Information processing system and information processing program

Abstract

This method makes it easier to compare a workpiece with a workpiece obtained by performing a processing procedure on the workpiece, compared to comparing the workpiece with the actual workpiece. [Solution] The information processing system includes a processor, and when the processor has completed creating a processing procedure having multiple processing steps for processing a workpiece, it makes it possible to display on a display unit processed information indicating the processed workpiece when the processing procedure is performed on the workpiece, and pre-processing information indicating the workpiece.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an information processing system and an information processing program.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a print setting editing program that causes a computer to function as a first means and a second means. The first means is a means for causing a display device to display a job editing screen having a preview area and an exception page setting area. The preview area is an area for displaying a sheet-by-sheet preview of the finished product obtained by applying print settings to the input data. The exception page setting area is an area for setting exceptions to the print settings in units of the sheets. The second means is a means for adding and displaying information indicating that an exception to the print settings has been set to the preview corresponding to the sheet for which the exception to the print settings has been set among the previews displayed in the preview area.

[0003] Patent Document 2 discloses an information processing apparatus having a generation means, a first reception means, a first preview display means, a second reception means, and a second preview display means. The generation means generates a workflow consisting of a plurality of work processes for generating a product for each type of product. The first reception means receives setting of parameters of the work process by a user operation. The first preview display means performs preview display using the settings received by the first reception means and predetermined dummy data. The second reception means receives designation of one original data from a plurality of original data by a user operation. The second preview display means performs preview display by replacing the original data received by the second reception means with the dummy data.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

[0005] One possible information processing system is one that creates processing procedures for a workpiece (e.g., a printed image to be printed), which include multiple processing steps (e.g., adding barcodes, watermarks, page numbers, and imposition). Once the creation of these processing procedures is complete, it is conceivable to compare the processed workpiece obtained by performing the processing procedures with the original workpiece using a physical object (e.g., a printed copy). In this case, it is necessary to create a physical object (e.g., print a printed copy) each time the processing procedures are reviewed, which requires time and effort.

[0006] This disclosure aims to simplify the comparison between a workpiece and a workpiece obtained by performing a processing procedure on the workpiece, compared to comparing the workpiece with the actual workpiece. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The first embodiment includes a processor, and when the creation of a processing procedure having multiple processing steps for processing a workpiece is completed, the processor makes it possible to display on a display unit processed information indicating a processed workpiece when the processing procedure is performed on the workpiece, and pre-processing information indicating the workpiece.

[0008] In the second embodiment, the processor enables the display unit to display processed information, which indicates the processed product when the processing procedure is performed on the workpiece pre-processed by the information processing system, and the pre-processed information.

[0009] In the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, a plurality of pre-processing information is held in advance, and the processor makes it possible to display on the display unit processed information, which indicates the processed workpiece when the processing procedure is performed on the workpiece of the pre-processing information selected from the plurality of pre-processing information, and the pre-processing information.

[0010] In the fourth embodiment, in the first embodiment, the processor stores the processed information and the pre-processing information in association with the completed processing procedure.

[0011] In the fifth embodiment, in the first embodiment, when a processing procedure is selected from a plurality of processing procedures that have been completed, the processor displays the processed information and the pre-processing information associated with the selected processing procedure.

[0012] In the sixth embodiment, in the first embodiment, the processor hides the processed information if the processing procedure includes a processing step that cannot be performed on the workpiece.

[0013] In the seventh embodiment, the processor is configured to display a notification if the processing procedure includes a processing step that cannot be performed on the workpiece.

[0014] In the eighth aspect, in the first aspect, the processor enables the processing information and the processing information to be displayed on one screen of the display unit.

[0015] In the ninth aspect, as in the eighth aspect, the processor is configured to display the processed information and the processing procedure information together with the processed information on one screen of the display unit.

[0016] In the tenth embodiment, in the first embodiment, the pre-processing information is image information showing a printed image as the workpiece, and the processed information is image information showing a printed image as the workpiece when the processing procedure is performed on the printed image.

