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Example representation: Workbook with a donut chart (Beta)

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This is an example representation of a workbook, created using the get a workbook representation endpoint. Representations like this one can be used to create a workbook from code using the create a workbook from a representation endpoint. Each page in this example library includes the code representation of the workbook and step-by-step instructions to create it in the Sigma UI.

Consult this example and others in the Workbook representation example library to:

  • Troubleshoot the formatting of a particular feature in code representation
  • Relate a feature from the Sigma UI to its representation in code
  • Provide context to AI tools used to create workbooks from code
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This example representation cannot be used as-is. All identifying details, such as IDs, names, and URLs, have been replaced with randomized ID values or generic substitutions. The format of these contents, like the length of ID values, is preserved for demonstrative purposes. However, this representation cannot be directly used without modification to the base URL, connection details, and more. For more information, see Create and manage workbooks from code.

System and user requirements

To complete the steps in this example, you must meet the user requirements listed below for creating the workbook in the UI and creating it from code.

The ability to create this workbook in the Sigma UI requires the following:

  • You must be assigned an account type with the Create, edit, and publish workbooks permission enabled.
  • You must have access to a connection to a data platform.

The ability to create a workbook from code requires the following:

This example uses a table from the Sigma Sample Connection. Your organization might have disabled access to the Sigma sample connection. If so, you can contact an admin to enable it, or use a table from another connection to follow along with this example.

Create the example workbook in the Sigma UI

This example shows a simple workbook with a single table element, sourced from a warehouse table, and a donut chart.

To create this workbook in the Sigma UI:

  1. Go to the Home page.

  2. Select Create new > Workbook.

    A new workbook opens.

  3. From the Add element bar, select Data > Table.

  4. In the Select source modal, search for the table TRIPS in the EXAMPLES.BIKES schema.

  5. Select the table to add it to the workbook.

    The table appears in the workbook.

  6. Select Add child element > Chart.

    A new bar chart element appears on the workbook canvas.

  7. In the editor panel, select Properties and configure the chart with the following settings:

    OptionSetting
    Chart typeDonut
    ColorSubscription Type
    ValueCount of Id
    Donut hole valueCount of Id

  8. In the document header, select Save as.

  9. Enter a name for the workbook, such as donut-chart.

  10. Select Save.

Get a code representation of this workbook

To get a representation of this workbook, follow the steps in Get the code representation of a workbook.

The code representation of this workbook appears like the following:

