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.

[hasidoo]

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

Use the Link to URL option?

thank you. It is the solution.

[hasidoo]

Originally Posted by Hippy

admincp> DownloadsII > settings > look for Enable/Disable Download Agree

I'm sorry I don't see this option in my downloads II settings.I'm using version 6.0.6 of this mod. Can you help me with this?

[Hippy]

install the latest before you do any trouble shooting

[hasidoo]

Originally Posted by TnT

Download fails due to missing security token when Downloads are restricted to members. If a guest tries to download he gets the Login form. After succesfull login he is redirected back to Download, but this fails due to missing security token.

My workaround is to redirect the logged in member to the download page for this file where he can start a new download of the file:

find in downloads.php around line 485:

PHP Code:

eval(standard_error(fetch_error('security_token_invalid', $vbulletin->options['contactuslink']))); 


replace with:

PHP Code:

                if ($permissions['downloads2permissions'] & $vbulletin->bf_ugp['downloads2permissions']['candownloadfiles'])
               {
                   exec_header_redirect("downloads.php?" . $vbulletin->session->vars['sessionurl'] . "do=file&id=" . $file[id]);
               }
               else
               {
                    eval(standard_error(fetch_error('security_token_invalid', $vbulletin->options['contactuslink'])));
                } 


@Jelle: Pleas add this to your repository, thanks

It looks like this solved my problem. thank you so much:up::up:

[ngphuc2k]

i upgrade vbb 3.x to 4.x.
i don't upgrade download II.
Help me

[likaweb]

Hello.
and can make sure that once paid can open the download area

Thanks Lika

[Hippy]

Originally Posted by ngphuc2k

i upgrade vbb 3.x to 4.x.
i don't upgrade download II.
Help me

don't un install just upload all new files and import the xml file.. If your under 6 I think you need to run upgradetov6.php

here are the install notes..

/*======================================================================*\
|| #################################################################### ||
|| # DownloadsII 6.0.9 : A downloads mod for vBulletin                # ||
|| # ---------------------------------------------------------------- # ||
|| # Copyright ?2011 by (RS_)Jelle (http://www.minatica.be/)          # ||
|| # All Rights Reserved.                                             # ||
|| # This file may not be redistributed in whole or significant part. # ||
|| # ---------------------------------------------------------------- # ||
|| # https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231427           # ||
|| #################################################################### ||
\*======================================================================*/

/*======================================================================*\
|| Table of contents                                                    ||
||  1. License                                                          ||
||  2. Requirements                                                     ||
||  3. First time installation / Normal Upgrade                         ||
||  4. Upgrade from DownloadsII 5                                       ||
\*======================================================================*/


/*======================================================================*\
|| 1. License                                                           ||
\*======================================================================*/

DownloadsII 6 is released under normal copyright. You may not redistribute the package in whole
or significant part. All copyright notices must remain unchanged and visible.


/*======================================================================*\
|| 2. Requirements                                                      ||
\*======================================================================*/

DownloadsII 6.0.7 (and up) requires at least vBulletin 4.0.4. If you still run vB3, get DownloadsII v5.


/*======================================================================*\
|| 3. First time installation / Normal Upgrade                          ||
\*======================================================================*/

1. Upload all files from the upload folder to your forums directory.

2. Import the product-downloads2.xml file at AdminCP -> Plugins & Products -> Manage Products ->
   Add/Import Product

3. Change the permissions of the downloads directory (inside your forums directory) to make
   it writable (chmod 777).

4. That's it! Now you only need to set your DownloadsII settings, usergroup permissions, categories, ...
   And don't forget to add the necessary extensions for file uploads.


/*======================================================================*\
|| 4. Upgrade from DownloadsII 5                                        ||
\*======================================================================*/

!!! You need to upgrade your forum to vBulletin 4 before upgrading DownloadsII.

Note: if you used the "Create New Thread" add-on with v5, don't uninstall it! You will loose the
thread data and the uninstall won't fully work. It will throw database errors.

You need to run DownloadsII 5.0.4 or higher to do this upgrade. Of course we recommend running
version 5.1.1 when doing the upgrade. As already said, you also need to run vB 4 already.
No data (categories, files, ...) will be lost except your ratings as there's a new voting system.

1. Turn your vBulletin forum off to the public to avoid any database errors.

2. Upload upgradetov6.php to the /forums/admincp/ folder on your FTP.

3. Open it with your browser (you need AdminCP access) by surfing to
   http://www.yoursite.com/forums/admincp/upgradetov6.php
   Follow the online steps. When it's done, go to the next step of these instructions.

4. Remove the upgradetov6.php file from your FTP and do the same with these old 5.x.x files:
   - /forums/admincp/downloadadmin.php
   - /forums/includes/class_downloads.php
   - /forums/includes/xml/bitfield_ecdownloads.xml
   - /forums/includes/xml/cpnav_ecdownloads.xml
   - /forums/includes/xml/hooks_downloadsII.xml

5. Upload the new files from the upload folder of this package to your forums FTP. Some files will
   need to be overwritten.

6. Import the product-downloads2.xml file at AdminCP -> Plugins & Products -> Manage Products ->
   Add/Import Product

7. Now redo your usergroup permissions and DownloadsII settings as those things weren't copied over.
   And don't forget to add the necessary extensions.

8. Visit your downloads section -> Manage Files -> Update Counters to rebuild the DownloadsII cache.
   (http://www.yoursite.com/forums/downloads.php?do=manfiles&act=updatecounters)

9. It's ready :-)

[Hippy]

Originally Posted by likaweb

Hello.
and can make sure that once paid can open the download area

Thanks Lika

install the vsa log to user account mod to test the user groups..

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=233350

[Skyrider]

Originally Posted by FF|Skyrider

Is there anyway when a category image is being used (like in subs) that the category name (in text) will be hidden? It looks weird that both the clickable image and text is being shown.

Re-asking!

Also, how do I alter the thumb sizes being generated/created?

[rakeshb]

Gr8 MOD ..... Keep up the good work Jelle ......