ecRelease

ecRelease is a BETA - stuff will go wrong

What is ecRelease?

It is a download database that integrates into vBulletin. It is very similar to the vBulletin.org download database (in concept) and can be found in action on www.elitecoders.org. It allows you to turn any thread in any forum into a release that will show up in the download section. Adding a release is similar to adding a poll.

Demo

overview - http://www.elitecoders.org/forum/showthread.php?p=69253
download database - http://www.elitecoders.org/forum/downloads.php
release thread - http://www.elitecoders.org/forum/showthread.php?p=67325

Known Bugs:

- Possible bug: When you submit, it wants to include a poll even though the poll is not checked
- Possible bug: MySQL error on attachment download

FAQ:

Q: Fatal error: Field releaseid is not defined in $validfields in class vb_datamanager_thread in /includes/class_dm.php on line 485
A: Perform the file edit via install.php or manually
Q: The drop down box for Release Categories is not a drop down
A: They should be separated by semicolons, not commas.

Here are my plans for future versions:

- Set "per forum" releases (depends on support)

Phrase Changes

(many are added automatically)

Template Changes

SHOWTHREAD
newpost
(many are added automatically)

File Changes

includes/class_dm_threadpost.php (can be done automatically or manually)

Install

Upload the contents of 'upload' to your forum directory
Import ecrelease.xml into your PRODUCTS by going to Plugin System -> Manage Products -> Add/Import Product
Perform the edits in edits.txt (templates)
Upload install.php to perform the 1 file edit, make sure you chmod +writeable

Time: 3-4 minutes

Upgrade

You can make all changes automatically by importing the XML or you can do things piece by piece by looking at the info files provided with the hack.

Giving Back

Have you installed this mod? Click install.
Do you like this mod? Rate me 5/5.
Do you want to donate? Go to www.unicef.org and be generous!

[Ron1n]

You're clearly using a modified skin, try sticking it under

$poll

[MissKalunji]

is there a way to convert from ecdownload to this? without loosing the downloads

[sjabnix]

I've just installed, but when i change usergroup permissions i get this error:
Warning: mysql_real_escape_string() expects parameter 1 to be string, array given in /includes/class_core.php on line 635

I am able to change every other permissions except this one (i still get same error with others but they update, This doesnt)

[Ron1n]

I've just installed, but when i change usergroup permissions i get this error:
Warning: mysql_real_escape_string() expects parameter 1 to be string, array given in /includes/class_core.php on line 635

I am able to change every other permissions except this one (i still get same error with others but they update, This doesnt)

I'm not sure what would cause this... i'll try to find out.

is there a way to convert from ecdownload to this? without loosing the downloads

Unfortunately there is not... sorry. Creating a conversion program would be a huge undertaking, almost as large as making the mod itself.

[SLGR]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

So, does this mean you're all set? If you need something scripted there are tons of coders on these boards who could modify ecDownloads for you to meet your needs (for a fee).

it does... doesnt it?

yes, just dont upload downloads.php if you dont want it. i coded the entire thing and then went back and added the download directory.

Honestly, I don't know my friend.
I hope soon i'll open a thread in here asking Coders to give me a price for:
1. How much will cost me to modify ecDownloads?
2. How much to modify paFileDB, to take skin from vB, and to recognize vB Member System.

Then i'll consider what's better for me, and i'f i can afford it, and we see.
Thanks for your replies and time.

[sjabnix]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

I'm not sure what would cause this... i'll try to find out.

Unfortunately there is not... sorry. Creating a conversion program would be a huge undertaking, almost as large as making the mod itself.

Hmm, Actually i dont think its your mod anyway. Think i had this before. You know anything else could couse a problem like this?

[Ron1n]

Try asking in general support on vbulletin.org and vbulletin.com

[Xtrato]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

You're clearly using a modified skin, try sticking it under

$poll

Nope still not showing up.

[DJ XtAzY]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

If thats the link.. then it works. I cant click "edit release" because I didnt post that thread.

i can create a test account for u to make a thread and try to edit the release using the Thread tools....

it culd be just my board...... can anyone who also using this hack, edit the release using the thread tools?

[bashy]

Hi

No, i cant edit the release from the Thread Tools, i get this
Invalid Post specified. If you followed a valid link, please notify the administrator

Bashy