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# Static Array

Store static data to populate an [Array](/nodes/data/array/array-node) with items. The Static Array node is great for providing static local data for lists etc. You can use it e.g. as an input to a **For Each** node.

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You can provide the data in either **CSV** format or, **JSON** format. The **items** output is of **Noodl.Array** format. The content of the array is reset whenever the application is refreshed.
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## Inputs

| Data                                   | Description                                                                                                           |
| -------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <span className="ndl-data">Type</span> | Choose what format the data will be in.<br/><br/>`CSV`: Comma-separated values<br/>`JSON`: JavaScript Object Notation |

### CSV

The first row defines the name of all properties. Subsequent rows defines the data values.
Example:

    lamp,topic
    Kitchen Lamp,/lamps/1
    Office Lamp,/lamps/2
    Office Lamp 2,/lamps/4

### JSON

Define the name of the properties, and the data, using a JSON array.
Example:

    [
        {
            "lamp": "Kitchen Lamp",
            "topic": "/lamps/1"
        },
        {
            "lamp": "Office Lamp",
            "topic": "/lamps/2"
        },
        {
            "lamp": "Office Lamp 2",
            "topic": "/lamps/4"
        }
    ]

## Outputs

| Data                                    | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| --------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| <span className="ndl-data">Items</span> | <##output:items##>A `Noodl.Array` object that can be connected to e.g. an [Array](/nodes/data/array/array-node), [JavaScript](/docs/guides/business-logic/javascript) or [Repeater](/nodes/ui-controls/repeater).<##output##> |