Thanks - I suggest waiting until VB36 is ready to go gold - that way we can do all the translation at one time.

i have done something stupid i think....not very urgent but still in the same sense i do need help.

I went and removed restrictions on my downloads....but restricted the file downloads by unregistered.

Now my files are downloading as numbers again...I remember fixing this once before but I can't seem to do it and I am scared I will mess everything up! Will you please help me figure out what I have done and what I need to do?

wasn't that an earlier version of LDM that assigned numbers when you wanted to file location or name to be hidden? I remember that all my files were assigned numbers in the early versions but then it was changed and they kept their names. I have some files with numbers now, but those are the ones I uploaded in the earlier version.. so maybe its just some old files you're looking at?

I took a quick look at your site and tested a few downloads - they all came down with their proper names - can you point me at a few examples that are broken?

The files do have randomly numbed names on your server, to prevent people guessing where they are stored, but the proper name is held in the database. It is easy enough to patch the database if necessary.

yikes. upgraded to 2.2.2 Beta.

and now uploads/add link doesn't work at all. for larger files it cops out at 37% everytime. HTTP 404 error

And even when just adding "regular" links... it doesn't even try. I just immediately get 404 error right after you hit. submit :/

The existing links and downloads work fine. Just can't add anything anymore.

help!

http://www.clantsu.org/forums/local_links.php
same id and pw and pmed you before if you can check it out. :/

The 404 error is for the file local_links_action.php. This is a new file with the 2.2.2 release. Have you correctly uploaded the files?

apparently not. :/

I reuploaded everything and its working now!! AWESOME!! (sorry for the n00b mistake :()

EDIT: only issue so far is that the media icon doesn't show up in the CMPS module. I "updated images" in the CMPS installer...but still no go. the file path is correct too. any ideas? >> www.clantsu.org (left column)

http://www.teamrespawn.com/vBulletin...id=204&catid=3

http://www.teamrespawn.com/vBulletin...id=206&catid=2

http://www.teamrespawn.com/vBulletin...id=223&catid=3


just a few examples i found

the other question is...how do i hide the link from everybody(it was hidden before) or was I able to pull the shortcut because I am Admin?

Anyone can pull these links, but - if you've protected categories/links - they don't help you if you are not a registered user. Anyone trying to use these to access the files will get a "please login" message, unless there's a cookie on their PC showing that they are already logged in.

The examples you've given are quite old, so possibly they have always had broken names. However, I'll patch the main release so that you can re-define file names for uploaded files. Alternatively, if you are happy using phpmyadmin, I can explain how to do this directly.

okay lol i don't remember them being numbers before but they are from March.

thanks for looking. i will just reupload the files.

i was only asking cuz this link submitted the same day doesn't do it...was confused thought i did something wrong;

http://www.teamrespawn.com/vBulletin...&id=65&catid=3

I apologize if this has been answered anywhere else, I've been reading for hours between this thread and the homepage of LDM. I am using it only for videos on my site right now, and it's working great, except for one small thing:

whenever someone watches a video in the jukebox, it logs them out of the forum, so they have to login everytime they watch a video, because I have permissions set to only allow members to watch the videos. This is obviously pretty annoying for my members, does anyone know how I can fix this? Did I do something wrong?

I also just noticed, it doesn't happen with Firefox, just IE...

Ok, so this is strange...

I went into the settings, and changed the open_local_links_newwindow and open_remote_links_newwindow to NO. I thought that was referring to the jukebox popping up in a new window, but apparently not, because it still pops up in a new window, but it doesn't log me out anymore, so this solved my problem. Hopefully this will be helpful to someone! BTW, LOVE this mod!

No, the Jukebox always opens in a new window. The setting determines whether regular links (e.g. if you point to www.bbc.com) opens in the same window or a new window.

Yes, I'm not sure what was going on earlier, I'm guessing it was something to do with my browser, not this hack, because I turned those settings back, and everything is fine now, so it must've been an issue with my computer. Thanks!

Here i go again... excuse me Andrew, any chances to allow admin to post html in image description?

I have a postcard software called vCard, i can direct link some images to send them as a postcard... so, i want to add a different sized image and point it to that program...

Also, i have a mobile feature, and also need to point it to it to allow members to send it to their mobile phones...

So, maybe adding html permission would make it easier to you :p

Thank you for the big effort you make!

Any ideas on this?

or should I be taking that up with vbadvanced (though they are terrible at dealing with mod issues, ime).

Hey Andrew,
On my site most of my downloads are wmv files. I want to start adding .mov files. All my entries and categories are Open default permissions. However, only Admins can download the new .mov file. Registered members and unregistereds cannot access it, both of whom I would like to allow to download.

How can I fix this?

Thank you

hmm.. you sure its just not your permissions setting?

LDM >> administer >> Change general usergroup permissions (add, edit, delete, etc)

According to the html that I'm seeing, your left column is trying to find the icons "images/mediaicons/mp3.gif", "images/mediaicons/zip.gif", etc., which is correct provided the code is running in the forums directory.

However, it seems that your VBA is running in the top level directory, so it fails to find the images, and displays the tag string instead (mp3, zip).

An immediate fix is to copy (not move) the contents of /forums/images/mediaicons into a new directory /images/mediaicons. I'll fix the code before the next release.

Off the top of my head, I don't recall that there are any different permissions checks for different file types. Are you sure that you have not 'associated' your .movs with a forum that is locked to non-admins?

What error message is displayed?

Grendel,
I had checked that page a million times - however, with your suggestion I went back one more time, and ta-da, I figured it out.

Previously, I removed .mov from musicbox_filetypes_quicktime in settings. However, LDM still considered .mov files (possible bug?) a Jukebox media file. This meant that it used the can_play_musicbox and can_save_musicbox permissions, both of which I had not set it up for anything other than administrator. I fixed the problem by enabling Unregistered and Registered users in can_save_musicbox.

