Major Additions - Links and Downloads Manager

What this is and does

Version 3.0.2-PL1 uploaded 15th March 2010.

LDM is a general-purpose tool for managing libraries of links and files, and handling uploads and downloads in a flexible way, while tracking and controlling user access. It also has a range of integrated media players and a large library of 'plugin' extras. It has been developed steadily since the release of vb 3.0 some six years ago, based on extensive feedback from users at vb.org.

I think the 3.0.x releases have been tested enough and are no longer considered beta. However, I still want feedback on features that do not work at all or do not work properly.

Translations in Spanish, French, Chinese, German and Dutch are available as phrase files and are more or less complete.

Installation and Usage Explained in the on-line Wiki, with a brief explanation in the file instructions.txt in the release zip.

The installer will either create a new LDM database, or recognise that you already have an earlier version installed and update it.

Unlike earlier versions of LDM, this version automatically adds a link to the product on the main vb navbar.

Please do not blindly install on a live forum without being sure that you have tested it adequately. Use carefully and always backup your database before upgrading. Post reports of problems and suggestions for enhancements in this thread. You can find extensive discussion of this mod in the VB3.7 mods and VB3.8 mods sections.

Staff Note: Sadly, Andrew D, the developer of the Links and Downloads Manager has passed away after a long period of illness.

[karkey]

Hello
I have just installed this
However i get the following Via Admin CP (see attached image)

I have looked for permissions settings via
1.vb default options
2.usergroup permissions

Both which i cannot find any options

[karkey]

Edit that i needed to the the default administrator

[obmob]

You mean you are not the admin? Never happened to me, maybe Andrew has more nifo karkey.

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by karkey

Edit that i needed to the the default administrator

You can configure LDM to let any usergroups be admins. Take a look at includes/local_links_init.php for the following lines:

PHP Code:

// This defines the usergroups that can access the LDM admin pages
// Usergroup 6 is the default vBulletin admininstrators' group
// If you want to give access to more than one usergroup, use a comma-separated list
// for example define('ADMIN_USER_GROUP', '5,6,7');

define('ADMIN_USER_GROUP', '6'); 


and edit as required.

[karkey]

Thanks Andrew

however the look of the system, i do prefer Downloads II.
If any progress is made on how your system looks over the time by the user, i may switch back

[Ophelia]

grrr, I know I posted, but it doesn't appear it stuck.

Andrew, what do we need to do to configure it so that my designers, when they upload, can schedule their downloads for a specific date? Right now, whatever I have set, is not allowing them. They aren't able to pick hidden either. Thanks!

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by Ophelia

grrr, I know I posted, but it doesn't appear it stuck.

Andrew, what do we need to do to configure it so that my designers, when they upload, can schedule their downloads for a specific date? Right now, whatever I have set, is not allowing them. They aren't able to pick hidden either. Thanks!

These seem to work ok on my test system. Shall I take a look at your site? Send me a PM if so.

Concerning the pre-loading - have you set an expiry date for the categories in question? Recall that the scheduling functions when the category's entries will then subequently expire at a later date.

Concerning the hidden entries, have you given your designers 'can_view_hidden' permission?

[Ophelia]

Originally Posted by AndrewD

These seem to work ok on my test system. Shall I take a look at your site? Send me a PM if so.

Concerning the pre-loading - have you set an expiry date for the categories in question? Recall that the scheduling functions when the category's entries will then subequently expire at a later date.

Concerning the hidden entries, have you given your designers 'can_view_hidden' permission?

Before I reply, let me upgrade to the most current build. Don't want to waste your time on things that may already be fixed

[angeljs]

Hi, I'm still having a problem with users commenting on the downloads...No matter what's entered in the comments box, the words 'No comment' appear on the page.

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by angeljs

Hi, I'm still having a problem with users commenting on the downloads...No matter what's entered in the comments box, the words 'No comment' appear on the page.

I think I know what is happening, but could you check - is the problem with internet explorer only, i.e does it work/fail with firefox?