Major Additions - Links and Downloads Manager

What this is and does

Version 3.0.2-PL1 uploaded 15th March 2010.

LDM is a general-purpose tool for managing libraries of links and files, and handling uploads and downloads in a flexible way, while tracking and controlling user access. It also has a range of integrated media players and a large library of 'plugin' extras. It has been developed steadily since the release of vb 3.0 some six years ago, based on extensive feedback from users at vb.org.

I think the 3.0.x releases have been tested enough and are no longer considered beta. However, I still want feedback on features that do not work at all or do not work properly.

Translations in Spanish, French, Chinese, German and Dutch are available as phrase files and are more or less complete.

Installation and Usage Explained in the on-line Wiki, with a brief explanation in the file instructions.txt in the release zip.

The installer will either create a new LDM database, or recognise that you already have an earlier version installed and update it.

Unlike earlier versions of LDM, this version automatically adds a link to the product on the main vb navbar.

Please do not blindly install on a live forum without being sure that you have tested it adequately. Use carefully and always backup your database before upgrading. Post reports of problems and suggestions for enhancements in this thread. You can find extensive discussion of this mod in the VB3.7 mods and VB3.8 mods sections.

Staff Note: Sadly, Andrew D, the developer of the Links and Downloads Manager has passed away after a long period of illness.

[Alfa1]

The 3.8 version of LDM is marked as reusable code. This means that any coder can take up this project and prevent LDM going to waste. It would be a shame that after all the years of work and dedication Andrew has put into it, it could no longer be used.

It remains to be seen how long this version of LDM keeps working, after new vbulletin versions are released.

[SEW810]

Originally Posted by Alfa1

The 3.8 version of LDM is marked as reusable code. This means that any coder can take up this project and prevent LDM going to waste. It would be a shame that after all the years of work and dedication Andrew has put into it, it could no longer be used.

It remains to be seen how long this version of LDM keeps working, after new vbulletin versions are released.

Amen fo that.

[yahooooh]

any one can update this plz

[Tahooma]

Can anyone give me a hint:
My users rate a link, and comment it.
But only the rating is stored, the comment is not stored and "no comment" is displayed next to the rating.

Cant find any reason why this happens

[Alfa1]

Does LDM still work with vb4.0.8 ?

[obmob]

Seems to be working but styles are getting more tricky, unfortunately it's time to move into another download manager.

DownloadsII just got competition with vBDownloads v1.0.0 (Lite).

[Ophelia]

I talked to the makers of vBDownloads and they are going to work on an importer for L&D. If this can be provided, it would take a lot of stress off my shoulders.

[Alfa1]

Currently vbdownloads doesn't have a more than a fraction of the functions. It would be great if they would add the most important functions, but since LDM is a massive product, I think it will take a long time before there is any replacement.

[Ophelia]

Yes, however, functions don't mean much if LDM no longer works because it's no longer compatible with vBulletin. No one has stepped up to take over this project, unfortunately, so for those of us who run a business and earn income off our downloads, functionality is second choice.

[Alfa1]

I do not refer to any trivial functionality. You would be right in that regard.

LDM works well for now, but this may change for future releases of vbulletin. Until there are other solutions that offer most of the vital functionality that LDM has, I'm not moving my site to any vb version that doesnt support LDM.