Review support program and application support program

Abstract

We provide review support programs and application support programs that can solve the unique challenges related to the review and application of drawings for fire department approval. [Solution] The examination support device 1 has a file selection screen 40 that accepts the selection of a drawing file 5 to be subject to drawing review work, an import unit 8 that converts the drawing file 5 selected on the file selection screen 40 into an editable file 6b and reads it, and a first main screen 60 that displays the data contained in the editable file 6b, and an editing unit 9 that, upon receiving an editing instruction on the first main screen 60, displays the editing result on the first main screen 60 and stores the editing result in the editable file 6b. When the editing unit 9 receives an instruction to confirm the coverage area of ​​the fire protection equipment on the first main screen 60, it distinguishes between the coverage area and the area outside the coverage area and displays them on the first main screen 60. The application support device has at least the same configuration as the examination support device 1.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a review support program for causing a computer to function as a review support device for fire approval drawing review work and an application support program for causing a computer to function as an application support device for fire approval drawing application work.

Background Art

[0002] When constructing a building, the building owner needs to undergo confirmation (so-called "building confirmation") by a building official or a designated inspection agency based on the Building Standards Law. The building official etc. requests consent from the fire department (so-called "fire approval") during this confirmation procedure. When requested for consent by the building official etc., the fire department checks the building drawings etc. and reviews whether the fire protection equipment violates the fire prevention regulations or not.

[0003] In the drawing review work for fire approval, conventionally, the building drawings etc. to be reviewed were exchanged in paper media, but in recent years, exchanges in electronic media such as PDF (Portable Document Format) files have also increased. Therefore, the fire department needs to handle both paper media and electronic media. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a review work support system that supports both analog applications and digital applications in the review work of administrative agencies for various procedure applications.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, conventional technologies, including Patent Document 1, have not been able to solve the specific problems related to the drawing review process for fire safety approval. This is also true for the drawing application process for fire safety approval carried out by the building owner.

[0006] This invention has been made in view of the aforementioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a review support program and an application support program that can solve the specific problems related to the review of drawings and the application of drawings for fire safety approval. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The first invention for achieving the aforementioned objective is a review support program for causing a computer to function as a review support device for reviewing drawings for fire safety approval, the computer comprising: a file selection screen that accepts the selection of drawing files to be reviewed; an import unit that converts the drawing files selected on the file selection screen into the file format of an editable file and reads them; a main screen that displays the data contained in the editable file; an editing unit that, upon receiving an editing instruction on the main screen, stores the editing result and displays the editing result on the main screen, the editing unit being configured to, upon receiving an instruction on the main screen to confirm the coverage area of ​​fire safety equipment, distinguish between the coverage area and the area outside the coverage area and display them on the main screen.

[0008] When the editorial department receives a request to draw a coverage area figure on the main screen, it may display the coverage area figure on the main screen. When the editorial department receives a request to confirm the coverage area on the main screen, it may decorate part or all of the inside of the coverage area figure and display it on the main screen.

[0009] Furthermore, when the editorial department receives an instruction to confirm the coverage area on the main screen, it may decorate part or all of the area inside the coverage area figure and the boundary figure that overlap, for each boundary figure indicating the boundary of a space separated by a partition, and display it on the main screen.

[0010] Furthermore, the import unit may have an import settings screen that accepts input of import setting information for the drawing file, and in the import settings screen, accepts the specification of correction information to be used for distortion correction of the drawing file and stores the correction information. The editing unit may, upon receiving a drawing instruction for the coverage area figure on the main screen, display the coverage area figure with distortion correction performed using the correction information on the main screen. The editing unit may also, upon receiving a confirmation instruction for the coverage area on the main screen, decorate the inside of the coverage area figure with distortion correction performed using the correction information and display it on the main screen.

[0011] Furthermore, the editing file may have a drawing layer containing the data of the drawing file and an editing layer containing the data of the editing result. When the editing unit receives a replacement instruction for the first drawing currently displayed on the main screen, it transitions to the file selection screen. When the import unit receives a selection of the drawing file relating to the second drawing to be replaced on the file selection screen, it updates and loads the editing file to include the data of the drawing file relating to the second drawing and the editing layer relating to the first drawing. The editing unit may then display the data included in the updated editing file on the main screen.

[0012] The second invention is an application support program for causing a computer to function as an application support device for assisting in the application of drawings for fire safety approval, the application support program for causing the computer to function as an application support device for causing a [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] This invention provides a review support program and an application support program that can solve the unique problems related to the review of drawings and the application of drawings for fire department approval. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0014] [Figure 1] Diagram showing an example configuration of the review support device. [Figure 2] Diagram explaining the functions of the review support device. [Figure 3] A diagram showing an example of a settings screen. [Figure 4] A diagram showing an example of a file selection screen. [Figure 5] A diagram showing an example of a drawing file. [Figure 6] Diagram showing an example of the import settings screen. [Figure 7] Diagram showing an example of the first main screen. [Figure 8] This diagram shows an example of drawing a coverage area shape. [Figure 9] Diagram illustrating the first coverage area confirmation process. [Figure 10] This figure shows an example of drawing coverage area and boundary shapes. [Figure 11] Figure for explaining the second cover range confirmation process [Figure 12] Figure showing an example of a drawing file of a replacement version [Figure 13] Figure for explaining the drawing replacement process [Figure 14] Figure showing a configuration example of the application support device [Figure 15] Figure for explaining the functions of the application support device [Figure 16] Figure showing an example of the second main screen [Figure 17] Figure showing an example of the fire protection target information registration screen [Figure 18] Figure showing an example of the floor-level information registration screen [Figure 19] [[ID= / 25]]Figure showing an example of the section list screen [Figure 20] Figure for explaining the section registration process [Figure 21] [[ID=3 / 1]]Figure showing an example of the fire extinguisher information screen by section<0000 / 03> [Figure 22] Figure showing an example of various information output screens

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. The first embodiment is a review support program for causing a computer to function as a review support device for assisting in the drawing review work for fire protection consent, and will be described while referring to FIGS. 1 to 13. The second embodiment is an application support program for causing a computer to function as an application support device for assisting in the drawing application work for fire protection consent, and will be described while referring to FIGS. 14 to 22. The drawing application work for fire protection consent is performed by the building owner side, and the drawing review work for fire protection consent is performed by the fire department side.

