Method of printing leaflets, catalogs or the like

A method of laying out an object for leaflets, catalogs or the like, at a predetermined position in a predetermined direction, using a computer with a graphic display, the method comprising the steps of:

• preparing a coordinate system on said graphic display;
• providing a closed area for designating a direction, an origin, and an angular reference line passing through said origin on said coordinate system;
• and
• designating a point within said closed area so as to determine a layout direction depending upon an angle defined by a straight line connecting said designated point to said origin and said angular reference line.

A method of laying out an object for leaflets, catalogs or the like, using a computer with a graphic display, the method comprising the steps of:

• providing n reference color display areas and a single designated color display area on said graphic display;
• designating a point within each of said respective reference color display areas using an XY-coordinate input unit and determining density ratios of said respective reference colors based on coordinate values which indicate locations of each designated point;
• displaying portions corresponding to said density ratios among said reference color display areas with said reference colors;
• and
• displaying said designated color display area with a designated color obtained by mixing said reference colors in accordance with said density ratios.