First working version of tx send highly suspect

src/apps/chifra/cmd/state.go

@@ -52,11 +52,13 @@ Notes:
   - If the queried node does not store historical state, the results are undefined.
   - Special blocks are detailed under chifra when --list.
   - Balance is the default mode. To select a single mode use none first, followed by that mode.
-  - Valid parameters for --call include Solidity-like syntax: balanceOf(0x316b...183d), a four-byte followed by parameters: 0x70a08231(0x316b...183d), or encoded input data.
+  - Valid parameters for --calldata include Solidity-like syntax: balanceOf(0x316b...), a four-byte followed by parameters: 0x70a08231(0x316b...), or encoded input data.
   - You may specify multiple parts on a single line.
   - In the --call string, you may separate multiple calls with a colon.
   - Your use of the unaudited --send option legally absolves, in any jurisdiction, TrueBlocks, LLC or any associated parties from liability or loss related to such use.
-  - The --send option does not validate its input before sending your transaction to the network. If you provide invalid data, you may lose your funds. Be warned.`
+  - The --send option does not validate its input before sending your transaction to the network. If you provide invalid data, you may lose your funds. Be warned.
+  - As of version 4.0.0, use --call --calldata <cmd> to provide your command.
+  - --calldata may be one or more solidity calls, four-byte plus parameters, or encoded call data strings.`
 
 func init() {
 	var capabilities caps.Capability // capabilities for chifra state
@@ -71,10 +73,14 @@ func init() {
 One or more of [ balance | nonce | code | proxy | deployed | accttype | some | all ]`)
 	stateCmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().Changes, "changes", "c", false, `only report a balance when it changes from one block to the next`)
 	stateCmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().NoZero, "no_zero", "z", false, `suppress the display of zero balance accounts`)
-	stateCmd.Flags().StringVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().Call, "call", "l", "", `write-only call to a smart contract with one or more solidity calls, four-byte plus parameters, or encoded call data strings`)
-	stateCmd.Flags().StringVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().Send, "send", "s", "", `send a transaction to a smart contract using a solidity function, a four-byte plus parameters, or an encoded call data string`)
-	stateCmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().Articulate, "articulate", "a", false, `for the --call option only, articulate the retrieved data if ABIs can be found`)
-	stateCmd.Flags().StringVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().ProxyFor, "proxy_for", "r", "", `for the --call option only, redirects calls to this implementation`)
+	stateCmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().Call, "call", "l", false, `write-only call (a query) to a smart contract`)
+	stateCmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().Send, "send", "s", false, `writes a transaction to an address (see docs for more information) (hidden)`)
+	stateCmd.Flags().StringVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().Calldata, "calldata", "d", "", `for commands (--call or --send), provides the call data (in various forms) for the command (may be empty for --send)`)
+	stateCmd.Flags().BoolVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().Articulate, "articulate", "a", false, `for commands only, articulate the retrieved data if ABIs can be found`)
+	stateCmd.Flags().StringVarP(&statePkg.GetOptions().ProxyFor, "proxy_for", "r", "", `for commands only, redirects calls to this implementation`)
+	if os.Getenv("TEST_MODE") != "true" {
+		_ = stateCmd.Flags().MarkHidden("send")
+	}
 	globals.InitGlobals("state", stateCmd, &statePkg.GetOptions().Globals, capabilities)
 
 	stateCmd.SetUsageTemplate(UsageWithNotes(notesState))

src/apps/chifra/internal/abis/options.go

@@ -131,7 +131,7 @@ func abisFinishParse(args []string) *AbisOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/blocks/options.go

@@ -155,7 +155,7 @@ func blocksFinishParse(args []string) *BlocksOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/chunks/options.go

@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ func chunksFinishParse(args []string) *ChunksOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/config/options.go

@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ func configFinishParse(args []string) *ConfigOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/daemon/options.go

@@ -135,7 +135,7 @@ func daemonFinishParse(args []string) *DaemonOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/explore/options.go

@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ func exploreFinishParse(args []string) *ExploreOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/export/options.go

@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ func exportFinishParse(args []string) *ExportOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/init/options.go

@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ func initFinishParse(args []string) *InitOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/list/options.go

