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+author: pballai
+id: 06_2024_first_friday_features
+summary: 06_2024_first_friday_features
+categories: Administration
+environments: web
+status: Published
+feedback link: https://github.com/sigmacomputing/sigmaquickstarts/issues
+tags: first_friday_features
+lastUpdated: 2024-06-31
+
+# (06-2024) June
+<!-- The above name is what appears on the website and is searchable. -->
+
+## Overview 
+Duration: 5 
+
+This QuickStart lists all the new and public beta features released, as well as bugs fixed in June 2024.
+
+It is summary in nature, and you should refer to the specific Sigma documentation links provided for more information.
+
+**Public beta features will carry the section text "Beta".**
+
+All other features are considered released (**GA** or generally available).
+
+Sigma actually has feature and bug fix releases weekly, and high-priority bug fixes on demand. We felt it was best to keep these QuickStarts to a summary of the previous month for your convenience.
+
+New first Friday features QuickStarts will be published on the first Friday of each month, and will include information for the previous month.
+
+![Footer](assets/sigma_footer.png)
+
+## Administration
+Duration: 20
+
+### OAuth write access
+OAuth with write access is now generally available (GA). For customers using the Beta version, there have been no changes since May 2024.
+
+Configure an OAuth connection with write access to leverage the benefits of OAuth permission management with Sigma’s write-access features, including input tables, warehouse views, workbook materializations, and CSV uploads.
+
+For more information, see [Configure OAuth with write access.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/configure-oauth-with-write-access)
+
+![Footer](assets/sigma_footer.png)
+
+## AI
+Duration: 20
+
+### Explain visualizations with AI (Beta)
+Instantly generate a description of any chart with the `AI Explain visualization` feature. 
+
+Details can include key insights, observations, data distribution summaries, and other context that can enhance your understanding of the visualized data and help drive informed decisions.
+
+For example, once configured users can click on any visualization and select `Explain visualization`:
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_1.png" width="800"/>
+
+The results will appear as:
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_2.png" width="800"/>
+
+This is the first of many AI enabled features that Sigma is innovating into the product.
+
+<aside class="positive">
+<strong>IMPORTANT:</strong><br> The OpenAI integration must be configured for your organization.
+</aside>
+
+[Click here to learn how to configure the OpenAI integration in Sigma.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/manage-openai-integration)
+
+For more information, [see Explain a visualization with AI.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/explain-visualizations-with-ai)
+
+![Footer](assets/sigma_footer.png)
+
+## API
+Duration: 20
+
+### Connection sync endpoint
+This endpoint provide a method to "sync" the connection to a specific database, schema, or table, so that the data Sigma displays is the most recent.
+
+For more information, see [POST /v2/connections/{connectionId}/sync.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/reference/syncconnectionpath)
+
+### New folder and document "favoriting" endpoints
+We have added operations for managing favorite documents and folders for a user:
+
+```code
+GET /v2/favorites/member/{memberId} lists documents and folders favorited by a user.
+POST /v2/favorites favorites a document or folder for a user.
+DELETE /v2/favorites/member/{memberId}/file/{inodeId} unfavorites a document or folder for a user.
+```
+
+#### New workbook template endpoints
+We have added operations for managing workbook templates:
+
+```code
+POST /v2/templates/{templateId}/swapSources swaps the data sources of a template.
+POST /v2/workbooks/{workbookId}/saveTemplate saves an existing workbook as a template.
+```
+
+![Footer](assets/sigma_footer.png)
+
+
+
+
+
+## Embedding
+Duration: 20
+
+### Additional language support for workbook localization
+You can now localize workbook text into Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Swedish.
+
+For more information, see [Manage workbook localization.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/manage-workbook-localization)
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_9.png" width="600"/>
+
+### Self-service embed usage analytics
+Use a third-party tool, like [Pendo.io](https://www.pendo.io/), to track inbound and outbound events implemented in your embedded analytics.
+
+By tracking iframe events, you can gain a better understanding of how customers are using your embedded data. 
+
+For more information, [see Implement inbound and outbound events in embeds.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/inbound-and-outbound-events-in-embeds)
+
+For a tutorial that walks you through sending and receiving events from a parent application and Sigma, [see QuickStart: Embedding 07: Events.](https://quickstarts.sigmacomputing.com/guide/embedding_07_events/index.html?index=..%0F..index&_gl=1*y059mb*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MTgwMzM3NTkuQ2p3S0NBand5SnF6QmhCYUVpd0FXRFJKVkJXejR0S3dYS2x4LWhIWXNZc0RPM2xCYVdOMTZ5UWt1VDlUazBhRE1yYWxZb1VTT1BjS3pCb0NOT1lRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MTU3OTYwODI3NC4xNzEzNTc1NDQ4LjEzMjQ1MTQxMTUuMTcxNzE3MTI2Ni4xNzE3MTcxMjY1*_ga*MjAyNzIyMDcwLjE3MTcxODQ4Nzk.*_ga_PMMQG4DCHC*MTcxODM5NDcwOS40MS4xLjE3MTgzOTU2MTEuMzUuMC4w#0)
+
+![Footer](assets/sigma_footer.png)
+
+## Functions / Calculations
+Duration: 20
+
+### ArrayJoin function
+The ArrayJoin function joins elements of an array into a single text string.