[0016] <0 / 00113><First Embodiment> Note: There were some incorrect tags in the original text which have been corrected in the translation for better readability. For example, in the original text, there were closing tags like < / 2 / 5> which should be corrected to and respectively. Also, was written as <0 / 00113> which has been corrected. Similarly, <0000 / 03> was corrected to . If you want the translation to strictly follow the incorrect original tags, the translation would be as follows: [Figure 11] Figure for explaining the second cover range confirmation process [Figure 12] Figure showing an example of a drawing file of a replacement version [Figure 13] Figure for explaining the drawing replacement process [Figure 14] Figure showing a configuration example of the application support device [Figure 15] Figure for explaining the functions of the application support device [Figure 16] Figure showing an example of the second main screen [Figure 17] Figure showing an example of the fire protection target information registration screen [Figure 18] Figure showing an example of the floor-level information registration screen [Figure 19] Figure showing an example of the section list screen [Figure 20] Figure for explaining the section registration process [Figure 21] Figure showing an example of the fire extinguisher information screen by section [Figure 22] Figure showing an example of various information output screens < /

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0015] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings. The first embodiment is a review support program for causing a computer to function as a review support device for assisting in the drawing review work for fire protection consent, and will be described while referring to FIGS. 1 to 13. The second embodiment is an application support program for causing a computer to function as an application support device for assisting in the drawing application work for fire protection consent, and will be described while referring to FIGS. 14 to 22. The drawing application work for fire protection consent is performed by the building owner side, and the drawing review work for fire protection consent is performed by the fire department side.

[0016] <First Embodiment> Figure 1 shows an example of the configuration of the review support device. As shown in Figure 1, the hardware of the review support device 1 is a general-purpose computer equipped with a CPU 11, memory 12, auxiliary storage device 13, display device 14, input device 15, and communication device 16, etc. The review support program 2 is a computer program that causes the computer to function as the review support device 1, which supports the review of drawings for fire safety approval. The review support device 1 supports the review of drawings for fire safety approval by performing processing such as inputting comments, drawing markers and figures, and measuring area and distance (hereinafter collectively referred to as "editing") on the drawing data.

[0017] The CPU 11, memory 12, auxiliary storage device 13, display device 14, input device 15, and communication device 16 are connected via a bus 17. The CPU 11 reads programs and data stored in the auxiliary storage device 13, etc., into the memory 12 and executes multiple instructions sequentially. The auxiliary storage device 13 is a hard disk drive, solid state drive, USB (Universal Serial Bus) memory, etc., and stores application programs such as the OS (Operating System) 3 and review support programs 2, configuration files 4, drawing files 5, and editing files 6, etc. Details of these programs and data will be described later with reference to Figure 2 and subsequent figures.

[0018] The display device 14 is a liquid crystal display or an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display, and is a device that displays data output from the CPU 11. The input device 15 is a keyboard, mouse, stylus, touch panel display, etc., and is a device for inputting information and commands to the CPU 11. The communication device 16 is a wireless module or a LAN (Local Area Network) port, etc., and is a device for wireless or wired communication with an external computer.

[0019] The review support device 1 consists of a single computer, such as a desktop PC (Personal Computer), notebook PC, tablet terminal, or smartphone. Alternatively, the review support device 1 may be configured as a computer system where multiple computers exchange data via a network such as the Internet or a LAN. In the following description, the review support device 1 will be described as consisting of a single computer.

[0020] Figure 2 is a diagram illustrating the functions of the review support device. Solid arrows indicate the flow of data. Dashed arrows indicate screen transitions. As shown in Figure 2, the review support device 1 has a setting unit 7, an import unit 8, and an editing unit 9. The setting unit 7, import unit 8, and editing unit 9 perform specific information processing through the cooperation of the review support program 2 and hardware resources.

[0021] Configuration file 4 contains the configuration information data for the review support program 2. Drawing file 5 contains architectural drawing data, which consists of vector data output from CAD (Computer-Aided Design) and raster data obtained by scanning paper documents, converted into a general-purpose file format. General-purpose file formats include, for example, PDF and JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group).

[0022] The first editing file 6a and the second editing file 6b are file formats specific to the review support program 2, and each has a drawing layer containing data from the drawing file 5 and an editing layer containing data of the editing results performed by the editing unit 9. The first editing file 6a is stored non-temporarily in the auxiliary storage device 13. The second editing file 6b is stored temporarily in the memory 12.

[0023] The settings unit 7 has a settings screen 30 that accepts the specification of setting information related to display and operation. The settings unit 7 stores the setting information specified on the settings screen 30 in a settings file 4. The setting information in the settings file 4 is used for processing by the editing unit 9 on the first main screen 60. The settings screen 30 can be accessed from the first main screen 60.

[0024] The import unit 8 has a file selection screen 40 that accepts the selection of a drawing file 5 to be reviewed. The import unit 8 converts the drawing file 5 selected on the file selection screen 40 into the file format of the second edit file 6b, in which the editing results of the editing unit 9 are temporarily stored, and loads it into memory 12. Alternatively, the import unit 8 may accept the selection of the first edit file 6a stored in the auxiliary storage device 13 on the file selection screen 40 and load it into memory 12 as the second edit file 6b. Note that "import" means converting external data into a file format that can be handled by the review support program 2 and loading it.

[0025] Furthermore, the import unit 8 has an import settings screen 50 that accepts input of import setting information for the drawing file 5. For example, the import unit 8 accepts the specification of correction information to be used for distortion correction of the drawing file 5 on the import settings screen 50 and stores the correction information in memory 12. The second editing file 6b and the correction information are used in the processing of the editing unit 9 on the first main screen 60.

[0026] When the import unit 8 receives the selection of drawing file 5 on the file selection screen 40, it transitions to the import settings screen 50. Then, when the import unit 8 receives the specification of import setting information on the import settings screen 50, it transitions from the import settings screen 50 to the first main screen 60. On the other hand, when the import unit 8 receives the selection of the first editing file 6a on the file selection screen 40, it transitions to the first main screen 60. The file selection screen 40 can be accessed from the first main screen 60.

[0027] The editing unit 9 has a first main screen 60 that displays the data contained in the second editing file 6b. When the editing unit 9 receives an editing instruction on the first main screen 60, it performs editing while referring to the setting file 4 and correction information, stores the editing result in the second editing file 6b, and displays the editing result on the first main screen 60. When the editing unit 9 receives a save instruction from the user for the editing result, it stores the data of the second editing file 6b stored in memory 12 as the first editing file 6a in the auxiliary storage device 13.

[0028] In the following sections, the processing of the setting unit 7, the import unit 8, and the editing unit 9 will be explained in detail with reference to Figures 3 to 13.

[0029] Figure 3 shows an example of a settings screen. The settings unit 7 displays the settings screen 30 shown in Figure 3 on the display device 14, accepts the specified settings information, and stores it in the settings file 4. The settings screen 30 is a screen for accepting the specification of settings information related to the display attributes of the coverage area figure that shows the coverage area of ​​the fire protection equipment, and the display attributes of the coverage area confirmation process. The coverage area confirmation process is a process executed by the editing unit 9 on the first main screen 60, and is a process that assists the user in visually confirming the coverage area of ​​the fire protection equipment. Note that the settings information is not limited to the example shown in Figure 2, but detailed explanations of other settings information are omitted.

