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.

[gec100]

not sure what u think singh9211.

here is how it looks in my chrome:

[singh9211]

thanks Mooff for you response, can you please specify what to do to achieve the same.

And gec100, i am "Link to a File:" file for linking the file not uploading it. PLease see the attach image as the link is visible in chrome:

[gec100]

i understand what u r saying Singh9211. if u check the picture i've attached, u'll see that there is no path in url.

i've installed Downloads II yesterday on my VB4.1.5. did not use any special correction for the paths.

must be something with your server settings. maybe friendly url's or something.

[singh9211]

hi again, Can anybody please let me know the solution to hide the exact file location on the server from users.

Please help, i really need a solution.

Thanks in Advance.

[erosolmi]

Installed and working under 4.1.5 Patch Level 1

Although this is a great mod (repeat: great mod), it lacks some functionality to keep it more general and usable in different situations.

• possibility to personalize file grid
  Actually the file grid has the following fields hard coded: File, Date added, Downloads, Comments. Than it ha s "Sort by" combo. I think that that drop down is useless and all fields should be configured in AdminCP as visible or not in the file grid (possibly in which sequence)
• possibility to personalize sub categories
  Actually subcategories are just listed under parent category description but when things get a little bit organized with some many subcategories, their listing should be better organized (maybe a grid or column or tree organization) with info of how many files they contain
• additional file info
  What about: "File version", "Licence", "Compatibility", "development status" ... just to list few? In general there should be few personalized fields available to to better tailor file info.
• Rating
  What about a rating system like vBMods: Rating ***** (xxx votes - 4.69 average)
• Create thread plug-in should be native to the module
• Forum and CMS block to show download module recent activity should be native
• Top Block showing Pseudo random files maybe with thumbnails should better create community and interest

Regards
Eros

[dormopoco]

Originally Posted by erosolmi

Installed and working under 4.1.5 Patch Level 1

Although this is a great mod (repeat: great mod), it lacks some functionality to keep it more general and usable in different situations. Regards Eros

I envy you. We still do not get it to work. Please Log Out at your site. Go to the download section to download a file and when required make login. Let me know if it works for you.

Perhaps Implementing CSRF Protection in modifications is necessary for some.

[erosolmi]

Originally Posted by dormopoco

I envy you. We still do not get it to work. Please Log Out at your site. Go to the download section to download a file and when required make login. Let me know if it works for you.

Perhaps Implementing CSRF Protection in modifications is necessary for some.

No it doesn't work here too.

Your submission could not be processed because a security token was invalid.

If this occurred unexpectedly, please inform the administrator and describe the action you performed before you received this error

I didn't recognize so far because I set download mod available only for registered users.

[dormopoco]

It only registered users can upload and download files. This justifies
Such error in your opinion?

[erosolmi]

Originally Posted by dormopoco

It only registered users can upload and download files. This justifies
Such error in your opinion?

Who said I justified something?

I just said that the fact that unregistered users cannot access Download area in my forum is the reason why I didn't experienced that bug. Nothing else.

After you reported the bug I tested it (allowing unregistered user to access Download area) and confirmed your report. It is sure something the author of this mod should have a look (hopefully).

Ciao

[shofolofo]

Hello,

Can I set the download files on a separate server?
don't want to disrupt my current server performance