Kompozer experts - how to stop it removing code at top of the page?

can't she just put the code Right after the html tag?

:confused:

Unfortunately not - the code creates a cookie session, which needs to be the very first thing on the page.

The HTML tag creates a browser output, which starts the session, and so by the time too cookie is set you get a "session already started" error.

I actually thought Kompozer was a little more PHP friendly than this?

cheers
Sam

Hi Sam,

This may not be the best solution, but it should work. I had a similar issue with NVU.

What she may have to do is upload the file to her server, and then go into to the file by logging into her hosting account and editing the file there.

After I did that, the PHP code stayed. It may be a bit of a hassle, but it works.

All the best,
Michael Oksa

Thanks a shame, I was thinking that might be the only way out - thanks guys, I'll pass it on

cheers
Sam

Well, kompozer is a straight HTML editor. It doesn't do php. I've found the best thing for me is this: If I'm doing anything with PHP I use a free editor called aptana. If it is something quick I use kompozer.

I agree, Kompozer is just a straight HTML editor, though they do allow PHP code to be added.

The problem is they seem to stick to a "we know best" model, where they block anything that isn't basic HTML.

For example, it seems you also can't save a file that doesn't have any HTML tags in the top.

Why would you want a file with no HTML tags in the top?

This is very common for "include" files, were you're using various HTML files as a template.

But Kompozer blocks this as well.

When software tries to get too smart for it's own good, it dramatically decreases it's usefullness.

This was one of the downfalls of Frontpage, back in the day. I think it still trys to "clean" your code up, but there is an option to turn it off.

Dreamweaver's biggest strength is it doesn't force the user to play by it's own rules. It assumes the user knows what they're doing. It's refreshing.

A shame, because Kompozer is a great free solution, apart from this.



Hi Chris,

I tried those settings, but they didn't seem to make any difference. I'm not sure what they do, actually?

Either these both On and Off, Kompozer still removes tags at the top of the page.

Thanks for the help, though! It looks like my client may go for a different solution.

cheers
Sam

right click html file, open with notepad, paste php code, save, upload.

Pretty simple.

I just found an alternative - better than Kompozer, and doesn't mess with your code:

http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...-kompozer.html

cheers
Sam