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.

[SeanE]

Originally Posted by Alfa1

That could be a PHP 5.3 issue. If this is true then thousands of sites will encounter this issue after upgrading to PHP 5.3
I have LDM working fine with vb4.1.4

Yeah, I mean, it's functioning ok, but under Safari, Chrome or IE those graphics are breaking and are not coming up... hummmm

[Alfa1]

Try checking it with firebug.

[SoltanWorld]

any one knows how to can i have catbit like photolink bit ? I want my cats sort like that linkbit (photo).

any idea?

[shane greer]

I uninstalled LDM and ran the LDM killer and deleted all phrases etc which mentioned it.. completely cleaned my site of this product but Im still getting a huge amount of error emails.

Final-Recipient: rfc822; dbmaster@example.com
Action: failed
Status: 4.0.0
Diagnostic-Code: X-Postfix; connect to example.com[192.0.43.10]: Connection
timed out


---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "dbmaster@example.com" <dbmaster@example.com>
To: dbmaster@example.com
Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:12:16 GMT
Subject: vBulletin Database Error!
Database error in vBulletin 4.1.8:

Invalid SQL:

SELECT languageid,
phrasegroup_global AS phrasegroup_global,
phrasegroup_cprofilefield AS phrasegroup_cprofilefield,
phrasegroup_local_links AS phrasegroup_local_links,
phrasegroup_local_links_entities AS phrasegroup_local_links_entities,
phrasegroup_postbit AS phrasegroup_postbit,
phrasegroup_posting AS phrasegroup_posting,
phrasegroup_threadmanage AS phrasegroup_threadmanage,
phrasegroup_timezone AS phrasegroup_timezone,
phrasegroupinfo AS lang_phrasegroupinfo,
options AS lang_options,
languagecode AS lang_code,
charset AS lang_charset,
locale AS lang_locale,
imagesoverride AS lang_imagesoverride,
dateoverride AS lang_dateoverride,
timeoverride AS lang_timeoverride,
registereddateoverride AS lang_registereddateoverride,
calformat1override AS lang_calformat1override,
calformat2override AS lang_calformat2override,
logdateoverride AS lang_logdateoverride,
decimalsep AS lang_decimalsep,
thousandsep AS lang_thousandsep
FROM language
WHERE languageid = 1;

MySQL Error : Unknown column 'phrasegroup_local_links' in 'field list'
Error Number : 1054
Request Date : Friday, November 18th 2011 @ 11:12:15 AM
Error Date : Friday, November 18th 2011 @ 11:12:16 AM
Script : http://www.thefewgoodmen.com/thefgmf...d=197&catid=24
Referrer :
IP Address : 66.249.71.51
Username :
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version :

Any ideas where I could start looking for a solution.

[obmob]

Maybe it's because someone tried to access one of the old files, if I recall, I added redirection using htaccess.

Maybe you can do that and avoid users to call for those links.

[Alfa1]

LDM still works fine with 4.1.12
I will test it on 4.2 soon.

[ezak]

there is a lot of missed with 4.2.0
- can't see add category
- can't see add entry
- can't see administrator tab
- FORMHOME can't see last post

[Alfa1]

Thats simple to resolve. The new navigation manage has removed the navigation edits. None the less you can manually add the tabs and links. That will take you a few minutes.
I dont know what you mean with:
- FORMHOME can't see last post

[ezak]

Originally Posted by Alfa1

Thats simple to resolve. The new navigation manage has removed the navigation edits. None the less you can manually add the tabs and links. That will take you a few minutes.
I dont know what you mean with:
- FORMHOME can't see last post

I don't know how to do this,
could you told me how to do .. ?

- FORMHOME can't see last post
I mean in the Main Page for forum, I add LDM in section, also in above version it was said the last post (latest entry added) . now in 4.2 is disappear
See attach for more

[Alfa1]

Originally Posted by ezak

I don't know how to do this,
could you told me how to do .. ?

Read the instruction articles about the navigation manager:
How to Access Navigation Manager
How to Add a Tab
How to Add and Edit a Link
How to Add and Edit a Navigation Menu
How to Change the Display Order of Your Navigation Bar
More: https://www.vbulletin.com/forum/cont...-vbulletin-4-2

Originally Posted by ezak

- FORMHOME can't see last post
I mean in the Main Page for forum, I add LDM in section, also in above version it was said the last post (latest entry added) . now in 4.2 is disappear
See attach for more

Yes, I see now.
Do you have a busy website? I really like the last post function, but it has slow queries. Which means that if you have a busy site, this function will slow down your site. I had to disable it. I'm not sure how to fix the last post function.

I think its a much better idea to have a new post widget for the sidebar or for vbadvanced. This needs to be coded. I will need this as well.
When I upgrade my site I will need