Major Additions - DownloadsII

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.

It's also coded 100% XHTML 1.0 Transitional valid, just like vBulletin itself.



Instructions & Support

Requires vBulletin 4.0.4 or higher. Not fully compatible with lower vB 4 versions.
It works fine with both the new editor in vB 4.1.4 or higher and the old one in previous vB versions.

Read the instructions in the next two posts before installing/upgrading this mod!

You can find an installation/upgrade manual in the zip package (Readme.txt).

I try to answer most questions asked in this thread. Please don't send any pm's if I don't ask for them. 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 some screenshots of the front-end and back-end (AdminCP part) of the DownloadsII software.

You can find a live demo on my own site: Minatica.be Downloads (Dutch).
Though keep in mind that we are running a restyled and modified version of it.

Changelog (version 6.0.9)

Jelle

• Added support for vB 4.1.8 bit processing with 'each' construct (backwards compatible)
• Fixed comma listing for vB 4.1.8 (using "old" method)

Older changelogs are included in the zip package.

Help!!! I can't upload large files??

This is probably the most asked question. It's mostly caused by some default PHP settings: check "PHP Max Post Size" and "PHP Maximum Upload Size" at your AdminCP home.

Then have a look at this post for the solution to up these values.
Also have a look at this post at vB.com (but ignore the MySQL part as DownloadsII is only using the file system).

Add-ons

There are currently no official add-ons. Unofficial add-ons are listed below.

[stl7997]

I had Downloads II disabled on my forum for a couple months and now I have returned back to it. I'm noticing that in the stats is says I have over 4 billion files? How do I reset this?

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by Helmut71

I've noticed a style error on my laptop (IE7). The screen is stretched and a table seems to be too large...

Anything I can do about this?

Upgrade to IE8 (IE9 is on the way). IE7 was released in 2006
I know there are some small design errors with older IE versions, but they are not first priority to me. Though a redesigned interface is something on my todo list.

Originally Posted by ImagenSkins

How do you make it so that the most recently commented file is on top, like forumdisplay updates the the thread order from top to bottom from the most recent comment to the most old...?

That's currently not a sort option as the last comment date isn't saved in the file table (the last download date is). Good suggestion though.

Originally Posted by razyzg

Is it possible to modify this mod so that members can download .avi files.
I am adding this .avi files on a link.

It adds the file but when I click on the doanload button I just get some letters, looks like an error or something. But the download works in Firefox, but not in IE (I am using 8).
And offcourse I added avi to exstension list...

When I upload it normally it works great, but thats not the option I need.

Linked files are beyond the control of DownloadsII. When you link a file, DownloadsII just redirects you to the link. It can't control the headers sent by the server then.

Originally Posted by Crotan

Hmmm I have an .htaccess file already. However it in a directory up from where the downloads.php is located.

For instant my .htaccess file is located within /www
and the downloads.php file is located within /www/forums

Do i edit the file I already have or create a new one following the instructions

The directions you linked to said to create and place a .htaccess file in the same directory as downloads.php is this right?

Both should do the same thing

Originally Posted by stl7997

I had Downloads II disabled on my forum for a couple months and now I have returned back to it. I'm noticing that in the stats is says I have over 4 billion files? How do I reset this?

Downloads -> Manage Files (downloads.php?do=manfiles) -> Update Counters

[New Joe]

How do I add a picture on the left, the same as it shows here?:

I have clicked on the

Upload an Image

but it just doesn't up load or show.

[tldagent]

Hi RS_Jelle! Is this working yet with secondary usergroups? We have a special integration using WHMCS which based on subscription manages our members usergroups. All members are in the registered usergroup and then based on subscription or product purchase, we've integrated this in such a way that it adds a secondary usergroup to each member based on their purchase. So a member can have several secondary usergroups and we've set this up based on the vBulletin system override of usergroup permissions making the most permissions override the primary usergroup permissions. Anyway it's sorta complicated.

Basically I'm checking to see if the Downloads II product can be used based on vbulletin default usergroup permissions and overrides just like forum access. We tried previously but it didn't work, everyone was getting invalid file because it was using the 'Registered' members user permissions rather than the secondary group which would essentially override.

If this doesn't work yet, can you lead me in a direction so that I can get this to work and I'm happy to provide the edited code as a contribution as I see others have asked about this too.

Thanks for this great component! Look forward to your reply.

[Montecristo]

As I can do for users who do not have to wait 45 seconds between downloads and over?

[Crotan]

Does the download limit still still work with linked files? or only those uploaded through the system?

I've uploaded through ftp some large zip files with l4d2 campaigns (400mb for example) but would still like to limit their download for registered users.

Nvm, it does not hmm. I was unable to up my php file size through .htaccess I guess my next step is my webhost and php.ini

[reddyink]

I would like to remove the Downloads tab on the navbar which gets installed automatically. How?
thanks

[RS_Jelle]

Originally Posted by New Joe

How do I add a picture on the left, the same as it shows here?:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachmen...5&d=1262005614
I have clicked on the but it just doesn't up load or show.

AdminCP -> DownloadsII -> Settings -> Show File Thumbnails -> Yes

Originally Posted by tldagent

Hi RS_Jelle! Is this working yet with secondary usergroups? We have a special integration using WHMCS which based on subscription manages our members usergroups. All members are in the registered usergroup and then based on subscription or product purchase, we've integrated this in such a way that it adds a secondary usergroup to each member based on their purchase. So a member can have several secondary usergroups and we've set this up based on the vBulletin system override of usergroup permissions making the most permissions override the primary usergroup permissions. Anyway it's sorta complicated.

Basically I'm checking to see if the Downloads II product can be used based on vbulletin default usergroup permissions and overrides just like forum access. We tried previously but it didn't work, everyone was getting invalid file because it was using the 'Registered' members user permissions rather than the secondary group which would essentially override.

If this doesn't work yet, can you lead me in a direction so that I can get this to work and I'm happy to provide the edited code as a contribution as I see others have asked about this too.

Thanks for this great component! Look forward to your reply.

Not yet, but it's high on my list. Possibly in the next release.

Originally Posted by Montecristo

As I can do for users who do not have to wait 45 seconds between downloads and over?

It's a usergroup permission: Download Delay.

Originally Posted by reddyink

I would like to remove the Downloads tab on the navbar which gets installed automatically. How?
thanks

AdminCP -> DownloadsII -> Settings -> Enable Plugin Features -> Uncheck "Navbar Tab"

[Crotan]

Is there anyway to trick the system to think I uploaded a file, so that the user limits will come into play. Like for instance upload a small file with file name abc.zip that is 4mb.

Then ftp into the downloads directory and replace it with a 400mb file with the same name? Will this work?

[Montecristo]

Thanks!!! RS_Jelle!!