[0017] The eleventh aspect is an information processing program for causing a computer to execute a process of making it possible to display on a display unit processed information indicating a processed workpiece when the processing procedure having a plurality of processing steps for processing the workpiece is completed, and pre-processing information indicating the workpiece.

Effect of the Invention

[0018] According to the configuration of the first aspect, compared with the case of comparing the workpiece obtained by executing the processing procedure on the workpiece and the workpiece in kind, the comparison between the workpiece and the processed workpiece can be easily performed.

[0019] According to the configuration of the second aspect, compared with the case where the user needs to prepare pre-processing information, the comparison between the workpiece and the processed workpiece can be easily performed.

[0020] According to the configuration of the third aspect, compared with the case where only one pre-processing information is held, it is possible to compare the processed workpiece when the processing procedure is executed on a workpiece approximated to the workpiece used by the user and the workpiece.

[0021] According to the configuration of the fourth aspect, the processed information and the pre-processing information can be displayed on the display unit in association with the processing procedure.

[0022] According to the configuration of the fifth aspect, the user can display on the display unit the workpiece and the processed workpiece that the user wants to compare by selecting the processing procedure.

[0023] According to the configuration of the sixth aspect, compared with the case where the processed information can always be displayed, it is easier for the user to recognize that the processing procedure includes a processing step that cannot be executed on the workpiece.

[0024] According to the configuration of the seventh aspect, when a processing step that cannot be executed on the workpiece is included in the processing procedure, it is easier for the user to recognize that a processing step that cannot be executed on the workpiece is included in the processing procedure compared to the case where only the processed information is made non-displayed.

[0025] According to the configuration of the eighth aspect, it is possible to easily compare the workpiece and the processed object compared to the case where the processed information and the processed information can be displayed only on different screens of the display unit.

[0026] According to the configuration of the ninth aspect, it is possible to easily confirm the workpiece and the processed object and the processing procedure compared to the case where the processed information and the processed information and the procedure information can be displayed only on different screens of the display unit.

[0027] According to the configuration of the tenth aspect, it is possible to easily compare the printed image after processing and the printed image before processing compared to the case of comparing, in a printed matter, the printed image obtained by executing a processing procedure on the printed image and the printed image before processing.

[0028] According to the configuration of the eleventh aspect, it is possible to easily compare the workpiece and the processed object compared to the case of comparing, in kind, the processed object obtained by executing a processing procedure on the workpiece and the workpiece.

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[0029] [Figure 1] It is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] It is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information processing apparatus according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] It is a flowchart showing the procedure of information processing executed in the information processing system according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] It is a diagram showing an example of the creation screen displayed on the display unit according to the present embodiment. [Figure 5] It is a diagram showing an example of the selection screen displayed on the display unit according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6] This figure shows an example of a preview screen displayed on the display unit according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] Figure 6 shows the preview screen where workflow data, output data, and test data are displayed. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0030] An example of an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0031] <Information Processing System 10> First, the information processing system 10 according to this embodiment will be described. Figure 1 is a block diagram showing an example of the hardware configuration of the information processing system 10.

[0032] The information processing system 10 shown in Figure 1 is a system that performs predetermined information processing. In this embodiment, the information processing system 10 performs a creation process to create a workflow in the pre-printing process. Furthermore, once the creation of the workflow is complete, the information processing system 10 performs a process to make image data showing the printed images before and after the execution of the workflow available for display.

[0033] The information processing system 10 includes, for example, an information processing device 20. An example of the information processing device 20 is a general-purpose computer device such as a server computer or a personal computer.

[0034] The information processing device 20 has the functions of a computer and, as shown in Figure 1, includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21, ROM (Read Only Memory) 22, RAM (Random Access Memory) 23, storage 24, communication unit 33, input unit 34, and display unit 35.

[0035] The CPU 21, ROM 22, RAM 23, storage 24, communication unit 33, input unit 34, and display unit 35 are each interconnected by connection lines 29. The information processing device 20 is not limited to being a single device; it may be composed of multiple devices. Therefore, the processing performed by the information processing device 20 may be performed by multiple devices.

[0036] The communication unit 33 is a communication interface and a component for communicating with other devices. Specifically, the communication unit 33 communicates with other devices through a communication line using at least one of wired and wireless connections.

