Major Additions - DownloadsII

There's a vB4 version of this mod available: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231427

DownloadsII

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.

Addons

• DownloadsII ver 5.0 vbAdvanced Add-On
• DownloadsII PM moderation notification
• DownloadsII Create New Thread Add-On
• DownloadsII Simple RSS Feed Add-On
• DownloadsII[Add-On] - Upload Rules

[KenDude]

Originally Posted by RS_Jelle

DownloadsII 5.1.2 is an immediate security release fixing a severe CSRF security issue. Abusing this issue can lead to the unwanted removal of files, images and comments. So I recommend to update your site as soon as possible.

Next to that some other issues were fixed like PHP warnings when you are running PHP 5.3.

DownloadsII 5.1.2 Changelog

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

I'm assuming that on 3.8.x this still works fine with Downloads II Create Thread and Downloads II Upload Rules add-ons?

[Megatr0n]

Jelle, can you confirm which files we have to upload or is it all?

I've made some changes to the hack that's why by editing some of the files.

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by KenDude

I'm assuming that on 3.8.x this still works fine with Downloads II Create Thread and Downloads II Upload Rules add-ons?

Normally they should. Though the rules add-on isn't an official one.

Originally Posted by Megatr0n

Jelle, can you confirm which files we have to upload or is it all?

I've made some changes to the hack that's why by editing some of the files.

Search for "actionhash" in downloads.php and the product XML for the CSRF changes, which are the biggest deal. I suggest you to use a diff compare tool (like WinMerge), so you can compare the code of both versions easily.

[dr.tawy]

is there any way to override server side parameters with the stupid rule of maximum 2mb

i tried several times to edit .htaccess

i even talked to the hosting company said" we are offering hosting services not file uploading one so rules are not to be changed"

Any help ?

[Black Tiger]

Maybe you should search this tread a bit next time. This question and kindlike already passed numerous times. A mistake that newbies often make. But people don't like to answer the same thing over and over again.

If it does not work with a .htaccess file, try it with a php.ini file with the correct settings in your public_html directory.
If that does not work, you have to ask your hoster and it seems your hoster does not want to cooperate, in that case it's end of story, or change hosting company ofcourse.

[brettxw]

If we are upgrading and I upload the new files, will I lose all my settings for my current download section? And have to re add everything?

[Nadeemjp]

hello RS
as soon as i upgraded, the following error is occurring:

Warning: fetch_template() calls should be replaced by the vB_Template class. Template name: downloads_navbar_button in [path]/includes/functions.php on line 3957

any cluie how to remove it?

[Black Tiger]

@brettxw: No ofcourse not, assuming you wil do the right procedure when uploading.
Upload all files to their correct contents, overwriting the old ones.
The import the product and set "overwrite" to "yes". Then all will be upgraded fine and your settings will not be changed.

[dr.tawy]

Originally Posted by Black Tiger

Maybe you should search this tread a bit next time. This question and kindlike already passed numerous times. A mistake that newbies often make. But people don't like to answer the same thing over and over again.

If it does not work with a .htaccess file, try it with a php.ini file with the correct settings in your public_html directory.
If that does not work, you have to ask your hoster and it seems your hoster does not want to cooperate, in that case it's end of story, or change hosting company ofcourse.

and maybe you should actually read my post next time

if you have read it you would have understood that i already did all of these options even talked to the hosting company

[Black Tiger]

and maybe you should actually read my post next time

Maybe you should actually read your own post again. You did not mention you already searched this thread. And if you did, you should have found the answer because it is in there several times.

Don't be annoyed, but try to learn (also about what the meaning of smileys is). If I wanted to make a snear at you, I would not have also answered your question like I did.