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

[Lyte]

Originally Posted by Redzzand

... but i could really use a fix for the security token issue with files over 10MB. -Jorge

Sounds like we have the same problem.

[Daky]

Originally Posted by Stefanus

I had the same problem, RS_Jelle supplied the fix here #3301



:up:

That worked well!!!!

Thanks to both of you!!!

[popowich]

Originally Posted by Redzzand

great mod, but i also have this issue. I found a work-around, by importing files, but i could really use a fix for the security token issue with files over 10MB.
I dont have access to the webserver's php.ini file and have added my own to the root of my forum, but still cannot upload big files.
any help would be much appreciated.
-Jorge

When you uploaded to the forum root did the upload size limits go up as reported by the admincp stats when you login?

I don't have have access to test a theory until tonight, but are your attachments stored in the database or in the filesystem? I'm going to change the site over to stored in the filesystem to see if that fixes the problem. If you are the same way and want to try it out let us know how it goes, thanks!

-Raymond

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by Redzzand

great mod, but i also have this issue. I found a work-around, by importing files, but i could really use a fix for the security token issue with files over 10MB.

I dont have access to the webserver's php.ini file and have added my own to the root of my forum, but still cannot upload big files.

any help would be much appreciated.

-Jorge

With big files I think it's just easier to upload them to your server via FTP program and then link them.

[Lyte]

Originally Posted by Stifmeister2

With big files I think it's just easier to upload them to your server via FTP program and then link them.

Getting files to upload through the "front door"... the download page... seems the most logical and user friendly way. Why have an "Add" button if you really can't add files that way? Also, I want my staff to help build my Download's data base but don't want them to have FTP access! Eeek!

Lyte

[Mutio]

First of great thanks for this fantastic plugin!

Now I have two problems for which I'd like to ask for your help:

1) I just recently moved my site to a new server. Where the original link to the forums was www.visual-novels.net/forum the new one is www.visual-novels.net/vb

Now the downloads work fine, however a few internal links are messed up. On the left site http://www.visual-novels.net/vb/downloads.php the categories like Latest Files or Most Popular Files still link to the /forum/ folder. How do I edit them, so that everything links to the new /vb/ folder?

2) Is there a way to add multiple downloads in one entry? For example I have several versions of one file for Windows, Linux, Mac and so on and would like to have the download links all in one entry.

Thanks in advance for your help!

[maidos]

do anyone know how to make this mod supportdownload managersplease....

[BozzaJos]

Hey guys!

The past couple of weeks, I've experienced a problem with this mod. I've asked for help twice but till now, no assistance received yet. In the meantime, I added another problem to my list. Is there anyone who can assist me with these problems because it seems like the system has gone from running perfect to almost not running at all lol.

#1: A staffmember, who is in a custom usergroup called "Trial Mods", can't upload any files. When he adds the file and hits the submit button, he gets the following error:

"Maximum Upload Limit would be Exceeded by this file. Try a smaller file."

It just suddenly appeared. He was always able to add files but not any more. I don't have this problem and neither do registered members (tested it out myself with a testaccount).

#2: Received a couple of e-mails and PMs from members who get the following error when adding a file:

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/functions.php(5721) : eval()'d code on line 10

Warning: Invalid argument supplied for foreach() in [path]/includes/functions.php(5721) : eval()'d code on line 61
vBulletin Message

    Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing.

    If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error.

I really hope these problems can be fixed soon. I've noticed that members are actually leaving because they can't upload their files to the Downloads Centre.

Thank you in advance for any help given!

[Wyzrd]

I'm getting a Internal Server Error everytime I try to open the downloads page on my site. Also get the Internal Server Error in the Admin CP for everything under downloads except for Settings.

Any help?

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EDIT: Well it's working on my site now. But now I still get the Internal Server Errors in the Admin CP.

[scrapableowner]

Okay...I will start by admitting right off that I am not very savvy on working in my server directory.

I uploaded the "upload" folder to /public_html/forum/ on my server.

I installed the product in the Admin for downloads.xml

I changed permissions on the download folder to 777 on my server

But, there is nothing working. Nothing has changed on my vbulletin.

What easy step ( i know it is - ill just hit myself in the forehead now) am I missing?

I appreciate any help!