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.

[RK KINGKONG]

I just upped the anty to 524288000 = 500mb just cause to see if that works on the following extensions zip,rar i freaking pray that works cause im starting to loose it ....

Originally Posted by TeknoSounds

Oh silly me.

What about in your Extensions settings? Whats the max file size there? That's the one you'll prolly have to play with, not the usergroup settings. My apologies, I got them confused.

[RK KINGKONG]

after numerous attemps of all kinds of methods upping the extensions to : rar File 524288000 which this in MB is 500mb it worked i was able to upload a file that was 191 mb in size lol now imma try one thats 370 mb just to really put it to the test . thanks to you TEK & HIPPY for your help lol wow ..

Originally Posted by TeknoSounds

Oh silly me.

What about in your Extensions settings? Whats the max file size there? That's the one you'll prolly have to play with, not the usergroup settings. My apologies, I got them confused.

[TeknoSounds]

very glad to hear its all working out now

[Hippy]

TeknoSounds No problem pal ...

Originally Posted by RK KINGKONG

after numerous attemps of all kinds of methods upping the extensions to : rar File 524288000 which this in MB is 500mb it worked i was able to upload a file that was 191 mb in size lol now imma try one thats 370 mb just to really put it to the test . thanks to you TEK & HIPPY for your help lol wow ..

your welcome pal

I told you to check the max file size in the vb admincp on monday when I was helping you fix the downloadII file uploading issue with the images...

I figure you did that. so I didn't mention it again but after seeing your php info I figure something was no panning out..
same thing what TeknoSounds said..

Originally Posted by TeknoSounds

Oh silly me.

What about in your Extensions settings? Whats the max file size there? That's the one you'll prolly have to play with, not the usergroup settings. My apologies, I got them confused.

anyway glad you go it..

[RK KINGKONG]

OK I ONLY HAVE 1 MORE QUESTION , is it a seperate mod to have the image for the download open up in a small preview within the page , so that it doesnt bring you to a whole new tab or window ?
cause i dont seen option for the images to open right there , in the downloads ii settings ...
i dont want the image to open in a whole other window

[Hippy]

in the admin setting .. under the image files.."Open in a new browser window?" yes or no..
youll see this option.. yours are set to yes

I dont think it will be a small preview..

[RK KINGKONG]

I just set all the image files within the settings for downloadsII to not open in a new browser but they still do .. im gonna take a lucky guess that for the images you upload to the the downloads , not the category images for the downloads / description ...why im I the only one to have issues most of the times with the smallest simple stuff , dammit lol

Originally Posted by Hippy

in the admin setting .. under the image files.."Open in a new browser window?" yes or no..
youll see this option.. yours are set to yes

I dont think it will be a small preview..

[Hippy]

anyone run into this ..

I have not added a new category since version6.0.6
after the latest update I added a new category ..

the Comments column is gone and the rest seems to be running off to the right

figured it out
It was the contents of the discription...that was causing it
thanks

[Webbstre]

Out of curiosity, did any kind of RSS or XML feed every get implemented into this? I was looking at my database and can't seem to find one, and searching this thread revealed nothing.

[sadiq6210]

Before I start the upgrade
Is it work perfect with 4.1.1 ?