Model can’t load or use libraries or other models from the constructor

[eluser]Colin Williams[/eluser]
It is very expected. Two distinct steps.

A. Model is instantiated (this is when the constructor runs)
B. References are copied from the controller to the instantiated model.

So I can’t load anything from the model

You can, but you have to use the controller to do it.

Code:

$ci =& get_instance();
$ci->load->library('email');
$ci->email->send();

Don't worry, this seems to be confusing to most new CI users, especially those new to OOP