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.

[fusionpot]

Originally Posted by TeknoSounds

yes, thats in MB, so change it to what you need. Personally mine are 200...

my hosting company controls it and they said they will not change it lol FAIL

[TeknoSounds]

you can attempt a work-around with your htaccess file...depending if they have that feature turned on for you.

[Schoelle]

First: Thank you for this mod! :up:

Now a question! Is it possible to not allow the upload of files to Parent Categories?
So that a Parent Category is only a category but no repository?

[TeknoSounds]

Yes (err maybe not)

edit...
hmm I say that, and now I'm not finding the settings I was thinking were there. Going to have to delve a bit more into this.

[tdkmatt]

when i try and upload anything it says this

The following errors occurred when this file was submitted:

* You may only upload or link to the following extensions:

[synseal]

Originally Posted by tdkmatt

when i try and upload anything it says this

The following errors occurred when this file was submitted:

* You may only upload or link to the following extensions:

You need to add other extensions,

ACP >> Downloads II >> Extensions >> then add the file type that you want to allow for e.g rar zip doc etc....

[tdkmatt]

i dont have extensions this is all i have in the ACP

DownloadsII Options
DownloadsII Active
Turn off the downloads section for maintenance. There is a usergroup setting to override this option.

Yes No
Error:
1
Reason for closing the downloads section
Users will see this message when they visit the disabled downloads section.

We are sorry, but the downloads section is closed for maintenance. Please come back later.
Increase Size Decrease Size
Error:
1
Downloads Message/Disclaimer
This message will appear at the bottom of the main downloads page. It can contain HTML.

<strong>Important Information</strong> <ul> <li>Use these files at your own risk!</li> <li>Enjoy</li> </ul>
Increase Size Decrease Size
Error:
1
Downloads Folder Path
The relative forum path to your downloads folder. Do not include a trailing slash.

Do not change unless you know what you are doing!

Error:
1
Number of "Latest Files" to Display
This integer controls how many files are listed under "Latest Files". Set this to 0 (zero) to prevent the display of "Latest Files". For this change to take effect, you MUST click on "Manage Files" in downloads.php.

Error:
1
Number of "Most Popular Files" to Display
This integer controls how many files are displayed under "Most Popular Files". Set this to 0 (zero) to prevent the display of "Most Popular Files". For this change to take effect, you MUST click on "Manage Files" in downloads.php.

Error:
1
Number of "Top Contributors" to Display
This integer controls how many users are displayed under "Top Contributors". Set this to 0 (zero) to prevent the display of "Top Contributors". For this change to take effect, you MUST click on "Manage Files" in downloads.php.

Error:
1
Show Right Column With Tops
Enable or disable the right column with the top statistics on the pages you want.

Downloads Home
Category View
File Page
Add/Edit Files
Report
Search
Manage Files
Error:
1
Files Per Page
This is the (maximum) number of files that will be shown per page in a category. This value is also used for paginating comments, file management and the profile tab.

Error:
1
Length of File Description on Summary Page
Set this to the length you want your description to be on the summary page (e.g. on the category view). If you set this to 0 (zero), no description will be displayed on the summary page.

Error:
1
Depth of Sub-Categories
This is the depth of sub-categories displayed on the main and category view. If you set this to 0 (zero), no sub-categories will be displayed.

Error:
1
Number of Characters Before Wrapping Text
If you want the downloads sidebar to automatically insert spaces into long words to make them wrap after a certain number of characters, set the number of characters in the box above. To disable word wrap, enter 0 (zero).

Error:
1
Enable Images
Allow users with permission to view and post images.

Yes No
Error:
1
Show File Thumbnails
Show a thumbnail (if available) next to each file in the category view.

Yes No
Error:
1
Enable Comments
Allow users with permissions to view and post comments.

Yes No
Error:
1
AJAX Name Suggestion
Have an AJAX popup window for username suggestion when filling in the author field of a file. When disabled, no username linking will be done also.

Error:
1
Enable Plugin Features
Enable or disable plugin features for integrating DownloadsII more into your forum.

Navbar Tab
Profile Stats
Profile Tab
Postbit Stats

[tdkmatt]

Sorry here are the headings i have i ont have another tab with extensions

DownloadsII Active
Reason for closing the downloads section
Downloads Message/Disclaimer
Downloads Folder Path
Number of "Latest Files" to Display
Number of "Most Popular Files" to Display
Number of "Top Contributors" to Display
Show Right Column With Tops
Files Per Page
Length of File Description on Summary Page
Depth of Sub-Categories
Number of Characters Before Wrapping Text
Enable Images
Show File Thumbnails
Enable Comments
AJAX Name Suggestion
Enable Plugin Features

[tdkmatt]

sorry, i just figured it out! duh!!!!

[Bisha]

anyone tested on 4.1.2?