PURPOSE: To simplify operation and to shorten processing time by optionally executing a series of layout editing along a printing form rule.
CONSTITUTION: When form information is selectively inputted, a rough layout data computing means 1a computes data and a rough layout drawing means 1b draws a rough layout corresponding to the specified number of pages on a display device 3. A double layout drawing means 1c displays the specified rough layout in each double unit on the display device 3. When a specifying means 2 specifies, a ruled line is drawn and an assignment area is drawn on a manuscript copy position or the like and enabled to be corrected. After correction, the drawn contents are stored and a detailed layout is outputted to a linear graphic output means 6.
YOSHIDA YOICHI
FUKUMURO ATSUHIRO
IWAMOTO MASASHI
