Abstract: A graphics image generation apparatus includes element arrangement means for, based on hierarchical data, arranging figures which indicate constituent elements on a lower hierarchy level than a constituent element on a predetermined level of the hierarchical data, in a figure region which indicates the constituent element on the predetermined level; and arrangement control means for generating a graphics image of the hierarchical data by causing the element arrangement means to recursively perform arrangement of figures for each hierarchy level from a lower hierarchy level to a higher hierarchy level of the hierarchical data.

Abstract: A graphic area is provided in which graphics represent constitutional elements of a predetermined layer. A graphics image generation apparatus includes an element arrangement unit (22) for arranging graphics representing constitutional elements in a layer lower than the predetermined layer according to the layered data and an arrangement control unit (23) for executing arrangement of graphics for each of the layers reflexively from the lower to the upper layer of the layered data, thereby generating graphics image of the layered data.