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

[luket79]

Is there any way to allow certain user groups persmissions to certain downloads? I want to be able to enable downloads to users with xx posts...any ideas?

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by luket79

Is there any way to allow certain user groups persmissions to certain downloads? I want to be able to enable downloads to users with xx posts...any ideas?

This is possible when you use the vBulletin usergroup permissions and the promotion system. Set up a new usergroup, a copy of the normal registered users group. Create a promotion to it when they reach x amount of posts and give that group permission to access the downloads using the DownloadsII usergroup permissions.

There is also a usergroup field to list category numbers for limited category access.

[Dave Hybrid]

Great MOD.

Two things tho'.

I cannot find anywhere to setup catagorys.

Any change of a copyright free version, can pay.

Thanks

Dave.

[RedGTiVR6]

It's not in the vBulletin options like most other plug-ins. Look at the list on the left hand side from within your AdminCP.

You will see a "Downloads" drop down list there. It will be at the very top of the list.

[Dave Hybrid]

Originally Posted by RedGTiVR6

It's not in the vBulletin options like most other plug-ins. Look at the list on the left hand side from within your AdminCP.

You will see a "Downloads" drop down list there. It will be at the very top of the list.

Nope, nothing.

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by Dave Hybrid

Nope, nothing.

Try reuploading all the files from the upload folder. You missed /includes/xml/cpnav_ecdownloads.xml then (and maybe other files too).

[MotMann]

@ RS
My litle problem exist. Look here ;

[Dave Hybrid]

I have fixed it now, thanks guys!

Just need to re-import the product for some reason.

NOTE FOR CODER**

Any chance of a copyright free version?

[basketmen]

Question

I want to change Bytes to KB in the right side File name

where file or phrase i need to edit ?

thanks guys

[luket79]

Originally Posted by RS_Jelle

This is possible when you use the vBulletin usergroup permissions and the promotion system. Set up a new usergroup, a copy of the normal registered users group. Create a promotion to it when they reach x amount of posts and give that group permission to access the downloads using the DownloadsII usergroup permissions.

There is also a usergroup field to list category numbers for limited category access.

I was able to setup the usergroups and promotions and it made perfect sense. I then assigned downloads permissions to the groups. I have 3 download categories I am using and you can access the first group with 10 posts, the second with 25, and third with 50. I then created a dummy user and assigned it 11 posts and it worked. I then bumped him to 26 and the dummy user was unable to see the second group of downloads. I checked the permissions and I have a "1,2" for the ability to see category selection. I hope what I said makes sense. It just seems like the permissions dont update. I even ran maint. utilities to update user titles, etc. Any ideas?