[0030] Equipment setting information 31 is setting information related to the display attributes of the coverage area shape, and includes the items Enable 31a, Name 31b, Line color 31c, Line width 31d, Background color 31e, Background transparency 31f, and Radius 31g. Enable 31a is an item for entering a check to enable the row setting. Name 31b is an item for specifying the name of the setting. Line color 31c, Line width 31d, Background color 31e, Background transparency 31f, and Radius 31g are items for specifying the line color, line width, internal background color, internal background color transparency, and radius of the coverage area shape, respectively. Add button 32 is a button for adding a row to equipment setting information 31. Delete button 33 is a button for deleting the selected row in equipment setting information 31.

[0031] For example, in row 34, the validity 31a is "checked", the name 31b is "detector", the line color 31c is "red", the line width 31d is "2pt", the background color 31e is "none", the background transparency 31f is "-" (no specification required), and the radius 31g is "10". Since the validity 31a of row 34 is "checked", editorial staff 9 refers to the settings information of row 34 when drawing the coverage area shape.

[0032] The coverage area setting information 35 is setting information related to the display attributes of the coverage area confirmation process, and includes the items Enabled 35a, Name 35b, Color 35c, and Transparency 35d. Enabled 35a is the item for enabling the setting of the checked row. Name 35b is the item for specifying the name of the setting. Color 35c and Transparency 35d are items for specifying the color and its transparency when coloring the inside of the coverage area shape by the coverage area confirmation process. The Add button 36 is the button for adding a row to the coverage area setting information 35. The Delete button 37 is the button for deleting the selected row in the coverage area setting information 35.

[0033] For example, in row 38, the validity 35a is "checked", the name 35b is "normal", the color 35c is "red", and the transmittance 35d is "70%". Since the validity 35a of row 38 is "checked", editorial staff 9 refers to the settings information of row 38 when performing the coverage range confirmation process.

[0034] Figure 4 shows an example of a file selection screen. The import unit 8 displays a list of recently used drawing files on the file selection screen 40. The files displayed include both drawing files 5 and editing files 6. The open button 41 displays the folders of the review support device 1 and is a button for the user to select a file.

[0035] Figure 4 shows the drawing files 5a to 5c and the editing file 6c. For example, the file name of drawing file 5a is "A Building Floor Plan.pdf", and the file name of editing file 6c is "A Building Under Review.fde". The import unit 8 may display only the file name, or it may display the file name in addition to a thumbnail image of each file.

[0036] When the import unit 8 accepts the selection of any of the drawing files 5a to 5c, it transitions to the import settings screen 50. On the other hand, when the import unit 8 accepts the selection of the editing file 6c, it transitions to the first main screen 60.

[0037] Figure 5 shows an example of a drawing file. The drawing file 5a shown in Figure 5 is a floor plan of a floor with six rooms 71, one corridor 72, and one staircase 73. In Figure 5, fire safety equipment is illustrated with circles for detectors, triangles for detector ends, and rectangles for transmitters. Numbers indicating the dimensions of rooms 71 and corridor 72 are also shown. The inspection support device 1 assists the user in verifying whether the fire safety equipment is properly installed. Note that fire safety equipment is not limited to the example shown in Figure 5, and also includes fire extinguishing equipment such as fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems, as well as alarm systems and evacuation equipment.

[0038] Figure 6 shows an example of the import settings screen. Figure 6(a) is an example of the import settings screen 50. Figures 6(b) and 6(c) are examples of the scale popup 54c and distortion correction popup 56i that are displayed as popups on the import settings screen 50.

[0039] When the import unit 8 receives the selection of drawing file 5 on the file selection screen 40, it displays the data of drawing file 5 on the import settings screen 50. Figure 6(a) shows the drawing image 51 of drawing file 5a shown in Figure 5. The import unit 8 can enlarge, reduce, move, etc., the drawing image 51 according to the user's instructions. In Figure 6(a), the lower left area of ​​drawing file 5a shown in Figure 5 is enlarged.

[0040] The import settings screen 50 includes items for page specification 52, rotation angle specification 53, scale specification 54, and distortion correction specification 56. These items specify the settings information for when the import unit 8 imports data from the drawing file 5.

[0041] Page specification 52 is an item for specifying the pages to be imported when drawing file 5 has multiple pages. Text box 52a is used to input and display the pages to be imported, and it is possible to change pages using the "+" and "-" buttons or to directly input pages.

[0042] The rotation angle specification 53 is an item for specifying the rotation angle when correcting the tilt of drawing file 5. Text box 53a is for inputting and displaying the rotation angle, and it is possible to select from a pull-down menu (for example, from "0 degrees", "90 degrees", "180 degrees", "270 degrees") or to directly input the rotation angle. The reference button 53b is a button for specifying the rotation angle using data from drawing file 5.

[0043] Scale specification 54 is an item for specifying the scale (scale) of the data in drawing file 5. Text box 54a is for inputting and displaying the scale, and the scale can be changed using the "+" and "-" buttons, or the scale can be entered directly. Reference button 54b is a button for specifying the scale using the data in drawing file 5.

[0044] Here, we will explain how to specify the scale using the reference button 54b. When the import unit 8 receives a press of the reference button 54b, it displays the scale popup 54c shown in Figure 6(b) on the import settings screen 50. The scale popup 54c includes the message, "To calculate the scale, please specify two points on the drawing and enter the distance," and a text box 54d for entering the distance. The import unit 8 then accepts the specification of two points on the drawing and the input to the text box 54d.

[0045] For example, the user specifies the intersection points 51a and 51b of dimension lines using the input device 15 and enters the number "5000," which is written as the dimension from intersection point 51a to intersection point 51b, into the text box 54d. In response, the import unit 8 measures the actual distance on the drawing from intersection point 51a to intersection point 51b. Then, the import unit 8 calculates the scale as the ratio between the actual distance on the drawing and the distance entered into the text box 54d. For example, if the actual distance on the drawing from intersection point 51a to intersection point 51b is 100 mm, the ratio is 100:5000, so the scale becomes "50".

[0046] The Apply button 55 is used to apply the values ​​specified in the Rotation Angle Specification 53 and Scale Specification 54 to the data in the drawing file 5. When the Import Unit 8 receives a press of the Apply button 55, it corrects the tilt of the data in the drawing file 5 using the value displayed in the text box 53a. The Import Unit 8 also stores the value displayed in the text box 54a in the memory 12 as the scale of the data in the drawing file 5.

[0047] The distortion correction specification 56 is an item for specifying the correction information to be used for distortion correction in drawing file 5. Only one of the disabled radio button 56a and the enabled radio button 56b can be selected. When the import unit 8 accepts the selection of the disabled radio button 56a, it disables the input of correction information used for distortion correction, and when it accepts the selection of the enabled radio button 56b, it enables the input of correction information used for distortion correction. Only one of the horizontal axis radio button 56c and the vertical axis radio button 56d can be selected, and these buttons specify whether the reference axis for distortion correction is the horizontal axis or the vertical axis. The horizontal axis reference length 56e and the vertical axis reference length 56g are used to input and display the reference lengths in the horizontal and vertical directions for calculating the correction information used for distortion correction, i.e., the "ratio of horizontal to vertical". The reference buttons 56f and 56h are buttons for specifying the horizontal axis reference length 56e and the vertical axis reference length 56g using the data from drawing file 5.

