[Typo3] imagefunctions w/o exec()?

[Floyd Arguello]

Did you read the thread: Is ImageMagick necessary for Typo3? (subject)

Hope it helps!

Floyd


Sascha Weise wrote:
> Hi, there.
> 
> Here's a desperate helpcall:
> 
> Question:
> Is there a way to use image- or graphicsmagick in typo3 without exec()??
> 
> Situation:
> Unfortunately my hosting-provider has disabled exec() for security 
> reasons without preceding announcement. Now wherever a new image (Menu 
> or content) should appear, there comes the php-warning and no image.
> 
> As answer to my support-request, my hoster just sais that the 
> "manufacturer of typo3" has told him, that Typo3 is supposed to provide 
> the imagefunctions without exec(). The new version should even 
> automatically detect the availability of exec and configure itself to 
> provide imagefunctions without exec().
> 
> I couldn't find any Information about that in this list or in internet. 
> I always thought, that the exec-Calls are hardcoded and absolutely 
> necessary for the use of imagemagick or graphicsmagick.
> 
> I'm using the static compiled graphicsmagick-1.1.6 and several 
> Typo-Installs from 3.6.2 to 3.8.1.
> 
> Can anybody clarify the facts for me? Or does anybody have an idea, what 
> I can do to make the imagefunctionality work again?
> 
> 
> Many thanks in advance for any hint,
> 
> Sascha.