# Defining the node status

Defining the XML tree and mapping the data is not sufficient. You also need to define the loop element and if required the group element.

### In this section

* [Define a loop element](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/components/8.0/xml-connectors/define-loop-element-standard-component-to?id=5218)
* [Define a group element](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/components/8.0/xml-connectors/define-group-element-standard-component-when?id=5219)