@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ func listFinishParse(args []string) *ListOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/logs/options.go

@@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ func logsFinishParse(args []string) *LogsOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/monitors/options.go

@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ func monitorsFinishParse(args []string) *MonitorsOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/names/options.go

@@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ func namesFinishParse(args []string) *NamesOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/receipts/options.go

@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ func receiptsFinishParse(args []string) *ReceiptsOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/scrape/options.go

@@ -152,7 +152,7 @@ func scrapeFinishParse(args []string) *ScrapeOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/slurp/options.go

@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@ func slurpFinishParse(args []string) *SlurpOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++

src/apps/chifra/internal/state/README.md

@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@ Flags:
                            One or more of [ balance | nonce | code | proxy | deployed | accttype | some | all ]
   -c, --changes            only report a balance when it changes from one block to the next
   -z, --no_zero            suppress the display of zero balance accounts
-  -l, --call string        write-only call to a smart contract with one or more solidity calls, four-byte plus parameters, or encoded call data strings
-  -s, --send string        send a transaction to a smart contract using a solidity function, a four-byte plus parameters, or an encoded call data string
-  -a, --articulate         for the --call option only, articulate the retrieved data if ABIs can be found
-  -r, --proxy_for string   for the --call option only, redirects calls to this implementation
+  -l, --call               write-only call (a query) to a smart contract
+  -d, --calldata string    for commands (--call or --send), provides the call data (in various forms) for the command (may be empty for --send)
+  -a, --articulate         for commands only, articulate the retrieved data if ABIs can be found
+  -r, --proxy_for string   for commands only, redirects calls to this implementation
   -H, --ether              specify value in ether
   -o, --cache              force the results of the query into the cache
   -D, --decache            removes related items from the cache
@@ -40,11 +40,13 @@ Notes:
   - If the queried node does not store historical state, the results are undefined.
   - Special blocks are detailed under chifra when --list.
   - Balance is the default mode. To select a single mode use none first, followed by that mode.
-  - Valid parameters for --call include Solidity-like syntax: balanceOf(0x316b...183d), a four-byte followed by parameters: 0x70a08231(0x316b...183d), or encoded input data.
+  - Valid parameters for --calldata include Solidity-like syntax: balanceOf(0x316b...), a four-byte followed by parameters: 0x70a08231(0x316b...), or encoded input data.
   - You may specify multiple parts on a single line.
   - In the --call string, you may separate multiple calls with a colon.
   - Your use of the unaudited --send option legally absolves, in any jurisdiction, TrueBlocks, LLC or any associated parties from liability or loss related to such use.
   - The --send option does not validate its input before sending your transaction to the network. If you provide invalid data, you may lose your funds. Be warned.
+  - As of version 4.0.0, use --call --calldata <cmd> to provide your command.
+  - --calldata may be one or more solidity calls, four-byte plus parameters, or encoded call data strings.
 ```
 
 Data models produced by this tool:

src/apps/chifra/internal/state/handle_call.go

