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.
Because a lot of people keep on asking this: This mod works with any version of vBulletin 3.7.x and 3.8.x!
It's also coded 100% XHTML 1.0 Transitional valid, just like vBulletin itself.
Instructions & Support
You can find an installation manual in the zip package (Readme-Install.txt).
We try to answer most questions asked in this thread. Please don't send any pm's if we don't ask for them, as we said we try to give a high level of support in this thread. 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 6 screenshots of the front-end and back-end (AdminCP part) of the DownloadsII software. You can see the newest version in action at the Minatica.be Downloads (Dutch).
Changelog (version 5.1.2)
Jelle
Backported CSRF security fix from the vB 4 release
Added permission check for Update Counters
Fixed PHP warnings when running PHP 5.3
Removed the imagecreatefrombmp() function. It doesn't exist.
Added permission check for rating submissions
You can find all the changelogs of this and older versions here.
Help!!! I can't upload large files??
This is probably the second most asked question. Have a look at this post for the solution.
It doesn't work with GARS?!
If you also use the latest version of GARS, you will get the "Fields marked in RED must be filled in!" error when uploading a file. I provided a fix here on the GARS forums.
Addons
We are offering 3 addons for this mod at the moment (have a look at the bottom of this post for them). DownloadsII contains 5 hook locations for the vBulletin plugin systems, so you can add extra functionality without file edits.
Do you want to help expanding DownloadsII (if you are a coder)? Check out this post!
Notes
ecDownloads Buddy is NOT compatible with this version. If you are using the Buddy, you should UNINSTALL it before installing DownloadsII ver 5.x.x. The Buddy's features are now integrated into DownloadsII.
DownloadsII is a direct derivative work from Ron1n's ecDownloads.
Specifically at download page home, it lists the number of files for each category. I'd like to increase the font size of that number if at all possible. Any ideas?
You need to edit the downloads_main_catbit template for this
i have a suggestion, can you make members post a comment on each download page?
and disable the post ccount
There's already a comment feature, but you need to enable it in the DownloadsII settings in the AdminCP and set the correct usergroup permissions. Those comments aren't calculated in the vBulletin postcount.
I uploaded a screenshot (a JPEG image) as a download file; however, I also had to add it as an image after I made the sumission for something to show up; otherwise, I could only download the file and not see a preview. Is there a way to make it recognize an image file if it is uploaded and automatically generate it as the first image? That way you don't have to upload it twice? Also, this should be changeable via the AdminCP for those that wouldn't want this feature enabled. Thanks!
I uploaded a screenshot (a JPEG image) as a download file; however, I also had to add it as an image after I made the sumission for something to show up; otherwise, I could only download the file and not see a preview. Is there a way to make it recognize an image file if it is uploaded and automatically generate it as the first image? That way you don't have to upload it twice? Also, this should be changeable via the AdminCP for those that wouldn't want this feature enabled. Thanks!
DownloadsII is meant for files, not for images. You upload for example a piece of software in a zip file and you can add some screenshots of it with the images features, that's our primary target. For adding images only, you need to get a gallery (and there are some free ones on vBulletin.org, for example PhotoPlog Lite).
DownloadsII is meant for files, not for images. You upload for example a piece of software in a zip file and you can add some screenshots of it with the images features, that's our primary target. For adding images only, you need to get a gallery (and there are some free ones on vBulletin.org, for example PhotoPlog Lite).
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