[0037] Other devices include a providing device that provides image information indicating a print image to the information processing device 20. Alternatively, another device could be a conversion device that converts the image data after the workflow has been executed in the information processing device 20 into image data that can be printed by a printing device. If the information processing device 20 can convert the image data into image data that can be printed by a printing device, then the other device could be a printing device.

[0038] The input unit 34 is a component into which user instructions are input. Specifically, the input unit 34 consists of, for example, input keys (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and operation buttons) that are operated by the user. The user is an example of a user.

[0039] The display unit 35 notifies the user of the information to be presented by displaying the information to be presented to the user. This display unit 35 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display and an organic EL (Electro-Luminescence) display. Various screens can be displayed on the display unit 35.

[0040] The display unit 35 may also function as an input unit 34. In this case, the input unit may be configured as a touch panel, such as a resistive or capacitive touch panel, and user instructions may be input through user contact operations.

[0041] The CPU 21 is a central processing unit that executes various programs, including information processing programs, and controls various components. The ROM 22 stores various programs, including information processing programs, and various data. The RAM 23 temporarily stores programs or data as a working area. The storage 24 is composed of a storage medium such as an HDD (Hard Disk Drive), SSD (Solid State Drive), or flash memory, and stores various programs, including the operating system, and various data. Note that information processing programs may also be stored in the storage 24.

[0042] In the information processing device 20, the CPU 21 reads various programs, including information processing programs, from the ROM 22 or storage 24, and executes the programs using the RAM 23 as a work area. The CPU 21 realizes various functions by executing the information processing programs. The following describes the functional configuration realized by the cooperation of the CPU 21 as a hardware resource and the information processing programs as software resources. Figure 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the functional configuration of the information processing device 20 according to this embodiment.

[0043] In the information processing device 20, the CPU 21 executes an information processing program and functions as a creation processing unit 41, a generation processing unit 42, and a display processing unit 43, as shown in Figure 2.

[0044] The creation processing unit 41 executes a workflow creation process to create a workflow for the pre-printing process. In this embodiment, "workflow" is a procedure for processing in prepress, and is a procedure having multiple processing steps for processing a print image. The print image is an example of a workpiece. The processing step is an example of a processing step. The workflow is an example of a processing procedure.

[0045] Furthermore, "creating a workflow" is not limited to creating a workflow from scratch; it also includes, for example, reading and editing an existing workflow saved in storage 24. The specific workflow creation process (step S101 described later) will be explained later.

[0046] The generation processing unit 42 executes a generation process (step S106 described later) to generate image data. As described later, in the generation process, the generation processing unit 42 executes a workflow on test data and generates image data of the print image when the workflow is executed.

[0047] The display processing unit 43 performs display processing (step S110, described later). As described later, in the display processing, the display processing unit 43 displays on the display unit 35 output data showing the processed print image when the workflow is performed on the print image, and test data showing the print image before the workflow is performed. The processed print image is an example of a processed product. The output data is an example of processed information. The test data is an example of pre-processing information.

[0048] <Information processing according to this embodiment> Next, an example of information processing performed in the information processing system 10 will be described. Figure 3 is a flowchart showing the steps of information processing performed in the information processing system 10. This process creates a workflow in the pre-printing stage and makes image data showing the printed images before and after the execution of the workflow available for display.

[0049] This process is initiated, for example, when CPU 21 receives a workflow creation instruction from the user. As shown in Figure 3, CPU 21 first executes the workflow creation process (step S101).

[0050] In the workflow creation process, the CPU 21 displays the creation screen 50 (see Figure 4) on the display unit 35. Figure 4 shows an example of the creation screen 50 displayed on the display unit 35. In the workflow creation process, the user inputs instructions on the creation screen 50, and the CPU 21 creates the workflow according to those instructions.

[0051] The leftmost part of the creation screen 50 is an icon list 54 where the processing icons 52 are displayed. The processing icons 52 are arranged vertically within the icon list 54.

[0052] The processing icons 52 are icons that represent the various processing steps that make up the workflow. In the creation screen 50 shown in Figure 4, the processing icons 52 are set to represent processing steps such as imposition, barcode, watermark, page number, rotation, flip, insertion, deletion, and scaling.

