JPH04111123A - General purpose application system - Google Patents

Abstract

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Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) This invention relates to a general-purpose application system for specific tasks, and in particular a general-purpose application that can easily accommodate a wide variety of specifications that differ from user to user. --Regarding the system.

(Prior art) In a general-purpose application system for a specific business, even if its basic purpose is the same for each user, its detailed specifications, such as calculation methods, necessary forms and their layouts, and necessary screen input. , work order, capacity, etc. often vary from user to user. Additionally, there may be requests to add or delete programs at a large functional level, such as those displayed on a menu screen.

In other words, since a general-purpose application system for a specific business is developed for an unspecified number of users in a specific business, the required specifications may vary from user to user, no matter how within the scope of the specific business. That's the reason.

Therefore, conventionally, general-purpose application systems or general-purpose application programs for specific tasks are
It has been developed in one of two ways:

■ Develop a block diagram that corresponds to each user's specifications.

■ Unify the specifications of brocrum and force the specifications to Yusa.

Method (2) requires revision, blockbrush creation, and testing for each user, which leads to high costs, and in the end, it was not accepted by the users. On the other hand, in the method (■), the number of users requesting each function and each process, the strength of requests, etc. are determined based on the results of marketing, and the importance and applicability of the work are determined.

System engineers standardize the specifications while also making judgments on expandability, development cost, development period, etc.

Currently, this method is the mainstream.

In this way, conventional general-purpose application systems have been developed on the assumption that their specifications will be unified. Therefore, users who request specifications that deviate from the unified specifications can operate the system.
In order to operate the system, we were forced to change our business operations.

(Invention or problem to be solved) Compare a general-purpose application system developed with unified specifications with the system required by the user, and add, change, or delete any discrepancies to provide individual support for each user. It is not impossible to do this, but it is difficult to add in this case.

Not only changes and deletions, but also changes to higher-level programs that do not need to be added, changed, or deleted, changes to programs linked in the data structure, redesign of screen layouts and form layouts, changes to those programs, etc. There are many things that can be done. Therefore, in order to ensure the reliability of the system, it is necessary to perform unit tests on all programs that have been added, changed, or deleted, as well as between the units that have been added, changed, or deleted.

It is necessary to perform an integration test that combines deleted units with undeleted units, and a comprehensive test that combines all programs, which hinders the improvement of program productivity and program quality in system construction.

This will be explained below based on a simple example. Assume that there is a general-purpose application system that calculates the weighted average of CNT. Here, AVE is the average value, CNT is the number of data items, D is the data, and K is the weighting coefficient. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the program of this system, and FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the movement of data in the system.

First, in step S1, as shown by the solid line arrow m1 in FIG.
l Contains CIIL. Next, in step S2, as shown by the solid arrow m2 in FIG.
Load the weighting coefficient K −K from the data file 2 into the variables of the main body memory 3 to 1 cnt ˜k. Then, in step S3, l
ent executes d, Xl k, (i=I~cnt) as shown by the dotted arrow m3 in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the work variables W1~”cnl in the main body memory 3
Assign to . Finally, in step S4, (
Σ Execute w, l/cnt and ztl the snore
1. Substitute the average value of the main body memory 3 into the variable ave as shown by the dotted arrow m5.

Now, in the program shown in FIG. 8, the processing from start to end is PI, P2. Assume that the program has been divided into P3 program parts. And the simple average ΣD.

In order to meet the specifications of a user who requests to obtain AVE −'“' I NT , consider deleting part P2 from the program shown in FIG. 8. However, in this case, the work variable w
−The assignment to w is eliminated, l cn
t The correct solution cannot be found. Therefore, it cannot be solved by simply deleting the problem; it requires modifying or rewriting the program, which leads to a decrease in productivity and quality.

This invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the conventional technology, and it is possible to create a general-purpose application with high productivity and quality while satisfying the various specification demands of a large number of users in specific tasks. - The purpose is to provide a self-contained system.

(Means for Solving the Problem) In order to achieve the above object, the general-purpose application system according to the present invention includes a program parts storage means (11) that stores a plurality of program parts each for executing a specific function. , a specified data providing means (12) for adding data specifying a specific one of the plurality of program parts, and a specified data storage means (for storing the specified data given by the specified data adding means (12)). 1
3) and by activating only a specific program component among the plurality of program components stored in the program component storage device (11) based on the specified data stored in the specified data storage device (13). The control means (15) is capable of executing a specific program directed to a combination of functions corresponding to a specific program component.

The specification data providing means (12) is an input terminal (12) for externally specifying a specific one of the specification items prepared in advance.
21), a basic data storage means (123) for storing basic data for identifying progera parts necessary to realize each specification of the specification items, and an input terminal (121) based on the basic data. Specification data creation means (122
).

Further, each of the plurality of program parts is arranged on a series of processing paths that define the processing order of the program parts and have branches at branch points, and the control means (15) specifies the processing order of the program parts. It is also possible to activate only a specific program component by determining a branch direction at a branch point based on data.

