D22 is read by the definition read / write unit 3. Here, the definition read / write unit 3 will be described as performing the operation sequence shown in FIG. 27 before step S21 shown in FIG. 15, but the operation sequence shown in FIG. 15 and the operation sequence shown in FIG. It may be performed in parallel.

  In step S171 shown in FIG. 27, the definition read / write unit 3 determines whether or not the identifier C221 (input item) is undefined with respect to the identifier C220 of a desired tool in the configuration specification D22. If not defined, the process proceeds to step S172. If it is already defined, the process proceeds to step S21 shown in FIG. 15, and subsequent processing is performed to generate behavior information M41 and specification shortage information M42.

  In step S172, the definition read / write unit 3 acquires the input item specification D21. In step S173, the definition read / write unit 3 analyzes the identifier C210 of the input item specification D21 and extracts the identifier C210 associated with the tool identifier C220.

  In step S174, the definition read / write unit 3 generates a configuration specification D22 in which the identifier C220 of the tool and the extracted identifier C210 are set, and writes the configuration specification D22 in the storage device 13. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S21, and subsequent processing is performed to generate behavior information M41 and specification shortage information M42.

  According to the design editing apparatus 1 and the design editing program according to the present embodiment as described above, when the identifier C221 (input item) is not defined in the configuration specification D22, it is defined in the input item specification D21. The identifier C221 (input item) is defined based on the identifier C210. Therefore, even if the configuration specification D22 is not completed, if the input item specification D21 is completed, the configuration specification D22 can be generated, and eventually the behavior information M41 and the specification shortage information M42 can be previewed. it can. Therefore, the burden on the user's design work can be reduced.

  It should be noted that the present invention can be freely combined with each other within the scope of the invention, and each embodiment can be appropriately modified or omitted.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Design editing apparatus, 2 specification management part, 3 definition reading / writing part, 4 definition analysis part, 5 input availability determination display part, 6 input guidance display part, 7 data input candidate display part, 8 specification shortage display part, D20 data input specification , D21 input item specification, D22 configuration specification, M41 behavior information, M42 specification shortage information.

Claims (4)

A design editing apparatus for designing data input specifications of an input item that defines the behavior of a monitoring control application or a monitoring control system for monitoring and controlling a device or device,
A first specification in which the input items constituting a tool for creating data to be read by the supervisory control application or the supervisory control system are defined; A specification management unit for managing the defined second specification;
A definition read / write unit that reads and writes the first and second specifications managed by the specification management unit;
Based on the first and second specifications read by the definition read / write unit, behavior information indicating behavior that can be realized when the tool is created, and the second specification that is insufficient to realize the behavior. A definition analysis unit for generating specification shortage information indicating candidates;
Input possibility of the input items of the tool specified by the behavior information generated by the definition analysis unit, input guidance, data input candidates, and the candidates specified by the specification shortage information generated by the definition analysis unit And a display unit for displaying
The definition analysis unit
A design editing apparatus that updates the behavior information and the specification shortage information in accordance with the correction when the second specification is corrected. The design editing apparatus according to claim 1,
The definition analysis unit
Design editing that updates the behavior information and the lack of specification information except for one input item when the one input item is removed from the plurality of input items defined in the first specification. apparatus. The design editing apparatus according to claim 1,
A design editing apparatus that defines an input item based on the predetermined data defined in the second specification when the input item is not defined in the first specification.   A design editing program for a computer to execute the functions of the specification management unit, the definition read / write unit, the definition analysis unit, and the display unit according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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