OK now, Im very confused. I've been having some problems with my templates_c directory (specifically with https). I have read (and been advised) to remove the old templates_c directory and create a new one. No big deal right? Well, first, I cannot directly delete my templates_c directory (even if I clear the cache first from the Admin/Summary/Clear templates cache AND immediately try to remove the directory), so I renamed it 'trash'. I then created a brand new templates_c directory and assigned 777 as permissions. However, when Smarty creates the directories within templates_c, they are NOT 777 (they are 771)!
So I guess my question is this. Do all of the directories within templates_c also need to be set to 777, or just the main directory? If 771 is OK for the sub directories, then I guess my https problem is due to something else.
As of now, I'm currently taking orders in standard (unsecure) HTTP mode. HTTPS reports many Smarty errors.
Sincerely,
Pipercub