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diff --git a/Nodes/data_node.py b/Nodes/data_node.py
index 5828d5b..f33bdeb 100644
--- a/Nodes/data_node.py
+++ b/Nodes/data_node.py
@@ -1,20 +1,3 @@
-#!/usr/bin/env python3
-
-"""
-Data Node:
-  - Input: Accepts a value (string, integer, or float) from an input port.
-  - Output: Outputs the current value, either from the input port or set manually via a text box.
-
-Behavior:
-- If both input and output are connected:
-  - Acts as a passthrough, displaying the input value and transmitting it to the output.
-  - Manual input is disabled.
-- If only the output is connected:
-  - Allows manual value entry, which is sent to the output.
-- If only the input is connected:
-  - Displays the input value but does not transmit it further.
-"""
-
 from NodeGraphQt import BaseNode
 
 class DataNode(BaseNode):
@@ -23,91 +6,70 @@ class DataNode(BaseNode):
 
     def __init__(self):
         super(DataNode, self).__init__()
-        # Add input and output ports.
         self.add_input('Input')
         self.add_output('Output')
-        # Add a text input widget for manual entry.
         self.add_text_input('value', 'Value', text='')
-        # Initialize the value from the widget property.
-        self.process_widget_event()
-        self.set_name(f"Data Node: {self.value}")
+        self.manual_input_enabled = True
+        self.set_name(f"Data Node: {self.get_property('value')}")
 
     def post_create(self):
-        """
-        Called after the node's widget is fully created.
-        Connect the text input widget's textChanged signal to process_widget_event.
-        """
         text_widget = self.get_widget('value')
         if text_widget is not None:
             try:
-                # Connect the textChanged signal if available.
                 text_widget.textChanged.connect(self.process_widget_event)
             except Exception as e:
                 print("Error connecting textChanged signal:", e)
 
     def process_widget_event(self, event=None):
-        """
-        Reads the current text from the node's property and updates the node's internal value.
-        """
-        current_text = self.get_property('value')
-        self.value = current_text
-        self.set_name(f"Data Node: {self.value}")
+        if self.manual_input_enabled:
+            current_text = self.get_property('value')
+            self.set_name(f"Data Node: {current_text}")
+            self.transmit_data(current_text)
 
     def property_changed(self, property_name):
-        """
-        Called when a node property changes. If the 'value' property changes,
-        update the internal value.
-        """
         if property_name == 'value':
             self.process_widget_event()
 
     def update_stream(self):
-        """
-        Updates the node's behavior based on the connection states.
-        """
         input_port = self.input(0)
         output_port = self.output(0)
 
         if input_port.connected_ports() and output_port.connected_ports():
-            # Both input and output are connected; act as passthrough.
-            self.set_property('value', '')
+            self.manual_input_enabled = False
             self.get_widget('value').setEnabled(False)
-            input_value = input_port.connected_ports()[0].node().get_property('value')
-            self.set_property('value', input_value)
-            output_port.send_data(input_value)
         elif output_port.connected_ports():
-            # Only output is connected; allow manual input.
+            self.manual_input_enabled = True
             self.get_widget('value').setEnabled(True)
-            output_port.send_data(self.get_property('value'))
+            self.transmit_data(self.get_property('value'))
         elif input_port.connected_ports():
-            # Only input is connected; display input value.
+            self.manual_input_enabled = False
             self.get_widget('value').setEnabled(False)
-            input_value = input_port.connected_ports()[0].node().get_property('value')
-            self.set_property('value', input_value)
         else:
-            # Neither input nor output is connected; allow manual input.
+            self.manual_input_enabled = True
             self.get_widget('value').setEnabled(True)
 
     def on_input_connected(self, input_port, output_port):
-        """
-        Called when an input port is connected.
-        """
         self.update_stream()
 
     def on_input_disconnected(self, input_port, output_port):
-        """
-        Called when an input port is disconnected.
-        """
         self.update_stream()
 
     def on_output_connected(self, output_port, input_port):
-        """
-        Called when an output port is connected.
-        """
         self.update_stream()
 
     def on_output_disconnected(self, output_port, input_port):
-        """
-        Called when an output port is disconnected.
-        """
         self.update_stream()
+
+    def receive_data(self, data, source_port_name=None):
+        if not self.manual_input_enabled:
+            self.set_property('value', data)
+            self.set_name(f"Data Node: {data}")
+            self.transmit_data(data)
+
+    def transmit_data(self, data):
+        output_port = self.output(0)
+        if output_port and output_port.connected_ports():
+            for connected_port in output_port.connected_ports():
+                connected_node = connected_port.node()
+                if hasattr(connected_node, 'receive_data'):
+                    connected_node.receive_data(data)