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.
Is there a way to have the message interface match the style?
Also is there a way to have Top Contributors be Top Authors instead of Top Uploaders?
Clicks Install.
1. How do you mean? I don't understand your question. The message editor is the default vBulletin one, so you just have to change its styles in the "Styles & Templates" AdminCP part. Or do you mean the large editor for the reply field for comments? This will be replaced by a small Quick Reply field in v6.
2. Edit the "ecdownloads_top_contributors" phrase to change the text.
1. I have a custom style and I want the comment messaging style to not be the vBulletin one, but to match my style.
2. I want it so to authors show up as top contributors and not top uploaders.
I am pretty new with vbulletin editing so I am not 100% following what you mean. If you could explain in more detail I would be greatly appreciative.
Like Jelle has said already, you need to create a file named .htaccess (not the period in front of the name). Put the following two lines into the file:
if i create a new file (xxxx.txt) and try to rename it to .htaccess,
it say "pls insert a name"
how to create a .htaccess
Your service provider may have your access restricted where you cannot create hidden files (that's what the period in front of the name does, assuming your host is running some version of unix).
Normally, files are renamed to add the period at the beginning either via direct command line access or via the renaming feature of your ftp program. If you don't know how to do either of those, your best bet is to contact your host and ask them to create the file with the information we told you to put in it.
I"m sorry but you need to provide a lot more info (what is the error, what were you trying to do, what program were you using, etc) before we can try to help.
Adding or modifying a .htaccess file isn't really part of this mod but we understand the need for it. If you can't get it to work, you really need to ask your host for assistance.
when i create a .htcaccse in my forum root directory,
i cant start the forum
That means you have an error in the file.
At this point, you really need to either read up on creating the file (google "creating a .htaccess file") or have your host help you create the file. I'm afraid there's not much else we can do unless you want to PM me your site info along with an admin ftp login and password.
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