Document composition from parts inventory
First Claim
1. A program for use in a word processing system including an operator display and operator input means, said program being selectively operable to effect the process of:
- displaying an inventory screen which includes a plurality of generic parts indicia corresponding to predetermined standard parts of a document, each of said standard parts having associated therewith a plurality of screen areas for including short identifiers for a plurality of specific files which may be associated with said standard parts;
receiving selectively generated operator input for assigning specified short identifiers to said plurality of screen areas;
selectively displaying file screens for prompting operator input to define a content of said specific files;
receiving operator input for defining the content of said specific files;
receiving operator input for designating selected specific files to be included in a document; and
assembling a document from said designated specific files.
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Abstract
A document preparation program for use in connection with a word processing facility includes a succinct identification and listing of designated parts of a memorandum or document, each unique part having access to an associated file which contains the basic text and formatting controls for that particular part. The user of the program may readily assemble a document from the parts inventory displayed on a master screen by mere cursor reference or by keying the name of designated parts and have the newly created document displayed, or printed in most cases without reference to additional screens.
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21 Claims
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1. A program for use in a word processing system including an operator display and operator input means, said program being selectively operable to effect the process of:
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displaying an inventory screen which includes a plurality of generic parts indicia corresponding to predetermined standard parts of a document, each of said standard parts having associated therewith a plurality of screen areas for including short identifiers for a plurality of specific files which may be associated with said standard parts; receiving selectively generated operator input for assigning specified short identifiers to said plurality of screen areas; selectively displaying file screens for prompting operator input to define a content of said specific files; receiving operator input for defining the content of said specific files; receiving operator input for designating selected specific files to be included in a document; and assembling a document from said designated specific files. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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