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

[alpha.cccp]

I'm getting an error :

Warning: copy(./downloads//ec_tmp/Filename.ext) [function.copy]: failed to open stream: Permission denied in [path]/downloads.php on line 704
ERROR: File not found.

I installed jFusion on my Joomla install to bridge the two applications and I noticed this error this morning, so I'm not sure if it caused it or not, but I thought I'd mention it. The files are actually above the ec_tmp directory, and are all prefixed with a 5 digit number for example : 53098-Filename.ext....how can I fix this error ?

[alpha.cccp]

I was able to fix the problem by simple deleting the /ec_temp directory in the downloads folder...weird.

[zushiba]

So, the latest version of DownloadsII ver 5.0 vbAdvanced Add-On seems to be for vb 3.6.X
Is there any way to integrate this with VBAdvanced CMPS now since that one is no longer being updated?

I've tried installing it anyway just to see if it worked and all I get is blank module.

[TeknoSounds]

Anyone been able to change the grade system from alpha to numerical at this point? I can see its been asked a few times, but no replies.

[srilions]

Im running 3.8.1 vb version , i have installed downloads ii , but when i add some download file url in
under
Link to a File


when i download it it shows as like this



i have tried new install 3.8.1 n 3.8.2 versions
but that error not coming,
im unable to solve it , if anybody knows abt that be kindly help me
thank u

[theduyet]

Thanks to RS_Jelle
But i would like to know how to get some titles of the lastest files in forumhome?

[musado1961]

I installed this yesterday, then moved my forum [v.3.8.2] to a new host and now I've lost the "download" image from the download button, even though the .gif is in the images/buttons folder.

I did have to reinstall the plugin after some database issues after the server move.

Btw, it's a very nice addition to my forum, the members love it

So, any suggestions on how I can get the image back on the button guys?

TIA

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by musado1961

I installed this yesterday, then moved my forum [v.3.8.2] to a new host and now I've lost the "download" image from the download button, even though the .gif is in the images/buttons folder.

I did have to reinstall the plugin after some database issues after the server move.

Btw, it's a very nice addition to my forum, the members love it

So, any suggestions on how I can get the image back on the button guys?

TIA

You are probably using another style, which is using a different buttons folder. Just check the image source url

[musado1961]

Originally Posted by RS_Jelle

You are probably using another style, which is using a different buttons folder. Just check the image source url

You got it in one!

Thanks, that sorted it

[paul41598]

RS,

Can downloads restrict on a file level? Or just a folder level?