# Correct syntax to addChild() using Array index

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**Created:** [July 27, 2009, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/correct-syntax-to-addchild-using-array-index/293341 "2009-07-27T18:26:20Z")\
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**Post date:** [July 27, 2009, 6:26pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/correct-syntax-to-addchild-using-array-index/293341/1 "2009-07-27T18:26:20Z")

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I’m using **addChild(new nmonster())** to populate an on stage MC from my Library.

Instead of specifying the Symbol, I want to add it using an Array reference, like **addChild(new [U]monsterArray[0]/U)**. I’ve tried a number of variations, but AS3.0 is unforgiving.

Is this possible?