[0053] The imposition process is the process of arranging each page of the printed image in a predetermined order. The barcode application process, watermark application process, and page number application process are the processes of applying barcodes, watermarks, and page numbers to the printed image, respectively. The rotation process, flipping process, insertion process, deletion process, and enlargement / reduction process are the processes of rotating, flipping, inserting, deleting, and enlarging / reducing predetermined pages of the printed image, respectively.

[0054] The right-hand portion of the creation screen 50 relative to the icon list 54 is the workflow creation area 56. For example, the CPU 21 creates a workflow when the user executes an input instruction via the input unit 34 to move and arrange processing icons 52 from the icon list 54 to the workflow creation area 56. This input operation to move the processing icons 52 can be performed using drag-and-drop with a mouse or similar device.

[0055] Figure 4 shows a workflow in which the imposition process, watermark application process, and barcode application process are performed in that order.

[0056] As shown in Figure 3, the CPU 21 determines whether the workflow creation is complete (step S102). Specifically, the CPU 21 determines that the workflow creation is complete if the user presses the save button 58 on the creation screen 50. In other words, the CPU 21 makes the determination based on whether the user presses the save button 58 on the creation screen 50.

[0057] If CPU21 determines that the workflow creation is complete (step S102: YES), it proceeds to step S103.

[0058] If CPU21 determines that the workflow creation is not complete (step S102: NO), it returns to step S101. In other words, CPU21 continues the workflow creation process until the save button 58 is pressed.

[0059] In step S103, the CPU 21 displays a selection screen 60 (see Figure 5) on the display unit 35 for selecting test data. Figure 5 shows an example of the selection screen 60 displayed on the display unit 35. The user can select test data by entering selection instructions on the selection screen 60.

[0060] Specifically, on selection screen 60, the user selects test data from multiple test data sets by checking checkboxes corresponding to the test data through actions such as clicking.

[0061] The test data is image data of the print image on which the workflow is executed. The test data is data pre-owned by the information processing system 10. The information processing system 10 possesses multiple test data sets. In this way, multiple test data sets are pre-prepared by the device so that the user can select the appropriate one according to the workflow being executed.

[0062] Next, the CPU 21 determines whether the user has selected test data on the selection screen 60 (step S104). Specifically, the CPU 21 determines this based on whether the user has checked the checkbox on the selection screen 60.

[0063] If the CPU 21 determines that the user has selected test data (step S104: YES), it saves information indicating the created workflow to the storage 24 (step S105). Then, it executes the generation process (step S106).

[0064] In the generation process, CPU21 executes a workflow on the test data selected by the user and generates image data of the printed image (hereinafter referred to as output data) when the workflow is executed on the printed image of the test data.

[0065] Next, the CPU 21 saves the output data and test data to the storage 24 in accordance with the workflow (step S107), and proceeds to step S108. In this way, the CPU 21 saves the output data and test data to the storage 24, making the output data and test data available for display on the display unit 35.

[0066] If CPU21 determines that the user has not selected any test data (step S104: NO), it returns to step S103. In other words, CPU21 continues to display selection screen 60 until the user checks the checkbox on selection screen 60.

[0067] In step S108, the CPU 21 displays a preview screen 70 (see Figures 6 and 7) capable of displaying a preview on the display unit 35. Figures 6 and 7 show an example of the preview screen 70 displayed on the display unit 35.

[0068] Preview screen 70 displays a list of workflows for which creation and test data selection have been completed.

[0069] On preview screen 70, users can select a workflow to display in the preview by entering a selection instruction. Specifically, on preview screen 70, users can select a workflow from among multiple workflows by clicking or performing other actions.

[0070] Figure 6 shows the preview screen 70 before a workflow is selected. Figure 7 shows the preview screen 70 after a workflow is selected.

[0071] Next, the CPU 21 determines whether the user has selected a workflow (step S109). If the CPU 21 determines that the user has selected a workflow (step S109: YES), it executes the display process (step S110).

