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.
A lot of small (and a bit bigger) things, but it's mainly a full recode of the old PHP/XHTML code. With that recode, it will be much easier to expand DownloadsII in future versions (and with better security).
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Originally Posted by sweeps78
I know that it was just released today, but I was curious if anyone knew of complications between DownloadsII and vb RC4? I was getting ready to upgrade my forums, but thought twice once I saw there were a ton of template edits.
I will release a version 5.0.8 with the new security tokens for solving the CSRF security issue fixed in vB 3.6.10/3.7 RC4. But you can upgrade already to those vB versions without any problems as the new security system is backwards compatible. The fixed version will be available within a few days.
@sweeps 78: It's running fine on RC4, I just upgrade myself last night with a running version of Downloads II and vb 3.7 rc3.
If you hate reverting and editting templates every upgrade like I do, just have a look at the TMS (template management system) which is also a mod here on vb.org.
It's 1 time a lot of work doing all template edits again, but after that you can upgrade vbulletin without having to revert and do the templates again every time.
vBulletin 3.6.10/3.7 RC4 is fixing a CSRF security issue. Version 5.0.8 also applies this security fix to DownloadsII. We advise you to upgrade as fast as possible.
Is there any chance in hell that you would consider adding an option to have specific downloads that you must pay for say using Paypal first that would then allow you to download the file only after payment is received.
This is by far the best download mod designed. Since coders seem unable to make a solid shopping cart for VB why not just add that to this mod. I think you would become the MOD God if you add this in.
Please consider this feature and then add it in soon! LOL
Is there any chance in hell that you would consider adding an option to have specific downloads that you must pay for say using Paypal first that would then allow you to download the file only after payment is received.
This is by far the best download mod designed. Since coders seem unable to make a solid shopping cart for VB why not just add that to this mod. I think you would become the MOD God if you add this in.
Please consider this feature and then add it in soon! LOL
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