JP7348995B2 - Print layout switching device, print layout switching method, and print layout switching program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a print layout switching device, a print layout switching method, and a print layout switching program.

For example, trade operations are usually divided into three types: export operations, import operations, and domestic operations. In the case of external forms, where the design requirements vary depending on the trade industry, there may be situations where it is desired to separate the form designs to be output for each type of business. As a conventional form printing system, for example, there is Patent Document 1. In the form printing system 10 of Patent Document 1, a form printing program 18, a form definition file 20, a print color conversion file 22, a line width conversion file 24, and a form content file 26 are recorded in the storage device 16 of the computer 12. Ru. The line width conversion file 24 stores line width conversion information representing the ruled line width to be instructed to the printer for each printer model, corresponding to the ruled line width included in the form definition information. The form printing program 18 creates form print data based on the form definition file 20, but at this time, it converts the form definition information into the form definition information based on the line width conversion information for the applicable printer model stored in the line width conversion file 24. Convert the included border width.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2004-38506

However, in the conventional system structure, the form definition and the printing program were linked 1:1, so when dividing the form design to be output for each trade type, it is necessary to develop a printing program that meets the requirements for each trade type. This was necessary and resulted in significant costs.

The present invention has been made in view of the above, and provides print layout switching that reduces development costs by allowing a single print program to output form designs that meet the requirements of multiple uses. The object of the present invention is to provide a device, a print layout switching method, and a print layout switching program.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objects, the present invention provides a print layout switching device including a control section and a storage section, wherein the storage section stores a virtual application for one print program. A form that is registered in association with a job master in which multiple job IDs are registered, a form ID, multiple definition numbers, and form design data specific information for reading the definition name and form design data of each definition number. A definition table, a form allocation master in which a plurality of job IDs, form IDs, and definition numbers are registered in association with each other are stored, and the control unit starts a print program using the job ID of the job master as an argument. , At the time of printing, using the job ID as a key, obtain the form ID and definition number of the form allocation master, and using the obtained form ID and definition number as keys, obtain form design data specific information from the form definition table. The present invention is characterized in that the form design data is read using the specified form design data specific information, and form print data is output.

Further, according to the present embodiment, the form design data may be an export quotation, an import quotation, and a domestic quotation.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objects, the present invention provides a print layout switching method executed by an information processing device including a control unit and a storage unit, the storage unit comprising one A job master in which multiple job IDs, which are virtual application names, are registered for the print program, a form ID, multiple definition numbers, and form design data for reading out the definition name and form design data of each definition number. A form definition table that is registered in association with specific information, and a form allocation master that is registered in association with a plurality of job IDs, form IDs, and definition numbers are stored, and the job is executed by the control unit. Start a print program using the job ID of the master as an argument, and when printing, use the job ID as a key to obtain the form ID and definition number of the form allocation master, and use the obtained form ID and definition number as keys to define the form. The present invention is characterized in that it includes the steps of acquiring form design data specifying information from a table, reading form design data using the obtained form design data specifying information, and outputting form print data.

Further, in order to solve the above-mentioned problems and achieve the objects, the present invention provides a print layout switching program to be executed by an information processing apparatus including a control section and a storage section, the storage section comprising: A job master in which multiple job IDs, which are virtual application names, are registered for one print program, a form ID, multiple definition numbers, and a form design for reading out the definition name and form design data of each definition number. A form definition table registered in association with data specific information, and a form allocation master registered in association with a plurality of job IDs, form IDs, and definition numbers are stored, and the job ID of the job master is used as an argument. Start the print program, use the relevant job ID as a key during printing, acquire the form ID and definition number of the form allocation master, and use the obtained form ID and definition number as keys to retrieve form design data specific information from the form definition table. The present invention is characterized in that the print layout switching program causes the control unit to execute the steps of acquiring form design data, reading form design data using the obtained form design data specifying information, and outputting form print data.

