How do I load the data from a JSON file into an array?

I've been searching the forums for more than an hour for a solution to this seemingly simple problem but either I wasn't able to find it or the explanations I found were too complicated for me. I am new to arrays and I would like to know how I can load the data from my menu_data.json file into my empty menu_data array. I wrote the data inside the file via notepad in the exact format that construct saves JSON files. Here's what it contains:

{"c2array":true,"size":[6,2,1],"data":[[["PreMenu"],[0]],[["StartMenu"],[0]],[["OptionsMenu"],[1]],[["CampaignMenu"],[1]],[["LevelMenu"],[3]],[["Game"],[4]]]}[/code:3pfeiu9d]
I just want my game to load the data into the empty array when it starts. Please note that I need pretty specific instructions, I get the array concept but I'm still fuzzy on the commands. Also, I have no idea where I should place the file so the project can load it.

You need to use Ajax plugin to load up the file.

Ajax:Request project file and then Ajax:On completed set array to Ajax.LastData

You need to use Ajax plugin to load up the file.

Ajax:Request project file and then Ajax:On completed set array to Ajax.LastData

I tried that but the only files I can choose there are .pngs. I found the folder where they are located and placed by .json file there but I still can't select it in the top-down list. Maybe I got the wrong folder. The only folder I found that contained the files in the list was Program Files\Construct 2\exporters\html5.

In your C2 project right click on the Files folder and choose "Import file" and from here select and import your json file.

In your C2 project right click on the Files folder and choose "Import file" and from here select and import your json file.

Right, I knew I was missing something simple. Thank you. However I did this and nothing's happening, my array is still empty:

Do you mean something else by "set array to Ajax.LastData"?

[quote:u6tr9muw]Right, I knew I was missing something simple. Thank you. However I did this and nothing's happening, my array is still empty:

Do you mean something else by "set array to Ajax.LastData"?

I tried it with a different array and .json file and it definitely worked. I'll figure out why the first one doesn't work. Thanks for clearing things up, now I can handle data much more efficiently.