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.

[Hippy]

RK KINGKONG file size is set in the php.ini
you will have to ask your host to increase the max upload
and post so you will be able to upload those size files....
default is 2 and 8 megs...

[Hippy]

Originally Posted by RK KINGKONG

wow this is crazy well i have ti all running and well now images,files categories ETC.... now i followed the links here for the file max upload .. :

memory_limit = 128M
post_max_size = 300M
file_uploads = On
upload_max_filesize = 500M
max_execution_time = 3600
max_input_time = 1700

and GODADDY.com tells me that should change it , but still when i try to upload a file thats 191 MB in size its telling me :
The uploaded file is too big. The file size may be maximum 86.29 MB.

I NOTICE RS_JELLE HAS FILES AS BIG 370MB , I almost passed out , being though it wont let me do bigger than 86 MB

I also seen somewhere that you have to restart your server or something for the difference to take place but GODADDY says though im on an unlimited plan , im also on a shared plan so they cant just restart the server .. what can i do please ?

also rs_jelle method to create a .htaccess file with the following and adjust the numbers :
You need to create a file named .htaccess (note the period in front of the name). Put the following two lines into the file:
Code:
php_value upload_max_filesize 30M
php_value post_max_size 30M

that doesnt work for me cause once i drop that .htaccess into the root of my ftp , then it gives me a fatal error like the site wont load unless i take that out of there ................

found this on a google search to help explain it a little for you

Most of the web servers are configured such a way that a user can only upload the maximum file size of 2MB. So there might be the problem for the people who wants to upload the .zip files of size around 150MB.
increse the maximum upload file size limit by using .htaccess file.


upload such a large file using file field of the form and move_uploaded_file() function in PHP.

1) Create a .htaccess file in the root folder of web server.

2) Put the following code in side the .htaccess file and save it.

php_value upload_max_filesize 200M
php_value post_max_size 200M
php_value max_execution_time 200
php_value max_input_time 200
Now you can upload the file-size up-to 200MB in a simple way using file field in your html form and move_uploaded_file() function available in PHP. In the above .htaccess file, uploading capability is increased by the four parameter first one is maximum file size for uploading, second one is maximum size of the post data , third one is maximum time in seconds a script is allowed to run before it is terminated by the parser and last one is maximum time in seconds a script is allowed to parse input data such as like file uploads, POST and GET data.

You can change the above parameter to upload the bigger file size than 200MB.

[TeknoSounds]

If you look in his post, hes already changed it to appropriate sizes and his phpinfo page is reflecting that.

[Hippy]

TeknoSounds
This was only for the htaccess issue he mentioned..
about not being able to access his site after adding .htaccess
htaccess does not work.. with out the dot.

maybe he made the file wrong or missed something simple..
Just trying to help as you are..

[TeknoSounds]

oh no hippy don't mistake me, I'm not trying to come down on you or anything just pointed out he had changed it...its saying he did in his phpinfo file and godaddy is telling him the same. The only reason you need to modify the htaccess file is whenever you can't change your php.ini file.

RK KingKong: I'm curious in seeing 1) your phpinfo page to verify these changes are made and 2) WHERE is the error appearing saying you can't upload the file because its too big. Is it showing you in DownloadsII or are you getting a timeout page or something in your browser?

[RK KINGKONG]

I seriously appreciate the help ppl have been trying to give me but , creating a .htaccess file isnt helping no matter where i put it , i have tried in the main root , and also within the downloads folder .. neither works..
I only have a php5.ini in my root , i have set the settings to show increased sizes within the php info n php5.ini .
which shows this:

PHP Code:

memory_limit = 128M
post_max_size = 501M
file_uploads = On
upload_max_filesize = 500M
max_execution_time = 3600

register_globals = off
allow_url_fopen = off

[mail function]
sendmail_path = /usr/sbin/sendmail -t
sendmail_from = automated@righteouskings.com

expose_php = Off
max_input_time = 3600
variables_order = "EGPCS"
extension_dir = ./
upload_tmp_dir = /tmp
precision = 12
SMTP = relay-hosting.secureserver.net
url_rewriter.tags = "a=href,area=href,frame=src,input=src,form=,fieldset="

[Zend]
zend_extension=/usr/local/zo/ZendExtensionManager.so
zend_extension=/usr/local/zo/4_3/ZendOptimizer.so 


I have also tried creating my own php.ini file without the 5 and putting it into my root .. ive been on the phone with GODADDY numerous time all they can say is , if its changing in your php info it should make the change the restarting of the server isnt possible cause im on a shared plan but also not needed .....
Im at a stand still with this unless i wind up getting some expert to help me with it .. I know someone out there can pin point whats happening , im sure im not the only one who has had this problem..
this is where i lack the experience . i just started working with this whole website and VB thing overnight ...

further more i have a download on my site right now that was allowed
437 Styles for Photoshop : (153.82 MB)
but when i try one that 191.mb is tells me my max is only 86.mb im loosing sleep over this i swear

[RK KINGKONG]

Ill show you here
is the phpinfo

here is my FTP and GODADDY PHP5.INI side by side :

so it shows the changes have been made ..
the error comes from within the downloads mod page on my site , so for example i go to add a file , then i choose the file add it .. it starts what seems to be the upload with the percentage showing in the bottom left hand corner .. once it reaches 100% it refreshes and tells me that the file is to big and that my limit is only like 86.MB

Originally Posted by TeknoSounds

oh no hippy don't mistake me, I'm not trying to come down on you or anything just pointed out he had changed it...its saying he did in his phpinfo file and godaddy is telling him the same. The only reason you need to modify the htaccess file is whenever you can't change your php.ini file.

RK KingKong: I'm curious in seeing 1) your phpinfo page to verify these changes are made and 2) WHERE is the error appearing saying you can't upload the file because its too big. Is it showing you in DownloadsII or are you getting a timeout page or something in your browser?

[TeknoSounds]

okay awesome. you can take those down if you want

The issue is def within the usergroup settings, try increasing the max upload size limit there. There's an issue I've noticed where the filesize you put in ends up limiting you lower.

This setting here: This is the maximum MB that a user can upload. Set this to -1 for there to be NO limit.

I would try setting that to -1 for testing purposes. Then try increasing the limit until it gives you the actual number you desire.

Btw, RS_Jelle....bug in the usergroup filesize limit settings. :-/

[RK KINGKONG]

the correct setting was already in there :

so still i dont know what to do

Originally Posted by TeknoSounds

okay awesome. you can take those down if you want

The issue is def within the usergroup settings, try increasing the max upload size limit there. There's an issue I've noticed where the filesize you put in ends up limiting you lower.

This setting here: This is the maximum MB that a user can upload. Set this to -1 for there to be NO limit.

I would try setting that to -1 for testing purposes. Then try increasing the limit until it gives you the actual number you desire.

Btw, RS_Jelle....bug in the usergroup filesize limit settings. :-/

[TeknoSounds]

Oh silly me.

What about in your Extensions settings? Whats the max file size there? That's the one you'll prolly have to play with, not the usergroup settings. My apologies, I got them confused.