# Modifying persistent project properties

Each persistent project must be associated with a database connection. To create a new database connection, click Database Connection use the New Connection wizard.

Use this procedure to modify the database associated with your persistent project.

1. Right-click the project in the Explorer view and select Properties. The Properties page appears.

   Properties – Persistence Page

2. Use this table to complete the remaining fields on the Properties – Java Persistence page and click OK.

   Property | Description
   --- | ---
   Database Connection | Database connection to use to store the persistent entities. To reconnect to the selected connection, click Reconnect.
   Database Schema | Schema of the Database Connection to use. Note: You must be connected to the database before selecting the schema.

To create a new connection, click Add connections.

Adding persistence to a Java project

Project Properties page – Persistence Options

Understanding Java persistence