# Loading

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This only edits the save data in memory. See [Writing Changes](/esave/scripting/saving-and-loading/data-management/writing-changes.md).
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Each ESave method that loads data only accepts one parameter, which is the ID of the data. 

## GetData

The main method to load data is `SaveFile.GetData`. This method accepts any type parameter.

```csharp
// Where T is the data type
T data = saveFile.GetData<T>("DataID");
```

You can also retrieve a list of data of the same type:

```csharp
// Where T is the data type
List<T> dataList = saveFile.GetData<T>("DataID", "DataID2", "DataID3");
```

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Retrieving multiple data entries in a single call is more efficient in the [Pro version](https://u3d.as/3vCT).
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## Special Methods

ESave features special methods to retrieve data for some Unity types.

#### Vector2

```csharp
Vector2 v2 = saveFile.GetVector2("DataID");
```

#### Vector3

```csharp
Vector3 v3 = saveFile.GetVector3("DataID");
```

#### Quaternion

```csharp
Quaternion q = saveFile.GetQuaternion("DataID");
```

#### Color

```csharp
Color c = saveFile.GetColor("DataID");
```

#### Transform

```csharp
// Returns a SavableTransform
SavableTransform st = saveFile.GetTransform("DataID");

// Use Transform.CopyTransformValues to set values from a 
// SavableTransform to a Transform
transform.CopyTransformValues(st);
```


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