According to the present invention, it is possible to reduce development costs by allowing a single print program to output a form design that satisfies the requirements for each usage.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a print layout switching device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a job master. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of a form definition table. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a form allocation master. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the overall processing of the print layout switching device in this embodiment. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the flow of outputting an export estimate. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the flow of outputting a domestic estimate.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of a print layout switching device, a print layout switching method, and a print layout switching program according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[1. overview]
Trade operations are generally divided into three types: export operations, import operations, and domestic operations. In the case of external forms, where the design requirements vary depending on the trade industry, there may be situations where it is desired to separate the form designs to be output for each type of business. In the conventional system structure, the form definition and the print program were linked 1:1, so if you want to separate the form design to be output for each trade type, it is necessary to develop a print program that meets the requirements for each trade type. However, there were significant costs incurred.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the print program and the form definition are managed separately, and the form allocation settings are mastered, thereby making it possible to allocate a plurality of forms to one print program. This makes it possible to output a form design that satisfies the requirements for each trade type using a single printing program, thereby making it possible to reduce development costs.

[2. composition]
The configuration of print layout switching device 100 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a print layout switching device 100 according to the present embodiment.

Print layout switching device 100 is a commercially available desktop personal computer. Note that the print layout switching device 100 is not limited to stationary information processing devices such as desktop personal computers, but is also applicable to portable information processing devices such as commercially available notebook personal computers, PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), smartphones, and tablet personal computers. It may be a type information processing device.

As shown in FIG. 1, the print layout switching device 100 includes a control section 102, a communication interface section 104, a storage section 106, and an input/output interface section 108. Each unit included in the clearing processing device 100 is communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path.

The communication interface section 104 communicatively connects the print layout switching device 100 to the network 300 via a communication device such as a router and a wired or wireless communication line such as a dedicated line. The communication interface unit 104 has a function of communicating data with other devices via a communication line. Here, the network 300 has a function of connecting the print layout switching device 100 and a terminal device so that they can communicate with each other, and is, for example, the Internet or a LAN (Local Area Network). Note that data stored in the storage unit 106, which will be described later, may be stored in a server.

An input device 112 and an output device 114 are connected to the input/output interface unit 108 . As the output device 114, in addition to a monitor (including a home television), a speaker or a printer can be used. As the input device 112, in addition to a keyboard, a mouse, and a microphone, a monitor that cooperates with the mouse to realize a pointing device function can be used. Note that hereinafter, the output device 114 may be described as a monitor 114 or a printer 114, and the input device 112 may be described as a keyboard 112 or a mouse 112. Furthermore, the operation that the user displays on the screen of the output device (monitor) 114 and operates using the input device 112 may be referred to as "user operation via UI."

The storage unit 106 stores various databases, tables, files, and the like. The storage unit 106 stores a computer program for giving instructions to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) to perform various processes in cooperation with an OS (Operating System). As the storage unit 106, for example, a memory device such as a RAM (Random Access Memory) or a ROM (Read Only Memory), a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, an optical disk, etc. can be used.

The storage unit 106 stores a job master 106a, a form definition table 106b, a form allocation master 106c, and the like. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the job master 106a. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the form definition table 106b. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a configuration example of the form allocation master 106c.

The job master 106a is a master for setting a "job ID" that is a virtual application name for one print program. This "job ID" becomes an argument (key) when starting the print program. As shown in FIG. 2, the job master 106a registers a startup file (print program) and a plurality of job IDs in association with each other.

In the example shown in FIG. 2, the startup file (also called "executable file") "Print.Mitumori.exe" contains three job IDs: "Print.Mitumori.Yushutu", "Print.Mitumori.Yunyuu", and "Print.Mitumori.exe". .Kokunai" is registered. Job ID "Print.Mitumori.Yushutu" is "Export quotation program", job ID "Print.Mitumori.Yunyu" is "Import quotation program", job ID "Print.Mitumori.Kokunai" is "Domestic quotation" program.”

