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

[fosman]

Originally Posted by RS_Jelle

We know they aren't phrased and we will do this when we've got the time for it (maybe we also create admin help items in the product), but that's not a major issue (normally everyone understands english and only admins are seeing this).

That's our biggest plan for the future together with custom file fields (it's mentioned in the first post)

WoW!!! That's great mate. Can't waite

[jarvis]

Originally Posted by CyberRanger

I've created a feature like this for a different mod. Here's some of the options that I feel admins will want;

1. Ability to decide what forum receives the new thread based on the category of the file
2. Option to make creating a new thread required or give the person who is uploading the file an option for creating the thread
3. Option to have the thread created by the uploader or always assigned to the same user account (pros and cons of both ways)
4. Ability to track which threads where created via DownloadsII

I think this is a great idea that I'll probably spend some time with too.... but it does it complicated quickly!

It can get complicated, no doubt, but I think I am just looking for a basic thread creation for ANY file at this point by a specified user account in a specified forum. Anything above and beyond is just icing on the cake.

I think this is a very useful addon as people will be driven to the downloads area by new posts and just adds to overall interactiveness of site.

Thanks!!

[fosman]

Is it possible changing the rate from the american grades to 1-10 instead?

[Robbed]

Originally Posted by CyberRanger

I've created a feature like this for a different mod. Here's some of the options that I feel admins will want;

1. Ability to decide what forum receives the new thread based on the category of the file
2. Option to make creating a new thread required or give the person who is uploading the file an option for creating the thread
3. Option to have the thread created by the uploader or always assigned to the same user account (pros and cons of both ways)
4. Ability to track which threads where created via DownloadsII

I think this is a great idea that I'll probably spend some time with too.... but it does it complicated quickly!

Great ideas, We have a release forum so members create the thread manually.

This would help.

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by CyberRanger

I've created a feature like this for a different mod. Here's some of the options that I feel admins will want;

1. Ability to decide what forum receives the new thread based on the category of the file
2. Option to make creating a new thread required or give the person who is uploading the file an option for creating the thread (for ver 1.0 of add-on, user will not have an option. Instead, decided per category.)
3. Option to have the thread created by the uploader or always assigned to the same user account (pros and cons of both ways) (will be by category)
4. Ability to track which threads where created via DownloadsII

I think this is a great idea that I'll probably spend some time with too.... but it does it complicated quickly!

Almost done with ver 1.0 of an add-on module to do this. Should be released tomorrow.

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by fosman

Is it possible changing the rate from the american grades to 1-10 instead?

that's already planned for future releases. I think someone posted how to change it in this thread.

[Robbed]

Originally Posted by CyberRanger

Almost done with ver 1.0 of an add-on module to do this. Should be released tomorrow.

Awesome, I still have to find time to upgrade to the latest version lol.

PS - Make sure to vote for this mod if you guys like it.

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=130551

[Hornstar]

Originally Posted by phill2003

You dont have to do anything! But as the code stands your users can still download using the thumbnail on the listing page thus bypassing the need to tick the disclaimer box, My code just makes both the thumbnail (if one is uploaded) and the download gif (little black on on the listing page) into links to the download page where the disclaimer link is and then the user has to click it to say they have read, Which is the whole point because if you can circumvent that then it has no meaning as you could argue that you do not accept it because you were not asked to.

Thanks...until now, i didnt even know about the little pic that you could click on to download the file as well lol.

Thanks again.

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by hornstar1337

Thanks...until now, i didnt even know about the little pic that you could click on to download the file as well lol.

Thanks again.

In the future, I think I'll change that link to go to the file listing instead of downloading the file. With folks setting up daily restrictions on how much can be downloaded, it's too easy for someone to click on that link without realizing that it initiates a download.

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by jarvis

I would like to see is that each time a file is added/uploaded, it creates a thread in a specific forum announcing the upload with description, link ,etc.

If no one had the time, I'd be willing to contribute to a fund.

Done! I've released it as an add-on module.

Create New Thread

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# DownloadsII Create New Thread Add-On 1.0 #
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DownloadsII Create New Thread Add-On, is not a stand-alone mod. It requires DownloadsII 5.0.4 or higher.
You can find it here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=120122 (free)

// What does it do? //
When a user uploads or updates a file via DownloadsII a thread is created or updated in the specificed forum.

// Features //

1. Ability to global select the forum that receives the new thread and the userid of the thread creator.
2. Ability to decide what forum receives the new thread and the thread creator based on the category of the file
3. Option to have the thread created by the uploader or always assigned to the same user account
4. Option to never create threads by category
5. Usergroup permissions for being allowed to create a new thread
6. Link added between thread and Downloads file detail.
7. Updated Downloads entry creates new post in thread alerting of an update.
8. Database link to Downloads file entry removed if thread is deleted.
9. If the Downloads new entry is placed in moderation, so is the thread.