GD Library

[nosnom]

Hey there.

I'm looking to use a script that makes thumbnails of existing images in a directory. This requires the GD library.

I've enabled the extension in my php.ini file and copied it to the php directory that script is running from.


However, whenever I run the script it comes up with the following error log entry:

[30-Dec-2007 18:43:23] PHP Warning: PHP Startup: Unable to load dynamic library './php_gd2.dll' - ./php_gd2.dll: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory in Unknown on line 0

My php extension directory is setup thusly:
; Directory in which the loadable extensions (modules) reside.
extension_dir = "./"

I've run it from inside a folder as well as the root of my public_html directory

I did a
<?phpinfo?> and GD is not mentioned.

I thought this was the end of it and had resigned myself to not being able to use the script until I found this thread:

http://hostmonsterforum.com/showthread.php?t=481

to save the trouble of having to look it up:


savemyxy01-13-2007, 02:05 AM
Does HostMonster support the php GD library? It's commented out in php.ini, but usually you would have to restart apache after doing so and I don't know if we mere mortals have that power.

The php.ini has a "considerations" from the HostMonster Gods saying if the file is changed copy it to all subdirectories, does this mean that the server doesn't need to be restarted?

Cheers for any responses.
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McCoy01-13-2007, 08:17 AM
I have used GD without problems in my account.
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nerdykit01-14-2007, 12:46 PM
I run moodle which uses the GD library and both my moodle config info and the running of the moodle indicate that the library is present and functional. I don't think you have to do anything to run it. Just assume that it's there.

So now I'm confused. Am I doing it "all wrong" (it wouldn't surprise me) or... is there something more I need to do... or less?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

[r2b2]

Have you tried removing the change you made to php.ini to see if that works?

[nosnom]

hmmmm...

What an novel, unsophisticated, and seemingly obtuse suggestion. And yet, therein my problem lies.

The script still has issues, but I shall endeavor to work them out on my own as they are syntax and/or coding ones.

Thanks for the response. The elegance of your suggestion was genious and I feel much the fool for somehow not thinking of that on my own. *tips hat*

Perhaps I need to unplug for awhile. :p

Thanks again.

Edit: I'm saying I'm an idiot for not trying that before running to the forums. lol

[r2b2]

lol no worries - sometimes the easiest answer eludes you - done it myself numerous times :D