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

[mirzonni]

I have a small question. How do you add that linke "add a file..." above the Latest File column on the left?

Example : http://www.bhraja.ca/forum/downloads.php

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by mirzonni

I have a small question. How do you add that linke "add a file..." above the Latest File column on the left?

Example : http://www.bhraja.ca/forum/downloads.php

I think this was done by editing the template downloads_panel_side. The link was placed at the very top of the template.

For example, if you wanted the words "Test Me!" to display where you have the link the template would look like:

PHP Code:

Test Me!
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" class="tborder" width="100%" align="center"> ... 


[mark|3]

Yes i did. I simply ftp-ed the filed to the server and linked them manually.

Originally Posted by CyberRanger

I can't replicate that. Are you putting the link in the "Link to a File" box?

[redslush]

Is it possible for you to tell me what template changes need to be made to get the category icons to look similar to http://www.minatica.be/downloads.php

As far as there being a separation from the icon and the cat name

thanks

[Flep]

Hi,
my forum is running the 5.0.4 version.
I should like to upgrade but I am a bit scared
I have several important downloads, is there a possibility I lose them by upgrading ?

thank you

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by Flep

I have several important downloads, is there a possibility I lose them by upgrading ?

thank you

No chance at all. Simply follow the instructions. The only way you'd lose data is if you did an uninstall. Don't do that and you'll be fine!

[Flep]

It worked great, thank you !

[ntloc]

is there anyway you can give us ETA on the new version, please? Christmas maybe?

[Flep]

After the upgrade, I did not lose comments but I noticed the comment counts are showing 0.

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by Flep

After the upgrade, I did not lose comments but I noticed the comment counts are showing 0.

Trying running "Update Counters".