Running Perch on Localhost (MAMP)

MAMP is pointing at Sites, that isn't the issue, I'm running other php sites in 'sites' and they work fine. In any case, when I navigate to https://localhost/120-globe-library-website/Public/ I receive a 'Sorry, that page could not be found.' error. Hence I believe this is linked to Perch, not MAMP

Hi,

Just found the debug mode, hence thought this may help?

~~~ Debug Message - Perch Runway 3.0.10 [5] SELECT p.pagePath, pr.routePattern, pr.routeRegExp, p.pageTemplate, pr.routeOrder, s.settingValue AS siteOffline FROM jggfu_pages p LEFT JOIN jggfu_page_routes pr ON p.pageID=pr.pageID LEFT JOIN jggfu_settings s ON s.settingID='siteOffline' UNION SELECT NULL AS pagePath, pr2.routePattern, pr2.routeRegExp, pr2.templatePath AS pageTemplate, pr2.routeOrder, NULL AS siteOffline FROM jggfu_page_routes pr2 WHERE templateID!=0 ORDER BY routeOrder ASC, pagePath ASC Using master page: /templates/pages/errors/404.php [1] SELECT regionKey, regionHTML FROM jggfu_content_regions WHERE regionPage='/errors/404' OR regionPage='*' ORDER BY regionPage DESC Request time: 0.1384 Process time: 0.1309 Memory: 2.4352

Perch Runway: 3.0.10, PHP: 7.0.0, MySQL: mysqlnd 5.0.12-dev - 20150407 - $Id: 7e72f9690b1498a1bead7a637c33a831c0d2f655 $, with PDO Server OS: Darwin, apache2handler Installed apps: content (3.0.10), assets (3.0.10), categories (3.0.10) App runtimes: <?php $apps_list = [ ]; PERCH_LOGINPATH: /120-globe-library-website/public/perch PERCH_PATH: /Users/Grant/Sites/120-globe-library-website/public/perch PERCH_CORE: /Users/Grant/Sites/120-globe-library-website/public/perch/core PERCH_RESFILEPATH: /Users/Grant/Sites/120-globe-library-website/public/perch/resources Image manipulation: GD PHP limits: Max upload 32M, Max POST 32M, Memory: 128M, Total max file upload: 32M F1: 3b606135b33e6a102526838f4152a807 Resource folder writeable: Yes HTTP_HOST: localhost DOCUMENT_ROOT: /Users/Grant/Sites REQUEST_URI: /120-globe-library-website/public/perch/core/settings/diagnostics/ SCRIPT_NAME: /120-globe-library-website/public/perch/core/settings/diagnostics/index.php

Thank you

If I have understood correct (probably not!), I have changed my MAMP root folder to ~/Sites/120-globe-library-website/public. So this is now my root (I believe).

However, I now just get the error, 'The requested URL /120-globe-library-website/public/perch/core/runway/start.php was not found on this server.'

Sorry for being a pain

Hi,

This is now resolved.

I moved the site into the htdocs folder of MAMP. I've never had to do this before, hence the confusion. Thanks for the help

Hello Grant,

I'd advise getting MAMP PRO. I ran into many issues running Perch on MAMP free and almost abandoned Perch altogether because of it. Rachel told me to look into virtual hosts - I did and decided it was too hard, but then found out MAMP Pro wraps the whole virtual host process into a UI - you literally name your host then choose a folder for the site.

Made developing multiple sites with Perch on MAMP a breeze. Worth the cost twice over.

P.S. - Just remember the port number when accessing e.g. https:local.yoursite.dev:8888

Hi @tony,

Thanks, I did look at pro and found it confusing! So in pro, the root site doesn't need to be in htdocs folder of MAMP? If that's the case, that would be very handy.

After your message, I decided to give MAMP pro another go, and I've got myself into a bit of a pickle!!!

I created a host (the-globe) and selected the folder I wished to use. In my case Users/Grant/Sites/120-globe-library-website/Public/. This is where I originally wanted my Perch install as this is where my Sass renders to. Hence if I wish to make some style changes, this is nice and easy.

In MAMP pro, I select the arrow next to the Name: ie the-globe. This launches https://the-globe:8888. However, the page is blank? I checked the .htaccess is moved, which it is.

Any ideas?

Hi Grant

MAMP PRO is great for local dev but there's so many things that could be wrong. A blank page normally means there's a php error.

I would recommend you check these MAMP things first before you jump into Perch Runway:

• Is MAMP actually running? Click on Webstart to go to a splash page.
• Is MySQL running. Can you log into PHPmyadmin or similar locally?
• Are you running the right version of PHP? You need 5.4 but ideally 5.5 – I tend to run 7 nowadays as it's so much faster
• Have you got display or log errors turned on? You'll need this on to troubleshoot any errors
• Put a normal html file in the root folder and see if that displays. Then move onto a basic php file, then move onto Perch Runway. That way you are eliminating any potential external errors first, before you start trying to configure Perch routing.

I would also recommend but not prescribe:

• Run MAMP through the normal ports (80/3306) rather than 8888/8889 – I find it just simplifies troubleshooting
• Run the same version of PHP as your host runs on - MAMP website has packages for all versions of PHP
• Use a proper TLD suffix with your domain - e.g. dev.domain.com – then use staging. on your staging server and www. on your production server. Again, it's just easier to manage if you are dealing with a load of domains.

Hope this helps,

Jon

Hi @Jon,

Thanks for the advise it's really helpful. I decided to start again, as I haven't done a huge amount with Perch currently.

Following you're very good advise, I have changed port numbers and localhost is running, checked and double checked.

I've created a host, dev.theglobelibrarystokesley.org. However, on logging in, get the error: Sorry, your license key isn't valid for this domain. This license key is for local testing only, so can only be used on a non-public domain.

So it is seeing dev.theglobelibrarystokesley.org as public domain?

You're welcome. You need to enter the local url into your Perch account license screen on the Perch site. It must match whatever you are using locally (and on production and/or staging).