setting max_input_vars PHP.ini directive using ini_set

Question

Can I set the max_input_vars PHP.ini directive in my code? I have it set at the default 1000, however I have a script that has many checkboxes and text fields that could, an

Answer 1

max_input_vars has a changeable mode of PHP_INI_PERDIR meaning it can't be changed using ini_set (only in php.ini, .htaccess or httpd.conf)