load variables in config file

[eluser]Bulk[/eluser]
You're not quite using the config system in the correct way... Firstly, if your config file is indeed named api_config.php you'll need a line similar to:

Code:

$this->load->config('api_config');

Then to access values from any config file (the main one, or yours) you would use this syntax:

Code:

$this->config->item('sendToProduction')

Be sure to read the user guide for more information.