# Generate Database DDL from Entities wizard

Use the Generate DDL wizard to generate DDL files from your Java persistence entities. You must have a defined database connection (and be connected) before using this wizard.

The wizard contains the following pages:

- Options page

- Objects page

- Save and Run DDL page

- Summary page

Refer to the "Using data tools" section of the Web Application Development Guide for additional information.

Generating a DDL Script