# Using an array to sort Dynamic Data

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**Created:** [October 1, 2004, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-array-to-sort-dynamic-data/124280 "2004-10-01T18:18:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 1, 2004, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/using-an-array-to-sort-dynamic-data/124280/1 "2004-10-01T18:18:50Z")

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I have a text file which generates a series of numbers. These numbers need to be displayed from largest to smallest.  
I understand the concept of how a ‘sortByNumber’ array works in Flash, I’m just not clear as to how to get my dynamic data into the array.  
Any suggestions?