# Select Tables

Use the Select Tables dialog to specify the database connection and tables from which to create entities.

Property | Description
--- | ---
Connection | Select a database connection or click Add Connection to create a new connection.
Schema | Select the database schema from which to select tables.
Tables | Select the tables from which to create Java persistent entities. The tables shown are determined by the database connection and schema selections.
Update class list in persistence.xml | Specify if Dali should update the `persistence.xml` file to include the generated classes.

Related tasks

- Creating a JPA entity

- Generating dynamic entities from tables

Related reference

- Generate Entities from Tables wizard