Major Additions - DownloadsII

There's a vB4 version of this mod available: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231427

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.

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.

Addons

• DownloadsII ver 5.0 vbAdvanced Add-On
• DownloadsII PM moderation notification
• DownloadsII Create New Thread Add-On
• DownloadsII Simple RSS Feed Add-On
• DownloadsII[Add-On] - Upload Rules

[carpzone]

Originally Posted by blind-eddie

check your path for the download,

All my files are under the downloads map but the error shows that he takes the file from
ec_tmp with tripple slash ??

There are no files stored under the map ec_tmp

My path to the downloads is ./downloads/

[blind-eddie]

change path & see what you get.

[carpzone]

Originally Posted by blind-eddie

change path & see what you get.

When i change it

I get the following message :

The download directory do not exist

[carpzone]

Ok it works now,

I had to put a index.htm file into the ec_tmp folder

Because after chmod the ec_tmp to 777 , it always switched back to 755
Now the problem is solved.

Tnx for additional help !

[GH84]

Originally Posted by CyberRanger

For me, January = crappy month for coding due to a bunch of R/L BS. I'll try to catch-up with Jelle on IM this week and see where he stands.

Thanks

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by carpzone

Ok it works now,

I had to put a index.htm file into the ec_tmp folder

Because after chmod the ec_tmp to 777 , it always switched back to 755
Now the problem is solved.

Tnx for additional help !

That didn't help me. I still have this error:

Warning: copy() has been disabled for security reasons in /downloads.php on line 690
ERROR: File not found.

./downloads/ and ./ec_tmp/ folder are both chmod 777.

Linked downloads work fine. I have this problem only with uploaded downloads.

EDIT: I took a look at our PHP info and it says
disable_functions: system, exec, shell_exec, passthru, shell, show_source, copy, proc_open, symlink, popen

Maybe that has something to do with it?

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by Stifmeister2

That didn't help me. I still have this error:

Warning: copy() has been disabled for security reasons in /downloads.php on line 690
ERROR: File not found.

./downloads/ and ./ec_tmp/ folder are both chmod 777.

Linked downloads work fine. I have this problem only with uploaded downloads.

EDIT: I took a look at our PHP info and it says
disable_functions: system, exec, shell_exec, passthru, shell, show_source, copy, proc_open, symlink, popen

Maybe that has something to do with it?

Yes, I believe that is exactly your problem. Also, if you have command line access, change the owner of the downloads.php script to be the same as the owner of ec_tmp folder.

[Stifmeister2]

Originally Posted by CyberRanger

Yes, I believe that is exactly your problem. Also, if you have command line access, change the owner of the downloads.php script to be the same as the owner of ec_tmp folder.

How can I do that? Is it possible to do with ftp programs?

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by Stifmeister2

How can I do that? Is it possible to do with ftp programs?

No, you can't do that with an ftp program. You'll need shell access or else you'll need to have your host do it. But, I think you need "copy" removed from the disabled_functions. Your host will need to do that unless you can edit php.ini yourself.

[Staxed]

Cyb, I have a very large idea for this mod....i was going to post it in the paid requests forum...but thought i'd ask if you wanted to do it yourself and release it for everyone before i went the other route...

mind if I send you a PM?