As shown in FIG. 3, the form definition table 106b associates a form ID, a definition number for managing the same form as a form with a different design, a definition name, and form design data specific information for reading form design data. register. The form design data specifying information is information for reading the form design data, and the form design data itself can be a path or a file (for example, ".dll") for reading the form design data.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, four definition NOs are registered for the form ID “Print. ”, definition number “1”, definition name “export estimate”, form design data specific information “binary data 1”, definition number “2”, definition name “import estimate”, form design data specific information “binary Data 2'', definition number ``3'', definition name ``domestic quotation'', and form design data specific information ``binary data 3'' are registered.

Form design data specific information "Binary data 0" is the form design data of the quotation (original), "Binary data 1" is the form design data of the export quotation, and "Binary data 2" is the form design of the import quotation. In the data and "Binary Data 3", the form design data of the import estimate is registered.

Note that here, the form design data specific information is binary data, but any value (information) that can obtain the form design data may be used.For example, a folder of Word files or Excel files in which form designs are recorded. It can also be used as a pass.

For example, the form design data may be edited by the user into a design suitable for each occasion based on the original data, and then registered in the form definition table 106b.

The form allocation master 106c is a master for allocating form definitions to job IDs. As shown in FIG. 4, the form assignment master 106c is a master in which job IDs, form IDs, and definition numbers are registered in association with each other. The form ID/definition number is a key item for linking with the form definition table 106b.

In the example shown in FIG. 4, the definition NO "1" of the form ID "Print. Mitumori" is assigned to the job IDs "Print. Mitumori. Yushutu", "Print. Mitumori. Yunyuu", and "Print. Mitumori. Kokunai", respectively. "2" and "3" are registered.

The control unit 102 is a CPU or the like that controls the print layout switching device 100 in an integrated manner. The control unit 102 has an internal memory for storing control programs such as an OS, programs specifying various processing procedures, required data, etc., and performs various information processing based on these stored programs. Execute. Functionally, the control unit 102 includes a maintenance unit 102a and a program execution unit 102b.

The maintenance unit 102a displays a master table maintenance screen (not shown) on the monitor 114 in response to a user's instruction, and displays the job master 106a and the form definition table 106b in accordance with the user's operation on the maintenance screen. , and edits and registers data such as inputting, changing, and adding data such as the form allocation master 106c.

The program execution unit 102b is for starting and executing a program. In response to a user operation via the UI, the program execution unit 102b starts a print program using the job ID of the job master 106a as an argument, and defines the job ID as the form ID of the form allocation master 106c using the job ID as a key during printing. NO, and using the obtained form ID and definition NO as keys, obtain form design data specific information from the form definition table 106b, read the form design data using the obtained form design data specific information, and print data and form design. The form print data with bound data is output from the printer 114.

[3. Concrete example]
A specific example of the processing of print layout switching device 100 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7. First, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5, an overview of the overall processing of print layout switching device 100 in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart for explaining an example of the overall processing of print layout switching device 100 in this embodiment.

In FIG. 5, the program execution unit 102b starts a print program using the job ID of the job master 106a as an argument in response to a user operation via the UI (step S1). For example, when the user selects the "export estimate program", the startup file "Print.Mitumori.exe" is started using the job ID "Print.Mitumori.Yushutu" as an argument. Furthermore, when the user selects the "import estimate program", the startup file "Print.Mitumori.exe" is started using the job ID "Print.Mitumori.Yunyu" as an argument. Further, when the user selects the "domestic quotation program", the startup file "Print.Mitumori.exe" is started using the job ID "Print.Mitumori.Kokunai" as an argument.

When printing (for example, when the user presses the print button), the program execution unit 102b uses the job ID as a key to acquire the form ID and definition number from the form allocation master 106c (step S2).

The program execution unit 102b uses the obtained form ID and definition NO as keys to obtain form design data specifying information from the form definition table 106b, and reads form design data using the obtained form design data specifying information (step S3).

The program execution unit 102b outputs form print data in which the target print data and the read form design data are bound from the printer 114 (step S4).

FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the flow of outputting an export estimate. In FIG. 6, first, (S1) the export estimate program (startup file "Print.Mitumori.exe" and job ID "Print.Mitumori.Yushutu") is started.