(Operation) The control means (15) in the present invention selects a specific program among the plurality of program parts stored in the program parts storage means (1]) based on the specified data stored in the specified data storage means (13). By activating only the parts, it is possible to run an application program that is directed to the combination of functions that correspond to that particular program part, so by simply changing the specified data, it is possible to run an application program with different specifications. You will get a running system.

Further, the specified data providing means (12) is connected to the input terminal (121).
), a basic data storage means (123), and a designated data creation means (122), and the basic data storage means (12
3) Based on the basic pig stored in the input terminal (121
) If the designated program creation means (122) creates designated data that designates program parts necessary to realize the specifications of a specific specification item designated through the program (122), it becomes easy to assign the designated data.

Furthermore, if each of the plurality of program parts is arranged on a series of processing paths that define the processing order of the program parts and have branches at the branch points, the control means can control the branching at the branch points based on the specified data. Since only a specific program component can be activated by determining the direction, activation of a specific program component becomes easy.

(Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an embodiment of a general-purpose application system according to the present invention. A system program is divided into a plurality of program parts (program modules) each for executing a specific function, and is stored in the program part storage section 11. The specified data human power unit 12 determines whether or not the function to be executed by each program component is necessary.

In other words, specifying data specifying which of each program component to use (activate) and which not to use (deactivate) is input.

The specification data input unit 72 may be a simple device that includes an input terminal such as a keyboard, and inputs specification data directly specifying the necessity of each program component from the input terminal. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the input terminal 12 with a display], a designated data creation section 122, and a created basic data storage section 123 are included, and the designated data creation section 122 may have a function of creating designated data.

In FIG. 2, the operator or each user specifies only necessary items from among a wide variety of previously prepared specification items, using a display input terminal 121, for example, in an interactive manner. The creation basic data storage unit 123 stores basic data for identifying program parts necessary to realize each specification of a wide variety of specification items, or, for example, as a comparison list of specification items and program part names. The designated pig creation unit 122 generates information necessary to realize each specification of the specific specification item [1] specified via the display input terminal 21 based on the basic data stored in the creation basic data storage unit 123. Create specification data that specifies activation of only program parts.

The control table 3 shown in FIG. 1 stores the specified data given from the specified data input section 12. This specification data determines whether each program component is activated or deactivated.
There may also be a flag defining data of "0" and "1". The data file 14 stores data to be processed by this application system.

Based on the designated button in the control table 13, the control section 15 activates only a particular program component designated by the designated data among the plurality of program components stored in the program component storage section. An assignment program directed to the combination of functions performed by each of the program parts is executed on the data in the data file 14.

As described above, according to the above embodiment, the operator or the user can specify only the necessary specifications from among a wide variety of specifications prepared in advance, for example, through the display input terminal 121, so that the requested specifications can be specified. The control unit 15 can execute the appropriate application program. Therefore, if program parts are prepared in advance to meet the diverse specification demands of a large number of users in a specific business, each user can easily execute an application program with the desired specifications, and the program can be updated as specifications change. Testing is not required, and a general-purpose application system with high productivity and quality can be realized.

Next, a specific example of application of the general-purpose application system shown in FIG. 1 will be described. Now, let us assume that the user's required specifications are as follows.

User A's specifications NT User B's specifications r1 digit User C's specifications Average value calculation not required Here, AVE is the average value, CNT is the number of data items, Dl is the data, and K is the weighting coefficient.

FIG. 3 shows a program for a general-purpose application system that can satisfy all three requirements. Furthermore, a schematic diagram of the movement of data in the system is shown in FIG.

The block diagram in Figure 3 is the program part P]1゜PI2
．． It consists of PI3. These program parts pH, PI2. PlB is the program parts storage section 11
is stored in

On the other hand, each program component pH,,P],2. Instruction data as to whether to use (activate) or not to use (deactivate) PI3 is stored in the control table 13. For example, the control table 13 has two variable data, an a flag and a k flag, and the contents are defined as follows.

a flag 0: Do not calculate the average value 1: Perform either simple average 1 Weighted average b Flag 0: Do not perform weighted average, perform median average 1, Do not perform simple average, Weighted average In the case of t-J, user A sends "a waraku 1" via the specified data human resources section 12.
, control table for specifying data of “kFrak()”]3
Similarly, user B inputs “a frac =
1"k flag -1", user C is "afracuro""k
The specified data for "Plaque-0" will be input.

The data to be processed is stored in the data file]4. In the example of FIG. 4, data D −D is external l c
nt floppy disk 14], and the weighting coefficients 1 to Kcn1 are shown to be stored in the external floppy disk 142, but the invention is not limited thereto.

Program component Pi, 1 in blockrum component storage section 11
．． P12. P1B and a control table that specifies its activation and deactivation] 3, and the processing procedure shown in FIG. 3 and application blocks for specific specifications are defined. The specifications of the application program are determined by determining the specified data, and the application block diagram whose specifications are determined in this way may be stored in an external storage device such as a floppy disk as an application program for the specific specifications. .

