Data processing system capable of executing data processing using resources by designating displayed graphic patterns representing selected resources

摘要

A data processing system including a display unit for displaying a plurality of graphic patterns and names thereof corresponding to resources, and an input unit for selectively designating objects to be processed from graphic patterns or names being displayed. A file is provided for registering the graphic patterns and names corresponding to the resources in connection with each user. The graphic patterns and the names thereof specific to a user are read out from the file on the basis of user identifying information inputted in precedence to the data processing and this read out data is displayed on the display unit.