Method and system for editing distributed files in a data transmission system

In a file editing system for sequentially connecting files, which are stored in memory devices of a plurality of distributed devices connected to a common signal transmission line, to edition data flowing on said common transmission line, a distributed file editing system wherein each of said distributed devices comprises:

• means for sending a structuring message having a combination and order of files to be connected to said common signal transmission line;
• means for judging whether or not its own file is contained in files to be edited on a basis of said structuring message;
• means for sending a response message having information of said file to said common signal transmission line if its own file is contained;
• and
• means for structuring connection information required for file edition itself on a basis of said structuring message in case it is confirmed through said message that all files to be edited exist in said system.

A method for editing distributed files which are stored in memory devices of a plurality of distributed devices connected to a common signal transmission line, comprising the steps of:

• sending an editing format relating to a combination of distributed filed from at least one distributed device to said common signal transmission line;
• receiving said editing format in at least one other distributed device from said common signal transmission line;
• judging at said other distributed device whether or not it stores a file to be edited on the basis of said editing format;
• and
• editing, in said other distributed device, the files to be edited on the basis of said editing format when it is judged that the files are to be edited.