[0048] When the import unit 8 receives a press of the reference button 56f or reference button 56h, it displays the distortion correction popup 56i shown in Figure 6(c) on the import settings screen 50. The distortion correction popup 56i contains the message, "To calculate the distortion ratio, please specify two points on the drawing that are the same distance apart in the horizontal and vertical directions." The import unit 8 then accepts the specification of two points on the drawing.

[0049] For example, the user specifies the intersection points 51c and 51d of the dimension lines as the horizontal axis reference length using the input device 15. The user also specifies the intersection points 51e and 51f of the dimension lines as the vertical axis reference length using the input device 15. In this case, since both dimensions are "2500", two points on the drawing that are the same distance apart in the vertical and horizontal directions are specified. The import unit 8 then measures the actual distance on the drawing from intersection point 51c to intersection point 51d and the actual distance on the drawing from intersection point 51e to intersection point 51f, and displays the values ​​obtained by multiplying each of these values ​​by a scale as the horizontal axis reference length 56e and the vertical axis reference length 56g. For example, if the actual distance on the drawing from intersection 51c to intersection 51d is 50mm, the actual distance on the drawing from intersection 51e to intersection 51f is 51mm, and the scale is "50", then the horizontal axis reference length 56e will be "2500", and the vertical axis reference length 56g will be "2550". If the reference axis is the horizontal axis, then the ratio of horizontal to vertical is 2500:2550 = 1:1.02.

[0050] The import button 57 is used to import data from drawing file 5. The cancel button 58 is used to cancel the import of data from drawing file 5. When the import unit 8 receives a press of the import button 57, it stores the correction information (= aspect ratio) used for the aforementioned scale and distortion correction in memory 12, and stores the editing file 6 containing the data from drawing file 5 as a drawing layer in memory 12. The import unit 8 then transitions to the first main screen 60.

[0051] Figure 7 shows an example of the first main screen. When the editorial department 9 transitions from the file selection screen 40 or the import settings screen 50 to the first main screen 60, it displays the data from drawing file 5 or editing file 6. In the example in Figure 7, drawing layer 70 of drawing file 5 is displayed.

[0052] At the top of the first main screen 60 are a home button 61a, an open button 61b, and a settings button 61c. The home button 61a is a button to transition to the file selection screen 40. The open button 61b displays the folders of the review support device 1 and is a button for the user to select a file. The settings button 61c is a button to transition to the settings screen 30. Below these buttons are a file command area 62, a marker command area 63, an equipment command area 64, and a comment / measurement command area 65.

[0053] The file command area 62 contains six buttons related to file operations. The save button 62a is used to overwrite the data being edited in the currently open editing file 6. Note that the save button 62a is only available when editing file 6 is selected on the file selection screen 40. The save as button 62b is used to create editing file 6 on the auxiliary storage device 13 with a file name and save the data being edited. The save as button 62b is also available when a drawing file 5 has been imported. The print button 62c is used to print the data of the currently displayed drawing layer and editing layer. The PDF output button 62d is used to output the data of the currently displayed drawing layer and editing layer to PDF.

[0054] The drawing replacement button 62e is used to change the data of the currently displayed drawing layer to the data of another drawing file 5, and to overlay the data of the currently displayed editing layer. In other words, the drawing replacement button 62e is a button for replacing only the data of the drawing layer. The drawing replacement process will be described later with reference to Figures 12 and 13.

[0055] The drawing overlay button 62f is used to overlay the data of a new drawing file 5 onto the data of the currently displayed drawing layer. For example, a user can overlay a beam layout drawing while a floor plan is displayed on the first main screen 60. The data of the currently displayed editing layer will remain displayed as is.

[0056] The marker command area 63 includes three buttons and one pull-down menu related to drawing markers. The line button 63a, circle button 63b, and rectangle button 63c are for drawing line markers, circle markers, and rectangle markers, respectively. The layer pull-down menu 63d is for selecting the editing layer on which to draw the marker, and a desired name can also be entered. In the example in Figure 6, "Sensor" is displayed in the layer pull-down menu 63d.

[0057] The equipment command area 64 includes four buttons and one pull-down menu related to drawing the fire protection equipment shape. The circle button 64a, arc button 64b, and rectangle button 64c are buttons for drawing a circle, arc, and rectangle as the coverage area shape of the fire protection equipment, respectively. The coverage area confirmation button 64d is a button for executing the coverage area confirmation process. The coverage area confirmation process will be described later with reference to Figures 8 to 11. The layer pull-down menu 64e is a pull-down menu for selecting the editing layer on which to draw the fire protection equipment shape, and a desired name can also be entered. In the example in Figure 6, "Detector" is displayed in the layer pull-down menu 64e.

[0058] The comment / measurement command area 65 includes five buttons related to comment input and measurement. The comment button 65a is for entering comments. The two-point distance button 65b and the multi-point distance button 65c are for measuring the distance between two points and the distance between multiple points, respectively. For example, the user can measure the distance of an evacuation route from any location using the function of the multi-point distance button 65c. The rectangle area button 65d and the polygon area button 65e are for measuring the area of ​​a rectangle and a polygon, respectively.

[0059] <Coverage range confirmation process> Below, we will explain two methods of coverage verification performed by the editorial department 9, with reference to Figures 8 through 11.

[0060] Figure 8 shows an example of drawing a coverage area figure. When the editorial department 9 receives a request to draw a coverage area figure 81 indicating the coverage area of ​​the fire protection equipment on the first main screen 60, it displays the coverage area figure 81 on the first main screen 60. The user's operation procedure for requesting the drawing of the coverage area figure 81 is (1) pressing the circle button 64a, and (2) specifying the coordinates of the center point of the circle on the drawing. When the editorial department 9 receives the specification of the coordinates of the center point of the circle, it draws a circle centered at the specified coordinates and with a radius set to the radius 31g of the equipment setting information 31 on the editing layer 80 set in the layer pulldown 64e. In the example shown in Figure 8, 16 coverage area figures 81 indicating the coverage area of ​​the detector are drawn on the editing layer 80 of "detector".

[0061] When a user gives instructions to draw the coverage area shape 81, as shown in Figure 8, it is easier to see the data on drawing layer 70 and give drawing instructions if the inside of the coverage area shape 81 is not decorated. On the other hand, in the state shown in Figure 8, the coverage area and outside the coverage area of ​​the fire protection equipment are not distinguished, making it difficult to confirm whether the fire protection equipment is properly placed. Therefore, the editorial department 9 performs a coverage area confirmation process according to the user's instructions to support the coverage area confirmation work.