YAML representation
workbookId: b91e6246-1cec-4741-9896-b6e826be81d8
name: donut-chart
url: https://aws-api.sigmacomputing.com/org-name/workbook/donut-chart-3vuGE3bxRWXHibZ4uox7lE
documentVersion: 3
latestDocumentVersion: 3
ownerId: Ipb0LILcSmxdd6uZFfy2EJLR6N2nr
folderId: 2cfd0815-2749-49b4-9a07-46684d13e7d0
createdBy: Ipb0LILcSmxdd6uZFfy2EJLR6N2nr
updatedBy: Ipb0LILcSmxdd6uZFfy2EJLR6N2nr
createdAt: '2026-04-20T20:09:56.317Z'
updatedAt: '2026-04-21T14:52:37.237Z'
schemaVersion: 1
pages:
  - id: JKvM6heqiW
    name: Page 1
    elements:
      - id: BqWs6jAoxu
        kind: table
        source:
          connectionId: d6bfeea1-5da2-458c-9bcf-ec9400d24ceb
          kind: warehouse-table
          path:
            - FUN
            - BIKES
            - TRIP
        columns:
          - id: jkTfptgvrd
            formula: '[TRIP/Id]'
          - id: zqvAPnqXJ8
            formula: '[TRIP/Duration]'
          - id: AweUucxfyP
            formula: '[TRIP/Start Date]'
          - id: 13YWp9mEby
            formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Name]'
          - id: NDbqkFWCh7
            formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Id]'
          - id: 0ZX5SARLhm
            formula: '[TRIP/End Date]'
          - id: UXPwqW9Wz3
            formula: '[TRIP/End Station Name]'
          - id: p79MDpSC6z
            formula: '[TRIP/End Station Id]'
          - id: rb1NNkv8bN
            formula: '[TRIP/Bike Id]'
          - id: RuBZG1xFql
            formula: '[TRIP/Subscription Type]'
          - id: uOtXQu2qNC
            formula: '[TRIP/Zip Code]'
        order:
          - jkTfptgvrd
          - zqvAPnqXJ8
          - AweUucxfyP
          - 13YWp9mEby
          - NDbqkFWCh7
          - 0ZX5SARLhm
          - UXPwqW9Wz3
          - p79MDpSC6z
          - rb1NNkv8bN
          - RuBZG1xFql
          - uOtXQu2qNC
      - id: jXyApHAqb9
        kind: donut-chart
        source:
          elementId: BqWs6jAoxu
          kind: table
        columns:
          - id: bfohbEdWZD
            formula: '[TRIP/Subscription Type]'
          - id: 21OFT7tz98
            formula: Count([Id])
          - id: xJW83pwmNJ
            formula: Count([Id])
          - id: gGOQZq2nSs
            formula: '[TRIP/Id]'
          - id: xZOxiNPjDc
            formula: '[TRIP/Duration]'
          - id: yp2W8asGw4
            formula: '[TRIP/Start Date]'
          - id: 3hTTt4Uqfm
            formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Id]'
          - id: tn99UwG7Gu
            formula: '[TRIP/End Date]'
          - id: RvrFBh90Aa
            formula: '[TRIP/End Station Name]'
          - id: 7KjnH8QjBJ
            formula: '[TRIP/End Station Id]'
          - id: 4Ky94w81gD
            formula: '[TRIP/Bike Id]'
          - id: Ft20JdSraX
            formula: '[TRIP/Zip Code]'
          - id: oIaicrw2PA
            formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Name]'
        color:
          id: bfohbEdWZD
        value:
          id: xJW83pwmNJ
        holeValue:
          id: 21OFT7tz98
layout: |
  <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
  <Page type="grid" gridTemplateColumns="repeat(24, 1fr)" gridTemplateRows="auto" id="JKvM6heqiW">
    <LayoutElement elementId="BqWs6jAoxu" gridColumn="1 / 25" gridRow="1 / 21"/>
    <LayoutElement elementId="jXyApHAqb9" gridColumn="1 / 25" gridRow="21 / 41"/>
  </Page>

Representing donut charts

Donut chart representation
...
id: jXyApHAqb9
kind: donut-chart
source:
  elementId: BqWs6jAoxu
  kind: table
columns:
- id: bfohbEdWZD
  formula: '[TRIP/Subscription Type]'
- id: 21OFT7tz98
  formula: Count([Id])
- id: xJW83pwmNJ
  formula: Count([Id])
- id: gGOQZq2nSs
  formula: '[TRIP/Id]'
- id: xZOxiNPjDc
  formula: '[TRIP/Duration]'
- id: yp2W8asGw4
  formula: '[TRIP/Start Date]'
- id: 3hTTt4Uqfm
  formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Id]'
- id: tn99UwG7Gu
  formula: '[TRIP/End Date]'
- id: RvrFBh90Aa
  formula: '[TRIP/End Station Name]'
- id: 7KjnH8QjBJ
  formula: '[TRIP/End Station Id]'
- id: 4Ky94w81gD
  formula: '[TRIP/Bike Id]'
- id: Ft20JdSraX
  formula: '[TRIP/Zip Code]'
- id: oIaicrw2PA
  formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Name]'
color:
  id: bfohbEdWZD
value:
  id: xJW83pwmNJ
holeValue:
  id: 21OFT7tz98
...
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