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kyp_ · 2013-06-29 19:43:56

batch manager CPU generating multiple size images

Hi,

so I was wondering how other piwigo users do the following:

I'm always generating multiple size images after uploading new pictures, in order to fasten things up for visitors. Otherwise it would only be done when a visitor, well...visits it, which could be quite slow with lots of new images if I understood it right.

My trouble now is:
my site hoster is complaining when I do it (arvixe.com with a basic package).
they are complaining that the i.php is abusing cpu%

And since this batch process takes a few hours with 1000 or more pictures it will get noticed =)

Apprearently there is no willingness to limit the i.php process to a set amount of %, soo how do you guys handle it ? (well besides the obvious and not doing the image generating in the first place :P )

cheers
Kyp

plg · 2013-06-29 22:55:02

Hi kyp_,

kyp_ wrote:
I'm always generating multiple size images after uploading new pictures [...]

Only generate size M. This is the default size. Thumbnail size will be generated from M and it is "much" faster than generating from Original.

kyp_ wrote:
my site hoster is complaining when I do it (arvixe.com with a basic package).
they are complaining that the i.php is abusing cpu%

Thank you for reporting this problem. In addition to Piwigo.com, Arvixe is one of the 2 hosting providers we recommend on Piwigo.org hosting page. I'm going to ask them to give a detailed explanation about this "abusing CPU".

kyp_ · 2013-06-29 23:10:05

Thx for the info.
I've generated Sq, Th, M, L, XL so "Automatic Size" plugin could choose better for different screen resolutions. (at least thats what I was hoping for)

Arivxe Support asked me to remove i.php from the webspace. I'm guessing it's essential, so.... I'm trying to convince them I will not do any generate image's anymore manually but let the server do it in the background when a visitor views it.

cheers
Kyp

flop25 · 2013-06-29 23:25:05

I already had issues with my own hoster : one single person was visiting a private gallery and was generating many pictures, and i.php was baned (set the chmod to 000)
one day, 3hr, one user, I never was able to get back i.php so I created a.php a rename of the same file and also changed the unique line of code which was referring to i.php: that worked well ^^

plg · 2013-06-29 23:38:15

flop25 wrote:
[...] I created a.php a rename of the same file and also changed the unique line of code which was referring to i.php: that worked well ^^

If we need such tricks on Arvixe, it won't be listed on Piwigo.org "hosting" page anymore, of course. I've sent them an email, I hope they will give more explanations and solution.

kyp_ · 2013-06-29 23:39:30

Had the same idea of just renaming it and renaming the appropriate code ;)

And thx for the insights so far.

cheers
Kyp

Last edited by kyp_ (2013-06-29 23:40:58)

faqvideo · 2013-07-22 21:35:52

Just a note on hosting provider - I am hosting with the DreamHost, and I also prefer to generate multiple size images manually. They seem to be happy with me - never heard any complains.

On a practical note - I am using Stripped-and-columns for desktops. Within this particular theme the choice of the viewing size is unavailable for the viewers. So I guess I need to generate the XL for desktops and M for mobile devices. Is there anything else that may be used automatically based on browser settings?

flop25 · 2013-07-22 22:07:43

Hello
The config of stripped is applied to Stripped and columns too

faqvideo · 2013-07-22 22:11:38

Yes, thank you. I am using XL as a default size. But after I removed other sizes, I was getting into trouble with iPhone and iPad. I believe I had to restore the M size, so the images could be retrieved to be used with the mobile theme. Am I right here?

flop25 · 2013-07-22 22:23:41

There is an option in the local config for the default size on picture page, for standard themes, and its default value is medium

faqvideo · 2013-07-22 22:42:31

Thank you, now it makes sense to me.

I have also asked in another thread, but hope you don't mind me mentioning it here since it is relevant - how can I get a URL of a particular image resized to M and watermarked? I'd like to use it in blogs etc.

flop25 · 2013-07-22 23:17:39

for wordpress you have a wp plugin
generally you can use mypiwigo/_data/i/galleries/myalbum/filename-me.jpg

faqvideo · 2013-07-22 23:31:07

It works! Thank you.

mbaumser · 2013-10-02 23:22:24

I seem to be having the same issue but I'm not sure I understand the solution
my host is Hostmonster and they are complaining about the number of files I have.
each image I upload generates four. me, sm, sq, th

what do I need to change so that these are not all generated?

Tirs · 2023-02-10 17:49:21

A thread from 2013 and I'm encountering the same problem... :-(

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Generating multiple size image - high cpu usage with i.php

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