> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.paradime.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Visualize Data Lineage

In this guide, you'll learn how to use Paradime's Data Lineage feature to understand the relationships between your dbt™ models. This visual representation is crucial for navigating and understanding your data pipeline, providing a clear view of the connections between your models and helping you assess the impact of changes before pushing to production.

**Estimated completion time:** 5 minutes

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  **Prerequisites**

  * [A dbt™ project set up in Paradime](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-the-paradime-ide/setting-up-a-dbt-project)
  * [At least two dbt™ models materialized in your dbt™ project](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-the-paradime-ide/creating-a-dbt-model#id-4.-materialize-your-dbt-tm-model)
</Warning>

### What you'll learn

In this guide, you'll learn how to:

1. Access the Lineage View
2. Understand the Data Lineage visualization
3. Navigate through files using the Lineage View
4. Customize the Lineage View

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### Key Features

* **Immediate Dependencies View:** See upstream and downstream models at a glance.
* **File Navigation:** Quickly open related models directly from the lineage view.
* **Customizable Dependency Depth:** Adjust the number of visible upstream and downstream models.
* **Full Lineage Graph:** Expand to view the complete lineage of your project.

### How to Use

1. **Access the Lineage View**:
   * Open the Command Panel within the Code IDE (located at the bottom of the screen)
   * Click on the "Lineage" tab.
2. **Understand the Data Lineage:**
   * By default, the model currently open in your editor is at the center.
   * Upstream model dependencies are on the left.
   * Downstream model dependencies are on the right.
3. **Navigate Through Files:**
   * Hover over a node and click the 👁️ icon to open that model in the editor.
4. **Adjust Visible Dependencies:**
   * Use the text fields on the right to change the number of visible upstream and downstream dependencies.
   * Enter a number and press Enter, or use "+" for all dependencies.
5. **Customize the View:**
   * Use the zoom in/out and recenter icons on the right (or pinch your trackpad)
   * Click the expand button for a full-screen view.

By leveraging Data Lineage, you can quickly understand model dependencies, navigate your project efficiently, and assess the impact of changes before pushing to production.

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  **Related Documentation**

  * [Data Lineage](/products/code-ide/command-panel/lineage-preview)
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### Summary

You've learned how to use Paradime's Data Lineage feature to visualize and understand the relationships between your dbt™ models. By leveraging this tool, you can quickly understand model dependencies, navigate your project efficiently, and assess the impact of changes before pushing to production.

Next, we'll explore [how to autogenerate data documentation](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-the-paradime-ide/utilizing-advanced-developer-features/auto-generated-data-documentation) to further enhance your dbt™ project management.


## Related topics

- [Lineage](/products/code-ide/command-panel/lineage-preview.md)
- [Utilizing Advanced Developer Features](/guides/paradime-101/getting-started-with-the-paradime-ide/utilizing-advanced-developer-features/index.md)
- [Data Catalog](/products/data-catalog/index.md)
- [Looker](/products/bolt/ci-cd/lineage-diff/looker.md)