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

# Visualize Dependencies

> Explore and understand database relationships between Views and Tables in ChartDB

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In ChartDB, dependencies focus on database Views and their underlying Tables.

<Note>
  ChartDB automatically detects and displays dependencies based on the imported
  database schema, specifically from View definitions. You cannot manually
  create or edit dependencies directly within ChartDB at this time.
</Note>

## View Dependencies

ChartDB provides a dedicated "Dependencies" section in the sidebar to easily explore these relationships.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access the Dependencies Sidebar Section" icon="sidebar">
    Navigate to the **Dependencies** section in the ChartDB sidebar.

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  <Step title="Visualize Dependencies on the Diagram" icon="diagram-project">
    Select a View from the Dependencies list. ChartDB will highlight the selected View and the Tables it depends on directly on your database diagram canvas.

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