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

[solarweb]

Originally Posted by solarweb

Hello, i?ve installed the mod and i?ve seen an error: 'Categories' and 'Import' options under 'Downloads' menu in admincp doesn?t work properly. When i try to go the main forum page load in the right frame.

Any idea to fix it?

Thank you very much!

Sorry, i forgot change de admin cp folder name, now it works fine.

Great mod!

[Robp57]

Getting this error and i know one of u fine peeps can help ...the download url in settings says: ./downloads/ but also says not to change it ..

The requested URL /downloads.php was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
Apache/2.0.63 (Unix) mod_ssl/2.0.63 OpenSSL/0.9.8b mod_auth_passthrough/2.1 mod_bwlimited/1.4 FrontPage/5.0.2.2635 PHP/5.2.5 Server

[Panzer Max]

Thanks for bringing this around! A great and useful mod. I am going through the hundreds of pages in that thread--is there anything current I need to know? I have the mod working, it's great.

One thing, has anyone come up with a "template" option, where one could copy an existing sub-category and place it under a different main category? I have to create 6 subcategories that are essentially the same, and place them under a couple dozen categories.

Panz

[zyxelts]

Awsome MOD, now maybe my employees will stop asking for files that I sent them plenty of times -=). Don't forget to edit the php.ini or you will be stuck at 2M upload limit.

[ZenMastr1968]

Is there something in the code that prevents certain types of files to be uploaded? I wanted to add straight image files to the setup - not as an attachment to a zip upload. I added jpg as an upload extension, but when it tries, it gives me this:

The upload failed! Upload error.

Thoughts?

[RedHacker]

Originally Posted by Lyte

Hey RS Jelle,

Any thoughts on BullDog148th, Redzzand, popowich and my posts? We're all having problems loading files over 10MB.

I hope you'll help us too. This seems like a great hack that I'd like to get it working on PC101.

Thanks!

Lyte

UPDATE: Okay, I just noticed your update to the Download Details...

"Help!!! I can't upload large files?? This is probably the second most asked question. Have a look at this post for the solution."

I will give that a shot. Thanks!

I have some error....

[Panzer Max]

Say if I disable the Downloads section, only admins can see it and upload files. Where in the db can I add another usergroup to see and upload the files with the section disabled?

I want to appoint a few guys to help me stock the downloads section before enabling it.

cheers!
Panz

[RedHacker]

Its enable.....

[Panzer Max]

Originally Posted by RedHacker

Its enable.....

Yep, I see it now. In Usergroups, close to the bottom in the download options,
Can View Disabled Download Section

Red, you need to edit your php.ini file to allow larger max packets. Can you SSH into your server?

[RedHacker]

Where is php.ini and what doing this....?