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 have been getting a large number of files from a few users to add to my site as resource material and i have been uplaoding them to the server then importing them, which seems the easiest thing to do.
However, i have to go through every individual file and assign uploader so the right people get credit
Could there be an option that allows to mass assign uploaders for files?
hi westpointer
can you please tell me if you will change the rights management to "comma seperated list of usergroups on every category"? and if yes, can you give me a timeframe please?
if you dont want to change this, i'll try to go for it
westpointer you killing me with this safe mode problem, lol
should i just revert to 3.3 with a security issue cause i dont think you have the time to fix this up for me? I know i seem like a pest, but i really really need this or i have to revert to a version that worked for me? just lmk its ok 3.3 was ok just wanted the added features of 4.1.x versions
westpointer you killing me with this safe mode problem, lol
Okay, test this downloads.php file for me. BEFORE you try to test it, create a directory called ec_tmp under the downloads directory. Be sure to set the permissions to 777.
BTW - this will NOT work if you have "Downloads Buddy" installed. If you have it installed, please disable it while testing this file.
hi westpointer
can you please tell me if you will change the rights management to "comma seperated list of usergroups on every category"? and if yes, can you give me a timeframe please?
if you dont want to change this, i'll try to go for it
My plan is to totally revamp the by category permissions. It will be something like the included image. Time frame ... for sure not until a couple weeks ... at the earliest.
Okay, test this downloads.php file for me. BEFORE you try to test it, create a directory called ec_tmp under the downloads directory. Be sure to set the permissions to 777.
Yup it works :banana: is it all secure and stuff or was this just a test?