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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 16, 1999
Filed:
Oct. 18, 1996
Naoki Hayashi, Nakai-machi, JP;
Kazuo Shibuta, Nakai-machi, JP;
Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A drawing system enables the user to prepare an attractive drawing easily from a simple drawing drawn by the user, when the user prepares a drawing electrically. Original read section reads an image for specifying elements and positioning relation of the elements on an input paper. The elements and the positioning relation of the elements are determined in accordance with the read image, and are stored in the element data storage section. At the same time, a drawing guide is selected from the drawing guide selection section. In accordance with the selected drawing guide, coordinates where drawing elements can be placed, forms of the drawing elements, and colors of the drawing elements are changed to prepare an attractive drawing.