auto generating models from DB solution

Hello,

I really appreciate codeIgniter wich is my favorite framework but I think that CI need a TOP must have feature : an auto models generating process from db.
This is very important because when I design an application I start by my EER diagram on mysql workbench when it's done I generate my sql for phpmyadmin and then I should create my models by hand for 35 tables... painfull, errors...

In comparison with java/JPA netbeans connect to my db and generate my entities from tables with all relations. according to Doctrine doc this process doesn't work really so what is the solution ?

thanks 4 your help.