[0072] In the display process, CPU 21 displays the workflow selected by the user, along with the test data and output data associated with that workflow (step S110). This allows the user to verify whether the workflow is appropriate by comparing the test data and output data.

[0073] Thus, in this embodiment, the CPU 21 displays the workflow along with the test data and output data on one screen of the display unit 35.

[0074] If a user determines that the workflow is appropriate, they can use the workflow to perform printing operations on a recording medium such as paper. If a user determines that the workflow is inappropriate, they can edit the workflow.

[0075] Then, if CPU21 determines that the user has not selected a workflow (step S109: NO), it returns to step S108. In other words, CPU21 continues to display preview screen 70 until the user selects a workflow on preview screen 70.

[0076] <Operation according to this embodiment> In this embodiment, as described above, once the workflow creation is complete, the CPU 21 makes the output data and test data available for display on the display unit 35.

[0077] Therefore, it is easier to compare the printed images of the test data and the printed images of the output data compared to comparing them using printed materials.

[0078] Furthermore, in this embodiment, test data pre-stored in the information processing system 10 is used. Therefore, compared to cases where the user needs to prepare test data, the number of steps is reduced, and it is possible to easily compare the printed image of the test data with the printed image of the output data.

[0079] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the CPU 21 uses test data selected from multiple test data sets. Therefore, compared to the case where only one test data set is available, it is possible to compare the output data obtained when the workflow is executed on data similar to the image data used by the user with the test data.

[0080] In this embodiment, the CPU 21 saves the output data and test data to the storage 24 in association with the completed workflow. Therefore, the output data and test data can be displayed in association with the workflow.

[0081] In this embodiment, when a workflow is selected from the list of completed workflows on the preview screen 70, the CPU 21 displays the output data and test data associated with the selected workflow. Therefore, the output data and test data that the user wants to compare can be displayed on the display unit 35 by selecting a workflow.

[0082] In this embodiment, the CPU 21 displays the test data and output data along with the workflow on a single screen of the display unit 35. This makes it easier to compare the test data and output data compared to when the test data and output data can only be displayed on separate screens of the display unit 35. Furthermore, it makes it easier to verify the test data, output data, and workflow compared to when the test data, output data, and workflow can only be displayed on separate screens of the display unit 35.

[0083] <Modifications of generation and display processes> If the CPU 21's workflow includes processing steps that cannot be executed on the printed image of the test data, it will not generate output data in the generation process (step S106). In this case, the CPU 21 will hide the output data in the display process (step S110). Furthermore, in the display process (step S110), the CPU 21 will enable the display unit 35 to display a notification that the workflow includes processing steps that cannot be executed on the printed image of the test data. For example, in the display process (step S110), the CPU 21 may hide the output data while displaying a warning on the display unit 35 that the workflow includes processing steps that cannot be executed on the printed image of the test data.

[0084] In this modified version, if the workflow includes processing steps that cannot be performed on the printed test data, the output data is hidden. This makes it easier for the user to recognize that the workflow includes processing steps that cannot be performed on the printed test data, compared to when the output data is always visible.

[0085] Furthermore, in this modified version, a notification can be displayed on the display unit 35 indicating that the workflow includes processing steps that cannot be performed on the printed image of the test data. Therefore, compared to simply hiding the output data when the workflow includes processing steps that cannot be performed on the printed image of the test data, it is easier for the user to recognize that the workflow includes processing steps that cannot be performed on the printed image of the test data.

[0086] <Other variations> In this embodiment, test data pre-stored in the information processing system 10 was used, but the system is not limited to this. For example, test data prepared by the user may be used.

[0087] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the CPU 21 uses test data selected from multiple test data sets, but is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be used in which only one test data set is held.

[0088] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the CPU 21 displays the test data and output data along with the workflow on one screen of the display unit 35, but this is not limited to this. For example, the CPU 21 may display the test data and output data on separate screens of the display unit 35. Alternatively, the test data and output data along with the workflow may be displayed on separate screens of the display unit 35.

[0089] Furthermore, although a printed image was used as an example of a workpiece in this embodiment, it is not limited to this. An example of a workpiece may be, for example, a manufactured part that constitutes a part of a manufactured product, and it is possible to use anything that will be processed.

