Major Additions - DownloadsII

DownloadsII

DownloadsII is a download database that integrates into vBulletin. It allows you to upload files, add images to them, create categories, link to external files - and more. It is very flexible and has many options.

It's also coded 100% XHTML 1.0 Transitional valid, just like vBulletin itself.



Instructions & Support

Requires vBulletin 4.0.4 or higher. Not fully compatible with lower vB 4 versions.
It works fine with both the new editor in vB 4.1.4 or higher and the old one in previous vB versions.

Read the instructions in the next two posts before installing/upgrading this mod!

You can find an installation/upgrade manual in the zip package (Readme.txt).

I try to answer most questions asked in this thread. Please don't send any pm's if I don't ask for them. Don't forget to click the install link, so you will receive important update notifications.

Screenshots & Live demo

At the bottom of this post, you can find some screenshots of the front-end and back-end (AdminCP part) of the DownloadsII software.

You can find a live demo on my own site: Minatica.be Downloads (Dutch).
Though keep in mind that we are running a restyled and modified version of it.

Changelog (version 6.0.9)

Jelle

• Added support for vB 4.1.8 bit processing with 'each' construct (backwards compatible)
• Fixed comma listing for vB 4.1.8 (using "old" method)

Older changelogs are included in the zip package.

Help!!! I can't upload large files??

This is probably the most asked question. It's mostly caused by some default PHP settings: check "PHP Max Post Size" and "PHP Maximum Upload Size" at your AdminCP home.

Then have a look at this post for the solution to up these values.
Also have a look at this post at vB.com (but ignore the MySQL part as DownloadsII is only using the file system).

Add-ons

There are currently no official add-ons. Unofficial add-ons are listed below.

[Mobo]

Originally Posted by MatiasCandy

Can this be used as a Paid Download?

I have a piece of software I want people to pay to download. Is this possible with this software?

You should be able to do that with usergroup permissions. You would have to create a group that you placed members in that purchased your product. Then give access to the download section to only that group.

That being said, there might be better options for you out there. I'm not sure what they use over at Wolfshed Solutions, but I just bought one of their software packages for my forums and their system would most likely work perfectly for you. Might contact them about what they use, Mosh seems like a very nice guy.

[MatiasCandy]

I acutally found microCart to work just for what I need.
Thank you though I will still check out Wolfshead, always great to have a back up plan.

[Tunnox]

I have some problem with uploading Images, it does not work.

It says everytime:
The following errors occurred when this file was submitted:

* You may only upload or link to the following extensions:

[Hippy]

make sure you add the image extensions you wish to allow to upload to the mod

[apaydin2148]

How can i add thumbnail to files like this: http://www.minatica.be/downloads/cat/2-Audiovisueel

anyway, i upload a image but i cant see on filelist.

[Bram H]

Is Dl2 now compatible with 4.1?

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by apaydin2148

How can i add thumbnail to files like this: http://www.minatica.be/downloads/cat/2-Audiovisueel

anyway, i upload a image but i cant see on filelist.

Did you enable "Show File Thumbnails" in the DownloadsII settings?

Originally Posted by Bram H

Is Dl2 now compatible with 4.1?

Yes, it works fine with it on our site. 4.1 is no big difference from the 4.0 series.

[RS_Jelle]

DownloadsII 6.0.7 fixes some wrong applied image and file deletion permissions. Be sure you revert the updated templates if you modified them. Additionally, the minimum required vBulletin version was upped to vBulletin 4.0.4. Finally, the file integrity of DownloadsII can now be checked with vB's "Suspect File Versions" diagnostic tool.

Btw: Work on DownloadsII 6.1 was started, but this month I'm busy with my exams at university.

DownloadsII 6.0.7 Changelog

Now requires at least vBulletin 4.0.4

Jelle

• Fixed image and file deletion permissions
• Using new vB 4.0.4 cssfile construct in the templates
• Added MD5 sums to check file integrity

[bpi007]

Is it compatible with VB 4.1 PL 2 ?

Thanks

[puertoblack2003]

thanks for the updates:up: