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title: "surfaceWorkScope"
url: https://developers.dagio.ai/reference/surface-work-scope/
---

# surfaceWorkScope

   
                         
                                                                           
                                    
                  
           
          
   

This reference describes the full structure of `surfaceWorkScope`. Paths include nested objects, list items and conditional branches. A branch selected by `kind`, `contract` or `mode` only admits its own properties.

## Structure and values

`"rootWork" \| "selectedStage" \| "retainedTarget"`

## Reading the contract

A path ending in `[]` describes each list item; `{key}` describes each dictionary value. The `↻` marker refers to the same recursive expression. Closed objects reject additional properties. Semantic validation denotes an additional check: matching a type does not make a reference, permission or transition valid. References must resolve in the Model and the current user context.

An older variant cannot accept properties belonging to a newer variant. The compiler checks the version and consistency of the complete Model.

## Structural example

This fragment passes the schema for this section. Its business references must be defined in the enclosing Model.

```json
"rootWork"
```

## Related references

[Complete Model index](https://developers.dagio.ai/reference/) · [Build a Model](https://developers.dagio.ai/models/)

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## Applied examples : Compose a record and its relations

Two declared Stacks hold main content then relations without extra frames. The preset selects the right panel’s width.

### Configuration

Contract object `surfaceWorkScope`. [Properties and accepted values](https://developers.dagio.ai/reference/surface-work-scope/).

```json
"rootWork"
```

### Variation and connection

Component properties `RecordLayout.props`. [Properties and accepted values](https://developers.dagio.ai/surface-components/#recordlayout).

```json
{
  "asideWidth": "compact"
}
```

### UI layout example

The illustrative layout below places this configuration in the Clients/Quotes app. Insert each fragment at the stated location, with Field, Query and Action references matching the Model declarations.

1. Client identity
2. Notes and follow-up
3. Settings
4. Linked quotes

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