LESS compile error ParseError: Syntax Error on line 1

Question

I am trying to do some customisation on my existing bootstrap less file by importing import my own less file into existing bootstrap.less.

I thought it would be simp

Answer 1

For all .less files used in Visual Studio, you need to change the UTF encoding....

File > Advanced Save Options...
Set "Encoding" to "Unicode (UTF-8 without signature) - codepage 65001

Once you do this, the Simpless compiler will work for your files.