While testing my web app, I'd like to be able to set the value of one of my LESS @variables using a simple dropdown. (To change the color scheme altogether).
I guess after setting the value, LESS has to reload/recompile the .less files with the new value?
Is there any simple way of accomplishing this? (I'm not running node.js)
The basic example would be something like:
styles.less
@base-color = `window.baseColor()`
I think you're doing it in a bit too complicated way ;)
Here's what I propose:
Set a class on your body tag:
<body class='theme_default'></body>
In your .less file define your themes:
body.theme_default { base_color: #fff; }
body.theme_gray { base_color: #ccc; }
etc..
Using jQuery (or just plain JS) change the class of the body tag upon dropdown state change.
That's how I'd do it (and replace the dropdown with some nice widget ;)
Cheers