Codeigniter call controller method from model

Question

I have two controller and one model like below, I want to call second controller method in side model. But i am not getting how to call it.

1) Controller1

   class controller1 extends CI_Controller {

    function __construct() {
        parent::__construct();

        $this->load->model('job');
    }

    public function getjob() {
        $this->job->check_payment();
    }

}

2) Paypal.php (controller)

if (!defined('BASEPATH'))
    exit('No direct script access allowed');

class Paypal extends CI_Controller {

    function __construct() {
        parent::__construct();

        $this->load->model('job');

        // Load helpers
        $this->load->helper('url');

        // Load PayPal library
        $this->config->load('paypal');

        $config = array(
            'Sandbox' => $this->config->item('Sandbox'),
            'APIUsername' => $this->config->item('APIUsername'),
            'APIPassword' => $this->config->item('APIPassword'),
            'APISignature' => $this->config->item('APISignature'),
            'APISubject' => '',
            'APIVersion' => $this->config->item('APIVersion')
        );

        // Show Errors
        if ($config['Sandbox']) {
            error_reporting(E_ALL);
            ini_set('display_errors', '1');
        }

        $this->load->library('Paypal_pro', $config);
    }

    function sendPayemnt() {
        echo "Hello...";
    }

}

2) Job.php (model)

class Job extends CI_Model {

    function check_payment() {
        // I want to call method of Paypal controller here...
    }

}

I hope someone help me to solve it. Thanks,

Write a helper function instead of controller and call it from model. This is the correct structure for Codeigniter. — Deniz B.
– Deniz B., Commented Oct 6, 2017 at 9:42
I know this is not valid coding structure, but this is only way to achieve my requirements. — Hardik
– Hardik, Commented Oct 6, 2017 at 9:42

SNG · Accepted Answer · 2017-10-06 09:59:33Z

2

Although it is technically possible, if you think that you need to, it suggests a flaw in your application's design.

The Controller layer is the backbone of you application and meant to handle requests from the user, talk to the Model layer, and stitch together the output in the View. Your Model layer should be blind to the Controller and View, but deal with data manipulation only. This is an over-simplified explanation of the MVC pattern (you can find resources for that elsewhere).

You can use like this:

class controller1 extends CI_Controller{

public function testsample(){
        $this->load->model('modal1');
        $stations=$this->modal1->getController();
        echo "<pre>"; print_r($stations);exit;
    }

    public function getData(){
        $ta=array(0=>'Sample',1=>'test');
        return $ta;
    }
}

modal:

class modal1 extends CI_Model {
   function getController()
   {
        $controllerInstance = & get_instance();
        $controllerData = $controllerInstance->getData();
        return $controllerData;
   }
}

output:

Array
(
    [0] => Sample test cases
    [1] => test
)

i will access my controller action as controller1/testsample you can also use curl to call the controller action

edited Oct 6, 2017 at 9:59

answered Oct 6, 2017 at 9:44

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3 Comments

Hardik Over a year ago

Hello, sorry but i am new to codeigniter. So dont know how to use your answer in my case? Can you please explain a bit more. Thanks,

SNG Over a year ago

@Hardik : i have updated the example, check it now. i hope it is clear now. If it solves your issue then accept the answer and upvote.

Hardik Over a year ago

thanks for your answer and update. Sorry but i have updated my question. If possible can you please check it. i appreciate your help. Thanks

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