JPH08305831A - Method and device for displaying multivariate chart - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide a display method and its device for multivariate chart in which work with interest can be done and which can create a multivariate chart newly and surely grasp a whole image of an object comically and visually by using the created multivariate chart. CONSTITUTION: The display device 1 for multivariate chart is equipped with a CPU(central processing unit) 2 having an arithmetic unit 3 and a control unit 4, a program storage device 5 which is connected to the CPU 2 and stores a chart display program 5a, a data storage device 6 which has chart design data 6a and numeric data 6b, an input device 7 having a keyboard 7a, a mouse 7b, an image scanner 7c, a touch panel 7d, a digitizer 7e, etc., and an output device 8 having a display (CRT or liquid crystal) 8a, a printer 8b, a plotter 8c, etc.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multivariate chart display method and apparatus using the graphic function of a computer.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as multivariate charts utilizing the graphic function of a computer, for example, 1. Deep bar chart, pie chart, 2. Radar charts are popular. Here, the multivariate chart is
A plurality of variable items can be displayed as one chart, and it is defined as a chart for generally capturing an object including a plurality of variable items. An object including a plurality of variable items is an object for evaluation / analysis that includes a plurality of variables whose states can be represented by numerical values. For example, when the “object” is a company, the “variable item” includes, for example, sales, profit rate, growth rate, equity ratio. When the “object” is the health condition of a person, the “variable item” is
For example, there are blood pressure, pulse, cholesterol level ...

[0003]

When there is an object whose state can be expressed numerically, a conventional bar graph, pie chart or the like can be used to visualize the state of the object with one variable. , There are multiple variables, and as the variables increase, it becomes difficult to capture the entire image of the object.

Especially for those who are good at fine numbers, some people prefer the accurate display by a bar graph or a pie chart.
The display has an extremely strong digital aspect, is not interesting, is dry, and is rather a display suitable for a non-human reader, and it cannot be denied that the analysis is accompanied by fatigue. In such a situation, the present invention can create a new multivariate chart with interest, and by using the created multivariate chart, it is possible to visually and visually ensure the whole image of the object. An object of the present invention is to provide a display method and a device for displaying a multivariate chart that can be captured.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides: (1) In a method for displaying a multivariate chart, (a) an evaluation that internally includes a plurality of variables that can be numerically represented.・
A step of setting a chart original having an undeformed background and a foreground to be transformed in order to abstract the object for analysis; and (b) moving or rotating a part of the chart original. By doing so, a step of interlocking with the magnitude of the numerical value of the variable of the object, deforming the original chart of the chart, and displaying a figure that captures the overall image of the object is performed.

(2) In the method for displaying a multivariate chart according to the above (1), the chart original diagram is at least
(A) Foreground / background reference point coordinate array data that holds the coordinates necessary to represent the chart original drawing, (b) Data sufficient and necessary to represent a part of the chart original drawing, and this figure Figure list entry data that holds the coordinates that make up the above as an index array to the reference point coordinate array, (c) Figure list data that holds a pointer that sequentially points to this figure list entry data, (d) Variable name, legend display Information, variable list entry data existing by a variable number that can express the chart original diagram having a pointer to an operation list, (e) variable list data holding a pointer sequentially pointing to this variable list entry data, (f) Index that points to one point in the reference point coordinate array data and the type of whether to move or rotate that point In the case of rotation, an index pointing to the reference point coordinate array for expressing its center coordinates, operation list entry data holding the range of movement or rotation, (g) holding a pointer sequentially pointing to this operation list entry data The operation list data to be used is used.

(3) In the method of displaying a multivariate chart described in (2) above, an operation test of the multivariate chart is performed. (4) In the multivariate chart display method described in (2) above, a legend can be displayed in the multivariate part of the multivariate chart. (5) In the method of displaying a multivariate chart according to the above (2), the arrangement mode of the multivariate chart can be selected so that the charted objects are displayed in an overlapping manner.

(6) In the multivariate chart display method described in (2) above, the arrangement mode of the multivariate chart is selectable so that the charted objects are displayed side by side. . (7) In a display device for a multivariate chart, (a) evaluation that includes a plurality of variables that can represent states numerically
An apparatus for setting a chart original having an undeformed background for abstracting an object for analysis and a foreground to be transformed, and (b) moving or rotating a part of the chart original. In this way, a device for interlocking with the magnitude of the variable of the target object, deforming the chart original drawing, and displaying a figure that captures the entire image of the target object is provided.

(8) In the display device for a multivariate chart according to (7) above, at least the original chart chart is:
(A) Foreground / background reference point coordinate array storage means for holding coordinates necessary to represent the original chart, (b) necessary and sufficient data for representing a part of the chart original chart, and A graphic list entry storage means for holding coordinates forming a graphic as an index array to the reference point coordinate array, (c) a graphic list storage means for holding a pointer sequentially pointing to this graphic list entry storage means, (d)
A variable list entry storage means that has variable names, information for displaying a legend, and pointers to the operation list and exists for the number of variables that can express the chart original diagram, and (e) holds a pointer that sequentially points to this variable list entry storage means. Variable list storage means, (f) an index pointing to one point in the reference point coordinate array storage means, the type of movement or rotation of that point, and in the case of rotation, to represent the center coordinates The index indicating the coordinate array of the reference points, the operation list entry storing means for holding the range of movement or rotation, and (g) the operation list storing means for holding the pointer sequentially pointing to the operation list entry storing means.

(9) The display device for a multivariate chart according to (8) above is provided with a means for performing an operation test of the multivariate chart. (10) In the display device for a multivariate chart according to the above (8), means for displaying a legend is provided in the multivariate portion of the multivariate chart. (11) In the display device for a multivariate chart according to the above (8), means for enabling selection of the arrangement mode of the multivariate chart is provided so that the charted objects are displayed in an overlapping manner. is there.

(12) In the display device for a multivariate chart according to (8) above, a means is provided for selecting the arrangement mode of the multivariate chart so that the charted objects are displayed side by side. It is a thing.

[0012]

According to the present invention, an object is represented by a figure (original drawing), and a part of it is linked to the magnitude of the numerical value of the variable of the object,
The whole image of the object is captured from the new figure obtained by transforming the original drawing. So when I actually tried it,
It was found that the state of the object appears as a facial expression and a chart that gives a strong impression to the reader can be obtained.

