Major Additions - Links and Downloads Manager

What this is and does

LDM is a general-purpose tool for managing libraries of links and files, and handling uploads and downloads in a flexible way, while tracking and control user access. It has a range of integrated media players and a large library of 'plugin' extras.

Installation and Usage Explained in the on-line Wiki, with a brief explanation in the file instructions.txt in the release zip. The recent revision history is given in the first post of this thread.

Please use carefully and always backup your database before upgrading. Post reports of problems and suggestions for enhancements in this thread.

14.06.09 Version 2.3.0 is now the the officially-supported version. Works with 3.7 and vb 3.8. Please post comments in this thread

22.06.08 Version 2.2.9-post1 - This is the previous supported version. Works fine with all versions of vb 3.6 and vb 3.7. All standard features except profile integration and forum prefix selection work fine with vb 3.8.

[obmob]

Oh... I think there was info about vbseo somewhere, please search this thread.

It seems the wiki is down, it seems to be the end for LDM, maybe someone can get approval to follow the project.

Too bad, such a great mod.

[Simon Lloyd]

Originally Posted by obmob

Oh... I think there was info about vbseo somewhere, please search this thread.

It seems the wiki is down, it seems to be the end for LDM, maybe someone can get approval to follow the project.

Too bad, such a great mod.

I wouldn't say its the end, although Andrew has been very ill for a few months i have just noticed that his "Last Online" is March!, maybe the Wikki is down because he is updating it.

Andrew, we all wish you all the best!

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by Simon Lloyd

Andrew, we all wish you all the best!

Hello, guys!

As you know, I have not been well and it has not been possible to provide any help on this forum for several months. I have very much appreciated the good messages that many people have sent me - it really does help . The news is that I am in the middle of a course of chemotherapy. It seems to be working but it has the side effect of making one feel very weak and unable to concentrate for more than a short period.

I do not know when I shall be able to resume "full time support" of LDM, but it is by no means a dead product. The big question is really *how much of a rewrite will be needed for vb 4.x* and what will the vb guys themselves provide. I have seen notes about major changes to the attachment system, which will surely impact on LDM.

Concerning the wiki, thanks to ObMob for pointing out that hackers had got at it. I had updated the mediawiki software a couple of weeks ago, and accidently left a door open for those delightful people to replace pages by links to nasty sites. I think it should be back in a fit state again.

So, please bear with me - I enjoy my hobby very much, and I do want to resume it.

[vbboarder]

Good to hear from you again Andrew! Wish you all the best for a successful treatment and speedy recovery.

You have a most detailed wiki, so there's no rush for you to support this mod. Besides, it's well written code

[Simon Lloyd]

Originally Posted by vbboarder

Good to hear from you again Andrew! Wish you all the best for a successful treatment and speedy recovery.

You have a most detailed wiki, so there's no rush for you to support this mod. Besides, it's well written code

I'll second that, it has to have been the most robust, stable mod ever....and the wiki is second to none. We all look forward to having you back to full strength soon Andrew.

It will be a shame if the VB guys change so much that this mod wont work in vb4, they won't understand what they have done, they should employ you to write an official and compatible add on or integration for vb4.

[obmob]

WOW... yeah, i read some hackers were attacking your wiki, sorry to think it was the end of the project. u.u

Thanks for letting us know you are a little better Andrew! ^^

[nanaimobar]

I agree with others best wishes for you Andrew. Glad to see you are back.

Is there any way to integrate a credit system tied to downloads and a subscription amount? This would permit the monetization of your great mod.

By this I mean a member purchases a subscription for x dollars, downloads have a price value, member downloads an item with a set value which is subtracted from remaining amount credited to member. Ideally, once a member reaches a set value left an email would notify them of x amount remaining and provide a link to subscription renewal.

I know this sounds complicated but I don't know if it is possible.

[Alfa1]

Welcome back Andrew!

[Ipuck]

Welcome back Andrew, we miss you!! I hope you get well soon.

[Gostemilov]

Thanks for wonderful product.

Im using LDM since VB 3.5 and there are about 5000 entries in database.
Is it possible to autocreate forum announsements for all of them?

Thanks a lot

Sorry for my English.