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# SQL Action

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### Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Active | Select to make this step active. You can skip this step by deactivating it |
| Source Type | Select the type of Data Definition you want to reference |
| Source Data | Select the Data Definition whose DB Connection you will execute this command against |
| SQL Command | Enter a SQL statement that is valid for the type of database referenced by the DB Connection. This can be any SQL statement that can be executed by the database platform. |