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title: "Smart Docs X-Ray View"
description: "The **[X-Ray View](https://learn.assette.com/docs/x-ray-view/)** feature provides users with a behind-the-scenes look at how content is structured within Assette’s Content Stack. Designed to enhance transparency and efficiency, X-Ray View enables users to inspect the components that make up their content—ranging from foundational…"
url: "https://learn.assette.com/docs/smart-docs-x-ray-view/"
updated: "2025-01-30"
category: Users / Authoring Center / Smart Docs
---

# Smart Docs X-Ray View

The **[X-Ray View](https://learn.assette.com/docs/x-ray-view/)** feature provides users with a behind-the-scenes look at how content is structured within Assette’s Content Stack. Designed to enhance transparency and efficiency, X-Ray View enables users to inspect the components that make up their content—ranging from foundational data elements to fully assembled documents.

To access the Smart Docs X-Ray, click on the ellipses in the bottom-right corner and select "X-Ray" from the drop-down menu. Clicking the "X-Ray" will show the Precedents and Dependencies. By default, the user will be shown the Precedents.

![Smart Docs X-Ray View 1](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-38-1024x390.png)

![Smart Docs X-Ray View 2](https://learn.assette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/image-39.png)