[Resolved] Need URGENT help pleaseeee!

Dolemite50

Hi,
I just got off the phone with my new hosting company and they informed me that my .htaccess file will not work on their server and that I need to use ini_set. The manual for ini_set is a little over my head and I need to get this resolved ASAP so I'm hoping somebody can tell me how to do it? Here is my old .htacces info:

php_value max_execution_time 1200 // seconds
php_value memory_limit 10M // MB
php_value post_max_size 10M // MB
php_value upload_max_filesize 10M // MB
LimitRequestBody 0

I have two pages on the site that allows mp3 uploads. One for submit and one for edit. Now, how do I get that .htaccess info to these pages?

Thank you VERY much for any help.

devinemke

[man]include[/man] the following:

ini_set('max_execution_time', '1200');
ini_set('memory_limit', '10M');
ini_set('post_max_size', '10M');
ini_set('upload_max_filesize', '10M');

Dolemite50

Thanks Devinemike,
I created a file called maxini.php that looks like this:

<?php
ini_set('max_execution_time', '1200'); 
ini_set('memory_limit', '10M'); 
ini_set('post_max_size', '10M'); 
ini_set('upload_max_filesize', '10M');
?>

And the on the top of the pages with the upload script I use this:

include ("maxini.php");

But it doesnt work.

Right above that include line is an include for my db which works but for some reason if I try to upload a file bigger than 2MB it says that there was not a file chosen. If I use a smaller mp3 it works fine. Any suggestions?

I should add that the form action for the submit page is not SELF, it goes to a different page which carries out the commands. I have the include on top of both pages but no luck.

Thanks again.

devinemke

after taking a closer look at the manaul page for [man]ini_set[/man] it appears that post_max_size and upload_max_filesize have access levels of PHP_INI_PERDIR which means entry can be set in php.ini, .htaccess or httpd.conf (not by ini_set). it sounds like your host either has AllowOveride off in the Apache setup (which is reason enough to switch hosts IMHO) or perhaps is running PHP as CGI instead of as a module (which prevents the use of the php_value stuff). anyway, i suggest you run your own local php.ini. copy the system php.ini to your doc_root and tweak away.

Dolemite50

anyway, i suggest you run your own local php.ini. copy the system php.ini to your doc_root and tweak away. [/B]

Thanks again devinemike, I need you now more than ever!

Unfortunately I dont have a local php.ini. I dont think? This site was transferred from one hosting company to the other and I didnt do any local testing. Is there a blank one somewhere that I can find and then make the changes to it? I think I am in way over my head now. Please, if you could guide me in any way on this I would really appreciate it.

devinemke

as i said: copy your host's php.ini and use that as a starting point. make whatever tweaks you need and then stick it in your doc_root.

Dolemite50

Thanks again devinemike,
Well, I found out my host runs php in a cgi wrapper, and also does not allow cron jobs. I was let down by the fact that it didnt use cpanel, but with the addition of the other elements I am currently switching hosts once more. What a pain but thank you very much for helping me get to the bottom of this. You were five times as useful as their own tech support.

I dont know if its ok to mention that hosts name on this board to warn other users but lets just say it rhymes with GoNaddy.com.

Thx again mike.

PHPMagician

lmao, GoNaddy. Whose you Naddy! WHOSE YOUR NADDY!

PHPMagician

And I think his name is: Devin Emke. Looking at his website. But I am going to do as you and call him mike, cause it is easier to remember. :p