It has been possible to obtain a structure of data constituting such a graphic, a method for displaying a multivariate chart using the structure, and a device for displaying the same. More specifically,
The present invention has the following main features. (1) A soft touch chart can be designed / displayed. (2) The chart is “more pictorial” than the conventional chart, and the state of the object appears as a chart having “expression”. (3) Since it gives a strong impression to the reader, it is possible to create a chart suitable for presentations and reports. In particular, it is effective as a macro judgment material incorporating a comical element, and can provide a material suitable for a young management class person who has a comical character and is active in the present age. (4) A unique chart can be designed for each application. (5) Since it is easy to accumulate chart design data for each field and has independence, it is possible to package chart design data into a product and develop a new business. (6) When creating charts, you can enjoy design and enjoy your creations. (7) The created chart can be properly tested. (8) The legend of the created chart can be created / displayed to ensure understanding.

[0014]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. [A] FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a multivariate chart display device of the present invention. As shown in this figure, a display device 1 for a multivariate chart of the present invention is a CP having a computing device 3 and a control device 4.
U (central processing unit) 2, a program storage device 5 having a built-in chart display program 5a connected to the CPU 2, chart design data 6a and numerical data 6b
Data storage device 6, keyboard 7a, mouse 7 having
b, an image scanner 7c, a touch panel 7d, an input device 7 including a digitizer 7e, a display (CR
(T, liquid crystal) 8a, printer 8b, plotter 8c, and the like.

As described above, in the multivariate chart display device of the present invention, the input device 7 is a multivariate chart design,
A device used for inputting numerical data, such as a joystick, a trackball, etc. other than those described above. The output device 8 is a device for outputting a multivariate chart. The program storage device 5 comprises a RAM or the like,
It stores a program for creating and displaying a multivariate chart. The data storage device 6 stores data,
It is stored in the RAM or the like, and can be freely changed, referred to, and deleted. Data and programs are stored on the hard disk, floppy disk, magneto-optical disk, C
It can be stored in an external storage device such as a D-ROM, a magnetic tape, or a magnetic drum.

The CPU 2 also decodes and executes the instructions of the program. The CPU 2 includes a computing device 3 and a control device 4. From the input device 7, chart design data 6a
And numerical data 6b are received. Reads and interprets the instructions required to execute the program from the program storage device 5,
Run. The data referenced by the program is read from the data storage device 6, or the data created by the program is written into the data storage device 6. As a result of the execution of the program, the expressed multivariate chart is output from the output device 8.

[B] Next, the storage area of the chart design data 6a shown in FIG. 1 used in the step of designing an original chart of a chart will be described with reference to a specific data structure. The chart design data 6a has a data structure shown in FIGS. 2A to 2F and 3A to 3D. In these figures, alphabetic names are variable names. A variable name starting with a represents an array variable, and each element of the array aX is represented by aX [n] using an integer n of 0 or more. This integer n is called an index (hereinafter the same).

In this embodiment, the chart design data 6a in FIG. 1 is made up of these variables, but not all of them are essential for the purpose of the present invention. FIG. 2A is a data frame 9 in which variables representing an overview of the chart design data are collected. sDsnT
The title9a holds a title character string to be added to the chart original drawing. nMaxVar9b holds the maximum number of variables that the chart can handle, and the variable list lVa described later.
Indicates the size of riable. nRecommendM
in9c is the minimum recommended variate, and is used to output a chart of an object for evaluation / analysis (hereinafter, simply referred to as an object) that includes a plurality of variables that can express the state numerically.
This indicates that it is desirable to use this chart when the variable number of the object is greater than or equal to this value. nRecom
mendMax9d is the maximum recommended variate number, and indicates that it is desirable to use this chart when outputting the object as a chart when the variate number of the object is less than or equal to this value. The sExplanation 9e holds a character string that describes the characteristics of the chart. sApplicat
Ion9f holds a character string that describes the application field of the chart. Where nRecommendMin9c,
nRecommendMax9d, sExplanat
ion9e and sApplication9f are the data that the chart user who wants to represent the object in the multivariate chart can refer to when selecting the chart according to his / her purpose. It is the one to determine and prepare. Bo
rder (x0, y0) (x1, y1) 9g holds the coordinates of two points on the diagonal of a rectangle that fully encloses the chart original. When an object outputs two or more charts,
The information is necessary for outputting so that the charts do not overlap each other, and x0 <x1 and y0 <y1. This 2
The two coordinates are closely related to the arrangement mode selected by the chart user when the chart is output. For example, when the arrangement mode is a typical side-by-side mode, the chart representing the first object has two points (0,0)-(x1-x
0, y1-y0) is output in a rectangle whose diagonal points are 2
The chart showing the second object is 2 points (x1-x0,0)
-[(X1-x0) x2, y1-y0] is output in a rectangle with diagonal points, and the chart representing the third object is 2
Point [(x1-x0) x2,0]-[(x1-x0) x
3, y1-y0] is output in a rectangle having diagonal points,
And so on. In addition, for example, when the arrangement mode is a typical overlapping mode, the charts representing all the objects are output in a rectangle whose diagonal points are two points (0,0)-(x1-x0, y1-y0). To do. nCapCoord9h represents the display position of the object name. Actual coordinates are array aFo
Hold in groundCoord10, nCapC
aForegroundCoord on oord9h
Holds the index of 10. AFor in Fig. 2 (b)
The backgroundCoord10 is a foreground figure reference point array and has coordinate values (f) necessary for outputting all foreground figures.
xn, fyn) is held. Note that the coordinate value fxn of x of the n-th foreground figure reference point is a using an integer n of 0 or more.
ForegroundCoord [n]. The x, y coordinate value fyn is aForegroundCoord [n]. y
Will be referred to in. ABackgro in FIG. 2 (c)
undCoord11 is a background graphic reference point array and has coordinate values (bxn, b) necessary for outputting all background graphics.
yn) is retained. In addition, using an integer n of 0 or more,
The coordinate value bxn of x of the th background graphic reference point is aBack
groundCoord [n]. The x, y coordinate value byn is aBackgroundCoord [n]. We will refer to it by y. 1Picture12 of FIG. 2D is a graphic list that holds pointers to a plurality of graphic list entries ePicture13. By tracing this graphic list, the graphic list entries are sequentially referenced.
The ePicture 13 in FIG. 2E is a graphic list entry, which holds data necessary to output a part of the graphic of the original chart, and the graphic type nPicType.
e13a, graphic attribute attrPicture13b, pointer to bitmap data pBitmap13c,
Foreground / background separate nForeBack13d, and an index array anCoord13e to the reference point array.
Depending on the figure type nPicType13a, a rectangle, a circle,
The figure type of the figure entry such as a straight line or bitmap data is shown. The graphic attribute attrPicture13b represents attributes such as the color of the graphic and the line width of the graphic entry. Pointer pBitmap to bitmap data
13c is data that exists only when the figure type nPicType 13a is bitmap data, and is bitmap data BitmapDat stored in another storage area.
Holds a pointer to a14. When image data such as a photograph is input from the above-mentioned image scanner input device, the image data is converted into Bit map data as Bit data.
It is stored in mapData14 and a pointer to it is stored in pB
Keep in itmap13c. Different foreground / background nFor
The eBack 13d indicates whether the graphic of the graphic entry is a foreground graphic or a background graphic. An array anCoord13e holds an index to aForegroundGroundCoord10 in each element when nForeBackBack13d shows the foreground, and aBackGroundCoor when nForeBackBack13d shows the background.
Holds the index to d11. Array anCoor
The number of elements of d13e differs depending on the figure type nPicType13a. For example, when the figure of the figure entry is a triangle, each vertex of the triangle becomes a reference point, so the number of elements of the array anCoord13e is three. The bitmap data BitmapData 14 is an area for holding image data such as a photograph when read from an image scanner input device or the like. L in FIG. 3 (a)
Variable 15 is a plurality of variable list entries eV
It is a variable list holding a pointer to the aria16. By tracing this variable list, variable list entries can be sequentially referenced. EVariable 16 in FIG. 3B is a variable list entry,
SVarName16a holding the variable name, LegendData16b holding the legend information, action list 1M
pMoveList holding a pointer to ove17
It consists of 16c. LegendDa that holds legend information
The ta16b typically holds information about the variable such as how to draw an arrow on the legend chart and which side should output a character string for explanation. 1Move 17 in FIG. 3C is an operation list that holds pointers to a plurality of operation list entries. By tracing this operation list, it is possible to sequentially refer to the operation list entries. EM of FIG. 3 (d)
The ove 18 is an operation list entry, and holds information necessary for moving or rotating one foreground graphic reference point. The operation list entry eMove 18 has a different data structure for movement and rotation. 18A when moving
In the case of rotation, it takes the form of 18B. As a component common to both formats, aForegroundC
There is an index nCoord18a for the orord10 and an nMoveType18b for indicating movement / rotation.
Further, the format of 18A represents the moving distance in the x-axis direction / y-axis direction when 0% (nShift0x, nShift0).
y) and the movement distance in the x-axis direction / y-axis direction at 100% (nShift100x, nShift100)
y) Wait 18c as a component of the action list entry. In addition, the format of 18B is aFor representing the center point of rotation.
nPivotCoord18d that holds the index to eGroundCoord10, 0% and 1
NAngle0, nAn which represents the rotation angle at 00%
It has gle10018e as a component of the operation list. In all chart original drawings, if a rule is designed such that 0% is the worst state and 100% is the best state, the chart will not be confused when used.

