Trace TM1 Dependencies & Automate TM1 Documentation
Four Ways to Map TM1 Lineage And Why Omni Is the One That Scales
The Dependency‑Tracing Challenge in Complex TM1 Models
Explore four approaches, from native tools to custom scripts to dedicated platforms and learn how each helps you map TM1 lineage. Discover how Omni brings them together to let you automate TM1 documentation, visualize dependencies, and enforce governance in one go.
The Dependency‑Tracing Challenge
TM1 environments grow complex: multiple cubes, hundreds of dimensions, and intertwined processes. This complexity leads to:
- Hidden Breakages: Small changes snowball into production issues.
- Audit Vulnerabilities: Untracked updates undermine compliance.
- Slow Troubleshooting: Teams spend hours manually piecing together relationships.
Let’s examine four approaches to reveal your TM1 model’s true dependency map.
Solution #1: Native TM1 Features
ProcessFlow Snapshots
- Capture a static diagram of cube-to-process links right in Planning Analytics.
- Ideal for quick, ad‑hoc overviews.
Application Maintenance Utility (AMU)
- Export TM1 object lists and basic relationships via command‑line.
- Fits into existing maintenance scripts without extra installs.
Solution #2: Custom TurboIntegrator (TI) Scripts
Tailored TurboIntegrator Routines
- Loop through cubes, dimensions, and rules to build your own dependency logs.
- Perfect for teams with TI expertise seeking full control.
In‑Code Documentation
- Embed lineage tracking directly into your TI processes.
- Keeps everything within TM1, though sharing visuals requires extra steps.
Solution #3: Third‑Party Generators
QUBEdocs
- Automatically generates HTML/PDF reports and static lineage diagrams.
- Provides a familiar UI for enterprise documentation.
tm1doc (Open Source)
- Python‑based tool extracts TM1 metadata and builds basic lineage tables.
- Great for budget‑conscious teams comfortable with community‑driven projects.
Solution #4: Omni — Unified Automation & Governance
Seamless Connection
- Link to TM1 via REST API in minutes—no scripts or agents needed.
Interactive Dependency Diagrams
- Click into cubes, dimensions, and processes on a live model map.
Automated Documentation
- Capture and version every change; export audit‑ready HTML/PDF with one click—truly automating TM1 documentation.
Governance & Alerts
- Define rules, require approvals, and receive notifications on critical updates.
Scalable & Extensible
- Support multiple TM1 models, role‑based access, and high‑performance rendering as your environment grows.
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