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Model documentation ​

SPACE automatically visualizes every cube, process, and dependency in your TM1 model so you can see how data flows without digging through code.

Model documentation

Creating or updating documentation ​

  1. Open the Model documentation module from the SPACE sidebar.
  2. Click Refresh documentation (three-dot menu → Refresh) to regenerate the diagram from the latest TM1 metadata. Only admins or users with the Documentation update job permission can run a refresh.
  3. To schedule ongoing refreshes, create a Documentation update job in Settings → Jobs. This keeps diagrams in sync with every deployment.

Use the Add new button when you need to manually document relationships that do not exist in TM1 (for example, a business rule or data feed outside of PA).

Add link menu

Select Link, choose the source and target nodes, assign a description, and pick a color so custom dependencies stand out.

Working with the diagram ​

  • Pan/zoom with your mouse or the mini-map.
  • Select nodes or connectors to edit descriptions, ownership, data tags, or highlight flows during reviews.
  • Search by cube/process/subset name to jump to an object instantly.
  • Download documentation from the menu if you need an offline copy for auditors or workshops.

Display options ​

Customize the visualization by opening the menu on the top-right.

Diagram menu

Toggle:

  • System objects – include TM1 system cubes and processes.
  • Cubes with no links – surface orphaned cubes.
  • Processes / Processes with no links – show all TI processes or only those with dependencies.
  • Chores – display chore nodes and their schedules.
  • Hidden objects – reveal anything previously hidden.
  • Mini map – show or hide the overview map.

Actions:

  • Refresh documentation – pull the latest topology immediately.
  • Download documentation – export the current graph as an image (PNG) for reviews or workshops.

Automating updates ​

The Documentation update job in Settings lets you refresh diagrams on a schedule (daily, hourly, etc.). Configure the connection, cron schedule, and notifications so stakeholders know when documentation is refreshed. See the Jobs section for details.