[C] Next, by inputting specific chart design data into the data structures shown in FIGS. 2A to 2F and FIGS. 3A to 3D, and performing an operation test, The chart design method will be described. (1) First, the original chart of the chart will be described in detail. FIG. 4 is a chart original diagram in which an object is represented by a foreground figure runner R running on the background of the ground G and trees T, and the state of the object can be read from this state, and is called a runner chart. The runner R includes a body R ₁ , a front leg R ₂ , a rear leg R ₃ , both arms R ₄ , a head R ₅ , and a standing tree T is a leaf T ₁ .
Made of trunk T ₂ .

For convenience of explanation, FIG. 5 shows the runner chart of FIG. 4 with all the necessary coordinate values and explanations. The symbol F _{n in} FIG. 5 represents the element of the n-th foreground figure reference point array, and the symbol B _n represents the element of the n-th background figure reference point array. Further, the coordinate of the symbol Border ₀ is (x0, y0) of Border (x0, y0) (x1, y1) 9g, and the coordinate of the symbol Border ₁ is (x
1, y1). In the coordinate system of FIG. 5, the origin is at the upper left, the horizontal axis (x axis) increases in the right direction, and the vertical axis (y axis) increases in the downward direction. This runner chart replaces the numerical value of each variable of the object with the distance from the standing tree T of the runner R, the angle of the upper body, and the opening angle of both legs, so that the state of the object having up to three variables is the runner's state. The purpose of this expression is to allow the reader of the chart to easily understand the state of the object.

FIGS. 6A to 6E are the actual data for the runner chart, which fills up the data structure on the storage device of FIGS. 2A to 2E. Since the runner chart does not have bitmap data,
There is no BitmapData14 of (f). Also, FIG.
3A to 3J are actual data for the runner chart, which fills up the data structure on the storage device of FIGS. 3A to 3D. The designer of the chart uses the image of the original chart of FIG. 4 and the image of how the runner R is deformed, in the area of the storage device.
Although the actual data shown in FIGS. 6A to 6E and FIGS. 7A to 7J are developed, the data input method is not particularly referred to according to the present invention. Therefore, the data input method is not described. Will be omitted here, and explanation will be given on necessary items for the actual data. Typically, when a mouse input device is operated and a figure is drawn on the display, the figure 2 (a) to (f) or FIG.
An input method using a program in which actual design data is input to the data structure of (a) to (d) can be mentioned.

Border in FIG. 6A represents two diagonal points of a rectangle that sufficiently surrounds the entire runner chart, and the upper left point Border ₀ and the lower right point Border _{1 in FIG.}
Equivalent to. NCapCoord in FIG. 6A represents coordinates for displaying the object name, and corresponds to point F ₁₃ in FIG.
The actual coordinate values are the foreground figure reference point array aFo in FIG.
put it in the 13th element of the groundCoord,
The index value 13 is held. AF in FIG. 6 (b)
oregroundCoord is a foreground figure reference point array, and holds the coordinate values of the above-mentioned object name and all the points forming the runner R. ABackgro in FIG. 6 (c)
undCoord is a background graphic reference point array that holds all the points that form the ground G that is the background and the tree T. Figure 6
LPicture of (d) is a graphic list, and holds a sequential pointer to the graphic list entry ePicture. Since the runner chart consists of eight graphic elements, the size of the graphic list is eight. EP of FIG. 6 (e)
image is a graphic list entry, each of which comprises data for each graphic element. The first figure list entry represents the figure of the ground G. The ground G is a straight line, the color of the line is black, the width of the line is 1, the background figure, and the coordinates of both ends of the line are aBackgroundCoord.