So, Grendel, your advice saved the day. Thanks! :)

Edit - just saw your post Andrew, it came as I was writing mine. As you can see, I got it fixed. Possible bug though? Thank you for your reply! :)

Good - will check this part of the code again

BUGS/COMMENTS/SUGGESTIONS:

1. cool! copying the mediaicons folder is simple and effective solution. not perfect...but who cares? it worked! :)

2. 2way autothread create!! AWESOME!! I still wish the comments sections was integrated with the thread created ... but a great little addition anyway. dunno why more people dont' use as standard

3. found a (possible) small bug:

--- if you add a new text to phrase "ADD LINK" and use html ... the html doesn't parse in the browser title bar. (see pic)

ie: I made my "add link" red for easy viewing...
so <font color="red>Add Link</font>


--- also I did the same thing last update... and I noticed that when I went to REDO that (as the red disappeared with the update) ....LDM had created a new duplicate phrase [ll_menu_addlink] with the Text being <font color="red>Add Link</font> . (see pic)

--- I added the html again, now I have three versions of the same phrase (it works though..so no biggy). just an fyi. :)

4. [REQ] any way to get an image to appear as an attachment or in the new thread if an image is upload with the add link?

it just be a nice touch. :)

also, I had a couple question, comments, suggestions for the menu and comments...

Just my opinions but I think it would make for a much more eye-pleasing set up when there are comments. I don't know if these are even possible..but I thought I just put it out there.

It was easier to just make a screenshot and show it there.
(see attached)

basically:

1. how do I change the menu style?? its the same as my navbar and its hard to see. its also too close.
   
   
2. return button needs to be deleted or something if there is a comment...
   (the comments are awkwardly disjointed/separated from the item so it looks kinda) ...bad (sorry just being straightup).
   
   
3. move the comments closer to the item so its all together and more streamlined.
   
   
4. drop the "sort by" box down so it doesnt break spacing so much.
   
   
5. make the default comments box a QUICK REPLY box

agian, just my 2cents.

keep up the great work. :D :D

Thanks - good and helpful suggestions - will take a look.

The main templates you need to look at are links_header, links_viewone_comment and links_viewall_comment

Regarding your previous question about customised text - I'll check on the handling of html in titles - there may be a problem inside VB with updating products, since VB seems to throw everything away before doing the upgrade. Maybe I'm missing something.

thx!

btw... did you test the lightbox in IE or something? cause I can't get it to work at all still (v2). IE, FF, Maxthon... all nothing. :/ knowing me I must be doing SOMETHING wrong. :(

Any solution to this?

v1 should be ok - v2 was the original and more sophisticated code and I have had mixed success with it.

Still thinking about it. Problem is to get the drop down menu code (which requires a set of div tags) loaded at the right point in vba.

ok I'll try out v1. any specific uninstall instructions for v2 before I install? or just delete it from plugins?

Delete the plugin and remove the files (there's some javascript and a css)

you know.. I tried giving it one more shot with v2 (I'm persistent like that).

deleted everything and went to reinstall....
(and this could be a coincedence but) then I noticed that the lightbox2.02 zip file had one extra js file than the v2 folder did (effects.js). so I just uploaded that with the other clientscript files and finished the install... and BAM! v2 is now working :woot:

like I said, dunno if that was the difference or I just messed up somehow the first time. but its working and I'm not making any suddent movements in case it decides to stop again. :p

dunno maybe a test to check the download file and see if the effects.js is in the clientscript and if that is what the problem is?

wow! beautiful set up and site. makes me jealous AND want to throw in the towel. :iss:

I wish I knew how you implemented it so beautifully. if its ok.. I'd apprecaite and love to see the code you used to do that. (or at least some clues. :) can I at least ask what font you are using? :))
the new and hot links implemented on forumhome is GREAT but the huge list at the bottom waaay to bulky and cumbersome looking.

(anyway to control the options there andrew?)

anyway...n job kira

sorry to keep buggin ya Andrew (hopefully I'm not being spammy)


question/comment:

--I noticed with video files... clicking on the image or link triggers the download. (links_linkbit)
http://www.clantsu.org/forums/local_...atid=4&lpage=1

--yet with mp3... clicking on the link or image makes quicktime plug launch in background. (doesn't launch player or download dialogue). :/
http://www.clantsu.org/forums/local_...esort=D&page=1

this is not good as it seems like nothing is happening and browser is frozen and then 20 secs later or whatever (after download) it comes active playing the song (scaring me to death).

Is this normal? why is it different for mp3s and video files?? :confused:

I mentioned this before in the context of requesting a feature to limit users per chosen category and usergroup to only be able to launch the jukebox. I hope some solution can be reached for this. its very confusing and no one knows to click the little icon (or forget).

As always... love this hack...just doing my best to continue to offer input to keep it as the best hack around :)

Different add ins (Adobe Acrobat as well as Quicktime, etc) integrate themselves with the browser in different ways. I also find it a real pain to deal with, and it cost me a lot of thought early on with pdf files (my original reason for writing this hack).

Thanks - that seems to have been the problem

One of my links categories is very text intensive, and the existing linkbits don't work that well for it. Does anyone have a 'Legacy Postbit' style of linkbit? Or is it easy to make one up? Here is what I'm trying to achieve:

Attachment 49778

Thanks!

Sy

try this

DAMN YOU'RE GOOD!!!! You are the MAN! :banana:

Thank you again!

And here's another quick template question.. (sorry if this sounds completely dumb or if it's been covered ad nauseum..):

How do I make a new linkbit and have it selectable in the LL settings? For now I've had to delete out Greg's template with the code you gave me.