[0062] Figure 9 illustrates the first coverage area confirmation process. When the editorial unit 9 receives a request to confirm the coverage area of ​​the fire protection equipment on the first main screen 60, it distinguishes between the covered area and the area outside the coverage area and displays them on the first main screen 60. Specifically, when the editorial unit 9 receives a request to confirm the coverage area on the first main screen 60, it decorates part or all of the inside of the coverage area figure 81 and displays it on the first main screen 60. This makes it easier for the user to distinguish between the covered area and the area outside the coverage area of ​​the fire protection equipment when confirming whether the fire protection equipment is properly positioned. In the following, the method of decorating the coverage area will be explained using coloring as an example, but hatching or filling with a background pattern image may also be used, and it is not particularly limited.

[0063] The user's operation procedure for the first coverage area confirmation process is as follows: (1) pressing the coverage area confirmation button 64d, and (2) selecting the editing layer 80 to be processed for coverage area confirmation (selected via a pop-up screen not shown). When the editing unit 9 receives the selection of the editing layer 80 to be processed for coverage area confirmation, it colors the entire interior of the circle on the selected editing layer 80 according to the color 35c and transmittance 35d of the coverage area setting information 35, and displays it on the first main screen 60. For areas where the interiors of multiple circles overlap, the editing unit 9 may either sum the values ​​of transmittance 35d and color the area, or it may color the area using the values ​​of transmittance 35d as they are. In the example in Figure 9, for areas where the interiors of multiple circles overlap, the values ​​of transmittance 35d are summed and colored. Note that since color images are not permitted in patent drawings, the coverage area of ​​the fire protection equipment is shown in gray in Figure 9 (the same applies below).

[0064] In the first coverage area verification process, editorial staff 9 colors the entire interior of the circle. This method can sometimes color areas that are not actually covered by the fire safety equipment. For example, the actual coverage area of ​​the fire safety equipment may be limited to the space inside partitions such as walls and doors. In other words, the fire safety equipment is not supposed to function outside of these partitions. In this case, if the partition and the coverage area figure 81 intersect, coloring the entire interior of the circle will color areas that are not actually covered by the fire safety equipment. Therefore, in the second coverage area verification process, editorial staff 9 colors the area considering the structure of the building.

[0065] Figure 10 shows an example of drawing the coverage area figure and boundary figure. The boundary figure 82 is a figure that indicates the boundary of a space separated by partitions such as walls and doors. The drawing of the boundary figure 82 is implemented, for example, in conjunction with the functions of the rectangular area button 65d and the polygonal area button 65e. The drawing of the coverage area figure 81 is the same as in the first coverage area confirmation process.

[0066] When the editorial unit 9 receives a command to measure the area of ​​a rectangle on the first main screen 60, it measures the area of ​​the specified rectangle and stores the specified rectangle in memory 12 as a boundary figure 82. The user's procedure for issuing a command to measure the area of ​​a rectangle is (1) pressing the rectangle area button 65d, and (2) specifying the coordinates of the two diagonal points of the rectangle on the drawing. The two diagonal points are the points that indicate the two corners located on the same diagonal of the rectangle. When the editorial unit 9 receives the specification of the coordinates of the two diagonal points, it draws the rectangle determined by the two specified diagonal points on the first main screen 60, measures the area of ​​that rectangle, and displays the measured value 83 on the first main screen 60. The editorial unit 9 also stores that rectangle in memory 12 as a boundary figure 82.

[0067] In the example shown in Figure 10, 16 coverage area figures 81 indicating the coverage area of ​​the sensor are drawn. In addition, a total of 7 boundary figures 82 are drawn, indicating the boundaries of 6 rooms 71 and the space from one corridor 72 to the staircase 73. Furthermore, area measurements 83 are displayed in 7 locations. The area measurements 83 for all 6 rooms 71 are "12.5 m2". The area measurements 83 for the corridor 72 and staircase 73 are "16 m2".

[0068] Figure 11 is a diagram illustrating the second coverage area confirmation process. When the editorial department 9 receives a coverage area confirmation instruction on the first main screen 60, for each boundary figure 82, it decorates part or all of the area inside the boundary figure 82 where the coverage area figure 81, which contains the center point inside the boundary figure 82, and the boundary figure 82 overlap, and displays it on the first main screen 60.

[0069] The user's procedure for the second coverage area confirmation process is as follows: (1) pressing the coverage area confirmation button 64d, and (2) selecting the editing layer 80 to be processed for coverage area confirmation (selected via a pop-up screen not shown). When the editing unit 9 receives the selection of the editing layer 80 to be processed for coverage area confirmation, it colors part or all of the area inside the boundary figure 82 where the coverage area figure 81 containing the center point inside the boundary figure 82 overlaps, according to the color 35c and transmittance 35d of the coverage area setting information 35, and displays it on the first main screen 60. In the example in Figure 11, the entire area inside the coverage area figure 81 containing the center point inside the boundary figure 82 overlaps with the boundary figure 82, and areas where the interiors of multiple circles overlap are colored using the value of transmittance 35d.

[0070] In the example in Figure 11, a portion of the corridor 72 remains white, representing an area outside the coverage zone 84. This means that the corridor 72 is not covered by the four sensors illustrated in drawing layer 70 alone. Thus, according to the second coverage zone verification process, the editorial department 9 can accurately provide information on the coverage zone because it considers the structure of the building when decorating the coverage zone. Consequently, the review support device 1 can accurately support the drawing review process for fire safety approval.

[0071] The editorial unit 9 may output warning information indicating that there is an area outside the coverage area if there is a difference between the area of ​​the boundary figure 82 and the area decorated by the second coverage area confirmation process. For example, if there is a difference between the two areas, the editorial unit 9 may display a warning message on the first main screen 60.

[0072] In the above explanation, the editorial unit 9 was assumed to draw the coverage area figure 81 and boundary figure 82 according to the user's specifications on the drawing. However, the editorial unit 9 may also draw the coverage area figure 81 and boundary figure 82 automatically. For example, when the editorial unit 9 receives a press of the cover area figure drawing button (not shown) (= instruction to draw the cover area figure 81), it identifies the center point of the fire protection equipment using known image processing techniques and draws the cover area figure 81 in the same manner as described above. Also, for example, when the editorial unit 9 receives a press of the boundary figure drawing button (not shown) (= instruction to draw the boundary figure 82), it extracts the dividing lines using known image processing techniques and draws the boundary figure 82 based on the extracted lines.

[0073] <Coverage range confirmation process reflecting distortion correction> The following describes the coverage area confirmation process that reflects distortion correction. When distortion correction is enabled on the import settings screen 50, the editorial department 9 reflects the distortion correction in the coverage area confirmation process. Specifically, when the editorial department 9 receives a drawing instruction for the coverage area figure 81 on the first main screen 60, it displays the coverage area figure 81 on the first main screen 60 with distortion correction applied using the correction information stored in memory 12. Then, when the editorial department 9 receives a confirmation instruction for the coverage area on the first main screen 60, it decorates part or all of the interior of the coverage area figure with distortion correction applied using the correction information and displays it on the first main screen 60. As a result, the review support device 1 can draw a coverage area figure 81 that matches the distortion correction of the drawing layer and accurately support the drawing review work.