[0], aBackgroundCoord [1]. The second graphic list entry represents the graphic of the leaf T ₁ of the standing tree T. The leaf T ₁ is a polygon, the color of the line is black, the width of the line is 1, the inside of the polygon is painted white, and it is a background figure, and the coordinates of each vertex of the polygon are aBackground.
dCoord [2], aBackgroundCood
[3], aBackgroundCoord [4]. The third figure list entry represents the figure of the trunk T ₂ of the standing tree T. The trunk T ₂ is a straight line, the color of the straight line is black, the width of the line is 5, the background figure, and the coordinates of both ends of the straight line are aBackgroundCoord [5], aBa
ccgroundCoord [6].
The fourth figure list entry represents the figure of the body R ₁ of the runner R. The body R ₁ is a straight line, the color of the line is black, the width of the line is 1, the foreground figure, and the coordinates of both ends of the straight line are aF.
oregroundCoord

[0], aForegr
It is indicated in the foundCoord [1]. The fifth figure list entry represents the figure of the front leg R ₂ of the runner R. The forefoot R ₂ is a polygonal line, the color of the line is black, the line width is 1, the foreground figure, and the coordinates forming the polygonal line are aFore.
groundCoord [2], aForeground
dCoord [3], aForegroundCoor
d [4], aForegroundCoord [1]. The sixth figure list entry represents the figure of the rear leg R ₃ of the runner R. The hind leg R ₃ is a polygonal line, the color of the line is black, the width of the line is 1, and the coordinates forming the polygonal line in the foreground figure are aForegroundCoord.
[5], aForegroundCoord [6], a
ForegroundCoord [7], aForeg
It is in the roundCoord [1]. The seventh figure list entry represents the figure of both arms R ₄ of the runner R. Both arms R ₄ are polygonal lines, the color of the line is black, the width of the line is 1, and the coordinates forming the polygonal line in the foreground figure are aFor.
groundCoord [8], aForeground
ndCoord

[9], aForegroundCoo
rd [10], aForegroundCoord [1
1]. The eighth graphic list entry is
The figure of the head R ₅ of the runner R is shown. The head R ₅ is a circle, the color of the line is black, the width of the line is 1, the inside of the circle is white, and it is a foreground figure, and the coordinates forming the circle are aForegro.
undCoord [12], aForegroundC
oord

It indicates that it is [0].

LVariable of FIG. 7A holds a sequential pointer to the variable list entry eVariable. Since the runner chart represents three variables, the size of the variable list is 3. EV of FIG. 7 (b)
variable is a variable list entry for the distance of the runner R from the tree T, which represents the first variable.
The variable name is "distance" and the legend character display position is (41
3, 92), a polygonal line for explaining the legend indicates that it is a line connecting coordinates (309, 126)-(515, 126) having an arrow at one end. It also holds a pointer pMoveList to the operation list. EVar in FIG. 7 (c)
iable is a variable list entry for the body angle of runner R, which represents the second variable. The variable name is "upper body angle" and the legend character display position is (281,6
6), the polygonal line for explaining the legend has coordinates (306,86)-(298,76)-(285,7) having arrows at both ends.
2)-(267,73)-(255,83). Also, a pointer pMo to the operation list
Holds veList. The eVariab of FIG. 7 (d)
le is a variable list entry for the opening angle of both legs of runner R, which represents the third variable. The variable name is "Foot opening angle" and the legend character display position is (314, 20
5), the polygonal line for explaining the legend has coordinates (263,199)-(269,206)-(27) with arrows at both ends.
9,212)-(289,212)-(301,20)
8)-(306,199)-(307,187). Also, a pointer p to the operation list
Holds MoveList. LMove in FIG. 7 (e)
Is an action list for distance and holds a sequential pointer to the action list entry eMove for distance.
Regarding the distance, the size of the operation list is 14 because all 14 foreground figure reference points are moved. Figure 7
(F) eMove is an action list entry for distance. The first operation list entry in FIG. 7F is a
ForegroundCoord

The point [0] moves,
The range indicates that (0,0) is (209,0), and 100% is (-223,0). Below, the second
Each of the 14 action list entries is aForegro
undCoord [1] to aForegroundGroundCo
The point of ord [13] moves, and its range is (209, 0), 1 when 0% as in the first operation list entry.
When it is 00%, it shows that it is (-223,0). In FIG. 7 (g), lMove is a motion list for the body angle, and a motion list entry eMo for the body angle.
Holds a sequential pointer to ve. Regarding the angle of the upper body, the upper end point of the body R ₁ of the runner R, both arms R ₄ , the head R
The size of the operation list is 6 because the 6 foreground graphic reference points forming ₅ are rotated. The first operation list entry in FIG. 7H is aForegroundCoord.

Point [0] is aForegroundCoord [1]
It rotates about, and the range is -30 degrees when 0%, 1
When it is 00%, it means 30 degrees. Below, the second
The operation list entries of 6 are aForegr
foundCoord [8] -aForegroundC
Like the first action list entry, the point of oord [12] rotates about aForegroundGroundCoord [1], which indicates that the range is -30 degrees at 0% and 30 degrees at 100%. . LMov in FIG. 7 (i)
e is a motion list for the leg opening angle and holds a sequential pointer to the motion list entry eMove for the upper body angle. The opening angle of the legs for moving the forefoot R _2, foreground graphic reference points 6 points constituting the hind R ₃ excluding the groin runner R, the magnitude of the action list is six. The eMove in FIG. 7 (j) is an action list entry for the foot opening angle. The first action list entry in FIG. 7 (j) is aForegroundGround
The point of d [2] is aForegroundCoord
It rotates around [1] and its range is 15% when 0%.
In the case of 100%, it means −15 degrees. Hereinafter, the second and third operation list entries are respectively a
ForegroundCoord [3], aForeg
Like the first action list entry, the point of roundCoord [4] is aForegroundGroundCoord.
It rotates around [1] and its range is 15% when 0%.
In the case of 100%, it means −15 degrees. Fourth
~ The sixth operation list entry is aFore
groundCoord [5] -aForeground
The point of dCoord [7] rotates about aForegroundGround [1] as in the case of the first operation list entry, and the range is -15 degrees when 0% and 100%.
Indicates that it is 15 degrees.

