This functionality is designed to help you in visualizing the flow of your data assets within the system. By emphasizing the connections between assets, it enables you to glean insights into how specific assets interact with each other.
You can navigate to the Catalog from the main navigation menu and explore lineage at the following levels:
To trace the lineage of an asset, follow these steps:
- Choose the asset for which you want to trace lineage. This could be a datasource, dataset, or a specific field.
- Click on the chosen asset to view its details and navigate to the Lineage tab to access the lineage diagram.
- Upon selecting a specific asset, all directly related assets will be highlighted in the lineage diagram. This visual representation aids in comprehending the asset's flow through the system.
- Use the highlighted relationships to analyze how the selected asset interacts with other assets in the lineage diagram. This insight is crucial for understanding the provenance of your data.
- Alternatively, you can open the information panel for the asset, right-click on any row from the list of related datasets or fields, and choose Trace from the context menu.
Note: Tracing takes precedence over any active
filter or search settings. If you trace an asset, the system will
display its complete lineage and relationships, ignoring any applied
filters. This ensures you have full visibility into all relevant
data connections.
To enhance your view, consider leveraging the available filter and search options.