How can i pass data to template?

[eluser]Unknown[/eluser]
hi all
im looking for help.. i was wondering how i can go about autoloading some user data to pass to my template In my template it will have the name of the user that has looged in now how can i pass that data everytime and automatically? I dont want to have to pass data to the view in every controller function.

I am using a self made template from some nettutts tutorial.

[eluser]vbsaltydog[/eluser]
MY_Controller

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Code:

$this->load->vars();