(2) Next, the operation test will be described. The operation test is the last step of the chart design to check whether the designed chart is linked with the input data and deforms as intended by the chart designer. FIG. 8 is a schematic flowchart of the operation test.
In step S11, a percentage value 0.0 (0%) to 1.0 (100%) of each variable is set in the array variable adwPercent [j] from the input device. Here, j is an integer of 0 ≦ j ≦ nMaxVar−1. Step S
In step 12, the foreground graphic reference point array aForegro is set based on the variable percentage value set in step S11.
Each point of undCoord is moved / rotated and prepared in a new array aCalcFore. FIG. 9 shows step S1.
2 is a flowchart explaining in more detail No. 2. The expressions (1) to (3) in FIG. 9 are as follows.

Fx = (nShift100x−nShift0x) × adwPercent [k] + nShift0x + aCalcFore [nCoord]. x ... (1) fy = (nShift100y−nShift0y) × adwPercent [k] + nShift0y + aCalcFore [nCoord]. y ... (2)

[0026]

[Equation 1]

Here, θ is θ = {(nAngle100-nAngle0) × adwPercent [k] + nAngle0} × (π / 180) (4). In step S13, the foreground figure reference point array aF
Step S1 instead of oregroundCoord
Reference points aCalcfor and aCalc calculated in 2
Draw all the figures that make up the chart using Back. FIG. 10 is a flowchart explaining step S13 in more detail.

Below, in fact, FIGS. 6 and 7 designed so far are shown.
The calculation method of the operation test will be described using the actual data of. Here, in step S11, "distance" is set to 60.
%, 100% for "upper body angle", 8 for "foot opening angle"
Enter 0%. adwPercent

[0] = 0.6 adwPercent [1] = 1.0 adwPercent [2] = 0.8 By step S12a, aForegr of FIG. 6B is obtained.
Array all coordinate points of foundCoord aCalcf
Copy to ore. The aCalcFore at this time is shown in FIG. In addition, aBackg in FIG.
Array of all coordinate points of roundCoord aCalc
Copy to Back. ACalcBack at this time
Is shown in FIG. In step S12b, an integer variable k is prepared and its initial value is set to 0. Step S12c
By this, the eVariable of FIG. 7B, which is the first entry of the lVariable of FIG. 7A, is acquired. Since eVariable exists in step S12d, the process proceeds to the next step S12e. Step S
By 12e, pMoveL of the eVariable
The first eMove of FIG. 7 (f), which is the first entry of lMove of FIG. 7 (e) pointed to by ist, is acquired. Since eMove exists in step S12f, the process proceeds to the next step S12g. Since the operation type of the eMove is movement in step S12g, the process proceeds to the next step S12h. Where the new aCalcFore

[0] (fx, fy) is calculated using the equations (1) and (2) as follows. fx = (− 223−209) × 0.6 + 209 + 282
= 231.8 fy = (0-0) × 0.6 + 0 + 128 = 128 Rounding off below the decimal point, and as a result, a in FIG.
CalcFore

The coordinates of [0] are aCa in FIG. 11 (c).
lcFore

This indicates that the coordinates are [0].
Thereafter, in step S12j, the second operation list entry, that is, the second eMove in FIG. 7F is acquired. Since eMove exists in step S12f, the process proceeds to the next step S12g. By step S12g,
Since the eMove is a move, the next step S12
Go to h. Where the new aCalcFore [1]
When (fx, fy) is calculated using the equations (1) and (2), the result is as follows. fx = (− 223−209) × 0.6 + 209 + 282
= 231.8 fy = (0-0) × 0.6 + 0 + 170 = 170 The fractional part is rounded off, and as a result, a in FIG.
The coordinates of CalcFore [1] are aCa in FIG. 11 (c).
It indicates that the coordinates have become lcFore [1].
Similarly, if all the operation list entries in FIG. 7 (f) are calculated in the same way, after all, aCalc of FIG. 11 (a) is obtained.
All coordinates of Fore are aCalcFor of FIG. 11 (c).
It becomes the coordinate of e. By step S12f, FIG.
If it is determined that the operation list entries have been calculated, the process proceeds to step S12k. Step S12
Add 1 to k by k. By step S12l, l
The eVariable in FIG. 7C, which is the second entry of the Variable, is acquired. Since eVariable exists in step S12d, the process proceeds to the next step S12e. That eVar by step S12e
The l in FIG. 7 (g) pointed to by pMoveList
The first entry of Move, the first e of FIG. 7 (h)
Get Move. By step S12f, eMo
Since ve exists, the process proceeds to the next step S12g. Since the operation type of the eMove is rotation in step S12g, the process proceeds to the next step S12i. here,
The new aCalcFore

[0] (fx, fy) is calculated. nAngle0 = −30, nAngle100 =
Since it is 30, θ is calculated by using the equation (4), and θ = {(30 + 30) × 1.0−30} × (π / 18
0) = 0.5236, so the new aCalcFore

[0] (fx, f
y) becomes as follows using the equation (3). fx = 0.866 × (232-232) + 0.5 × (1
28-170) + 232 = 211 fy = -0.5x (232-232) + 0.866x
(128-170) + 170 = 134 This is aCalcFore of FIG.11 (c).

The coordinates of [0] are aCalcFore in FIG.

This indicates that the coordinates are [0].

Similarly, when all the operation list entries in FIG. 7 (h) are calculated in the same way, the result is shown in FIG. 11 (c).
All coordinates of aCalcFor are shown in aC of FIG. 11 (d).
It becomes the coordinates of alcFore. When it is determined in step S12f that all the operation list entries in FIG. 7H have been calculated, the process proceeds to step S12k.
In step S12k, 1 is added to k. Step S1
With 2l, the eVariable of FIG. 7D, which is the third entry of lVariable, is acquired. Since eVariable exists in step S12d, the process proceeds to the next step S12e. In step S12e, the first eMove of FIG. 7 (j), which is the first entry of lMove of FIG. 7 (i) pointed to by pMoveList of the eVariable, is acquired. Step S1
Since 2f indicates that eMove exists, the process proceeds to the next step S12g. In step S12g, the eMo
Since the operation type of ve is rotation, the next step S12
Go to i. Where the new aCalcFore [2]
Calculate (fx, fy). nAngle0 = 15, n
Since Angle100 = −15, θ is calculated by using the equation (4), and θ = {(− 15−15) × 0.8 + 15} × (π / 18
0) = − 0.157, so new aCalcFore [2] (fx, f
y) becomes as follows using the equation (3). fx = 0.988x (206-232) -0.156x
(190-170) + 232 = 203 fy = 0.156 × (206-232) + 0.988 ×
(190-170) + 170 = 186 This indicates that the coordinates of aCalcFore [2] in FIG. 11 (d) have become the coordinates of aCalcFore [2] in FIG. 11 (e).

