View and access data models (Beta)

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This documentation describes a public beta feature and is under construction. This documentation should not be considered part of our published documentation until this notice, and the corresponding Beta flag on the feature in Sigma, are removed. As with any beta feature, the feature discussed below is subject to quick, iterative changes. The latest experience in the Sigma service may differ from the contents of this document.

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Each data model consists of two pages for ease of use: an overview page and a workbook page. The overview page provides reusable element previews, metadata, and key insights into data model usage across your organization, while the workbook page allows you to create and transform reusable elements.

The following sections explain the two main components of a data model: the overview page and the workbook page.

Data model overview page

The overview page provides details of each reusable element in the data model for improved data visibility and management. It also features metadata about the model itself and each reusable element it contains, revealing insights into how and where the reusable data is used across the organization.

Data model workbook page

The workbook view allows you to create and manage multiple tables and input tables as reusable elements within a single data model. This format brings the ease and flexibility of workbooks to data model development. Consolidate and transform your data as you would in a workbook analysis, and control which elements are reusable as data sources across your organization.

a	Add element button	Opens the Add new element panel and allows you to add a new table, input table, text, or control element.
b	Control element	Filters the data in one or more elements. When a reusable element is filtered, documents that reference it can only access data included in the published filtered state. For more information about using controls, see Intro to control elements.
c	Reusable element	Available as a data source (indicated by the icon).
d	Disabled element	Not available as a data source (indicated by the icon).
e	Publish button	Saves edits applied to the data model. Documents that reference the data model reflect the published state of its reusable elements. Drafted edits don't apply.