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.

[Bram H]

Hi,

I have tried to reproduce it hundreds of times as well and I also can't find the issue. People are using different browsers, no download managers. Its a complete random bug it seems that keeps on persisting for the last two years.

Reported it multiple times but it seems its only affecting us.

Thanks for helping out though

[Hippy]

Like I said my Friend ..
get as much info as you can .. lets prove it's on them so we don't pull our hair out..

I use this mod on quit a few boards I manage and when problems like it accrue it's almost all the time the member is using a mac or a out dated browser...

keep me posted I would like to figure this one out..

but I assure you I truly believe it's not the mod..

[Marios858]

Hello , thanks for your mod its very good work my friend , i try it its very good , but i have one problem , i upload a file , i put on comments and i insert one smile for example ":d" or "" manual or with Generic Smilies list , inside of the download its appear very nice , but outside in categories its apear the comment with no normal smiles pictures but ":d" or "" with out quotes and not the picture :d , i check in smiles options but all seems good.
Thanks

[Bram H]

What does the following error means some of my members are receiving:

Error! The upload failed (error type 1).

[Hippy]

Originally Posted by Bram H

What does the following error means some of my members are receiving:

Error! The upload failed (error type 1).

I was able to reproduce this error.. ONLY by
uploading a 200 meg file

they are uploading files that are larger than the server allows or you allow..

[Bram H]

In this case it happened to a file only 100mb big

[Hippy]

Most server configuration will only allow 50 to 100 megs..
go into your admincp

and under Maintenance
then click view PHP info and then look for "upload_max_filesize" and see what the server allows to be uploaded..

if you want a increase you will have to contact your host..

make sure in your Manage Extensions you have the max file size allowed set as well

[Bram H]

upload_max_filesize 128M (local) 8M (master)

Ive uploaded files bigger than that with no issues Should this be increased?

[Hippy]

thats up to you ...
the 8m master is default php.. it was increase allready by your host to 128m

you noted it was a 100mg file...
well it could of times out , there connection or your hosts to cause this as well
gotto take into accout how many hops it's taken these memebers with these problems to your server...
etc

there is no way that php will allow more than "upload_max_filesize of 128M "

[Bram H]

/me hits the invisible "thank you" button