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.
I would like to know if it is possible to add additional "Custom" fields or dropdowns for files uploaded via this mod.
For example, when my users upload a 3D Model to my site, I'd love to have the ability for them to be able to indicate what software the model is for, how many polygons comprise the model, if textures are included, and does the model require any special plugins, if so what?
I realize all of this could be placed in the model description, but it would be nice to be able to establish a set standard so that all of the files have the same information.
How would one go about adding additional fields for files using this system?
I am on a shared web host and the upload file size is 10mb max. The way I get around it is I FTP the file to my server then I link to the file on my server via Download II and it works fine.
Ya, i had to do the same for a member. Our forums/ uploads are done by members. Ill have to look into the host limit size.
I've Installed this and it is absolutely brilliant. Works perfectly
One question if someone can help me.
To Increase the upload limit I create a file and place it into the forum dir.
What type of file is it ? Is it a text file ? or something different ?
How do I create this file ?
Just a little confused
Thanks for any replies.
It should be called .htaccess : htaccess is the extension/file type and there's no file name (nothing before the point). Windows doesn't like creating those files, but you can rename them with your FTP program.
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