What does $this refer to in a Model?

When initialising a model(such as a class called Mall), I can pass a TRUE in the third parameter to automatically connect to the default database. Then a member named mall is assigned to CI_Controller and I can use $this->mall->foo() to use the function defined in the Model.
And I notice that, in the Loader:database(), the 'db' variable is assigned to $CI, which is the CI_Controller super object.

But here comes the question:
In the model I can still use $this->db-> to get access to DB handler. Does that means that "$this" in a Model refers to CI_Controller? If so, where can I find the detailed definition?

Thanks.

No, $this always refers to the instance of the class you are currently in.

You can access controller properties because of a magic __get() method: https://github.com/bcit-ci/CodeIgniter/b...el.php#L71

No, $this always refers to the instance of the class you are currently in.

You can access controller properties because of a magic __get() method: https://github.com/bcit-ci/CodeIgniter/b...el.php#L71

I know that $this refers to the most direct class, but how to explain that in a Model, $this can call the function or variable of CI_Controller?

By actually reading my second sentence and those links?

By actually reading my second sentence and those links?

I'm not trying to offend you, but maybe you misunderstand my question.
I can surely use _get to get access to function and variable of CI_Controller. I have known that quite before.
But my question actually is, since I have experimented before, why can I use $this->cache->redis in a model, in which $this should refer to the Model Class, not the CI_Controller?

By actually reading my second sentence and those links?

I'm not trying to offend you, but maybe you misunderstand my question.
I can surely use _get to get access to function and variable of CI_Controller. I have known that quite before.
But my question actually is, since I have experimented before, why can I use $this->cache->redis in a model, in which $this should refer to the Model Class, not the CI_Controller?

No offense taken, but you're contradicting yourself ...

If you knew how __get() works (that's two underscores, not one), then you wouldn't be asking this question. And if you don't understand it - you didn't really follow through that first link, which explains it:

Code:

$this->cache

Is interpreted by PHP (given the current state of your class) as:

Code:

[current class instance] -> [inaccessible or non-existent property]

And gets executed as:

Code:

[current class instance] -> __get([name of the inaccessible or non-existent property])

That's what __get() is made for, you don't use it as $this->__get($something) ... that'd be silly.

By actually reading my second sentence and those links?

I'm not trying to offend you, but maybe you misunderstand my question.
I can surely use _get to get access to function and variable of CI_Controller. I have known that quite before.
But my question actually is, since I have experimented before, why can I use $this->cache->redis in a model, in which $this should refer to the Model Class, not the CI_Controller?

No offense taken, but you're contradicting yourself ...

If you knew how __get() works (that's two underscores, not one), then you wouldn't be asking this question. And if you don't understand it - you didn't really follow through that first link, which explains it:

Code:

$this->cache

Is interpreted by PHP (given the current state of your class) as:

Code:

[current class instance] -> [inaccessible or non-existent property]

And gets executed as:

Code:

[current class instance] -> __get([name of the inaccessible or non-existent property])

That's what __get() is made for, you don't use it as $this->__get($something) ... that'd be silly.

When my grand kids ask me: Grampa! What did you really accomplish in your life?

I will answer: Well I had a huge impact on the CodeIgniter community by making one of the most knowledgeable person on that site become a lot more patient 

When my grand kids ask me: Grampa! What did you really accomplish in your life?

I will answer: Well I had a huge impact on the CodeIgniter community by making one of the most knowledgeable person on that site become a lot more patient 

So typical of ancestors, to over-value themselves in front of the little kids.

Seriously, don't flatter yourself. I didn't suddently become any more patient and at this rate, the only thing you're accomplishing is making foes.

When my grand kids ask me: Grampa! What did you really accomplish in your life?

I will answer: Well I had a huge impact on the CodeIgniter community by making one of the most knowledgeable person on that site become a lot more patient 

So typical of ancestors, to over-value themselves in front of the little kids.

Seriously, don't flatter yourself. I didn't suddently become any more patient and at this rate, the only thing you're accomplishing is making foes.

That's ok...I am making new friends now...somewhere else 

By actually reading my second sentence and those links?

I'm not trying to offend you, but maybe you misunderstand my question.
I can surely use _get to get access to function and variable of CI_Controller. I have known that quite before.
But my question actually is, since I have experimented before, why can I use $this->cache->redis in a model, in which $this should refer to the Model Class, not the CI_Controller?

No offense taken, but you're contradicting yourself ...

If you knew how __get() works (that's two underscores, not one), then you wouldn't be asking this question. And if you don't understand it - you didn't really follow through that first link, which explains it:

Code:

$this->cache

Is interpreted by PHP (given the current state of your class) as:

Code:

[current class instance] -> [inaccessible or non-existent property]

And gets executed as:

Code:

[current class instance] -> __get([name of the inaccessible or non-existent property])

That's what __get() is made for, you don't use it as $this->__get($something) ... that'd be silly.

When my grand kids ask me: Grampa! What did you really accomplish in your life?

I will answer: Well I had a huge impact on the CodeIgniter community by making one of the most knowledgeable person on that site become a lot more patient 

LeMec, I don't understand why you would post such a thing. Here is Narf trying to help somebody, and you are like a heckler, a court jester, or maybe just a modern forum troll. The last thread I watched you basically hijack was all about your personal grudge against Narf and his lack of explaining things to your satisfaction. In the end, the OP was satisfied, and he/she seemed confused or amused about your rant than anything else. It's pretty rude to hijack threads, and I don't have any moderation powers here, but if I did I'd be scolding you right now.

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