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Node Explorer
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The node explorer provide views to the node's vault and transaction data using Corda's RPC framework.
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The user can execute cash transaction commands to issue and move cash to other party on the network or exit cash using the user interface.
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Running the UI
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**Windows**::
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gradlew.bat tools:explorer:run
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**Other**::
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./gradlew tools:explorer:run
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Running Demo Nodes
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**Windows**::
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gradlew.bat tools:explorer:runDemoNodes
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**Other**::
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./gradlew tools:explorer:runDemoNodes
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.. note:: 3 Corda nodes will be created on the following port on localhost by default.
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* Notary -> 20002
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* Alice -> 20004
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* Bob -> 20006
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Interface
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Login
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User can login to any Corda node using the explorer, alternately, `gradlew explorer:runDemoNodes` can be used to start up demo nodes for testing.
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Corda node address, username and password are required for login, the address is defaulted to localhost:0 if leave blank.
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Username and password can be configured in node's configuration file; for demo nodes, it is defaulted to ``user1`` and ``test``.
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.. note:: If you are connecting to the demo nodes, only Alice and Bob (20004, 20006) are accessible using user1 credential, you won't be able to connect to the notary.
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.. image:: resources/explorer/login.png
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:scale: 50 %
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:align: center
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Home
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Home view shows the top level state of node and vault; currently, it shows your cash balance and the numbers of transaction executed.
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The dashboard is intended to house widgets from different CordApp's and provide useful information to system admin at a glance.
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.. image:: resources/explorer/dashboard.png
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Cash
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The cash view shows all currencies you currently own in a tree table format, it is grouped by issuer -> currency.
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Individual cash transactions can be viewed by clicking on the table row. The user can also use the search field to narrow down the scope.
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.. image:: resources/explorer/vault.png
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Transactions
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The transaction view contains all transactions handled by the node in a table view. It shows basic information on the table e.g. Transaction ID,
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command type, USD equivalence value etc. User can expand the row by double clicking to view the inputs,
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outputs and the signatures details for that transaction.
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.. image:: resources/explorer/transactionView.png
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New Transaction
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This is where you can create new transaction; currently only the cash contract is supported.
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The user can choose from three transaction types (issue, move and exit) and any party visible on the network.
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The result of the transaction will be visible in the transaction screen when executed.
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.. image:: resources/explorer/newTransaction.png
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