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

[bezibaerchen]

Is it possible, to get a full list of all comments made so far in ACP? Would be a lot easier to keep an eye on them.

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by Digital Jedi

I noticed upgrading erased the list of top contributors. Not a bid deal really, but thought I'd mention it.

Also try the "Update Counters" link to empty the cache

[7lanet]

please dear,

look tis post
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=3149

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by 7lanet

please dear,

look tis post
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost....postcount=3149

I'm sorry, but I don't have the time for this.

You can do this as well:
Go to your "AdminCP -> Languages & Phrases -> Download / Upload Languages" and select your language and DownloadsII as the product. When you downloaded the language backup, you can update DownloadsII safely and you can reimport the language backup afterwards.

But as far as I know, product updates aren't deleting your phrase translations normally ...

[Neo_Angelo]

sorry to be a bother, i wish to change the Collapsed_category_collapsed.gif that is used for the download icon in the category selection bit. i can't seem to find it in any of the Downloads templates, unless i missed it somewhere. it seems to add my category icons. please see attached screeny for what i'm on about.

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by Neo_Angelo

sorry to be a bother, i wish to change the Collapsed_category_collapsed.gif that is used for the download icon in the category selection bit. i can't seem to find it in any of the Downloads templates, unless i missed it somewhere. it seems to add my category icons. please see attached screeny for what i'm on about.

It's in the ecdownloads_download_pic phrase

[columbusgeek]

where is the subcategories output stored?

i can see the variables been outputted in the td, but where those are coming from?
Its adding a <br> and wrapping the second line in an <i>

I also want to remove the sub categories text
ie Sub Categories:\

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by columbusgeek

where is the subcategories output stored?

i can see the variables been outputted in the td, but where those are coming from?
Its adding a <br> and wrapping the second line in an <i>

I also want to remove the sub categories text
ie Sub Categories:\

You can find it in /includes/class_downloads.php

[columbusgeek]

Thats did it, thank you sir.

Now, since we are on the endless questions train, are the sub categories unlimited or is nesting limited to 2? I did a 3rd level sub cat and it is showing up under the 2nd level for some reason.

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by columbusgeek

Thats did it, thank you sir.

Now, since we are on the endless questions train, are the sub categories unlimited or is nesting limited to 2? I did a 3rd level sub cat and it is showing up under the 2nd level for some reason.

All sub-cats will be shown, the level doesn't matter.

For example:

- Cat 1 (will show sub-cats 2, 3, 4)
-- Cat 2 (will show sub-cats 3, 4)
--- Cat 3 (will show sub-cat 4)
---- Cat 4