(S2-S3) Obtain form design data when the print button is pressed. Specifically, using the job ID "Print.Mitumori.Yushutu" as a key, the form ID "Print.Mitumori" and the definition number "1" are acquired by referring to the form allocation master 106c. Using the acquired form ID "Print. Mitumori" and definition number "1" as keys, the form definition table 106b is referred to, and the form design data is read out using the form design data specifying information "binary data 2." Create form print data by binding form design data and print data. (S4) Output the form print data from the printer 114.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the flow of outputting a domestic estimate. In FIG. 7, first, (S1) the domestic estimate program (startup file "Print.Mitumori.exe" and job ID "Print.Mitumori.Kokunai") is started.

(S2-S3) Obtain form design data when the print button is pressed. Specifically, using the job ID "Print.Mitumori.Kokunai" as a key, the document allocation master 106c is referred to, and the document ID "Print.Kokunai" and the definition number "3" are acquired. Using the acquired form ID "Print. Mitumori" and definition number "3" as keys, the form definition table 106b is referred to, and the form design data is read out using the form design data specifying information "binary data 3". Create form print data by binding form design data and print data. (S4) Output the form print data from the printer 114.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, for one print program, the job master 106a registers a plurality of job IDs that are virtual application names, a form ID, a plurality of definition NOs, A form definition table 106b that is registered in association with the definition name of each definition number and form design data specific information for reading form design data, and a form that is registered in association with a plurality of job IDs, form IDs, and definition numbers. A print program is started using the assignment master 106c and the job ID of the master as arguments, and when printing, the job ID is used as a key, and the form ID and definition NO of the form assignment master are used as keys to identify form design data from the form definition table 106b. The control unit 102 acquires information, reads the form design data based on the acquired form design data specific information, and outputs the form print data from the printer 114, so that the form design meets the requirements for each purpose of use. By making it possible to execute the output with one print program, development costs can be reduced.

In addition, the form design data is for export quotations, import quotations, and domestic quotations, so the form design data for export quotations, import quotations, and domestic quotations can be output in one file. It can be executed with one printing program.

In addition, in this embodiment, as an example of usage, the case of outputting documents for export quotations, import quotations, and domestic quotations has been described, but the present invention is also applicable to other usages. .

[4. Other embodiments]
In addition to the embodiments described above, the present invention may be implemented in various different embodiments within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims.

For example, among the processes described in the embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being performed automatically can be performed manually, or the processes described as being performed manually can be performed manually. All or part of the process can also be performed automatically using known methods.

In addition, unless otherwise specified, information including processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, parameters such as registered data and search conditions for each process, screen examples, and database configurations shown in this specification and drawings are included. It can be changed arbitrarily.

Further, regarding the print layout switching device 100, each illustrated component is functionally conceptual, and does not necessarily need to be physically configured as illustrated.

For example, the processing functions of the print layout switching device 100, especially each processing function performed by the control unit 102, may be realized in whole or in part by a CPU and a program interpreted and executed by the CPU. Alternatively, it may be realized as hardware using wired logic. Note that the program is recorded on a non-temporary computer-readable recording medium containing programmed instructions for causing the information processing device to execute the processing described in this embodiment, and may be erased as necessary. Mechanically read by device 100. That is, a storage unit such as a ROM or an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) stores a computer program that cooperates with an OS to give instructions to a CPU and perform various processes. This computer program is executed by being loaded into the RAM, and constitutes a control unit in cooperation with the CPU.

Further, this computer program may be stored in an application program server connected to the print layout switching device 100 via an arbitrary network, and all or part of it may be downloaded as necessary. It is.

Further, a program for executing the processing described in this embodiment may be stored in a non-temporary computer-readable recording medium, or may be configured as a program product. Here, the "recording medium" includes a memory card, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, an SD (Secure Digital) card, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, an EPROM (Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory), and an EE. PROM (registration Trademark) (Electrically Erasable and Programmable Read Only Memory), CD-ROM (Compact Disk Read Only Memory), MO (Magneto-Optical disk) ), DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), Blu-ray (registered trademark) Disc, etc. shall include any “portable physical medium”.

