Explain an Object with AI

Get a plain-language AI summary of what a code object does.

Before you start
Who this is for Developer, architect
Role required Viewer or higher
Prerequisites AI integration set up by administrator; source code viewer configured

Step 1: Right-click an object

At Objects level, right-click any object and select Explain with AI.

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Step 2: Read the explanation

The source code appears in the Legend panel. The AI explanation loads below it. The explanation first appears as a short summary.

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Step 3: Get a detailed explanation

Click Display in points to expand the explanation into a structured list.

Step 4: Save as an annotation

Click the tick icon to save the explanation as a sticky note on the object. Other users can read it without running AI again.

See Annotate objects with sticky notes.

Explain a portion of code

You can also select part of the source code in the Legend panel and click the AI icon to explain only that section.

Supported languages

The explanation is provided in English by default. Change the language in Display preferences.

Next steps