[Resolved] GeneratePressVersion: 3.2.2 no longer showing editable child or org theme files

[Faruk]

GeneratePressVersion: 3.2.2 no longer showing editable child or org theme files

Hi
I used to be able to edit my child theme functions file from Appreance> Customise. I can not see or able to access any of the files such as
functions.php
style.css
etc

When I select customiser now it opens a left hand column with all other theme customisation which is not listing nor do I want to see this new column. Some thing to do with “block” view. It lists like
Site Identity
Layout
Typography
Colours
Background Images
General
Menus
Widgets
Home page Settings
Addional CSS

[Fernando]

Hi Faruk,

The functions.php and the style.css files can’t be edited in the Customizer even in previous versions.

It should be in Appearance > Theme File Editor.

[Faruk]

Ok Fernando thanks for your prompt reply.iits my bad.

Submenu Menu “Appearance > Theme File Editor” isn’t even showing at all.

I only have: BTW at the cpanel I can see all my required files but in admin.
Apperance > Themes (not Themes File Editor)
Customise
Widgets
Menus
GeneratePress
Elements

[Fernando]

I see. It might be disabled.

Do you have a Security Plugin? If so, try disabling it.

If that doesn’t work, try accessing you wp-config.php file through FTP and replace:

define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true);

with this:

define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', false);

You can ask assistance from your hosting provider with regards to accessing your FTP.

[Faruk]

Disabled Wordfence plugin
add define(‘DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT’, false);

still not working

[Fernando]

I see. A plugin could also be causing this. Can you try #1 here?: https://docs.generatepress.com/article/debugging-tips/

It would be good to take a backup of your site before doing so.

Side note: The “Theme File Editor” is a WordPress feature. It isn’t a GeneratePress feature. There’s no code in GeneratePress that would prevent that from working. Usually, security plugins or other WordPress settings are ones to disable this feature.

[Faruk]

Hey,

Thanks for your help and support even it had nothing to do with your theme plugin.
I found the problem. It was caused by “Really Simple SSL” plugin. if you activate, “Appearance > Theme File Editor” dissapears.

Hope it will help someone else 🙂

Cheers

[Fernando]

I see. You’re welcome Faruk! 🙂

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