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.
Sorry if this has been asked a thousand times already, but are you planning to release a version with a private files feature where you can password protected your files?
That would be an awesome addition to an already great mod .
I've already installed this excellent mod, and it works perfectly, but now I need to change hosting companies & will be hosting my downloadable files offsite.
What settings do I need to change/edit to link to the downloadable files at the offsite location?
I am getting the following error when I try to upload a file to the DOWNLOADS area.
Fatal error: Call to a member function shareads() on a non-object in /home/scrapabl/public_html/forum/includes/functions.php(5721) : eval()'d code on line 11
I am running Downloads II 5.1.0 on Vbulletin Version 3.8.1
I have contacted my webhost and they have told me that it is a scripting error with the mod.
Sorry if this has been asked a thousand times already, but are you planning to release a version with a private files feature where you can password protected your files?
That would be an awesome addition to an already great mod .
Not at this moment as this is the first request for it
Quote:
Originally Posted by musado1961
I've already installed this excellent mod, and it works perfectly, but now I need to change hosting companies & will be hosting my downloadable files offsite.
What settings do I need to change/edit to link to the downloadable files at the offsite location?
TIA
That's not supported at this moment. Also vBulletin attachments aren't supporting this at the moment.
Quote:
Originally Posted by scrapableowner
I am getting the following error when I try to upload a file to the DOWNLOADS area.
Fatal error: Call to a member function shareads() on a non-object in /home/scrapabl/public_html/forum/includes/functions.php(5721) : eval()'d code on line 11
I am running Downloads II 5.1.0 on Vbulletin Version 3.8.1
I have contacted my webhost and they have told me that it is a scripting error with the mod.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Another mod is conflicting with DownloadsII
Line 5721 is the global_complete hook location and shareads() isn't a DownloadsII function. Check your plugin manager for mods (probably an ad manager?) using that hook and give me the PHP code of the plugin.
Another mod is conflicting with DownloadsII
Line 5721 is the global_complete hook location and shareads() isn't a DownloadsII function. Check your plugin manager for mods (probably an ad manager?) using that hook and give me the PHP code of the plugin.[/QUOTE]
Okay....I'm sorry sweetie but, I am not very savvy at all of this..... I do have Ad Management installed. Fingers are crossed that this is what you were looking for.
PHP Code:
global $vbam, $vbam_adcode;
if ($vbulletin->options['vbam']['ads'] !== false) { if (strpos($output, 'cron.php') !== false && strpos($output, 'href="http://redtyger.co.uk') === false) { $output = str_replace('</body>', 'Ad Management plugin by <a href="http://redtyger.co.uk/" target="_blank">RedTyger</a></body>', $output); }
Sorry if this has been asked a thousand times already, but are you planning to release a version with a private files feature where you can password protected your files?
That would be an awesome addition to an already great mod .
the idea is good suggestion so i would second this feature
Okay....I'm sorry sweetie but, I am not very savvy at all of this..... I do have Ad Management installed. Fingers are crossed that this is what you were looking for.
PHP Code:
global $vbam, $vbam_adcode;
if ($vbulletin->options['vbam']['ads'] !== false) { if (strpos($output, 'cron.php') !== false && strpos($output, 'href="http://redtyger.co.uk') === false) { $output = str_replace('</body>', 'Ad Management plugin by <a href="http://redtyger.co.uk/" target="_blank">RedTyger</a></body>', $output); }
Is it anyhow possible to see direct link for an mp3 file so we can embed it to our mp3 player, instead of hosting mp3s somewhere else?
EX> we need mp3 file link to be in this format http://site.com/filename.mp3 and with access to be playable with and embedded media player
Thank you
yeah this is must. i tried but i couldnt figure out how to get the direct and so i can make it appear under the filename.
any ideas ?
and preferably to the user cp so only the uploader can have access to the direct link of his files or under wrapped with a conditional so only the uploader knows the direct link to the file or at least the direct link to be shown at My files