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# New Transaction Commit Action Item

Selecting **Transaction Commit Action** creates a **New Transaction Commit Action Item** under the **Action Steps Tab**.

Click on the item to access the fields.

## Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Active | Tick this box to make this step “*active*”. You can skip this step by deactivating it. |
| Source Data | Select the **DB Definition** whose **DB Connection** you wish to commit the **Transaction** for. There must be an item under the **Data** tab that this step can reference. This will commit to the underlying database any **Insert/Update** statements that have been executed against the **DB Connection**.Note - this **DB Connection** may be sharing a transaction with other **DB Definitions**, unless the tick box **Use a separate “SQL Transaction” for this database connection** has been selected and ticked on the **DB Definition** item under the **Data** tab. |