Lineage Analysis is a powerful feature provided by Datafor BI that helps users trace the dependencies between reports, analytical models, and data sources. It offers a clear end-to-end view from the data source to the final report, supporting data governance, impact analysis, and troubleshooting.

With the lineage graph, you can easily understand:

• Which models and data sources a report depends on
• Which reports use a given analytical model, and what data sources it relies on
• Whether a data source affects multiple models and reports

1️⃣ View Report Lineage

1. In the Report List, find the report you are interested in and open it in "Edit" mode.

2. Click the Lineage Analysis button on the toolbar to open the lineage graph page.

   

3. The lineage graph displays the analytical models and data sources the report depends on.

   

2️⃣ View Analytical Model Lineage

1. Go to the Model Management page and select the target model.

2. Expand the model operation menu and click the View item lineage option.

   

3. The lineage graph will show the original data sources the model depends on, as well as the reports that reference it.

   

3️⃣ View Data Source Lineage

1. Go to the Data Source Management page and select the data source you want to inspect.

2. In the data source operation menu, choose the Lineage Analysis option.

   

3. The graph will show all models and reports that depend on the selected data source.