Abstract: A method of generating a photomask order including generating a generic information user interface which prompts a user to input generic data about a customer placing the photomask order, and generating a custom order user interface which prompts the user to enter specific data necessary to complete the photomask order based on the generic data and/or previously entered specific data. A properties file is generated based on the specific data, and a command script file is accessed based on the properties file. A photomask order is generated using the command script file. In another embodiment, a system and method for processing a photomask order uses a generic information input interface and a specific information input interface to gather information regarding a potential photomask customer or a new photomask customer to generate setup files for a photomask order processing system.

Abstract: A system for generating photomask orders in a specified format includes at least one template or order for entry and storage of photomask order data, wherein the at least one template or order is created based upon requirements of a specified photomask order format. The system includes at least one set of rules corresponding to the at least one template or order, wherein the set of rules includes instructions which insure that a user enter complete information into the at least one template or order as required by the specified order format. The templates or order may be further comprised of components and/or subcomponents which can be stored separately. The data fields in the orders, templates, components, subcomponents, etc. may reference specification grades which can in turn be easily modified to update one or more orders, templates, components, subcomponents, etc. simultaneously.

Abstract: A system for generating photomask orders in a specified format includes at least one template or order for entry and storage of photomask order data, wherein the at least one template or order is created based upon requirements of a specified photomask order format. The system includes at least one set of rules corresponding to the at least one template or order, wherein the set of rules includes instructions which insure that a user enter complete information into the at least one template or order as required by the specified order format. A graphical user interface is associated with the at least one template or order, wherein the user can access the at least one template or order to enter photomask order data and create an order in a specified format. A data processing mechanism imports electronic information from external media into the at least one template or order.