[0074] For example, when the editorial department 9 receives correction information as shown in Figure 6, the reference axis for distortion correction is the horizontal axis, and the ratio of horizontal to vertical is 1:1.02. In this case, instead of a circle, the editorial department 9 draws an ellipse circumscribing a rectangle with a horizontal-to-vertical ratio of 1:1.02 as the coverage area shape 81. If the radius 31g of the equipment setting information 31 is "10m", the editorial department 9 draws an ellipse circumscribing a rectangle with a width of "20m" and a height of "20.4m", that is, an ellipse with a minor axis in the horizontal direction of "20m" and a major axis in the vertical direction of "20.4m", as the coverage area shape 81.

[0075] <Drawing replacement process> The following section will explain the drawing replacement process carried out by Editorial Department 9, with reference to Figures 12 and 13.

[0076] Figure 12 shows an example of a replacement drawing file. In the drawing review process for fire safety approval, if the installation of fire safety equipment is deemed inappropriate, the user may be asked to resubmit a revised drawing for re-examination. Compared to the drawing file 5a shown in Figure 5, the replacement drawing file 5c shown in Figure 12 has a modification 74 in which one detector has been added to the corridor 72. According to the drawing replacement process performed by the editorial department 9, the user can replace only the drawing layer data from the edit file 6 created in the initial review with the replacement drawing file 5c.

[0077] Figure 13 illustrates the drawing replacement process. When the editorial unit 9 receives a replacement instruction for the currently displayed first drawing on the first main screen 60, it transitions to the file selection screen 40. When the import unit 8 receives the selection of the drawing file 5 related to the second drawing to be replaced on the file selection screen 40, it updates and loads the editing file 6 to include the data from the drawing file 5 related to the second drawing and the editing layer related to the first drawing. The editorial unit then displays the data contained in the updated editing file 6 on the first main screen 60.

[0078] The user procedure for replacing drawings is as follows: (1) press the drawing replacement button 62e, (2) press the "Yes" button in the warning pop-up (not shown), (3) select the drawing file 5 to be replaced from the folder, (4) enter the import settings on the import settings screen 50, and (5) press the "Yes" button in the preview confirmation pop-up (not shown).

[0079] (1) When the editorial department 9 receives a press of the drawing replacement button 62e on the first main screen 60, it displays a warning pop-up containing a message indicating that any unsaved edits related to the currently displayed editing file 6 will not be saved. (2) Next, when the editorial department 9 receives a press of the "Yes" button in the warning pop-up (not shown), it displays the folder of the review support device 1 and accepts the selection of the drawing file 5 to be replaced. (3) Next, when the editorial department 9 receives the selection of the drawing file 5 to be replaced, it displays the import settings screen 50 and accepts the input of import settings. (4) Next, when the editorial department 9 receives the input of import settings, it displays a preview including the data of the drawing file 5 to be replaced and the editing layers related to the editing file 6 currently displayed on the first main screen 60, and displays a preview confirmation pop-up. (5) Next, when the editorial department 9 receives confirmation that the "Yes" button has been pressed in the preview confirmation popup, it updates the editing file 6 to include the data of the drawing file 5 to be replaced and the editing layer related to the editing file 6 currently displayed on the first main screen 60, and loads it into memory 12. Then, the editorial department 9 superimposes the data of the drawing file 5 to be replaced contained in the editing file 6 stored in memory 12 and the editing layer related to the editing file 6 currently displayed on the first main screen 60 and displays it on the first main screen 60.

[0080] In the example shown in Figure 13, compared to Figure 11, drawing layer 70 has been replaced with drawing layer 90. That is, the area outside the coverage range 84, which corresponds to the modified area 74 in Figure 12, now shows the added sensor. Thus, with this drawing replacement process, when a user performs a re-examination, they can replace only the drawing layer while retaining the previous edits. Therefore, the user does not need to repeat the same edits as the initial review during the re-examination, improving work efficiency.

[0081] As described above, the review support device 1 in this embodiment can solve the specific problems related to the drawing review work for fire department approval. This review support device 1 can be constructed by installing the review support program 2 on a general-purpose computer.

[0082] <Second Embodiment> Figure 14 shows an example of the configuration of the application support device. As shown in Figure 14, the hardware of the application support device 100 is a general-purpose computer equipped with a CPU 111, memory 112, auxiliary storage device 113, display device 114, input device 115, and communication equipment 116, etc. The application support program 102 is a computer program that makes the computer function as the application support device 100, which supports the application of drawings for fire safety approval. The application support device 100 supports the creation of various notification forms and drawings necessary for the application of drawings for fire safety approval. In addition, the application support device 100, like the review support device 1, performs editing processing on drawing data, such as inputting comments, drawing markers and figures, and measuring area and distance, to support the application of drawings for fire safety approval.

[0083] The CPU 111, memory 112, auxiliary storage device 113, display device 114, input device 115, and communication device 116 are connected via bus 117. The CPU 111, memory 112, auxiliary storage device 113, display device 114, input device 115, communication device 116, and bus 117 are the same as those of the CPU 11, memory 12, auxiliary storage device 13, display device 14, input device 15, communication device 16, and bus 17 of the examination support device 1, so their description is omitted. The following descriptions will be omitted for content that is the same as in the first embodiment.

[0084] The auxiliary storage device 113 stores application programs such as the application support program 102, configuration files 104, drawing files 105 that are subject to the drawing application process, and editing files 106 that are subject to the drawing application process. Details of these programs and data will be described later with reference to Figure 15 and subsequent figures.

[0085] Figure 15 is a diagram illustrating the functions of the application support device. Solid arrows indicate the flow of data. Dashed arrows indicate screen transitions. As shown in Figure 15, the examination support device 1 has a setting unit 107, an import unit 108, and an editing unit 109. The setting unit 107, import unit 108, and editing unit 109 perform specific information processing through the cooperation of the application support program 102 and hardware resources.

[0086] The configuration file 104, drawing file 105, first editing file 106a, and second editing file 106b are the same as the configuration file 4, drawing file 5, first editing file 6a, and second editing file 6b in the first embodiment. Also, the setting unit 107, import unit 108, setting screen 130, file selection screen 140, and import setting screen 150 are the same as the setting unit 7, import unit 8, setting screen 30, file selection screen 40, and import setting screen 50 in the first embodiment.

[0087] The editorial unit 109 has a second main screen 160 that displays the data contained in the second editing file 6b. The editorial unit 109 and the second main screen 160 have at least the same functions as the editorial unit 9 and the first main screen 60 in the first embodiment.

[0088] Furthermore, the editorial unit 109 has a fire safety target information registration screen 190, a floor-by-floor information registration screen 200, a compartment list screen 210, a compartment-by-compartment fire extinguisher information screen 220, and various information output screens 230. The editorial unit 109 stores the information registered on the fire safety target information registration screen 190, the floor-by-floor information registration screen 200, the compartment list screen 210, and the compartment-by-compartment fire extinguisher information screen 220 in a second editing file 106b. When the editorial unit 109 receives a save command for the second editing file 106b from the user, it stores the data of the second editing file 106b stored in memory 12 in the auxiliary storage device 113.

