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

[Nam]

I'm not sure how link to external files work.

1. I assume the external files location is hidden from visitor as well.
2. If so, when the visitors click on external link, do the bandwidth count on the external server as well as the main server?
3. Is there a limit download, say 1gb per day or per week?

I'd like to have those answer before trying out, and reply is greatly appreciated.

[Tyran1]

Have nen bigger problem. Everybody datei the loaded as high becomes, indeed, can be downloaded, however, it is not opened... It always stands there: Citation: Unknown form kind or the file is damaged... Besides, it concerns around scarce and txt dateien! with zip etc. I do not know there I with it not works.

[R1lover]

Originally Posted by Nam

I'm not sure how link to external files work.

1. I assume the external files location is hidden from visitor as well.
2. If so, when the visitors click on external link, do the bandwidth count on the external server as well as the main server?
3. Is there a limit download, say 1gb per day or per week?

I'd like to have those answer before trying out, and reply is greatly appreciated.

I was hoping hte external file was hidden but it's not, it takes them right to it....

I'm looking for something to hid the external file location but allow certian user gorups to access them.

I guess this won't be it.

[Hendrizius]

Found a solution to my problem with rewriting rules on the vbseo forum.

I have another question: would it be possible to add a reputation button into the downloads? So if wanted users can give reputation whenever someone posted some downloads.

Thanks

[mikoberlin]

Hi, my Problem is.

1. I cannot sort the categories. 1,2,3 does not bring the desired result.
2. And the under category attitude does not go also.

New Install i have the same Problems.

thanks
Mike

[arco]

Originally Posted by RS_Jelle

Yes, on the usergroup permissions page you can specify the categories which should be visible (not specified: invisible) OR the categories which should be invisible (not specified: visible).

I've set some categories only visible by some groups, but I see that files uploaded to those categories are still listed for everyone in Latest Files. How can i make it so it's only listed by those who have permission to view the categories?

[pxd]

Originally Posted by hornstar1337

I just noticed that all my comment counts are out. I did the update counters, and now they are all saying 0 when there are heaps of comments in many of the downloads.

I was hoping to get this fixed as the changelog says but problem is still there for me, too. Any update, please?

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by arco

I've set some categories only visible by some groups, but I see that files uploaded to those categories are still listed for everyone in Latest Files. How can i make it so it's only listed by those who have permission to view the categories?

Sorry, that's a known limitation. There's no way around it right now.

Originally Posted by pxd

I was hoping to get this fixed as the changelog says but problem is still there for me, too. Any update, please?

Let me see what I can do. That's a real shortcoming with the "Update Counters" feature. The comments didn't exists when we first wrote "Update Counters" and we keep forgetting to include it. I may even give you a separate php file as a quick fix.

[Zia]

helo again..

can we get an intigration with vbcredits ?

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by Zia

helo again..

can we get an intigration with vbcredits ?

the hooks are already in place. If someone familiar with vbcredits wants to write the plugins, I'll help them on our end.