diff --git a/Data/Server/WebUI/src/Flow_Editor.jsx b/Data/Server/WebUI/src/Flow_Editor.jsx
index 9e94f34..21a0225 100644
--- a/Data/Server/WebUI/src/Flow_Editor.jsx
+++ b/Data/Server/WebUI/src/Flow_Editor.jsx
@@ -53,8 +53,7 @@ export default function FlowEditor({
     return () => {
       delete window.BorealisOpenDrawer;
     };
-  }, []);
-
+  }, [nodes]);
 
   const wrapperRef = useRef(null);
   const { project } = useReactFlow();
@@ -353,17 +352,25 @@ export default function FlowEditor({
     if (nodeCountEl) nodeCountEl.innerText = nodes.length;
   }, [nodes]);
 
+  const selectedNode = nodes.find((n) => n.data?.label === selectedNodeLabel);
+  const nodeTypeMeta = selectedNode
+    ? Object.values(categorizedNodes).flat().find((def) => def.type === selectedNode.type)
+    : null;
+
   return (
     <div
   className="flow-editor-container"
   ref={wrapperRef}
   style={{ position: "relative" }}
 >
-<NodeConfigurationSidebar
-  drawerOpen={drawerOpen}
-  setDrawerOpen={setDrawerOpen}
-  title={selectedNodeLabel}
-/>
+
+      <NodeConfigurationSidebar
+        drawerOpen={drawerOpen}
+        setDrawerOpen={setDrawerOpen}
+        title={selectedNodeLabel}
+        nodeData={nodeTypeMeta}
+      />
+
 
       <ReactFlow
         nodes={nodes}
diff --git a/Data/Server/WebUI/src/Node_Configuration_Sidebar.jsx b/Data/Server/WebUI/src/Node_Configuration_Sidebar.jsx
index 48aea32..f23a7cd 100644
--- a/Data/Server/WebUI/src/Node_Configuration_Sidebar.jsx
+++ b/Data/Server/WebUI/src/Node_Configuration_Sidebar.jsx
@@ -1,26 +1,38 @@
 ////////// PROJECT FILE SEPARATION LINE ////////// CODE AFTER THIS LINE ARE FROM: <ProjectRoot>/Data/WebUI/src/Node_Configuration_Sidebar.jsx
-import { Box, Typography } from "@mui/material";
+import { Box, Typography, Tabs, Tab, TextField } from "@mui/material";
+import React, { useState } from "react";
 
-export default function NodeConfigurationSidebar({ drawerOpen, setDrawerOpen, title }) {
-  return (
-    <>
-      {/* Dim overlay when drawer is open */}
-      {drawerOpen && (
-        <Box
-          onClick={() => setDrawerOpen(false)}
-          sx={{
-            position: "absolute",
-            top: 0,
-            left: 0,
-            right: 0,
-            bottom: 0,
-            backgroundColor: "rgba(0,0,0,0.4)",
-            zIndex: 10
+export default function NodeConfigurationSidebar({ drawerOpen, setDrawerOpen, title, nodeData }) {
+  const [activeTab, setActiveTab] = useState(0);
+  const handleTabChange = (_, newValue) => setActiveTab(newValue);
+
+  const renderConfigFields = () => {
+    const config = nodeData?.config || [];
+    return config.map((field, index) => (
+      <Box key={index} sx={{ mb: 2 }}>
+        <Typography variant="body2" sx={{ color: "#ccc", mb: 0.5 }}>
+          {field.label || field.key}
+        </Typography>
+        <TextField
+          variant="outlined"
+          size="small"
+          fullWidth
+          value={nodeData?.[field.key] || ""}
+          InputProps={{
+            sx: {
+              backgroundColor: "#1e1e1e",
+              color: "#ccc",
+              "& fieldset": { borderColor: "#444" },
+              "&:hover fieldset": { borderColor: "#666" }
+            }
           }}
         />
-      )}
+      </Box>
+    ));
+  };
 
-      {/* Right-Side Node Configuration Panel */}
+  return (
+    <>
       <Box
         onClick={() => setDrawerOpen(false)}
         sx={{
@@ -37,7 +49,6 @@ export default function NodeConfigurationSidebar({ drawerOpen, setDrawerOpen, ti
         }}
       />
 