+
+For more information, [see ArrayJoin.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/arrayjoin)
+
+![Footer](assets/sigma_footer.png)
+
+## New QuickStarts in June
+Duration: 20
+
+### All new Sigma fundamentals series
+After over a year in service, it was time to retire the existing series and replace it with an updated one.
+
+Each QuickStart in the series has been rewritten and screenshots have been updated.
+
+The series has changed somewhat and now contains the following QuickStarts:<br>
+
+Fundamental 1 - Getting Around<br>
+Fundamental 2 - Working with Tables<br>
+Fundamentals 3: Working with Visualizations<br>
+Fundamentals 4: Working with Pivot Tables<br>
+Fundamentals 5: Input Tables<br>
+Fundamentals 6: Controls<br>
+Fundamentals 7: Administration
+
+You can access the [new series here.](https://quickstarts.sigmacomputing.com/?cat=fundamentals)
+
+## Visualizations
+Duration: 20
+
+### Waterfall chart (Beta)
+Waterfall charts in Sigma are perfect for illustrating changes in data over a period of time. 
+
+They are particularly useful in financial analytics use cases, such as tracking revenue and expenditures for a project, department, or entire organization. 
+
+Additionally, you can format the shape, start, and end values of a waterfall chart to better tailor the visualization to your specific needs.
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_10.png" width="800"/>
+
+For more information, see [Build a waterfall chart.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/build-a-waterfall-chart)
+
+![Footer](assets/sigma_footer.png)
+
+## Workbooks
+Duration: 20
+
+### Checkbox control element
+Use the `Checkbox control` element to allow users to select or deselect an option.
+
+The `Checkbox control` element is similar to the [Switch control](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/intro-to-control-elements#switch) element but in a different format, which users may prefer.
+
+For example, it can used to simply toggle a boolean column to show purchases or returns only:
+
+<img src="assets/checkbox.gif" width="800"/>
+
+### Color picker now available
+A small but very useful usability addition is the color picker, which is available anywhere there is a choice of single colors.
+
+For example:
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_7.png" width="600"/>
+
+### Combined file option for PDF attachments in scheduled exports
+It is now possible to combine multiple PDF attachments when configuring ad hoc and scheduled exports.
+
+The `Combine attachments` option expands the previous ability to merge Excel attachments into one file. 
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_5.png" width="600"/>
+
+<aside class="negative">
+<strong>NOTE:</strong><br> The checkbox to combine attachments will not appear until there at least two PDF attachments configured to send.
+</aside>
+
+For more information, [see Merge PDF or Excel files.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/configure-additional-options-for-exports#merge-pdf-or-excel-files)
+
+### Control element naming updates
+For consistency and clarity, the control elements formerly labeled `Text control` and `Number` are now labeled `Text input` and `Number input`.
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_3.png" width="400"/>
+
+### Enhanced color formatting for workbook themes
+Edit your workbook color settings directly from the `Color` section of the `Workbook settings` panel. 
+
+The element panel provides a real-time preview of your workbook colors that automatically updates as you adjust the settings.
+
+There are currently ten beautiful presets to choose from!
+
+Here is how to access it:
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_6.png" width="600"/>
+
+### Placeholder text in control elements
+You can now customize placeholder text for any input-based control element (List values, Text input, Number input, Date, and Date range) to provide context about the expected user input.
+
+Go to `Element format` > `General` and update the `Placeholder` field. 
+
+Placeholder text displays directly in the control’s input field and clears when the field contains user input:
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_8.png" width="600"/>
+
+### Repeat row labels in pivot tables
+In pivot tables with multiple pivot rows, you can format your table to repeat row labels.
+
+For example, `Arts & Entertainment` in `Product Types` is repeated for each additional row having a `Product Family` in that grouping:
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_11.png" width="800"/>
+
+For more information, see [Working with pivot tables.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/working-with-pivot-tables)
+
+### Text area control element
+The `Text area` control element in Sigma allows for multi-line text input, making it ideal for forms and other scenarios requiring larger amounts of text.
+
+With customizable input field height and vertical scrolling to view text overflow, it more effectively supports extensive text input compared to the `Text input` control element.
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_12.png" width="600"/>
+
+### Zip file option for attachments in scheduled exports
+When scheduling exports it is now optional to compress export attachments into a single zip file. This will result in smaller attachments and more reliable delivery over email.
+
+<img src="assets/fff_06_2024_4.png" width="600"/>
+
+For more information, [see Compress attachments to a zip file.](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/docs/configure-additional-options-for-exports#compress-attachments-to-a-zip-file)
+
+![Footer](assets/sigma_footer.png)
+
+## Additional Information
+Duration: 20
+
+**Additional Resource Links**
+
+[Blog](https://www.sigmacomputing.com/blog/)<br>
+[Community](https://community.sigmacomputing.com/)<br>
+[Help Center](https://help.sigmacomputing.com/hc/en-us)<br>
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