Cakephp2: How to call and use the function in a Model in Controller

Question

I'm new to Cakephp2 and I wanted to ask a question to the pros. How to call a function in model in a controller in cakephp2? I've read the documentation but it's not clear to me since I'm a newbie.It would be great if I can attain clear explanation! Thank you!

For example I have a model named Android and in that model there is a function

public  function _checkUaType($ua) {

}

Should I call the function like $this->Android->_checkUaType($ua) ? Or are there a better way to use a function in a controller?

Answer 1

You need to just load the model in the controller and call Model function as below example.

In the Controller use below code:

function YourFunctionName {
    $this->loadModel('Android');
    $this->Android->_checkUaType($ua);
}