Similarly, when all the operation list entries in FIG. 7 (j) are calculated, the result is shown in FIG. 11 (d).
All coordinates of aCalcFor are
It becomes the coordinates of alcFore. When it is determined in step S12f that all the operation list entries in FIG. 7J have been calculated, the process proceeds to step S12k.
In step S12k, 1 is added to k. Step S1
2l tries to acquire the next entry of lVariable, but since there is no such variable list entry, step S12d causes step S12 to be performed.
The process of is ended.

Next, the process proceeds to step S13 in FIG. By the step S13a, the first graphic list entry ePictu in FIG. 6 (e) pointed to by the graphic list in FIG. 6 (d).
Get re. Since the graphic list entry exists in step S13b, the process proceeds to the next step S13c. Since this figure is determined to be the background in step S13c, the process proceeds to step S13e. Step S13e
A black straight line aCalcBack

[0] -aC
Outputs alcBack [1]. In step S13f, the second figure list entry ePicture is acquired. Since the graphic list entry exists in step S13b, the process proceeds to the next step S13c. In step S13c, since this drawing is determined to be the background,
It proceeds to step S13e. A polygon (triangle) aCalcBack [2] -aCalcBack [2] surrounded by a straight line with a black width of 1 and painted white in step S13e.
[3] -Output aCalcBack [4]. By step S13f, the third figure list entry ePic
Get a true. Since the graphic list entry exists in step S13b, the process proceeds to the next step S13c. Since this figure is determined to be the background in step S13c, the process proceeds to step S13e. Step S13
A straight line aCalcBack [5] -a with a black width of 5 by e
CalcBack [6] is output. Step S13f
Thus, the fourth figure list entry ePicture is acquired. Since the graphic list entry exists in step S13b, the process proceeds to the next step S13c. Since this figure is determined to be the foreground in step S13c, the process proceeds to step S13d. In step S13d, a black straight line aCalcFore of 1

[0] -aC
Outputs alcFore [1]. In step S13f, the fifth figure list entry ePicture is acquired. Since the graphic list entry exists in step S13b, the process proceeds to the next step S13c. In step S13c, since this figure is determined to be the foreground,
It proceeds to step S13d. In step S13d, the black line 1 has a polygonal line aCalcFore [2] -aCalc.
Fore [3] -aCalc Fore [4] -aCal
Output cFore [1]. In step S13f, the sixth graphic list entry ePicture is acquired. Since the graphic list entry exists in step S13b, the process proceeds to the next step S13c. Since this figure is determined to be the foreground in step S13c, the process proceeds to step S13d. By step S13d, the black polygonal line aCalcFore [5] -aCalcF1
ore [6] -aCalc Fore [7] -aCalc
Outputs Fore [1]. By step S13f,
Get the seventh graphic list entry ePicture. Since the graphic list entry exists in step S13b, the process proceeds to the next step S13c. Step S
Since this figure is determined to be the foreground by 13c, the process proceeds to step S13d. In step S13d, the black polygonal line aCalcFore [8] -aCalcFo1
re

[9] -aCalcFore [10] -aCalc
Outputs Fore [11]. In step S13f, the eighth figure list entry ePicture is acquired. Since the graphic list entry exists in step S13b, the process proceeds to the next step S13c. Since this figure is determined to be the foreground in step S13c, the process proceeds to step S13d. In step S13d, the center point surrounded by the black line with the width of 1 is aCalcFore [1
2] with 2 radii aCalcFore [12] -aCa
lcFore

A circle whose inside is equal to the distance between [0] and is painted white is output. At step S13f, an attempt is made to obtain the next graphic list entry ePicture, but since there is no graphic list entry, step S13b.
Thus, the process of step S13 ends. As a result of the above processing, the original chart of FIG. 4 is transformed as shown in FIG. The chart designer looks at this result and changes the design data if necessary.

[D] Next, the storage area of the numerical data 6b of FIG. 1 in which the numerical data of the object is stored will be described with reference to a specific data structure. Numerical data 6b
Is composed of the data structure shown in FIGS. In these figures, alphabetic names are variable names. In the embodiment, FIG.
Although the numerical data 6b of No. 2 is composed of these variables, all of them are not essential for the purpose of the present invention.

FIG. 12 (a) is a data frame 19 in which variables representing an overview of this numerical data are collected. sDat
Title 19a holds a title character string to be attached to numerical data. The nCol 19b holds the number of columns of numerical data, that is, the variable number in which the object is inherent. nRow19c
Holds the number of rows of numerical data, that is, the number of objects. sC
The apLabel 19d holds the label character string of the object name. asLabell9e is an array that holds the label character string of each column of numerical data. adwData19
f is a two-dimensional array having a size of nCol × nRow that holds numerical data. Using integers m and n of 0 or more, 2
When referring to the element of the m-th row and the n-th column of the dimension array aX, aX
Described as [m] [n]. The asCaption 19g is an array that holds the object name character string.

FIG. 12B shows a structure array aColAttr20 holding the attribute of each column of numerical data, and dwMin, dwMax, bAscending are contained in the structure elements.
including. The dwMin 20a holds the minimum value in the numerical range of the column. The dwMax 20b holds the maximum value of the numerical range of the column. The bAscending 20c holds a true / false value representing the up / down attribute of the column numerical data. When this value is true, the larger the numerical value of the column numerical data, the more 100%
Represents approaching. When this value is false, the larger the numerical value of the column numerical data, the closer to 0%. When the structure array aX includes a structure element b, this element b
AX by using an integer index n of 0 or more
[N]. Describe as b.

