Popular functions

Functions are powerful tools that allow you to perform complex analysis while still having access to your entire database. The following list highlights the most commonly used functions in Sigma.


If	Returns the value following the first condition that is met.
CountIf	Counts the number of rows in a table or group for which all given conditions are true.
SumIf	Sum the values in a column if all the conditions are true.
Sum	Sum the values in a column or group.
Avg	Calculate the average of a column of numbers.
Min	Find the minimum value for a column or group.
Max	Find the maximum value for a column or group.
Count	Count the non-Null values within a column or group.
CountDistinct	Counts the number of unique values within a column or group.
Concat	Combine strings together.
Contains	Returns true if a string contains a substring.
Right	Returns a substring terminating at the end of a given string.
Choose	Returns the value with the corresponding index position. When an index number is provided and a corresponding value does not exist, a Null result is returned.
BinRange	Computes the bin for a value using the provided lower bounds.
Coalesce	Returns the first non-Null value from the arguments provided.
DateDiff	Calculates the time difference between two dates.
Today	Returns the current UTC date.
MovingAvg	Calculates the numerical average in a moving window.
CumulativeSum	Calculates the sum across the values up to and including the current value.
First	Repeats the first row value of the given column for every row in the output column.
Nth	Repeat the nth value of the given column for every row in a column.
Lead	Shift a column upward.
Rank	Rank the rows in the table using the input column. Begins with 1. Identical values are assigned identical rank. Defaults to sort Ascending. Identical values are assigned identical rank. Defaults to sort Ascending.