How do I spawn object based on value in array?

I would like to store various values in an array and then from different levels in the game find the corresponding element and spawn an object from the retrieved value.

For example ...

Player enters the shop on level 1, check array and see that the shop sells a knife, shield, and herbs.

Player enters the shop on level 2, check array and see that the shop sells a sword, armor, and health potion.

Is this a proper way to approach this? If so, what value do I store in the array (name or some id) and how do I spawn based on the retrieved value. (When I try to spawn another object, I only see the drop down menu of existing objects, nothing that can be replaced by a formula or variable)

If there's a different way to do this, I'm also open to hearing that.

Thanks for any help.

Thank you very much for the example, trying to use it now ...

How do I get the add-on installed? When I goto get addons from my project, it seems I can only select from a set list of addons, not the one I downloaded from the link. What step am I missing here. Thanks.

Hello. Maybe "System -> Create object (by name)" could help?

BillyShears You need to download the addon manually from that link I gave you, then install it in Addon Manager. Then restart Construct and try to open the project.

construct.net/en/make-games/manuals/construct-3/tips-and-guides/installing-third-party-addons

Hello. Maybe "System -> Create object (by name)" could help?

thank you, I did end up using this