# Database fields tab

![Database fields tab](/files/OqJx7PnmgwKBjOQAmvof)

The **Database fields** lets you specify which fields from your input to insert into the table. You can map fields from the input to columns in the output.

| Field                            | Description                                                                                                                                                                                  |
| -------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Table Field**                  | The name of the database column into which data is being inserted.                                                                                                                           |
| **Stream Field**                 | The stream field being read from the source/input steps and inserted into the database.                                                                                                      |
| **Get fields** (button)          | Click to import the fields from your data source into the **Database fields** table. The **Specify database fields** option in the general area must be selected for this tool to be active. |
| **Enter field mapping** (button) | Click to open the Enter Mapping window. The **Specify database fields** option in the general area must be selected for this tool to be active.                                              |


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