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

[HappyPike]

Originally Posted by exilera

I've attached a screenshot showing the problems I'm having. If someone would be able to help, it would be much appreciated!

1. What template would I need to edit to remove these images?

2. Biggest one. How would I center this inside the static forum width so it doesn't spill over the edge?

3. What template would I need to edit to change this from "tcat" to "thead"?

1) I think you need to edit the downloads.php file for that.
3) It's in the downloads_file template

Find:

        <td class="tfoot" align="center">
         &nbsp;<input type="submit" name="submit" value="{$vbphrase['submit']}" />&nbsp;
        </td>

[cash7c3]

can anyone give me any ideas at all? (post #488) I really need this working rather quickly . . . i have dates i have to meet and this is a very important feature for me. Thanks for any and all help.

[HappyPike]

Originally Posted by cash7c3

when i try to uploade an image to the file description i get the following error:

Fatal error: Call to undefined function: imagecreatefromgif() in /home/mmm/public_html/forums/downloads.php on line 738

Maybe you have an old version of GD library?

From this doc page: http://us3.php.net/imagecreatefromgif

Note: GIF support was removed from the GD library in Version 1.6, and added back in Version 2.0.28. This function is not available between these versions.

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Originally Posted by Ben Wilkins

Hey, how can i remove the semi colon from the small description?

Is it okey, if edited the template a little?

See attachment.

Look in the downloads.php... some of the stuff are not in the templates.

[cash7c3]

Originally Posted by HappyPike

Maybe you have an old version of GD library?

From this doc page: http://us3.php.net/imagecreatefromgif

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good idea but i have the latest version i think. i downloaded it from the top of this page a couple days ago . . . in fact it is version 5.0.3 . . . also none of the image uploads work (jpg, gif, png, jpeg) i can not uploade any type. any other ideas?

thanks so much
-cash

[cash7c3]

i have no idea what i was talking about right there with the version, i am running php version 4.4.4

does that help at all figuring out what is wrong?

Edit: Further investigation has shown me that my host has failed to install the php gd library on my server and that must be the problem. I am going to get in contact with them and get that fixed.

Thanks for the help HappyPike if this works you definently put me on the right direction i completely overlooked the gd library.

[Daky]

Hi,
I am wondering how to put category image right from category same as on RS_Jelle `s download page.

When i put image it appear under category name?

And if possible , To show only category image not the Name ?

Thank you

[Hel_Sir]

In what files do I need to edit? Find in MEMBERINFO find in POSTBIT. Just bhad my first install of vbulletin so not too familiar with files etc. Running with the ambience_x theme. Also, is it possible to integrate DownloadsII more with the portal (vbportal)? Like have top 5 downloads, last added files on the portal.
Also one important thing missing (or I not found yet..), notify an admin when a file is uploaded and ready to be approved? Right now, I a few times a day hit update counter to see if something needs to be approved, got to be another way and e-mail notification would be very usefull..

Oh I'm running vbulletin 3.6.1

[Black Tiger]

notify an admin when a file is uploaded and ready to be approved?

That would be a nice option, I would like to second that request.

[Hel_Sir]

Yeah would be nice indeed, but more important for me at least is the integration with vBportal.. Have like top5 downloaded files on the side, 10 latest uploads with the descriptionfield and such in the main window above or below the latest forum threads. Any way to do this?

[Arjan]

Great mod.
Just one question.
When I upload I get a Javasript error that "length" is empty or not an object. (line 260). (Internet Explorer)
The script runs fine, but it scares off users. Any way to solve this problem?