The control unit 15 may be, for example, the main body of a personal computer, and the control unit 15 processes the data in the data file 14 according to the application program for the above-mentioned specific specifications. The details of the process will be explained below according to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the contents of the control table 13 (a
flag, b flag) into the main body memory]6. Here, the main body refers to the control section 15 in this case.

Next, in step S12, it is determined whether a-frac=1. If YES, proceed to step S]3, and
If o, the process ends.

In step 313, data D to D are read from the data file 14 into variables d1 to dcntI cnt of the main memory 6, as shown by the solid arrow mll in FIG. Then, the process moves to step S14.

In steps S] and 4, it is determined whether k-frac=1. If YES, proceed to step S15;
If NO, proceed to step S], 7.

In step S], 5, the solid line arrow m1- in FIG.
2, the weighting coefficient K is obtained from the data file 14.
-K is a variable kl-kcnl in the main body memory 16
Read into cnt 1. Then, in step 516, the fourth
As shown by the dotted arrow m13 in the figure, d, Xk, (i=
l~cnt), and then the dotted arrow m1 in FIG.
As shown in Figure 4, write the 6 solution back into the variable d. Thereafter, the process moves to step S], 7.

In step S17, (Σ dl/cnt is 4+1
1 and assigns the solution to the average value variable ave as shown by the dotted arrow m15 in FIG. 4, thereby terminating the process.

According to the above-mentioned general-purpose application system, user A can
It becomes possible to easily create and execute an application program that satisfies both required specifications B and C without any problems.

In the flowchart of FIG. 3, branching of the processing path by flags is set to transition to a specific program component and bypass of a specific program component, but as shown in FIG. It may also be set to transition to parts. In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, by continuously branching the processing path using flags, it is possible to select a multiple choice instead of a binary choice. Also, a similar function can be achieved by using a multi-bit flag instead of a 1-bit flag. Figure 7 is 2
An example using a bit flag is shown in the figure, and there are four choices.

All program components are arranged in advance on a series of processing paths using the above-mentioned branches singly or in combination, and corresponding program components are activated or deactivated according to the contents of the flags. As a result, a general-purpose application system that can easily implement application programs for a wide variety of specific specifications can be obtained.

(Effects of the Invention) Since the present invention is configured as described above, it has various effects as described below.

According to the general-purpose application system of [Claim],
By activating only a specific program component among the plurality of program components stored in the program component storage device (11) based on the specified data stored in the specified data storage device (13), the specific program component is activated. Since the controller is equipped with a control means (15) capable of executing an application program aimed at combining functions corresponding to the
By simply changing the specified data, you can obtain a system that can run application programs with different specifications, and there is no need to test the programs as specifications change. This has the effect of providing a general-purpose application system with high productivity and quality while satisfying specific specification requirements.

Further, according to the general-purpose application system of claim 2, the specified data providing means (12) is connected to the input terminal (121).
), a basic data storage means (123), and a specified data creation means (122), and the basic data storage means (1,
Based on the basic data stored in the input terminal (1
21), the specified data creating means (122) creates the specified data specifying the program parts necessary to realize the specifications of the specific specification items specified through the specified specification item. This makes it easy to specify the specified data.

Furthermore, according to the general-purpose application system of claim 3, each of the plurality of program parts is arranged on a series of processing paths that define the processing order of the program parts and have branches at branch points, and control Since the means activates only a specific program component by determining the branching direction of a branch point based on specified data, it has the effect of easily activating a specific program component.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the general-purpose application system according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the designated data human resource section, and FIG. 3 is a process in the general-purpose application system according to the present invention. Flowchart showing an example of a procedure; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing an example of data movement in the system; FIGS. 5 to 7 are diagrams showing an example of branching of processing paths of program components; FIG.
The figure is a flowchart showing the program of a conventional system.
FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the movement of data in the system. In the figure, 11 is a program parts storage section, 12 is a specified data input section, 13 is a control table, 1 is a data file, and 5 is a control section.

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) Program parts storage means (11) for storing a plurality of program parts each for executing a specific function
and a designated data providing means (12) for assigning data specifying a specific one of the plurality of program parts; and a designated data storage for storing the designated data assigned by the designated data assigning means (12). means (13); and the program component storage means (11) based on the specified data stored in the specified data storage means (13).
control means (
15) A general-purpose application system comprising: (2) The specified data providing means (12) includes an input terminal (121) for externally specifying a specific one of the specification items prepared in advance, and an input terminal (121) for externally specifying a specific one of the specification items prepared in advance; a basic data storage means (123) for storing basic data for identifying program parts; and based on the basic data,
specification data creation means (for creating the specification data specifying the program parts necessary to realize the specifications of the specific specification items specified via the input terminal (121);
122). The general-purpose application system according to claim 1, comprising: (3) Each of the plurality of program parts is arranged on a series of processing paths that define the processing order of the program parts and have branches at branch points, and the control means (15) controls the specified data. 2. A general-purpose application system according to claim 1, wherein only said specific program component is activated by determining a branch direction at said branch point based on said branch point.