-      {/* Animated right drawer panel */}
       <Box
         sx={{
           position: "absolute",
@@ -56,27 +67,32 @@ export default function NodeConfigurationSidebar({ drawerOpen, setDrawerOpen, ti
         }}
         onClick={(e) => e.stopPropagation()}
       >
-        {/* Title bar section */}
-        <Box
-          sx={{
-            backgroundColor: "#232323",
-            padding: "16px",
-            borderBottom: "1px solid #333"
-          }}
-        >
-          <Typography variant="h6" sx={{ color: "#0475c2" }}>
-            {title || "Node Configuration Panel"}
-          </Typography>
+        <Box sx={{ backgroundColor: "#232323", borderBottom: "1px solid #333" }}>
+          <Box sx={{ padding: "12px 16px" }}>
+            <Typography variant="h7" sx={{ color: "#0475c2", fontWeight: "bold" }}>
+              {"Edit " + (title || "Node")}
+            </Typography>
+          </Box>
+          <Tabs
+            value={activeTab}
+            onChange={handleTabChange}
+            variant="fullWidth"
+            textColor="inherit"
+            TabIndicatorProps={{ style: { backgroundColor: "#58a6ff" } }}
+            sx={{ borderTop: "1px solid #333", borderBottom: "1px solid #333", minHeight: "36px", height: "36px" }}
+          >
+            <Tab label="Config" sx={{ color: "#ccc", minHeight: "36px", height: "36px", textTransform: "none" }} />
+            <Tab label="Usage Docs" sx={{ color: "#ccc", minHeight: "36px", height: "36px", textTransform: "none" }} />
+          </Tabs>
         </Box>
 
-        {/* Content */}
         <Box sx={{ padding: 2 }}>
-          <p style={{ fontSize: "0.85rem", color: "#aaa" }}>
-            This sidebar will be used to configure nodes in the future.
-          </p>
-          <p style={{ fontSize: "0.85rem", color: "#aaa" }}>
-            The idea is that this area will allow for more node configuration controls to be dynamically-populated by the nodes to allow more complex node documentation and configuration.
-          </p>
+          {activeTab === 0 && renderConfigFields()}
+          {activeTab === 1 && (
+            <Typography sx={{ whiteSpace: "pre-wrap", fontSize: "0.85rem", color: "#aaa" }}>
+              {nodeData?.usage_documentation || "No documentation provided for this node."}
+            </Typography>
+          )}
         </Box>
       </Box>
     </>
diff --git a/Data/Server/WebUI/src/nodes/General Purpose/Node_Data.jsx b/Data/Server/WebUI/src/nodes/General Purpose/Node_Data.jsx
index 5f0323a..77156b3 100644
--- a/Data/Server/WebUI/src/nodes/General Purpose/Node_Data.jsx	
+++ b/Data/Server/WebUI/src/nodes/General Purpose/Node_Data.jsx	
@@ -1,213 +1,138 @@
 ////////// PROJECT FILE SEPARATION LINE ////////// CODE AFTER THIS LINE ARE FROM: <ProjectRoot>/Data/WebUI/src/nodes/General Purpose/Node_Data.jsx
 
-/**
- * ============================================
- * Borealis - Standard Live Data Node Template
- * ============================================
- *
- * COMPONENT ROLE:
- * This component defines a "data conduit" node that can accept input,
- * process/override it with local logic, and forward the output on a timed basis.
- * 
- * It serves as the core behavior model for other nodes that rely on live propagation.
- * Clone and extend this file to create nodes with specialized logic.
- *
- * CORE CONCEPTS:
- * - Uses a centralized shared memory (window.BorealisValueBus) for value sharing
- * - Synchronizes with upstream nodes based on ReactFlow edges
- * - Emits to downstream nodes by updating its own BorealisValueBus[id] value
- * - Controlled by a global polling timer (window.BorealisUpdateRate)
- * 
- * LIFECYCLE SUMMARY:
- * - onMount: initializes logic loop and sync monitor
- * - onUpdate: watches edges and global rate, reconfigures as needed
- * - onUnmount: cleans up all timers
- *
- * DATA FLOW OVERVIEW:
- * - INPUT: if a left-edge (target) is connected, disables manual editing
- * - OUTPUT: propagates renderValue to downstream nodes via right-edge (source)
- *
- * STRUCTURE:
- * - Node UI includes:
- *    * Label (from data.label)
- *    * Body description (from data.content)
- *    * Input textbox (disabled if input is connected)
- *
- * HOW TO EXTEND:
- * - For transformations, insert logic into runNodeLogic()
- * - To validate or restrict input types, modify handleManualInput()
- * - For side-effects or external API calls, add hooks inside runNodeLogic()
- */
-
 import React, { useEffect, useRef, useState } from "react";
 import { Handle, Position, useReactFlow, useStore } from "reactflow";
 import { IconButton } from "@mui/material";
 import { Settings as SettingsIcon } from "@mui/icons-material";
 