Further, a "program" is a data processing method written in any language or writing method, and does not matter in the form of source code or binary code. Note that a "program" is not necessarily limited to a unitary structure, but may be distributed as multiple modules or libraries, or may work together with separate programs such as an OS to achieve its functions. Including things. Note that well-known configurations and procedures can be used for the specific configuration and reading procedure for reading the recording medium in each device shown in the embodiments, and the installation procedure after reading.

Various databases and the like stored in the storage unit 106 are storage means such as memory devices such as RAM and ROM, fixed disk devices such as hard disks, flexible disks, and optical disks, and various databases used for various processing and website provision. Stores programs, tables, databases, web page files, etc.

Further, the print layout switching device 100 may be configured as an information processing device such as a known personal computer or a workstation, or may be configured as the information processing device to which any peripheral device is connected. Furthermore, the print layout switching device 100 may be realized by installing software (including programs, data, etc.) that causes the device to realize the processing described in this embodiment.

Furthermore, the specific form of dispersion and integration of devices is not limited to what is shown in the diagram, and all or part of them can be functionally or physically divided into arbitrary units according to various additions or functional loads. It can be configured in a distributed/integrated manner. That is, the embodiments described above may be implemented in any combination, or the embodiments may be implemented selectively.

100 Print layout switching device
102 Control unit
102a Maintenance department
102b Program execution section
104 Communication interface section
106 Storage section
106a Job master
106b Form definition table
106c Form allocation master
108 Input/output interface section
112 Input device
114 Output device 200 Terminal device 300 Network

Claims (4)

A print layout switching device comprising a control unit ,
The control unit includes :
A job master in which a startup file for executing printing and multiple job IDs, which are virtual application names, are associated and registered;
a form definition table in which a form ID, a plurality of definition numbers, a definition name of each definition number, and form design data specific information for reading form design data are registered in association with each other;
A form assignment master in which multiple job IDs, form IDs, and definition numbers are registered in association with each other;
is configured to be accessible to
Start the startup file using the job ID of the job master as a startup parameter , use the job ID as a key at the time of printing, acquire the form ID and definition number of the form assignment master, and use the obtained form ID and definition NO as the key. , a print layout switching device comprising: a program execution unit that acquires form design data specific information from the form definition table, reads form design data based on the acquired form design data specific information, and outputs form print data. Device. 2. The printing layout switching device according to claim 1, wherein the form design data is a form for an export quotation, an import quotation, and a domestic quotation. A print layout switching method executed by an information processing device including a control unit, the method comprising:
The control unit includes:
A job master in which a startup file for executing printing and multiple job IDs, which are virtual application names, are associated and registered;
a form definition table in which a form ID, a plurality of definition numbers, a definition name of each definition number, and form design data specific information for reading form design data are registered in association with each other;
A form assignment master in which multiple job IDs, form IDs, and definition numbers are registered in association with each other;
is configured to be accessible to
executed by the control unit,
Start the startup file using the job ID of the job master as a startup parameter, use the job ID as a key at the time of printing, acquire the form ID and definition number of the form assignment master, and use the obtained form ID and definition NO as the key. A printing layout switching method comprising the steps of: acquiring form design data specifying information from the form definition table, reading form design data using the obtained form design data specifying information, and outputting form print data. A print layout switching program to be executed by an information processing device equipped with a control unit, the program comprising:
The control unit includes:
A job master in which a startup file for executing printing and multiple job IDs, which are virtual application names, are associated and registered;
a form definition table in which a form ID, a plurality of definition numbers, a definition name of each definition number, and form design data specific information for reading form design data are registered in association with each other;
A form assignment master in which multiple job IDs, form IDs, and definition numbers are registered in association with each other;
is configured to be accessible to
Start the startup file using the job ID of the job master as a startup parameter, use the job ID as a key at the time of printing, acquire the form ID and definition number of the form assignment master, and use the obtained form ID and definition NO as the key. , a print layout switching program for causing the control unit to execute the steps of acquiring form design data specific information from the form definition table, reading form design data using the obtained form design data specific information, and outputting form print data; .

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