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

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by Fish UK

Firstly, thank you for a great mod, just what I was looking for.

However I have a little problem I was hoping someone could assist with.
When an image is uploaded for a download it uploads with the permissions 600 which means it cannot be viewed.
The main download file uploads fine (666) and so does the thumbnail created (666).
The folder permissions are 777 and the ownership correct.

I am running the latest version of this mod and of VB. Any help would be much appreciated.

TIA

I think this will fix your problem. In downloads.php, around line 818 find:

PHP Code:

move_uploaded_file($_FILES['image']['tmp_name'], $dl->url.$newfilename); 


BELOW that ADD

PHP Code:

chmod($dl->url.$newfilename, 0666); 


Let me know how it works.

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by jiffy

Hey CyberRanger, is there any chance you could help me with my large file download issue?

I've been researching it but I haven't come up with anything yet. I'll let you know if I do.

[Fish UK]

Originally Posted by CyberRanger

I think this will fix your problem. In downloads.php, around line 818 find:

PHP Code:

move_uploaded_file($_FILES['image']['tmp_name'], $dl->url.$newfilename); 


BELOW that ADD

PHP Code:

chmod($dl->url.$newfilename, 0666); 


Let me know how it works.

Works like a dream. Thank you for your support and very quick response.

[maxicep]

can i shown my uploaded attachment before installed Downloads II ?

[HappyPike]

Hi CyberRanger,

Thanks for all the time you spent developing and supporting this addon. It's greatly appreciated. The addon has been extremely useful.

Do you have any idea when the next version would come out? I hope in the new version you could change it so each user's files are placed inside his own directory (based on User ID). This way the files are spread out. Currently my downloads folder contains some 14,000 files (images included). I afraid having too many files in a single directory may affect server performance.

[luket79]

Thanks for the response. I am really sorry about that! I looked through the first 10 pages of replies and did some searches and I didn't see anything....guess next time I'll look a little harder and try not to waste anyone's time! Great MOD and Thanks!

[Hornstar]

Hey hows the progress coming along for version 6?

not sure if this is too late to request, or even possible for you to make it a default, or if you would have to support 2 separate codes.

but there are heaps of people who are using vbseo who would love to see a few implementations into downloads II so vbseo can make it more seo friendly.

here is a thread at vbseo showing peoples interest http://www.vbseo.com/f23/downloads-i...ules-7539-new/

and here is the thread explaining how to do the changes for more vbseo compatibility http://www.vbseo.com/f2/vbseo-functi...sibility-1662/

hope its not too late to be included. Thanks.

[Millenium IT]

Am i the only one getting Sql database errors when importing the file?

				REPLACE INTO phrase
					(languageid, fieldname, varname, text, product, username, dateline, version)
				VALUES
					
					(-1,
					'cppermission',
					'ecdownloads_can_avoid_purgatory',
					'Can Avoid Moderation Queue',
					'ecdownloads',
					'',
					0,
					'')
				,
					(-1,
					'cppermission',
					'ecdownloads_can_comment',
					'Can Comment on Files',
					'ecdownloads',
					'',
					0,
					'')

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by Millenium IT

Am i the only one getting Sql database errors when importing the file?

				REPLACE INTO phrase
					(languageid, fieldname, varname, text, product, username, dateline, version)
				VALUES
					
					(-1,
					'cppermission',
					'ecdownloads_can_avoid_purgatory',
					'Can Avoid Moderation Queue',
					'ecdownloads',
					'',
					0,
					'')
				,
					(-1,
					'cppermission',
					'ecdownloads_can_comment',
					'Can Comment on Files',
					'ecdownloads',
					'',
					0,
					'')

What is the error message?

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by HappyPike

Do you have any idea when the next version would come out?

sorry, no eta

Originally Posted by HappyPike

I hope in the new version you could change it so each user's files are placed inside his own directory (based on User ID). This way the files are spread out. Currently my downloads folder contains some 14,000 files (images included). I afraid having too many files in a single directory may affect server performance.

I agree this needs to be reworked. But I don't think user id is the way to go. Unlike normal vb attachments which tend to be spread among a lot of different users, the downloads files are often uploaded by a small number (or just one) admin.

Instead, I'll probably change it to either a random folder selection (say 1-9 with subfolders of 1-9 below each of those) or category id.