@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ func (opts *StateOptions) HandleCall(rCtx *output.RenderCtx) error {
 		return articulate.ArticulateFunction(function, "", str[2:])
 	}
 
-	callAddress := opts.GetCallAddress()
+	callAddress := opts.GetAddressOrProxy()
 	fetchData := func(modelChan chan types.Modeler, errorChan chan error) {
 		apps, _, err := identifiers.IdsToApps(chain, opts.BlockIds)
 		if err != nil {
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ func (opts *StateOptions) HandleCall(rCtx *output.RenderCtx) error {
 					for _, c := range opts.Calls {
 						if contractCall, _, err := call.NewContractCall(opts.Conn, callAddress, c); err != nil {
 							delete(thisMap, app)
-							return fmt.Errorf("the --call value provided (%s) was not found: %s", c, err)
+							return fmt.Errorf("the --calldata value provided (%s) was not found: %s", c, err)
 
 						} else {
 							contractCall.BlockNumber = bn
@@ -117,9 +117,8 @@ func (opts *StateOptions) HandleCall(rCtx *output.RenderCtx) error {
 	return output.StreamMany(rCtx, fetchData, opts.Globals.OutputOptsWithExtra(extraOpts))
 }
 
-func (opts *StateOptions) GetCallAddress() base.Address {
-	// Note that the validator precludes the possibility of having more than one address
-	// if the call option is present.
+func (opts *StateOptions) GetAddressOrProxy() base.Address {
+	// Note that validtor makes sure there's exactly one address for --call or --send.
 	callAddress := base.HexToAddress(opts.Addrs[0])
 	proxy := base.HexToAddress(opts.ProxyFor)
 	if !proxy.IsZero() {

src/apps/chifra/internal/state/handle_decache.go

@@ -56,9 +56,9 @@ func (opts *StateOptions) getItemsToRemove() ([]cache.Locator, error) {
 
 		for _, c := range opts.Calls {
 			if len(c) > 0 {
-				callAddress := opts.GetCallAddress()
+				callAddress := opts.GetAddressOrProxy()
 				if contractCall, _, err := call.NewContractCall(opts.Conn, callAddress, c); err != nil {
-					wrapped := fmt.Errorf("the --call value provided (%s) was not found: %s", c, err)
+					wrapped := fmt.Errorf("the --calldata value provided (%s) was not found: %s", c, err)
 					return []cache.Locator{}, wrapped
 
 				} else {

src/apps/chifra/internal/state/handle_send.go

@@ -5,11 +5,16 @@
 package statePkg
 
 import (
-	"github.com/TrueBlocks/trueblocks-core/src/apps/chifra/pkg/logger"
 	"github.com/TrueBlocks/trueblocks-core/src/apps/chifra/pkg/output"
+	"github.com/TrueBlocks/trueblocks-core/src/apps/chifra/pkg/types"
 )
 
 func (opts *StateOptions) HandleSend(rCtx *output.RenderCtx) error {
-	logger.Info("HandleSend was called.")
-	return nil
+	fetchData := func(modelChan chan types.Modeler, errorChan chan error) {
+		modelChan <- &types.Result{
+			Name: "I am not right",
+		}
+	}
+
+	return output.StreamMany(rCtx, fetchData, opts.Globals.OutputOpts())
 }

src/apps/chifra/internal/state/options.go

@@ -35,10 +35,11 @@ type StateOptions struct {
 	Parts      []string                 `json:"parts,omitempty"`      // Control which state to export
 	Changes    bool                     `json:"changes,omitempty"`    // Only report a balance when it changes from one block to the next
 	NoZero     bool                     `json:"noZero,omitempty"`     // Suppress the display of zero balance accounts
-	Call       string                   `json:"call,omitempty"`       // Write-only call to a smart contract with one or more solidity calls, four-byte plus parameters, or encoded call data strings
-	Send       string                   `json:"send,omitempty"`       // Send a transaction to a smart contract using a solidity function, a four-byte plus parameters, or an encoded call data string
-	Articulate bool                     `json:"articulate,omitempty"` // For the --call option only, articulate the retrieved data if ABIs can be found
-	ProxyFor   string                   `json:"proxyFor,omitempty"`   // For the --call option only, redirects calls to this implementation
+	Call       bool                     `json:"call,omitempty"`       // Write-only call (a query) to a smart contract