FIG. 13 shows some variables in FIGS. 12 (a) and 12 (b) in a tabular form so that their relationships can be easily understood. [E] Next, a chart display method will be described using specific numerical data and the chart design data of the runner chart described above. (1) First, the numerical data used here will be described. FIG.
4 is a labor productivity comparison table of A department store and B department store, which is a diagram showing basic data to be expressed in a multivariate chart. FIGS. 15 (a) to 15 (e) are the data of the table of FIG. 14 which completely fills FIG. 12 (a) to 12 (b) (or FIG. 13). A chart user who wants to represent numerical data in a multivariate chart can use the numerical data in FIG.
5 (a) to (e), the present invention does not particularly mention the data input method.
The data input method is omitted here. Note that FIG.
(E) aColAttr is displayed by the chart user in FIG.
It is set appropriately based on the numerical data of. For example, labor productivity dwMin

[0] is 800, dwMa
x

[0] is 1500, which is set to a range that sufficiently includes labor productivity 1212 and 946 of A department store and B department store. Also, bAscend of all variables
ing is true, but as labor productivity, sales floor efficiency, and gross profit margin are all higher (100
This is because it is in a preferable state (the closer it is to%).

(2) Next, the step of obtaining the final multivariate chart will be described. FIG. 16 is a schematic flowchart for displaying a multivariate chart. The calculation method of the multivariate chart display will be described below with reference to the design data diagrams 6 and 7 of the runner charts designed so far and the numerical data diagram 15. In step S201 of FIG. 16, an integer variable i is prepared and an initial value 0 is substituted. In step S202, it is checked whether i has reached nRow. If i has reached nRow, the process proceeds to step S214.
It proceeds to step S203. Since i is incremented by 1 in step S213, step S203 to step S212 are repeated nRow times. In step S203, the integer variable j is prepared and the initial value 0 is substituted. In step S204, it is checked whether j has reached nCol. If it has reached jCol, the process proceeds to step S211, and if it has not reached jCol, the process proceeds to step S205. Since j is incremented by 1 in step S210, this allows step S205-
Step S209 is repeated nCol times. Step S2
When the calculation of 05 to step S209 is performed using the actual data, the value of the array adwPercent for the "A department store" that is the first object is as follows.

AdwPercent

[0] = 0.589 adwPercent [1] = 0.55 adwPercent [2] = 0.187 The next step S211 is step S12 of the operation test.
The flowchart of FIG. 9 describing the above can be used as it is. However, after copying the two arrays in step S12a, a procedure is added to shift the coordinates of all the elements of aCalcFore and aCalcBack according to the arrangement mode. Here, the stacking mode is selected as the arrangement mode. Then, from FIG. 6 (a), Borde
Since r has two points (3, 4) and (626, 245), the chart is displayed in a rectangle whose diagonal points are (0, 0)-(623, 241). After all, two arrays aC
The initial values of alcFore and aCalcBack are values obtained by subtracting (3, 4) from the coordinates of all elements. Then, when step S211 is completed, the two arrays aCalc
Back and aCalcFore are shown in FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b).
become that way. For the next step S212, the flowchart of FIG. 10 for explaining step S13 of the operation test can be used as it is. However, step S13b
After determining that all the graphic entries ePicture have been displayed with, the coordinates aCalcFore
At the position of [nCapCoord], the character string asCapt
Processing for displaying ion [i] is added.

As a result of the processing so far, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 8 (a), the ground G, the standing tree T, and the runner _RA imitating the state of the department store _A are displayed. Step S21
By 3, 1 is added to i, the coordinate value is similarly calculated for the next object "B department store", and the chart is displayed. The coordinate values for "B department store" at this time are shown in FIG.
7 (c). The display on the output device up to this point is shown in FIG. In addition to FIG. 18A, FIG. 18B shows a display of the runner R _B imitating the state of the B department store.

When it is determined in step S202 that calculation and display have been completed for all objects, the process proceeds to step S214. In step S214, the coordinate value for the legend diagram is calculated. In the normal legend diagram, the original chart is reduced by about ½ vertically and horizontally and displayed at a position where it does not overlap with the chart displayed in the above steps. Since the calculation procedure for the legend diagram has been sufficiently explained by the calculation procedure of the reference points of the chart so far, it is omitted.
The calculated reference points are shown in FIGS. 17 (d) and 17 (e). In the legend diagram, it is necessary to calculate the coordinates of the polygonal line arrows and the display position of the explanatory text for explanation in addition to the original chart of the chart, but the procedure will be tedious and therefore omitted. In step S215, the legend figure calculated in step S214 is displayed on the output device. Finally, in step S216, the title sDatTitle of this chart is displayed at a position where it does not overlap the previously displayed chart and the legend diagram. Typically, it is displayed in the upper center.

As a result of the above processing, the final result FIG. 19 of the multivariate chart using the runner chart is obtained. FIG.
In addition to FIG. 18B, reference numeral 9 has a legend L and a chart title S displayed. [F] Here, some multivariate charts other than the above-mentioned runner chart according to the present invention will be illustrated.

(1) FIG. 20 shows an example of using a face chart. The face chart assigns four variables of the object to "amount of hair H", "eyebrow angle E", "nose height N" and "mouth angle M", and replaces the condition of the object with the facial expression of a person. Can be expressed as From the example of use, it can be seen that it is easy to make an overall comparison between “My Company F _A ” and “Rival Company F _B ”.

(2) FIG. 21 shows an example of using the airplane chart. The plane chart assigns three variables to “distance D from control tower”, “altitude H from ground” and “inclination θ of plane” so that objects can be easily compared with each other based on the positional relationship between planes. It is something to do. From usage example A
It can be seen that it is easy to make an overall comparison between Aviation A _A and B Aviation A _B.

(3) FIG. 22 shows an example of using a tree chart. The tree chart assigns four variables to "leaf area L", "branch length B", "trunk thickness T", and "root tension R", and replaces the condition of the object with the health condition of the tree. To do. From the example of use, it can be easily read that the computer introduced this time improved the processing capacity by comparing the two trees T _A and T _B.

(4) FIG. 23 is an example of using a tree chart. Tree chart is intended to represent eight variables in the "slope B ₁ .about.B ₆ branch six (present right 3 each)""height H of the tree,""root length R". In the usage example, the three branches on the left and right are arranged symmetrically, such as in-house evaluation of three products and market (customer) evaluation. As a result, "Washa T _A, " which has an overall downward-sloping branch, indicates that the product is self-satisfied and not accepted in the market.
“Rival Company T _B ” makes it easy to make comparisons, such as that the evaluation is fair both inside and outside the company.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention, and these modifications are not excluded from the scope of the present invention.

[0046]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (1) A multivariate chart can be created with interest, and the created multivariate chart can be used to visually and reliably capture the entire image of an object.