[0089] Furthermore, when the editorial department 109 receives an output instruction on the various information output screen 230, it outputs the selected various notification form files 110 in a specific file format. Examples of the various notification form files 110 include the notification form for the installation of fire-fighting equipment (special fire-fighting equipment, etc.), the notification form for the commencement of construction work on equipment subject to construction and maintenance, the summary table of the fire-protected building, the fire extinguisher test result report, the automatic fire alarm system test result report, etc.

[0090] Figure 16 shows an example of the second main screen. When the editorial department 109 transitions from the file selection screen 140 or the import settings screen 150 to the second main screen 160, it displays the data from the drawing file 105 or the editing file 106. In the example in Figure 16, the drawing layer 170 of the drawing file 105 is displayed.

[0091] The second main screen 160 has a home button 161a, an open button 161b, and a settings button 161c. The home button 161a, open button 161b, and settings button 161c are the same as the home button 61a, open button 61b, and settings button 61c in the first embodiment. The second main screen 160 also has a file tab 162a, a function tab 162b, and a drawing tab 162c. The file tab 162a has various buttons, etc., included in the file command area 62 in the first embodiment. The functions of the various buttons on the file tab 162a are the same as in the first embodiment. The drawing tab 162c has various buttons, etc., included in the marker command area 63, equipment command area 64, and comment / measurement command area 65 in the second embodiment. The functions of the various buttons on the drawing tab 162c are the same as in the first embodiment.

[0092] The second main screen 160, illustrated in Figure 16, is the screen configuration when the function tab 162b is selected. The function tab 162b contains the fire protection target command area 163, the fire extinguisher equipment command area 164, and the equipment common command area 165.

[0093] The Fire Protection Object Command Area 163 includes three buttons related to the registration and editing of fire protection objects. The Fire Protection Object Information Registration button 163a is for registering and editing the attribute information of a fire protection object. The Floor-Specific Information Registration button 163b is for registering and editing the attribute information of each floor in the fire protection object. The Compartment Registration button 163c is for registering a "compartment" on the drawing before registering the information of each piece of equipment. A "compartment" refers to a standard area for installing each piece of equipment, such as a protected area. For example, if the same room belongs to different areas depending on the piece of equipment, it is necessary to register a compartment for each.

[0094] The fire extinguisher equipment command area 164 includes two buttons and one pull-down area related to the registration and editing of fire extinguisher equipment. The fire extinguisher drawing button 164a is a button for drawing a mark indicating "fire extinguisher" on the drawing. The fire extinguisher type selection pull-down area 164b is a button for selecting the type of fire extinguisher to be drawn by the fire extinguisher drawing button 164a. The legend drawing button 164c is a button for drawing a legend (information such as the type of fire extinguisher) for a fire extinguisher that has already been drawn.

[0095] The equipment common command area 165 includes two buttons common to the equipment. The various document output button 165a is for outputting various notification form files 110. The manufacturer's HP display button 165b is for displaying the equipment manufacturer's homepage.

[0096] Figure 17 shows an example of a fire safety information registration screen. When the fire safety information registration button 163a is pressed, the editorial department 109 displays the fire safety information registration screen 190. The fire safety information registration screen 190 is a screen for registering information such as the notifier / installer, fire safety information, and construction information. When the user enters the various information and presses the OK button, the editorial department 109 stores the entered information in the second editing file 106b.

[0097] Figure 18 shows an example of a floor-by-floor information registration screen. When the floor-by-floor information registration button 163b is pressed, the editorial department 109 displays the floor-by-floor information registration screen 200. The floor-by-floor information registration screen 200 is a screen for registering information such as whether or not a floor is windowless, floor area, purpose, reference to external (other drawings), and identification color for each floor of a fire-protected building. When the user enters the various information and presses the OK button, the editorial department 109 stores the entered information in the second editing file 106b.

[0098] Figure 19 shows an example of a plot list screen. When the plot registration button 163c is pressed, the editorial unit 109 displays the plot list screen 210. The plot list screen 210 includes a plot registration button 211 and a plot information area 212. The plot registration button 211 is a button for specifying the area of ​​a plot on the drawing. When the user presses the plot registration button 211, the editorial unit 109 displays a pointer (not shown) for specifying the area of ​​the plot. For example, when specifying a rectangle as the area of ​​a plot, the user uses the pointer to specify points corresponding to the two diagonal corners of the rectangle. Also, for example, when specifying a polygon other than a rectangle as the area of ​​a plot, the user uses the pointer to sequentially specify points corresponding to all the corners.

[0099] In the example shown in Figure 19, section 213, which corresponds to the upper left room 171 out of six rooms 171, is illustrated. Once the user has finished specifying section 213, the editorial department 109 displays a section registration popup screen 214. On the section registration popup screen 214, the user enters the floor number and section name and presses the OK button. Section 213 is drawn on the editing layer 180 and stored in the second editing file 106b.

[0100] Figure 20 is a diagram illustrating the area registration process. When a user enters the floor number and area name in the area registration pop-up screen 214 of Figure 19 and presses the OK button, the editorial department 109 adds a new row to the area information area 212. The area information area 212 includes the number of entries, area name, identification color, and area. The area is the area of ​​the area 213 specified by the user and is calculated by the editorial department 109.

[0101] Figure 21 shows an example of a fire extinguisher information screen by section. When the fire extinguisher information button 164d is pressed, the editorial department 109 displays the fire extinguisher information screen 220 by section. The fire extinguisher information screen 220 displays the total floor area 222 and unit 223 of the entire building, and also has areas for editing the use 224, unit / extinguisher 225, and warning range 226 for each section. The total floor area 222 of the entire building is the information registered by the floor information registration screen 200. The unit 223 is the unit capacity of fire extinguishers required for the entire building, which is determined by the total floor area 222 of the entire building and the use of the building, and is calculated by the editorial department 109. For use 224, the type of equipment is selected for sections with additional equipment. For unit / extinguisher 225, if use 224 is for a section with "fire-using equipment" or "electrical equipment", the editorial department 109 calculates and displays the unit capacity according to the area of ​​the section. Alert Area 226 is a checkbox that indicates whether the capacity units and number of fire extinguishers meet the requirements. When the editorial department 109 receives instructions to output various documents, if there are any sections where Alert Area 226 is not entered, it will display a warning screen indicating that a check has been missed.

[0102] When the user presses the fire extinguisher drawing button 164a and specifies a point on the drawing, the editorial department 109 draws a mark 221 (= the circled number 3 in the example of Figure 21) indicating a fire extinguisher on the editing layer 180. The editorial department 109 may count the number of marks 221 placed inside each section 213 and reflect this in the section-specific fire extinguisher information displayed on the section-specific fire extinguisher information screen 220.

