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

[Hornstar]

I think it doesnt work with safe mod on.

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by hornstar1337

I think it doesnt work with safe mod on.

No, that's incorrect. It WILL work with safe mode on as long "copy" is NOT in "disable_functions". Can you check if "copy" is in "disable_functions"?

[Hornstar]

^^ i said think, new there was something about something in the something lol. anyway, hows things coming so far on the next update

[49er]

Hi,

After moving hosts, i find that no one can use the downloads? After clicking on an item to download a page opens with this error:

  You are not authorized to view this page 
You might not have permission to view this directory or page using the credentials you supplied. 

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If you believe you should be able to view this directory or page, please try to contact the Web site by using any e-mail address or phone number that may be listed on the www.*****.com home page.

You can click  Search to look for information on the Internet.


HTTP Error 403 - Forbidden 
Internet Explorer  

All the permissions have not changed and are set correctly, they are exactly what they were before i moved host!!

Does anyone know the answer?

Thanks .. :up:

[RagingGamers]

Hello, I love the hack and I've installed it but I am having a problem downloading videos. I do not have them as an open in browser thing but whenever I open a WMV or MP4 file (only 2 I've tested so far) it saves the file to a temp directory and then opens it. I wanted to use them for the PSP to download videos from the site to the psp but on a psp, it tries to open it in it's browser displaying a bunch of symbols instead of asking if I wish to download. If anyone knows a fix, please help me as I wish to get this working before I open my site.

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by teepeg

Hi,

After moving hosts, i find that no one can use the downloads? After clicking on an item to download a page opens with this error:

  You are not authorized to view this page 
You might not have permission to view this directory or page using the credentials you supplied. 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you believe you should be able to view this directory or page, please try to contact the Web site by using any e-mail address or phone number that may be listed on the www.*****.com home page.

You can click  Search to look for information on the Internet.


HTTP Error 403 - Forbidden 
Internet Explorer  

All the permissions have not changed and are set correctly, they are exactly what they were before i moved host!!

Does anyone know the answer?

Thanks .. :up:

It's a permission problem though
Also check the permissions of your old, uploaded files
And the ec_temp folder inside the downloads folder should be also chmodded to 777.

Originally Posted by RagingGamers

Hello, I love the hack and I've installed it but I am having a problem downloading videos. I do not have them as an open in browser thing but whenever I open a WMV or MP4 file (only 2 I've tested so far) it saves the file to a temp directory and then opens it. I wanted to use them for the PSP to download videos from the site to the psp but on a psp, it tries to open it in it's browser displaying a bunch of symbols instead of asking if I wish to download. If anyone knows a fix, please help me as I wish to get this working before I open my site.

That's a personal computer problem: you have set this option to open it instead giving the download prompt. There are two prompt options: open and download file, and you can set this option for the future. So take a look at your browser options.

[Black Tiger]

I encountered a problem, don't know if it's since the last java update but it could be. I don't know for sure when it started.

When trying to upload a file, the file -will- be uploaded but a java error appears too.
I tried to translate the java error in English, because my browser is in Dutch and the error notice is displayed in Dutch too.

This is what it says:

Line: 284
Sign: 7
Error: 'length' is empty or no object
Code: 0
URL: http://www.myforums.org/board/downloads.php?do=add&cat=

I put "sign" als the Dutch word for "teken" and I changed the name of my forum in the url but rest is like it should be.

Some uploaders of my forum think they have a problem and won't upload anymore because it also says at a certain moment "ready, but with errors" in the statusbar next to the java error, while upload is still busy and if ready, the upload is 100% correct as far as I can see.

So just a java error is generated (IE6 fully updated).

How can this be fixed?
I run Vbulletin 3.6.5 with VBA cmps, and the VBA CMPS downloads addon.

[RagingGamers]

Originally Posted by RS_Jelle

That's a personal computer problem: you have set this option to open it instead giving the download prompt. There are two prompt options: open and download file, and you can set this option for the future. So take a look at your browser options.

The problem with that is that this can't be set on psp and it has to be set correctly in the script so when the psp just left clicks the download, the file should choose to be saved. This works for mp3 files when I tried but not wmv or mp4.

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by RagingGamers

The problem with that is that this can't be set on psp and it has to be set correctly in the script so when the psp just left clicks the download, the file should choose to be saved. This works for mp3 files when I tried but not wmv or mp4.

I think you are saying we need to set the content-type when the file is psp. Darn if I can figure out what to set it to! Any ideas?

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by Black Tiger

I encountered a problem, don't know if it's since the last java update but it could be. I don't know for sure when it started.

When trying to upload a file, the file -will- be uploaded but a java error appears too.
I tried to translate the java error in English, because my browser is in Dutch and the error notice is displayed in Dutch too.

This is what it says:

Line: 284
Sign: 7
Error: 'length' is empty or no object
Code: 0
URL: http://www.myforums.org/board/downloads.php?do=add&cat=

I put "sign" als the Dutch word for "teken" and I changed the name of my forum in the url but rest is like it should be.

Some uploaders of my forum think they have a problem and won't upload anymore because it also says at a certain moment "ready, but with errors" in the statusbar next to the java error, while upload is still busy and if ready, the upload is 100% correct as far as I can see.

So just a java error is generated (IE6 fully updated).

How can this be fixed?
I run Vbulletin 3.6.5 with VBA cmps, and the VBA CMPS downloads addon.

Try: Extra -> Internet-opties -> Geavanceerd -> Foutopsporing in scripts uitschakelen (Intenet Explorer)
That option should be enabled (aangevinkt staan dus, lol)

Normally this option is standard enabled.