AFAIK, this hack will not bypass your php config settings in php.ini.

I sure hope that this is ported over to 3.5 since I use this hack so much that I almost take it for granted.

Ya, *waits for 3.5 port*

Hello Erwin!

I was referred to this site by some of the folks at 'TheAdminZone' and I just joined 2 days ago!

Rather than re-typing my question, let me copy/paste in here the question I originally had posted to the forums at 'TheAdminZone'.

So far, this vB hack looks awesome! My question however, is if you have any future plans on maybe making a version of this hack that's more like 'Invision Power File Manager' which has been discontinued by IPS recently.

IPFM is more geared towards creating multiple users/groups, with different 'root directories' per user, permissions and etc.

I WOULD LOVE to officially make a request for a version of 'vB Admin CP File Manager' that is geared towards the type of setup I've explained. This hack is a perfect 'Admin' tool, as the name suggests, but if theres anyway that a version can be created that's more like IPFM, THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!

It's too bad that there isn't one already created for vBulletin.

Thanks so much for your time Erwin! Following is the original message that I had posted to 'TheAdminZone':

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Hello All!

Here's a side-question, something that I'm working on as well;

As I SLOWLY move forward with the building of our new online community
(via vBulletin) I had a question regarding File Managers.

I've searched google for DAYS looking for something that can come somewhat close to a PHP or PERL based/Web-based FTP replacement. I know that none of these would be 100% better than FTP, but I need something none-the-less.

I've checked out HotScripts.Com, DMOZ and tons of websites...and it's gotten out of hand...lol.

There some 'payware' out there that I don't mind...but its still not what I really want.

Plus, alot of these have been designed for you to manage your own web-based content...not really designed to be used like an FTP with extensive user-mgmt and etc.

The only choices I've settled on are the following non-payware choices...but they either lack in a nice UI, support, documentation and etc.

Here they are for your reference:

Top Choice:

http://demo.invisionfilemanager.com/index.php

I know that it's discontinued and the UI is a bit plain...but I got it up and running with no problems. A big 'pet peeve' is that on the directories, you can either click on the actual folder icon for it to open or click on the 'Open Directory' link.

If you click on the folder icon, it's perfect. If you click on the 'Open Directory' link...it takes you to the actual URL of the folder...which means anyone can simply 'walk-in' to your files without even logging in. I've by-passed this in several ways, but still I wish I could just take the 'Open Directory' link OFF completely, because I know that people WILL get confused.

2nd Choice:

http://forums.invisionpower.com/lof...hp/t141655.html

Love the UI, but way too buggy...of course I was warned. I just found a PDR 3 which has tons of fixes...so I'm going to install that tonight and test it.

3rd Choice:

http://phpfilenavigator.litoweb.net/ and for demo:
http://www.litoweb.net/pfn/

This one works perfect without any problems. The only thing is that the UI is pretty cheesy and the docs have been HORRIFICALLY translated into english.

Support is there, but I'm at the mercy of the developer who is in Spain.

4th Choice:

http://sourceforge.net/project/scre...?group_id=72517

This one is 'ok'. It's kinda plain...but light-weight which I like. Not too many options for user-mgmt. Maybe too light-weight for what I want.

Runner-ups

http://projects.quasars.de/storage/

This one looked 'very clean' but they strictly prohibit commercial use...which is what I need. I sure wish the makers of vBulletin made a nice File Manger that I could use with vBulletin, or possibly a separate module/add-on for vBulletin.

http://www.afian.com/demo.php

This one was pretty clean as well...but payware.

There are so many that I tried during this weekend, but these make the list. Hell...maybe these will be good for someone else needing something like this.

Anyway, your suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

J.
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Thanks again Erwin!

Joe

FTP is insecure by design, why bother with it when you can use SCP or SFTP instead?

Hey KirbeDE!

Thanks for the input! Basically, what I'm asking for, is if they can some how create something like IPFM but for vBulletin. It doesn't have to necessarily 'plug-in' to vB, it can be a totally 'stand alone' app like IPFM.

If you look at IPFM, it's not FTP by any means. Being that's http/php, you can use https for the session and the dl of files, if I'm not mistaken.

I'm not asking for an FTP client by any means, but for a replacement that functions 'very much like' FTP.

I look forward to what Dr. Erwin might have to say!

Thanks again,

Joe

This should be an easy port to 3.5. Once 3.5 turns gold I will port it.

As for biggjoe's questions, this hack gives file management powers to the site admin. Giving them to the users brings about a lot more security issues and would be more complicated.

Hello Erwin!

Thanks so much for the response! I was just curious as to if there would be some kind of 'hack' developed such as in the 'Invision Power File Manager', where it would work as a pure File Manager.

It seems that this hack is mainly for Admin management...which is why I asked the question.

Anyway, here's another related question. I know that vBulletin supports 'attachments/files' to be attached to posts and etc.

Are there any hacks, for example, that would allow one to specificy some kind of 'download' area', where registered members can download various files/documentation, of course this would be within the forums after they've logged in?

Thanks in advance!

Joe

Nice hack for 3.5, wait patiently ;)

This deserves a HOTM award! Cool dude!

~Installed!