+	Send       bool                     `json:"send,omitempty"`       // Writes a transaction to an address (see docs for more information)
+	Calldata   string                   `json:"calldata,omitempty"`   // For commands (--call or --send), provides the call data (in various forms) for the command (may be empty for --send)
+	Articulate bool                     `json:"articulate,omitempty"` // For commands only, articulate the retrieved data if ABIs can be found
+	ProxyFor   string                   `json:"proxyFor,omitempty"`   // For commands only, redirects calls to this implementation
 	Globals    globals.GlobalOptions    `json:"globals,omitempty"`    // The global options
 	Conn       *rpc.Connection          `json:"conn,omitempty"`       // The connection to the RPC server
 	BadFlag    error                    `json:"badFlag,omitempty"`    // An error flag if needed
@@ -56,8 +57,9 @@ func (opts *StateOptions) testLog() {
 	logger.TestLog(len(opts.Parts) > 0, "Parts: ", opts.Parts)
 	logger.TestLog(opts.Changes, "Changes: ", opts.Changes)
 	logger.TestLog(opts.NoZero, "NoZero: ", opts.NoZero)
-	logger.TestLog(len(opts.Call) > 0, "Call: ", opts.Call)
-	logger.TestLog(len(opts.Send) > 0, "Send: ", opts.Send)
+	logger.TestLog(opts.Call, "Call: ", opts.Call)
+	logger.TestLog(opts.Send, "Send: ", opts.Send)
+	logger.TestLog(len(opts.Calldata) > 0, "Calldata: ", opts.Calldata)
 	logger.TestLog(opts.Articulate, "Articulate: ", opts.Articulate)
 	logger.TestLog(len(opts.ProxyFor) > 0, "ProxyFor: ", opts.ProxyFor)
 	opts.Conn.TestLog(opts.getCaches())
@@ -105,9 +107,11 @@ func StateFinishParseInternal(w io.Writer, values url.Values) *StateOptions {
 		case "noZero":
 			opts.NoZero = true
 		case "call":
-			opts.Call = value[0]
+			opts.Call = true
 		case "send":
-			opts.Send = value[0]
+			opts.Send = true
+		case "calldata":
+			opts.Calldata = value[0]
 		case "articulate":
 			opts.Articulate = true
 		case "proxyFor":
@@ -124,8 +128,8 @@ func StateFinishParseInternal(w io.Writer, values url.Values) *StateOptions {
 	opts.Conn = opts.Globals.FinishParseApi(w, values, opts.getCaches())
 
 	// EXISTING_CODE
-	opts.Call = strings.Replace(strings.Trim(opts.Call, "'"), "'", "\"", -1)
-	opts.Calls = strings.Split(opts.Call, ":")
+	opts.Calldata = strings.Replace(strings.Trim(opts.Calldata, "'"), "'", "\"", -1)
+	opts.Calls = strings.Split(opts.Calldata, ":")
 	if len(opts.Blocks) == 0 {
 		if opts.Globals.TestMode {
 			opts.Blocks = []string{"17000000"}
@@ -147,7 +151,7 @@ func stateFinishParse(args []string) *StateOptions {
 	if len(args) > 0 {
 		tmp := []string{}
 		for _, arg := range args {
-			if value := dedup[arg]; value == 0 {
+			if cnt := dedup[arg]; cnt == 0 {
 				tmp = append(tmp, arg)
 			}
 			dedup[arg]++
@@ -167,8 +171,8 @@ func stateFinishParse(args []string) *StateOptions {
 			opts.Blocks = append(opts.Blocks, arg)
 		}
 	}
-	opts.Call = strings.Replace(strings.Trim(opts.Call, "'"), "'", "\"", -1)
-	opts.Calls = strings.Split(opts.Call, ":")
+	opts.Calldata = strings.Replace(strings.Trim(opts.Calldata, "'"), "'", "\"", -1)
+	opts.Calls = strings.Split(opts.Calldata, ":")
 	if len(opts.Blocks) == 0 {
 		if opts.Globals.TestMode {
 			opts.Blocks = []string{"17000000"}
@@ -218,7 +222,7 @@ func (opts *StateOptions) getCaches() (caches map[walk.CacheType]bool) {
 	// EXISTING_CODE
 	caches = map[walk.CacheType]bool{
 		walk.Cache_State:   true,
-		walk.Cache_Results: len(opts.Call) > 0,
+		walk.Cache_Results: opts.Call || opts.Send,
 	}
 	// EXISTING_CODE
 	return

src/apps/chifra/internal/state/output.go

@@ -56,9 +56,9 @@ func (opts *StateOptions) StateInternal(rCtx *output.RenderCtx) error {
 	// EXISTING_CODE
 	if opts.Globals.Decache {
 		err = opts.HandleDecache(rCtx)
-	} else if len(opts.Call) > 0 {
+	} else if opts.Call {
 		err = opts.HandleCall(rCtx)
-	} else if len(opts.Send) > 0 {
+	} else if opts.Send {
 		err = opts.HandleSend(rCtx)
 	} else {
 		err = opts.HandleShow(rCtx)