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.
If you do that, you likely will see your site and forum wiped out the next day.
yeah that is very true. RS_Jelle i fixed it as it was my fault. also was wondering is there anyway to have it where when you limit files to say donators only it wont display to everyone just the donators. I have it setup where only donators can download large files but when you add the file they still show on the on the Latest Files. I changed the phrase for now so it reads only donators can download these files but it would be easier if they didnt even show up to member groups that aint allowed to download them.
When i try to upload files that arnt really very large 5mb ish it just says the upload has failed. Is there some sort of time out?
That's a standard limit of PHP. You (or your host) can edit it in the php.ini
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Originally Posted by Intex
How do you remove the 'Important Information' column as well as that's still interfering with the style.
AdminCP -> Downloads -> Settings -> Site Message or Disclaimer
Just remove everything in that field
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Originally Posted by BETIServices
Hello! I wondering if the hack coud have the categories to be view by groups.
No, there are no category based permissions at this moment. But you can list the allowed or not allowed categories for each usergroup. Not the most interesting way, but it's working (temporary).