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.

[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?

Andrew, I'm going to need you to take a look and see what I'm doing wrong. I have upgraded to the latest version, but designers are still unable to schedule. They have "can view hidden" enabled.

links_expiry_days is set to 999999

But the

Submission Time, stays fixed on current time. Let me know when you want me to send you log in info.

[hydn]

Is this mod compatible with vbseo sitemap generator?

Thanks

[Ophelia]

Hope you're doing well Andrew.

[hydn]

me 2. He's not often absent. Hope he is just busy and doing well.

[obmob]

Maybe doing srping cleaning

[Iron Star]

Great hack! Maybe the greatest i've ever seen...

But, how can I display progress bar during upload?

[SBS2008]

I am using vBSEO and have added the Mode Rewrite rules under Extras - apache-mod_rewrite-rules. Unfortunately, I'm dmita not clear. Can someone tell me what change I need in the htaccess so vBSEO works.

Link http://www.windows-tipps.com/local_links.php?catid=1

Jochen

[hydn]

I think this app is abandoned. Over 1 month an no sign of developer.

[Alfa1]

Andrew has passed away on April 22nd after a long illness.
His obituary can be found here:
http://www.eirma.org/activities/Obituary.pdf

I assume that this likely means the end of his popular Links and Downloads Manager. It has always been my impression that LDM was a work of art that Andrew devoted a substantial amount of time/years to. He was quite dedicated to the creation and development of LDM.

[juzernie]

my condolences. ldm was a great product.