so will upgrading wipe-out the downloads that are there? cause i remember one version did but i cannot remember...cause i dont want to have to re-add all of my dnlds again

Upgrade will maintain all previous information:)

I just thought of the best idea :D

Basically the opposite of the above. This may not be able to be completed until downloads can have multiple files.


So when a user creates a thread that post and file gets moved to the downloads database.

Options would include:
1. Have the option for the mod to approve the thread before it is accepted or moved to the downloads database.
2. Set it up so each forum is linked to a category in downloads. eg. Forum1 is linked to category X (lets say I have a forum called mac downloads then I would also have a category called mac downloads, and they are both linked together, so when a new thread is created it is moved to that category. If it doesnt have a category that matches it then it is moved to a default category waiting to be approved or moved.
3. Have it say on the downloads database "Official support forum here" and have it link to the thread that created it.
4. Really need to be able to close the thread so no one can post in the downloads database as an option if #3 above is used. because people will be posting in the forum for that download.


I know some of these features may have to wait, but what do you think of the idea so far?
This would be by far the best thing for my forum ever.

how about a points addon so people cannot download lots at once saving on bandwidth? where they reset everyday unless there a certain usergroup then they can earn more and no reset or something as this was draining my band quickly..

We are looking very closely with intergration for vbux. The addition of hooks in ver 5.0.4 was a big step in making it possible.

how about with icash mod its very simple or even your own so you can do stuff like reset for certain usergroups i'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to add with your knowledge.. maybe no points for posting just a certain amount given everyday..

I finally had time to upgrade, it went well and less file edit for me this time :)

1) What data does Prune Download log entries delete?

2)Is there a way to have the same file entry in different category.
example: I want to have a major update category but I also want the file listed in it's regular category.

Rob

The table dl_downloads can get really, really big for sites that have a lot of downloads. This prunes that table based on the value you enter. So, if you put a 5 in the field, any entries in dl_downloads that are over 5 days old are deleted.

In the admincp -> downloads -> downloads, those are the records in dl_downloads.

Sorry, not supported now but I can see where that would be handy.

I have a very simple question. I cant seem to add any new categarys to the downloads after this has been installed. If i try to add a new download i need to select a category which isnt possible as none are defined. Can you explain how you set up the very first categaory? I am using vbulletin version 3.6.3

Add it from the Admincp under downloads.