Once you set the usergroup permissions in admincp, the run /forums/downloads.php. You should then see the option to "Add" if you are in a usergroup with those permissions.

I do have one small problem. When I edit the usergroup settings, the last two lines don't display any text. See attached:

I uninstall thsi hack couse itgave me a ugly mysql error when i try to edit my groups.. and I still have the same problem eventhough I uninstall it. but good job.

cheers that worked

BUT i cant download the files now :(

and when i upload the files they upoad but they show an error at the top :(

any ideas?

Did you do a change the permissions on your download directory to 777?

One more small issue. When a file is deleted, the summary page of categories does not have the correct count, although the detail listing of sub-categories does.

Wrong count: http://www.strategyzoneonline.com/fo...php?styleid=74, note how MultiManPublishing has a count of 9. That includes deleted files.

Correct count: http://www.strategyzoneonline.com/fo...d=1&styleid=74 , sub-categories have the correct count.

yes but have i done it correct?

i created a file called downloads and put it in forums/downloads

is that right cos it still is not working

regards

dean

No, not a file. You should create a directory under forums.

the settings link doesnt work in Admic CP...it seems its not even in the php file, while category is.

Any reason, or way to fix?

i went into smart ftp

and when itto forums and the right clicked and selected create new folder and called it downloads?

is that not right?

regards

dean

ive done something seriously wrong here :disappointed:

when i upload a file i dont think its actually saving to anywhere hence the errors when trying to sownload the file

see screen shot :)

What are the permissions on the folder?

You need to apply the fixes listed at the top of this thread: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...chmentid=33210

Full of bugs.....support sux.....has since been uninstalled........when something stable and working comes out I might consider another try, till then......notta

777

regards

dean

This mod is too buggy to be reliable. Updates and bugfixes should be incorporated immediately in the download package. Instructions should be much clearer and easy to follow..

There are other solutions to this (non vbulletin) that can be implemented, at least thats what I will do. So... *uninstalled*

Im not trying to hack down on the time and effort gone into this by the creator, just sharing my opinion to rest of the vbulletin users. Maybe it can get better, the idea is good.

Fixed this myself. In admincp/usergroup.php, around line 205, there was a mis-spelled phrase.

Change:To:That will fix the text for "Can Edit All Files".

The last line is supposed to read "Can View Disabled Download Section." The vbphrase it is looking for is "ecdownloads_can_view_disabled". However, the vbphrase (under type Permissions) is actually "ecdownloads_view_disabled". You need to either modify the existing vbphrase or add a new phrase named "ecdownloads_can_view_disabled".

:ermm: I don't know then. My install is working fairly good. I don't consider it that buggy for the value that is added.

BTW - the author is focusing on the 3.5 version ... so give him a break!

ok i got my first problem fixed but whever i try to edit a usergroups permissions to allow them to use this feature i get this error:

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.5:

Invalid SQL: UPDATE usergroup SET

### UPDATE QUERY GENERATED BY fetch_query_sql() ###
title = 'Administrators',
description = '',
usertitle = 'Administrator',
opentag = '<B><I>',
closetag = '</B></I>',
passwordexpires = '0',
passwordhistory = '0',
canmanagepurgatory = '1',
shoutmaxdaily = '0',
shouthierarchy = '1',
attachlimit = '0',
avatarmaxwidth = '100',
avatarmaxheight = '100',
avatarmaxsize = '102400',
profilepicmaxwidth = '250',
profilepicmaxheight = '250',
profilepicmaxsize = '102400',
pmquota = '5000',
pmsendmax = '20',
forumpermissions = '393215',
pmpermissions = '3',
calendarpermissions = '31',
wolpermissions = '31',
adminpermissions = '3',
genericpermissions = '4194239',
genericoptions = '23',
shoutboxpermissions = '1023',
arcadepermissions = '31',
downloadpermissions = '1023'
WHERE usergroupid=6
mysql error: Unknown column 'canmanagepurgatory' in 'field list'

mysql error number: 1054

Date: Friday 12th of August 2005 07:42:21 PM
Script: http://www.alienfishtank2.com/forums.../usergroup.php
Referer: http://www.alienfishtank2.com/forums...&usergroupid=6


oh yeah and the settings link dosn't work. it just brings up a blank page.

Make sure you do the fixes from that are at the top of the page: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...chmentid=33210. That will fix the blank settings link. Check your settings then try the user groups again.

is there a file edit i have to do to get it to link to that downloads folder or something?

Will a future upgrade include screenshot uploads? That's the only thing I'm currently missing.

while attempting to run the query.

ah ... replace the prefix with either your db prefix or remove that and make it just dl_stats.

Make sure that the setting in the admincp is the same as where your dl folder is.

ok last question, how and where do i replace the 2 missing phrases so that the last 2 options appear in the user manager

yeh have done but still no joy :(

From my earlier post:

hmm... where did you place the download folders (full path) and what is the setting in admincp?

i have a problem. the settings section in the admincp wount come up....its just a blank white page....

It seems like everyone is suffering from the same errors that are fixable if you follow westpointer's advice.... so just look at the posts he has been making and you shouldn't have any problems at all.


I have a better idea, dont ever use anything I make again. You could try making one yourself, but I doubt you have the brains.

Ron1n:

This is an excellent addition to VB. With this much code there is bound to be a couple bugs. I apologize on behalf of all the complainers. There is no way we could attempt to code something like this ourselves.
I am still having an SQL error but I am sure it will be figured out shortly. This looks like an awesome MOD! I'll clikc install as soon as i get it running.

I am getting this error When I click on a category in downloads.php..

---------------------
Warning: Division by zero in /includes/functions.php on line 1861

Database error in vBulletin 3.0.8:

Invalid SQL: SELECT * FROM dl_files WHERE `purgatory` = '0' AND `category` = '3' ORDER BY `pin` DESC, `date` DESC LIMIT 0,
mysql error: You have an error in your SQL syntax. Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '' at line 1

mysql error number: 1064
------------------------------

Anyone got an answer?
Thanks :surprised:

Uninstalled as well. I'll try going back to an older version. This new one just will NOT work. The permissions in the admin cp are blank and with all the fixes supplied they don't fix it.

Nevermind.. I fixed this problem as per Ron1n's instructions at:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthrea...ion#post752016

Simply Change the number of files from "20" to "5" and then hit Save.
Categories are now viewable.

Not to worry........the crap aint worth my time........and no I cant create my own but if I could I'd make sure it worked without bugs before putting it out there. You probably didnt create the code anyway.........lol

hey show some respect man ive had a few problems with this hack but ive followed the advice given and now its working properly so if yours isnt working its becuase you havn't installed it right and are too ignorant to follow the advice given. if you cant even install it then you have no chance at making one yourself so show some respect to the people who do.

okay, I got everything working now. Great hack Ron1n!

For the new version, think you could have a "Random Files" box? I think that would be cool! It would also be KICK@SS if you could include a WYSIWYG Editor like cinq has on his stuff. NOW THAT WOULD BE COOL! maybe have him help you if you dont know how? his site is http://vbarticles.com/

let me know what you think!

I'm sorry to say I wont be adding new functionality to the mod for 3.0.8, just for 3.5. I will add your ideas in the future, I hope you upgrade to 3.5.


Shockingly, that is the smartest thing you have said in any of your vbulletin.org posts. Now go back to your no-traffic forum and stfu kthxbye!

I have a Question. i don't understand the following:

Can Avoid Purgatory

What did this mean?

And the Usergroup Right "Can Link to Files"? Is that, that the Usergroup can use external Files when adding a new Download?

by the way: Good Hack.