[0090] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a processed printed image was used as an example of a processed product, but this is not limited to this. An example of a processed product may be, for example, a manufactured product made from manufactured parts, and it is possible to use a product that has been processed.

[0091] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a processing step related to printing was used as an example of a processing step, but it is not limited to this. Also, the processing step may be, for example, a manufacturing step that produces a product, and any processing step performed on a workpiece can be included.

[0092] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications, changes, and improvements are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, the modified forms shown above may be combined in any way.

[0093] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, the term "processor" refers to a broad type of processor, including general-purpose processors (e.g., the CPU mentioned above) and dedicated processors (e.g., GPU: Graphics Processing Unit, ASIC: Application Specific Integrated Circuit, FPGA: Field Programmable Gate Array, programmable logic device, etc.).

[0094] Furthermore, the operation of the processor in the above embodiment may not be performed by a single processor, but may be performed by multiple processors located in physically separate locations working together. Also, the order of the processor operations is not limited to the order described in the above embodiment, but may be changed as appropriate.

[0095] Furthermore, as mentioned above, the information processing system 10 in this embodiment is not limited to being composed of a single device, but may also be composed of multiple devices. In other words, the "system" in this embodiment may be composed of multiple devices or may be composed of a single device. Moreover, the present invention is applicable not only to programs but also to program products.

[0096] (Note) (((1))) Equipped with a processor, The aforementioned processor, Once the creation of a processing procedure that has multiple processing steps for processing the workpiece is complete, The display unit can display processed information indicating the processed workpiece after the processing procedure has been performed on the workpiece, and pre-processing information indicating the workpiece. Information processing system. (((2))) The aforementioned processor, The information processing system can display processed information, which shows the processed product when the processing procedure is performed on the workpiece pre-processed by the information processing system, and the pre-processing information, on the display unit. The information processing system described in (((1))). (((3))) Multiple pieces of pre-processing information are stored in advance. The aforementioned processor, The display unit can display processed information, which shows the processed workpiece when the processing procedure is performed on the workpiece selected from among the multiple pre-processing information, and the pre-processing information. The information processing system described in (((2))). (((4))) The aforementioned processor, The processed information and the pre-processing information are stored in association with the completed processing procedure. An information processing system described in any one of (((1))) to (((3))). (((5))) The aforementioned processor, When a processing procedure is selected from among the multiple processing procedures that have been completed, The processed information and pre-processing information associated with the selected processing procedure are displayed. An information processing system described in any one of the following (((1))) to (((4))). (((6))) The aforementioned processor, If the processing procedure includes a processing step that cannot be performed on the workpiece, the processed information is hidden. An information processing system described in any one of (((1))) to (((5))). (((7))) The aforementioned processor, If the processing procedure includes a processing step that cannot be performed on the workpiece, a display indicating this fact will be made available. The information processing system described in (((6))). (((8))) The aforementioned processor, The processed information and the processed information can be displayed on one screen of the display unit. An information processing system described in any one of the following (((1))) to (((7))). (((9))) The aforementioned processor, The processed information and the procedure information indicating the processing procedure can be displayed together on one screen of the display unit. The information processing system described in (((8))). (((10))) The pre-processing information is image information showing the printed image of the workpiece, The processed information is image information that shows the printed image as the processed product when the processing procedure is performed on the printed image. An information processing system described in any one of the following (((1))) to (((9))). (((11))) For computers, Once the creation of a processing procedure that has multiple processing steps for processing the workpiece is complete, The display unit can display processed information indicating the processed workpiece after the processing procedure has been performed on the workpiece, and pre-processing information indicating the workpiece. An information processing program used to execute a process.

[0097] According to the configuration of (((1))), it is possible to easily compare the workpiece obtained by performing a processing procedure on the workpiece with the actual workpiece.

[0098] According to the configuration of (((2))), it is possible to easily compare the workpiece and the workpiece compared to when the user needs to prepare pre-processing information.

[0099] According to the configuration of (((3))), compared to the case where only one piece of pre-processing information is held, it is possible to compare the processed workpiece obtained by performing the processing procedure on a workpiece similar to the workpiece used by the user with the workpiece in question.

