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# Example representation: Workbook with a value list (Beta)

> Example Sigma code representation of a workbook with a value list.

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This page should not be considered official published documentation until Sigma removes this notice and the beta flag on the corresponding feature(s) in the Sigma service. For the full beta feature disclaimer, see [Beta features](/docs/sigma-product-releases#beta-features).

This is an example representation of a workbook, retrieved using the [Get a workbook](/reference/get-workbook) endpoint with the query parameter `includeContents=true`. Representations like this one can be used to create a workbook from code using the [Create a workbook](/reference/create-workbook) 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](/docs/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

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](/docs/manage-workbooks-as-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](/docs/account-type-and-license-overview) 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:

* You must be assigned an [account type](/docs/account-type-and-license-overview) with the **Create, edit, and publish workbooks** permission enabled.
* You must have developer credentials for the Sigma API. For more information, see [Get started with the Sigma REST API](/reference/get-started-sigma-api).

This example uses a table from the [Sigma Sample Connection](/docs/sigmas-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 workbook with a value list inside a single row container, where each field displays a column from the row the container is showing.

To create this workbook in the Sigma UI:

1. Go to the **Home** page.

2. Select ![](https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/button-add.svg) **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 `TRIP` in the `EXAMPLES.BIKES` schema.

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

   The table appears in the workbook.

6. With the table selected, select ![](https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/add-dependent.svg) **Create child element** > **Single row container**.

7. Select *Id* as the unique identifier for the single row container, then select **Create**.

   The single row container appears on the workbook page.

8. From the **Add element** bar, select **UI** > **Value list**, then drag the value list into the single row container. Size the value list to fill the container.

   The value list starts with three empty fields.

9. Select the value list, then in the editor panel, under **Properties**, in the **Fields** section, select ![](https://sigma-docs-screenshots.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Icons/add.svg) **Add field** seven times so the list has eight fields.

10. Select the single row container, and check the **Next/previous** navigation box in the editor panel under **Properties**.

    The single row container now has navigation buttons to move between rows in the table. When moving between values, the value list updates to show the values for the current selected row.

11. In the document header, select **Save as**.

12. Enter a name for the workbook, such as `value-list`.

13. 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](/docs/get-the-code-representation-of-a-workbook).

The code representation of this workbook appears like the following:

#### YAML representation

```yaml
workbookId: 79f7b163-5e33-4368-be14-5ef5e0e3e1d0
workbookUrlId: yfBiWHxVESZGwVtBGTJrZz
createdBy: zgzXpTRVbfX4ZE9TEm9q9fUsfXZ5o
updatedBy: zgzXpTRVbfX4ZE9TEm9q9fUsfXZ5o
createdAt: '2026-09-01T14:50:22.881Z'
updatedAt: '2026-09-02T15:49:58.133Z'
name: value-list
url: https://aws-api.sigmacomputing.com/org-name/workbook/yfBiWHxVESZGwVtBGTJrZz
path: My Documents/<folder-name>
latestVersion: 5
ownerId: zgzXpTRVbfX4ZE9TEm9q9fUsfXZ5o
isArchived: false
contents:
  schemaVersion: 1
  elements:
    - id: eTizXgX
      kind: table
      source:
        connectionId: b2af3691-12a0-48fa-a91d-fbe2e1b31627
        kind: warehouse-table
        path:
          - EXAMPLES
          - BIKES
          - TRIP
      columns:
        - id: 6DqBgE6Rq
          formula: '[TRIP/Id]'
        - id: wOW6NNWOZqI
          formula: '[TRIP/Duration]'
        - id: jC0c8h8Ewz3g
          formula: '[TRIP/Start Date]'
        - id: cOIGflvCqIlC
          formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Name]'
        - id: JpVJowwqZg
          formula: '[TRIP/Start Station Id]'
        - id: GyZynaXgfv
          formula: '[TRIP/End Date]'
        - id: qQzuJifMd2
          formula: '[TRIP/End Station Name]'
        - id: 3Esuzz9y
          formula: '[TRIP/End Station Id]'
        - id: a1ySXDMEm
          formula: '[TRIP/Bike Id]'
        - id: Kng0H6Uvst
          formula: '[TRIP/Subscription Type]'
        - id: B0QtJd
          formula: '[TRIP/Zip Code]'
      order:
        - 6DqBgE6Rq
        - wOW6NNWOZqI
        - jC0c8h8Ewz3g
        - cOIGflvCqIlC
        - JpVJowwqZg
        - GyZynaXgfv
        - qQzuJifMd2
        - 3Esuzz9y
        - a1ySXDMEm
        - Kng0H6Uvst
        - B0QtJd
    - id: uzWVv9kWjR
      kind: single-row-container
      source:
        elementId: eTizXgX
        kind: table
      keyColumnId: 6DqBgE6Rq
      keyColumnValue: '4576'
    - id: PVXcoMAu2B
      kind: value-list
      fields:
        - fieldId: RYywXT9x8q
          formula: '[TRIP single row container/Id]'
        - fieldId: NfymVJC_Xn
          formula: '[TRIP single row container/Duration]'
        - fieldId: NDlLVv449X
          formula: '[TRIP single row container/Start Date]'
        - fieldId: GJ9qAhbBz_
          formula: '[TRIP single row container/Start Station Name]'
        - fieldId: CtxbkIhhYn
          formula: '[TRIP single row container/Start Station Id]'
        - fieldId: HQeVp7rP5i
          formula: '[TRIP single row container/End Date]'
        - fieldId: uI5Z8z-Ykc
          formula: '[TRIP single row container/End Station Name]'
        - fieldId: q6jiMcMXk-
          formula: '[TRIP single row container/End Station Id]'
  pages:
    - id: eKhTktnw
      name: Page 1
  kind: workbook
  layout: |
    <?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
    <Page type="grid" gridTemplateColumns="repeat(24, 1fr)" gridTemplateRows="auto" id="eKhTktnw">
      <Element elementId="eTizXgX" gridColumn="1 / 25" gridRow="1 / 21"/>
      <Container elementId="uzWVv9kWjR" type="grid" gridColumn="1 / 25" gridRow="21 / 36" gridTemplateColumns="repeat(12, 1fr)" gridTemplateRows="auto">
        <Element elementId="PVXcoMAu2B" gridColumn="1 / 13" gridRow="1 / 16"/>
      </Container>
    </Page>
documentVersion: 5

```

## Representing value lists

#### Value list representation

```yaml
...
id: PVXcoMAu2B
kind: value-list
fields:
- fieldId: RYywXT9x8q
  formula: '[TRIP single row container/Id]'
- fieldId: NfymVJC_Xn
  formula: '[TRIP single row container/Duration]'
- fieldId: NDlLVv449X
  formula: '[TRIP single row container/Start Date]'
- fieldId: GJ9qAhbBz_
  formula: '[TRIP single row container/Start Station Name]'
- fieldId: CtxbkIhhYn
  formula: '[TRIP single row container/Start Station Id]'
- fieldId: HQeVp7rP5i
  formula: '[TRIP single row container/End Date]'
- fieldId: uI5Z8z-Ykc
  formula: '[TRIP single row container/End Station Name]'
- fieldId: q6jiMcMXk-
  formula: '[TRIP single row container/End Station Id]'
...
```