Job network configuration file creating device and creating method

摘要

The device creates a job network configuration file that prescribes an execution procedure of a job in an information processing apparatus. This device comprises a template input unit, a definition file input unit, a setting data input unit and a creation processing unit. The template input unit can receive a template file including an undefined variable, the template file being prepared in connection with the job network configuration file. The definition file input unit can receive a definition file that establishes an association between the variable used in the template file and setting data that is input by an user in connection with a setting of the job network configuration file. The setting data input unit can receive input of the setting data from the user. The creation processing unit can create the job network configuration file in accordance with the definition file and the template file based on the setting data.