Tree Structure Data Editing via Automatic Node Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Editing tree structure data in a text editor is burdensome due to the difficulty in maintaining the tree structure when copying and pasting subtrees, often resulting in misalignment and broken layouts.
Innovation Solution
A device and method that includes a conversion unit to convert tree structure data to text data, a display control unit to manage the edit screen, a node selection unit to identify node IDs, and a connection target determination unit to ensure proper connection of nodes during paste operations, allowing for seamless insertion of subtrees while maintaining the tree structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a user copies and pastes a code corresponding to a subtree using rectangular selection in a text editor, then the subtree can be inserted quickly, but the tree structure may become broken due to misalignment and improper connection of nodes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a specialized editing system that acts as an intermediary between the text editor and the tree structure data. This system includes a conversion unit that translates between text representation and tree structure representation, and an editing unit that automatically manages node connections during copy-paste operations. The intermediary system ensures that when users copy and paste subtree codes, the tree structure integrity is automatically maintained through programmatic connection management rather than relying on manual positioning.
2Reliability
If a user manually adjusts the position of text indicating nodes or branches to maintain tree structure, then the tree structure integrity is preserved, but the editing process becomes burdensome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service mechanism where the editing system automatically manages the positioning and connection of nodes during copy-paste operations. The editing unit detects the paste operation, identifies the target node based on position information, and automatically establishes the parent-child relationship without requiring user intervention for manual positioning. This self-service approach maintains tree structure integrity while eliminating the burden of manual adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs preliminary actions by pre-establishing position information and connection rules before the actual paste operation occurs. The connection target determination unit uses pre-stored position information to identify the appropriate target node, and the editing unit has pre-defined rules for establishing node connections. This preliminary preparation enables automatic, accurate tree structure maintenance without requiring real-time manual intervention.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a text editor is used for coding tree structure data, then the editor provides basic text manipulation capabilities, but it lacks automated functions for maintaining tree structure during copy and paste operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a multi-functional system that combines the basic text editing capabilities of a standard text editor with automated tree structure management functions. The system maintains compatibility with常规 text editor operations while adding specialized functions including conversion between text and tree structure representations, automatic node selection based on position, intelligent connection target determination, and automated connection establishment. This universal system provides both text manipulation flexibility and automated tree structure management.
Data Source
AI summary
To reduce a burden on a user in editing tree structure data with a text editor. When a selection range is designated on an edit screen, a node selection unit of a tree structure data editing device selects one or more node IDs in the tree structure data, based on the position of the selection range. When a paste target for the selection range is designated on the edit screen, a connection target determination unit determines a connection target node ID in the tree structure data, based on the position of the paste target. A tree structure data editing unit edits the tree structure data such that the node or nodes identified by the one or more node IDs is/are connected to the node identified by the connection target node ID. A conversion unit convers the tree structure data edited by the tree structure data editing unit into text data. A display control unit updates the edit screen displayed, based on the text data converted by the conversion unit.