[0100] According to the configuration of (((4))), processed information and pre-processing information can be displayed on the display unit in correspondence with the processing procedure.

[0101] According to the configuration of (((5))), the user can display the workpiece and the workpiece they wish to compare on the display unit by selecting the processing procedure.

[0102] According to the configuration of (((6))), compared to the case where processed information is always available, it is easier for the user to recognize that the processing procedure includes processing steps that cannot be performed on the workpiece.

[0103] According to the configuration of (((7))), when a processing step that cannot be performed on the workpiece is included in the processing procedure, it is easier for the user to recognize that a processing step that cannot be performed on the workpiece is included in the processing procedure, compared to simply hiding the processed information.

[0104] According to the configuration of (((8))), it is possible to easily compare the workpiece and the processed product compared to the case where the processed information and the processed information can only be displayed on separate screens of the display unit.

[0105] According to the configuration of (((9))), compared to the case where processed information and processed information and procedure information can only be displayed on separate screens of the display unit, it is possible to easily confirm the workpiece and the relationship between the workpiece and the processing procedure.

[0106] According to the configuration of (((10))), it is possible to easily compare the printed image after processing with the printed image before processing, compared to comparing the printed image obtained by performing a processing procedure on a printed image with the printed image before processing using printed materials.

[0107] According to the configuration of (((11))), it is possible to easily compare the workpiece obtained by performing a processing procedure on the workpiece with the actual workpiece. [Explanation of symbols]

[0108] 10 Information Processing Systems 20 Information Processing Devices 21 CPU (an example of a processor) 22 ROM 23 RAM 24 storage 29 connecting lines 33 Communications Department 34 Input section 35 Display section 41 Creation Processing Unit 42 Generation Processing Unit 43 Display Processing Unit 50 Creation screen 52 Processing Icons 54 Icon List 56 Workflow creation area 58 Save button 60 Selection screen 70 Preview screen

Claims

1. Equipped with a processor, The aforementioned processor, Once the creation of a processing procedure that has multiple processing steps for processing the workpiece is complete, The display unit can display processed information indicating the processed workpiece after the processing procedure has been performed on the workpiece, and pre-processing information indicating the workpiece. Information processing system.

2. The aforementioned processor, The information processing system can display processed information, which shows the processed product when the processing procedure is performed on the workpiece pre-processed by the information processing system, and the pre-processing information, on the display unit. The information processing system according to claim 1.

3. Multiple pieces of pre-processing information are stored in advance. The aforementioned processor, The display unit can display processed information, which shows the processed workpiece when the processing procedure is performed on the workpiece selected from among the multiple pre-processing information, and the pre-processing information. The information processing system according to claim 2.

4. The aforementioned processor, The processed information and the pre-processing information are stored in association with the completed processing procedure. The information processing system according to claim 1.

5. The aforementioned processor, When a processing procedure is selected from among the multiple processing procedures that have been completed, The processed information and pre-processing information associated with the selected processing procedure are displayed. The information processing system according to claim 1.

6. The aforementioned processor, If the processing procedure includes a processing step that cannot be performed on the workpiece, the processed information is hidden. The information processing system according to claim 1.

7. The aforementioned processor, If the processing procedure includes a processing step that cannot be performed on the workpiece, a display indicating this fact will be made available. The information processing system according to claim 6.

8. The aforementioned processor, The processed information and the processed information can be displayed on one screen of the display unit. The information processing system according to claim 1.

9. The aforementioned processor, The processed information and the procedure information indicating the processing procedure can be displayed together on one screen of the display unit. The information processing system according to claim 8.

10. The pre-processing information is image information showing the printed image of the workpiece, The processed information is image information that shows the printed image as the processed product when the processing procedure is performed on the printed image. The information processing system according to claim 1.

11. For computers, Once the creation of a processing procedure that has multiple processing steps for processing the workpiece is complete, The display unit can display processed information indicating the processed workpiece after the processing procedure has been performed on the workpiece, and pre-processing information indicating the workpiece. An information processing program used to execute a process.

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