Data Model
The Data Model is an interactive diagram that visualizes your entire API database structure.
What It Shows
| Element | Description |
|---|---|
| Collections | Your data tables (typically blue) |
| Views | Filtered subsets (typically green) |
| Queries | Multi-collection joins (typically purple) |
| Relationships | Lines connecting related collections |
Navigation
- Zoom — Mouse wheel or zoom buttons
- Pan — Click and drag the canvas
- Drag nodes — Reposition collections
- Click nodes — View details
Viewing Options
Toggle visibility of different elements:
- Show/hide views
- Show/hide queries
- Show/hide system fields (id, created, modified)
- Hide individual items via right-click
Relationships
Lines connect lookup properties to their target collections:
- Hover over lines to see property names
- Required relationships are styled differently
- Unique constraints are indicated visually
Auto Layout
Click Auto Layout to automatically organize your diagram:
- Minimizes line crossings
- Groups related collections
- Adjusts spacing for clarity
Uses the ELK (Eclipse Layout Kernel) algorithm.
Saving Layouts
Save custom layouts for different purposes:
- Create named layouts
- Store node positions and viewport state
- Switch between saved layouts quickly
- Layouts persist in your API
Use Cases
- Schema design — Plan your database structure
- Documentation — Generate visual documentation
- Onboarding — Help team members understand data relationships
- Debugging — Trace relationships and identify issues
- Presentations — Show stakeholders how data is organized