-// Global Shared Bus for Node Data Propagation
-if (!window.BorealisValueBus) {
-    window.BorealisValueBus = {};
-}
-
-// Global Update Rate (ms) for All Data Nodes
-if (!window.BorealisUpdateRate) {
-    window.BorealisUpdateRate = 100;
-}
+if (!window.BorealisValueBus) window.BorealisValueBus = {};
+if (!window.BorealisUpdateRate) window.BorealisUpdateRate = 100;
 
 const DataNode = ({ id, data }) => {
-    const { setNodes } = useReactFlow();
-    const edges = useStore(state => state.edges);
+  const { setNodes } = useReactFlow();
+  const edges = useStore((state) => state.edges);
+  const [renderValue, setRenderValue] = useState(data?.value || "");
+  const valueRef = useRef(renderValue);
 
-    const [renderValue, setRenderValue] = useState(data?.value || "");
-    const valueRef = useRef(renderValue);
+  const handleManualInput = (e) => {
+    const newValue = e.target.value;
+    valueRef.current = newValue;
+    setRenderValue(newValue);
+    window.BorealisValueBus[id] = newValue;
+    setNodes((nds) =>
+      nds.map((n) =>
+        n.id === id ? { ...n, data: { ...n.data, value: newValue } } : n
+      )
+    );
+  };
 
-    // Manual input handler (disabled if connected to input)
-    const handleManualInput = (e) => {
-        const newValue = e.target.value;
+  useEffect(() => {
+    let currentRate = window.BorealisUpdateRate || 100;
+    let intervalId = null;
 
-        // TODO: Add input validation/sanitization here if needed
-        valueRef.current = newValue;
-        setRenderValue(newValue);
+    const runNodeLogic = () => {
+      const inputEdge = edges.find((e) => e?.target === id);
+      const hasInput = Boolean(inputEdge?.source);
 
-        window.BorealisValueBus[id] = newValue;
-
-        setNodes(nds =>
-            nds.map(n =>
-                n.id === id
-                    ? { ...n, data: { ...n.data, value: newValue } }
-                    : n
+      if (hasInput) {
+        const upstreamValue = window.BorealisValueBus[inputEdge.source] ?? "";
+        if (upstreamValue !== valueRef.current) {
+          valueRef.current = upstreamValue;
+          setRenderValue(upstreamValue);
+          window.BorealisValueBus[id] = upstreamValue;
+          setNodes((nds) =>
+            nds.map((n) =>
+              n.id === id ? { ...n, data: { ...n.data, value: upstreamValue } } : n
             )
-        );
+          );
+        }
+      } else {
+        window.BorealisValueBus[id] = valueRef.current;
+      }
     };
 
-    useEffect(() => {
-        let currentRate = window.BorealisUpdateRate || 100;
-        let intervalId = null;
+    intervalId = setInterval(runNodeLogic, currentRate);
+    const monitor = setInterval(() => {
+      const newRate = window.BorealisUpdateRate || 100;
+      if (newRate !== currentRate) {
+        clearInterval(intervalId);
+        currentRate = newRate;
+        intervalId = setInterval(runNodeLogic, currentRate);
+      }
+    }, 250);
 
-        const runNodeLogic = () => {
-            const inputEdge = edges.find(e => e?.target === id);
-            const hasInput = Boolean(inputEdge);
+    return () => {
+      clearInterval(intervalId);
+      clearInterval(monitor);
+    };
+  }, [id, setNodes, edges]);
 
-            if (hasInput && inputEdge.source) {
-                const upstreamValue = window.BorealisValueBus[inputEdge.source] ?? "";
+  const inputEdge = edges.find((e) => e?.target === id);
+  const hasInput = Boolean(inputEdge);
 
