Major Additions - Links and Downloads Manager

Version 2.3.0 of LDM is now the official release. This works with both VB3.7 and VB3.8. You can obtain it here

Version 2.2.8 remains available here, with limited support.

04.02.08: patch-cat.xml 'extra' uploaded - see first post for information

27.10.07: Version 2.2.8-post1 uploaded
French translation of product installer uploaded (other language translations are in the main release zip)

Remember to back up your current database tables before upgrading.

What this is and does

LDM is a general-purpose link and file manager, which handles user uploads and downloads in a flexible way. A range of media players is integrated into LDM and others are included as plugin extras. LDM is described below in the first post of this thread, which also contains a brief list of the currently-known bugs.

This release of LDM works correctly with all VB versions 3.6.x and recent versions of vbadvanced.

Documentation, screen shots, etc, are provided as a Wiki at http://www.eirma.org/wikis/index.php...nloads_Manager

Thank you to everyone who has tested, given suggestions, helped with the translations, etc.

[RedGTiVR6]

Originally Posted by AndrewD

Far be it for me to comment...

The two hacks developed along similar lines for quite a while, but there's not been much discussion here about Downloads II for over a year.

I try to give LDM good support, and it's still under development as new needs arise. That's about all I can say.

Thanks for the reply!

*goes off to download and install!*

[RedGTiVR6]

man - there are a ton of options here.

One suggestion if I may. Some of us are not completely savy when it comes to some of these terms. Might it be possible to make the instructions a bit easier for those of us? I'm having a bit of a hard time knowing what I should do with all of these settings.

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by RedGTiVR6

man - there are a ton of options here.

One suggestion if I may. Some of us are not completely savy when it comes to some of these terms. Might it be possible to make the instructions a bit easier for those of us? I'm having a bit of a hard time knowing what I should do with all of these settings.

I'm sympathetic but...

Maybe others could also lend a hand?

[obmob]

Originally Posted by RedGTiVR6

Can someone tell me what the difference is between this hack and DownloadsII?

This hack seems to be way more active and more supported, which is a plus.

Are the two even comparable? Am I just overlooking something obvious here?

Thanks in advance!

It's good to say there is no support like Andrew's! ^^

[GrendelKhan{TSU]

Originally Posted by RedGTiVR6

Can someone tell me what the difference is between this hack and DownloadsII?

This hack seems to be way more active and more supported, which is a plus.

Are the two even comparable? Am I just overlooking something obvious here?

Thanks in advance!

since Andrew is being humble...
no, they are not even comparable, imo...as LDM pwns DownloadsII hard in functionality and support. lol. Its true, but to be more serious... here's an easy answer:

LINKS and Downloads Manager
vs
(just) DownloadsII

So everything download directories have PLUS everything and more that a LINKS directory does. and that would just be the tip of the iceberg.

Originally Posted by RedGTiVR6

man - there are a ton of options here.

One suggestion if I may. Some of us are not completely savy when it comes to some of these terms. Might it be possible to make the instructions a bit easier for those of us? I'm having a bit of a hard time knowing what I should do with all of these settings.

if you could be more specific...
I'm sure many here would be happy to lend a hand and explanations.

plus, the wiki has a lot more information than one might think...definitely look through that carefully as well. the explanation you seek... might just be in there already.

ps. Howdy And!!!

[RedGTiVR6]

i was going through the wiki at the same time.

[TheHeartSmasher]

This is a really good mod the only problems I have had with it are.
When saving settings in the admin page I would get prompted to download the php file
When users download a file let's say I direct link it from one of my other websites the link is shown in the url and instead of the file downloading (a save as prompt is shown) the page loading progress bar in the bottom of the browser fills up slowly (takes place of downloading).

Also wondering is there a way for my other direct linked files from my other website can be somewhat masked?

[Slave]

Originally Posted by AndrewD

I am changing this behaviour in v2.2.8 so that the 'autocreated' forums appear by default on the forumselect menus.

I think you'll find it's like that Andrew because I requested it not to show in the forums list .. many, many .... many months ago

Perhaps make it an admin setting?

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by Slave

I think you'll find it's like that Andrew because I requested it not to show in the forums list .. many, many .... many months ago

Perhaps make it an admin setting?

Thanks for reminding me. I'd forgotten that, and you're right - this should be an option.

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by TheHeartSmasher

This is a really good mod the only problems I have had with it are.
When saving settings in the admin page I would get prompted to download the php file
When users download a file let's say I direct link it from one of my other websites the link is shown in the url and instead of the file downloading (a save as prompt is shown) the page loading progress bar in the bottom of the browser fills up slowly (takes place of downloading).

Also wondering is there a way for my other direct linked files from my other website can be somewhat masked?

The first problem sounds like a configuration issue within your web server. I'm not sure exactly what.

For the other questions, I'm a little unclear how you are setting up these entries on your site. I've registered an account on your site (AndrewD) - if you want me to take a look, am happy to do so, but will need that account upgrading to be an admin.