My host does not allow running the the less compiler so saving template options on the live site does not work. What options do I have?

1. I can tell the hoster what he needs to enable in Apache/PHP so the compiler can run - please tell me what I need to tell my hoster.

2. Doing all the template design off line and pushing the changes to the live site - what files and db tables do I need to update on the live site?

cheers

Hi

Have you checked -

2. Your servers execution time isn't high enough to allow for the processing of the Less.

stackoverflow.com/questions/16171132/how-to-increase-maximum-execution-time-in-php

3. Your server memory isn't high enough to allow you to process the less.

docs.joomlabamboo.com/getting-started/how-to-check-php-memory-limit-for-joomla-3

Cheers
Paul

I'd also add - are there specific restrictions on accessing json files on the server?

That kind of info will help us advise you on the questions listed above.

max_execution_time 60
memory_limit 256M
json support enabled
json version 1.2.1

"restrictions on accessing json files on the server"
==> how do I check this?

Hi,

Please check the system information tab in the admin system menu.

What is the 'webserver to php interface' value?

If it is apace2handler then it would be an ownership issue where joomla cannot write to disk.

Ae you able to install extensions through the joomla installer?

If this is the case then you can ask the host to enable suphp or fastcgi so that joomla and the ftp user can both write to disk.

If not, please open a ticket with super admin access details and ftp logins so we can get this sorted for you.

Regards,

Rob

'webserver to php interface' value: cgi-fcgi

Ae you able to install extensions through the joomla installer?: yes

... going to open a ticket

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