# Generate Entities from Tables dialog

Use the Generate Entities dialog to create Java persistent entities from your database tables and columns.

This table lists the properties available in the Generate Entities dialog.

Property | Description
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Source Folder | Enter a project folder name in which to generate the Java persistent entities, or click Browse to select an existing folder.
Package | Enter a package name in which to generate the Java persistent entities, or click Browse to select an existing package.
Synchronize Classes in persistence.xml | Specify if Dali should update the persistence.xml file to include the generated classes.
Tables | Select the tables from which to create Java persistent entities. The tables shown are determined by the database connection that you defined in the Project Properties page – JPA Options.

Generating entities from tables