| 摘要 |
A system for automatically generating the layout of the plurality of text and graphic elements on a page includes a memory device for storing a plurality of page specifications, each page specification including a plurality of constraints describing the layout of user-definable text elements and graphic elements on a paper. The system further includes an input device for selecting one of the page specifications in the memory and for entering data defining the text and graphic elements of the selected page specification. A processor, coupled to the memory device and the input device selectively manipulates the text elements and graphic elements to generate a page layout in accordance with the plurality of constraints of the selected page specification. An output device, either a video display or printer, is provided to display the generated page layout. A method for automated layout of user-definable text and graphic elements on a page is further disclosed. |