[0103] Figure 22 shows an example of various information output screens. When the various document output button 165a is pressed, the editorial department 109 displays the various information output screen 230. The various information output screen 230 is a screen for outputting various notification form files 110. When the user selects from the pull-down menu and presses the output button, the editorial department 109 outputs the selected document in a specific file format (e.g., an Excel file).

[0104] As described above, the application support device 100 in this embodiment can solve the specific problems related to the drawing application process for fire department approval. This application support device 100 can be constructed by installing the application support program 102 on a general-purpose computer.

[0105] Since the application support device 100 has the same functions as the review support device 1, it can perform the same review support processing as the review support device 1. Therefore, the building owner can check in advance whether there are any deficiencies and submit application documents with the deficiencies corrected. Also, for the fire department, the number of requests for corrections from building owners decreases as the number of deficiencies in application documents submitted by building owners decreases, and the review process becomes more efficient. Therefore, the review support program 2 and the application support program 102 offer significant advantages to both parties.

[0106] The application support program 102 has at least the same configuration as the examination support program 2. Specifically, the application support program 102 includes a computer with a file selection screen 140 that accepts the selection of a drawing file 105 that is the subject of the drawing application work, an import unit 108 that converts the drawing file 105 selected on the file selection screen 140 into the file format of the editing file 106 and reads it, a second main screen 160 that displays the data contained in the editing file 106, and an editing unit 109 that, upon receiving an editing instruction on the second main screen 160, stores the editing result and displays the editing result on the second main screen 160. The editing unit 109 is a computer program that, upon receiving an instruction to confirm the coverage area of ​​the fire protection equipment on the second main screen 160, distinguishes between the coverage area and outside the coverage area and displays them on the second main screen 160.

[0107] Furthermore, when the editorial department 109 receives a request to draw a coverage area figure on the second main screen 160, it displays the coverage area figure on the second main screen. When the editorial department 109 receives a request to confirm the coverage area on the second main screen 160, it decorates part or all of the inside of the coverage area figure and displays it on the second main screen 160.

[0108] Furthermore, when the editorial department 109 receives a confirmation instruction for the coverage area on the second main screen 160, it decorates part or all of the area inside the coverage area figure and the boundary figure that overlaps with the boundary figure, for each boundary figure indicating the boundary of the space separated by partitions, and displays it on the second main screen 160.

[0109] Furthermore, the import unit 108 has an import setting screen 150 that accepts input of import setting information for the drawing file 105. The import setting screen 150 accepts the specification of correction information to be used for distortion correction of the drawing file 105 and stores the correction information. When the editing unit 109 receives a drawing instruction for the coverage area figure on the second main screen 160, it displays the coverage area figure with distortion correction applied using the correction information on the second main screen 160. When the editing unit 109 receives a confirmation instruction for the coverage area on the second main screen 160, it decorates the inside of the coverage area figure with distortion correction applied using the correction information and displays it on the second main screen 160.

[0110] Furthermore, the editing file 106 has a drawing layer 170 containing the data of the drawing file 105 and an editing layer 180 containing the editing result data. When the editing unit 109 receives a request to replace the first drawing currently displayed on the second main screen 160, it transitions to the file selection screen 140. When the import unit 108 receives a selection of the drawing file 105 related to the second drawing to be replaced on the file selection screen 140, it updates and loads the editing file 106 to include the data of the drawing file 105 related to the second drawing and the editing layer 180 related to the first drawing. The editing unit 109 then displays the data contained in the updated editing file 106 on the second main screen 160.

[0111] Preferred embodiments of the examination support program and the like according to the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. It will be clear to those skilled in the art that various modifications and alterations can be conceived within the scope of the technical idea disclosed herein, and these will naturally also fall within the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0112] 1… Review support device 2… Review Support Program 5, 5a, 5b, 5c, 105... Drawing files 6, 6a, 6b, 6c, 106... Editing files 40, 140... File selection screen 50, 150... Import settings screen 60...First Main Screen 70, 90, 170... Drawing Layers 80, 180... Editing Layers 81... Coverage Area Shape 82………Boundary Figure 101……Application support device 102… Application Support Program 160...Second main screen

Claims

1. A review support program that enables a computer to function as a review support device to assist in the review of drawings for fire department approval, The aforementioned computer, The system includes a file selection screen that accepts the selection of drawing files to be subject to the drawing review process, and an import unit that converts the selected drawing files on the file selection screen into the file format of the editing file and reads them, An editing unit having a main screen that displays the data contained in the editing file, and which, upon receiving an editing instruction on the main screen, stores the editing result and displays the editing result on the main screen, Equipped with, When the editorial department receives a request to check the coverage area of ​​the fire safety equipment on the main screen, it distinguishes between the covered area and the area outside the covered area and displays them on the main screen. A review support program designed to make it function in that way.

2. When the editorial department receives a request to draw a coverage area figure on the main screen, it displays the coverage area figure on the main screen. When the editorial department receives a confirmation instruction for the coverage area on the main screen, it decorates part or all of the inside of the coverage area diagram and displays it on the main screen. The examination support program according to claim 1.

3. When the editorial department receives a confirmation instruction for the coverage area on the main screen, it decorates part or all of the area where the coverage area figure and the boundary figure overlap, for each boundary figure indicating the boundary of a space separated by a partition, and displays it on the main screen. The examination support program according to claim 2.

4. The import unit has an import settings screen that accepts input of import setting information for the drawing file, and in the import settings screen, it accepts the specification of correction information to be used for distortion correction of the drawing file, and stores the correction information. When the editorial department receives a drawing instruction for the coverage area figure on the main screen, it displays the coverage area figure, which has been distortion-corrected using the correction information, on the main screen. When the editorial department receives a confirmation instruction for the coverage area on the main screen, it decorates the inside of the coverage area figure, which has been distortion-corrected using the correction information, and displays it on the main screen. The examination support program according to claim 2 or claim 3.

5. The editing file comprises a drawing layer containing the data of the drawing file and an editing layer containing the data of the editing result. When the editorial department receives a request to replace the first drawing currently displayed on the main screen, it transitions to the file selection screen. When the import unit receives a selection of the drawing file relating to the second drawing to be replaced on the file selection screen, it updates the editing file to include the data of the drawing file relating to the second drawing and the editing layer relating to the first drawing, and then reads the file. The aforementioned editorial department displays the data contained in the updated editing file on the main screen. The examination support program according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

6. An application support program that enables a computer to function as an application support device to assist in the application process for drawings requiring fire safety approval, The aforementioned computer, The system includes a file selection screen that accepts the selection of drawing files to be applied for the aforementioned drawing application process, and an import unit that converts the drawing files selected on the file selection screen into the file format of the editing file and reads them, An editing unit having a main screen that displays the data contained in the editing file, and which, upon receiving an editing instruction on the main screen, stores the editing result and displays the editing result on the main screen, Equipped with, When the editorial department receives a request to check the coverage area of ​​the fire safety equipment on the main screen, it distinguishes between the covered area and the area outside the covered area and displays them on the main screen. An application support program designed to make it work.

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