-                // TODO: Insert custom transform logic here (e.g., parseInt, apply formula)
-
-                if (upstreamValue !== valueRef.current) {
-                    valueRef.current = upstreamValue;
-                    setRenderValue(upstreamValue);
-                    window.BorealisValueBus[id] = upstreamValue;
-
-                    setNodes(nds =>
-                        nds.map(n =>
-                            n.id === id
-                                ? { ...n, data: { ...n.data, value: upstreamValue } }
-                                : n
-                        )
-                    );
-                }
-            } else {
-                // OUTPUT BROADCAST: emits to downstream via shared memory
-                window.BorealisValueBus[id] = valueRef.current;
-            }
-        };
-
-        const startInterval = () => {
-            intervalId = setInterval(runNodeLogic, currentRate);
-        };
-
-        startInterval();
-
-        // Monitor for global update rate changes
-        const monitor = setInterval(() => {
-            const newRate = window.BorealisUpdateRate || 100;
-            if (newRate !== currentRate) {
-                currentRate = newRate;
-                clearInterval(intervalId);
-                startInterval();
-            }
-        }, 250);
-
-        return () => {
-            clearInterval(intervalId);
-            clearInterval(monitor);
-        };
-    }, [id, setNodes, edges]);
-
-    const inputEdge = edges.find(e => e?.target === id);
-    const hasInput = Boolean(inputEdge);
-    const upstreamId = inputEdge?.source || "";
-    const upstreamValue = window.BorealisValueBus[upstreamId] || "";
-
-    return (
-        <div className="borealis-node">
-            <Handle type="target" position={Position.Left} className="borealis-handle" />
-
-            <div className="borealis-node-header" style={{ display: "flex", justifyContent: "space-between", alignItems: "center" }}>
-            <span>{data?.label || "Data Node"}</span>
-                <IconButton
-                size="small"
-                  onClick={() =>
-                    window.BorealisOpenDrawer &&
-                    window.BorealisOpenDrawer(data?.label || "Unknown Node")
-                }
-                sx={{
-                    padding: "0px",
-                    marginRight: "-3px",
-                    color: "#58a6ff",
-                    fontSize: "14px", // affects inner icon when no size prop
-                    width: "20px",
-                    height: "20px",
-                    minWidth: "20px"
-                }}
-                >
-                <SettingsIcon sx={{ fontSize: "16px" }} />
-                </IconButton>
-            </div>
-
-
-            <div className="borealis-node-content">
-                {/* Description visible in node body */}
-                <div style={{ marginBottom: "8px", fontSize: "9px", color: "#ccc" }}>
-                    {data?.content || "Foundational node for live value propagation."}
-                </div>
-
-                <label style={{ fontSize: "9px", display: "block", marginBottom: "4px" }}>
-                    Value:
-                </label>
-                <input
-                    type="text"
-                    value={renderValue}
-                    onChange={handleManualInput}
-                    disabled={hasInput}
-                    style={{
-                        fontSize: "9px",
-                        padding: "4px",
-                        background: hasInput ? "#2a2a2a" : "#1e1e1e",
-                        color: "#ccc",
-                        border: "1px solid #444",
-                        borderRadius: "2px",
-                        width: "100%"
-                    }}
-                />
-            </div>
-
-            <Handle type="source" position={Position.Right} className="borealis-handle" />
-        </div>
-    );
+  return (
+    <div className="borealis-node">
+      <Handle type="target" position={Position.Left} className="borealis-handle" />
+      <div className="borealis-node-header" style={{ display: "flex", justifyContent: "space-between", alignItems: "center" }}>
+        <span>{data?.label || "Data Node"}</span>
+        <IconButton
+          size="small"
+          onClick={() =>
+            window.BorealisOpenDrawer &&
+            window.BorealisOpenDrawer(data?.label || "Unknown Node", data)
+          }
+          sx={{ padding: 0, marginRight: "-3px", color: "#58a6ff", width: "20px", height: "20px" }}
+        >
+          <SettingsIcon sx={{ fontSize: "16px" }} />
+        </IconButton>
+      </div>
+      <div className="borealis-node-content">
+        <div style={{ marginBottom: "8px", fontSize: "9px", color: "#ccc" }}>{data?.content}</div>
+        <label style={{ fontSize: "9px", display: "block", marginBottom: "4px" }}>Value:</label>
+        <input
+          type="text"
+          value={renderValue}
+          onChange={handleManualInput}
+          disabled={hasInput}
+          style={{
+            fontSize: "9px",
+            padding: "4px",
+            background: hasInput ? "#2a2a2a" : "#1e1e1e",
+            color: "#ccc",
+            border: "1px solid #444",
+            borderRadius: "2px",
+            width: "100%"
+          }}
+        />
+      </div>
+      <Handle type="source" position={Position.Right} className="borealis-handle" />
+    </div>
+  );
 };
 
 export default {
-    type: "DataNode", // REQUIRED: unique identifier for the node type
-    label: "String / Number",
-    description: `
-Foundational Data Node
+  type: "DataNode",
+  label: "String / Number",
+  description: "Foundational node for live value propagation.\n\n- Accepts input or manual value\n- Pushes downstream\n- Uses shared memory",
+  content: "Store a String or Number",
+  component: DataNode,
+  config: [
+    { key: "value", label: "Initial Value", type: "text" }
+  ],
+  usage_documentation: `
+### DataNode Usage
 
-- Accepts input from another node
-- If no input is connected, allows user-defined value
-- Pushes value to downstream nodes every X ms
-- Uses BorealisValueBus to communicate with other nodes
-`.trim(),
-    content: "Store a String or Number",
-    component: DataNode
+This node acts as a live data emitter. When connected to an upstream source, it inherits its value. Otherwise, it accepts user-defined input.
+
+- **Use Cases**:
+  - Static constants
+  - Pass-through conduit
+  - Manual value input
+
+- **Behavior**:
+  - Automatically updates on interval
+  - Emits data through BorealisValueBus
+
+Ensure no input edge if manual input is required.
+  `.trim()
 };