(2) In addition to the effect of (1) above, it is possible to provide a dynamic and realistic three-dimensional sensation by providing an undeformed background diagram and a foreground diagram to be transformed. (3) In addition to the effect of (1) above, the operation test of the multivariate chart can be easily performed. (4) In addition to the above (1), since the legend can be displayed on the multivariate chart, the significance of the variable can be displayed and clear data can be confirmed when necessary.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a configuration diagram of a multivariate chart display device of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram of a partial data structure of chart design data and each variable of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of another part of the data structure of the chart design data of the present invention and each variable.

FIG. 4 is an original chart of a runner chart.

FIG. 5 is a chart in which coordinate values are entered in the original chart of the runner chart.

FIG. 6 is a diagram in which chart design data of a runner chart is embedded in order to specifically explain a partial data structure of the chart design data of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram in which chart design data of a runner chart is embedded in order to specifically explain another part of the data structure of the chart design data of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a schematic flowchart of an operation test.

FIG. 9 is a detailed flowchart of step S12 in the schematic flowchart of the operation test.

FIG. 10 is a detailed flowchart of step S13 in the schematic flowchart of the operation test.

FIG. 11 is a runner chart in which a reference point array changed by calculation of an operation test and a deformation obtained as a result of the operation test are added.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a data structure of numerical data and each variable of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a tabular representation of the relationship between some variables that make up the data structure of the numerical data of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing basic data for displaying a multivariate chart in a labor productivity comparison table for department stores A and B.

15 is a diagram in which the data of FIG. 14 is embedded in order to specifically explain the data structure of the numerical data of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a schematic flowchart of displaying a multivariate chart.

FIG. 17 is a reference point array calculated for displaying a multivariate chart.

FIG. 18 is a display intermediate diagram of a multivariate chart using a runner chart.

FIG. 19 is a display completion diagram of a multivariate chart using a runner chart.

FIG. 20 is an example of using a face chart.

FIG. 21 is a usage example of an airplane chart.

FIG. 22 is a usage example of a tree chart.

FIG. 23 is a usage example of a tree chart.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Multivariate Chart Display Device 2 CPU (Central Processing Unit) 3 Computing Device 4 Control Device 5 Program Storage Device 5a Chart Display Program 6 Data Storage Device 6a Chart Display Data 6b Numerical Data 7 Input Device 7a Keyboard 7b Mouse 7c Image Scanner 7d Touch panel 7e Digitizer 8 Output device 8a Display (CRT, liquid crystal) 8b Printer 8c Plotter

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A method for displaying a multivariate chart, comprising:
(A) In order to abstract an object for evaluation / analysis that inherently includes a plurality of variables that can represent states by numerical values, a chart original diagram having an undeformed background diagram and a foreground diagram that is an object of transformation is set. And (b) by moving or rotating a part of the chart original drawing, the chart original drawing is deformed by interlocking with the magnitude of the numerical value of the variable of the object, and the whole image of the object is displayed. A method for displaying a multivariate chart, which comprises performing the step of displaying a captured figure. 2. The method for displaying a multivariate chart according to claim 1, wherein the chart original diagram uses at least the following data. (A) Foreground / background reference point coordinate array data that holds the coordinates necessary to represent the original chart, (b) Data sufficient and sufficient to represent some graphics of the original chart, and the graphics Figure list entry data that holds the coordinates forming the above as an index array to the reference point coordinate array, (c) figure list data that holds a pointer that sequentially points to the figure list entry data, (d) variable name,
Information for displaying a legend, variable list entry data existing by a variable number that can express the chart original diagram having a pointer to an operation list, (e) variable list data holding a pointer sequentially pointing to the variable list entry data, ( f) An index indicating one point in the reference point coordinate array data, a type of moving or rotating the point, and in the case of rotation, the reference point coordinate array for representing the center coordinates thereof. Action list entry data holding a pointing index and a movement or rotation range, and (g) action list data holding a pointer sequentially pointing to the action list entry data. 3. The multivariate chart display method according to claim 2, wherein an operation test of the multivariate chart is performed. 4. The method of displaying a multivariate chart according to claim 2, wherein a legend can be displayed in the multivariate part of the multivariate chart. 5. The method for displaying a multivariate chart according to claim 2, wherein the arrangement mode of the multivariate chart is selectable so that the charted objects are displayed in an overlapping manner. How to display the chart. 6. The multivariate chart display method according to claim 2, wherein the arrangement mode of the multivariate chart is selectable so that the charted objects are displayed side by side. Display method. 7. A display device for a multivariate chart,
(A) A chart original diagram having a background diagram that is not deformed and a foreground diagram that is a target of deformation is set in order to abstract an object for evaluation / analysis that inherently includes a plurality of variables whose states can be represented by numerical values. (B) By moving or rotating a part of the chart original drawing, the chart original drawing is deformed by moving or rotating a part of the chart original drawing, and the whole image of the object is captured. A multivariate chart display device comprising: a device for displaying a figure. 8. The display device for a multivariate chart according to claim 7, wherein the original chart chart has at least the following means. (A) Foreground / background reference point coordinate array storage means for holding coordinates necessary to represent the original chart, (b) necessary and sufficient data for representing a part of the chart original chart, and Figure list entry storage means for holding coordinates forming a figure as an index array to the reference point coordinate array, (c) figure list storage means for holding pointers sequentially pointing to the figure list entry storage means, (d) variable name Information for displaying a legend, variable list entry storage means having pointers to the operation list, the variable list entry storage means being present for the variable number that can express the chart original diagram, (e) a variable list holding pointers sequentially pointing to the variable list entry storage means Storage means, (f) an index pointing to one point in the reference point coordinate array storage means, and moving or rotating that point Type, and in the case of rotation, an index pointing to the reference point coordinate array for representing the center coordinates thereof, and an operation list entry storage means for holding a movement or rotation range, (g) the operation list entry storage means An operation list storage unit that holds a pointer that sequentially points to. 9. The display device for a multivariate chart according to claim 8, further comprising means for performing an operation test of the multivariate chart. 10. The display device for a multivariate chart according to claim 8, wherein a multivariate chart display device is provided with means for displaying a legend in a multivariate portion of the multivariate chart. 11. The display device for a multivariate chart according to claim 8, further comprising means for selecting a layout mode of the multivariate chart so that the charted objects are displayed in an overlapping manner. Display device for multivariate chart. 12. The display device for a multivariate chart according to claim 8, further comprising means for selecting a layout mode of the multivariate chart so that the charted objects are displayed side by side. Multivariate chart display device.