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.

[|oR|Greg]

Andrew, Strange problem...

I use vBA CMPS, and the option to include modules on other vB pages. When I include my standard page now on the local_links.php, it disables my admin ability to change settings in individual categories.

I'm sure you'll need admin on my site to see the issue first hand, just let me know when is good for you?

Thanks.

[Rouzbeh1]

EDIT:
Question: is it possible to disply images instead of a text link in vBadvanced CMPS hot downloads box?
normally when there is a hot download, a text link will be shown. i want to show the text as title and the thumbnail for that download (linked to entry)....

thanks in advance

[dholt]

Noob Question but do I have to create folders for all uploads and if so do I enter the fulll path to it or just the URL. were does it store the files.

How should I set it up

root/forums/images/ldm_icons
root/LDM_Uploads
root/forums/images/file_icons_dir
root/forums/images/thumbs_dir

chkmd to 777

Also I am not sure of this sitting/ local_file_root_prefix

I'm not sure what to put in this box even after reading.

Thanks and sorry for being such a noob with this.

[zooki]

I updated my site and for some reason the CMPS module doesnt update the latest downloads

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by Neal-UK

BUMP!

It's is in the 'extras' subdirectory kill-LDM in the release zip file.

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by MRs2

I have a question: would it be possible to install this two times on one board?
One installation for links, and a second installation for photo-album?

I think when I change the name in the xml, use different directories and change the table it'll work, but I'm not sure if two versions will collide.

At the moment I use this 3.6 add-on on my 3.5.4 board.

I am trying to get a good integrated photo album, but what it there has too many problems, and LDM has proven to work fine for links, so why not as photogallery.

Using one version has the disadvantages that gallery and links categories will be together, plus I would have to use one lay out etc for both.

It is possible to install this more than once, but it needs some care and I have not tried the process myself. Basically, you will need to make a copy of each of the php files and give the copy a new name. You will then edit the copy of the file local_links_init.php to set up a new database table prefix and to point all the main control pages at the copied php scripts. Finally, you will need to edit all the copies of the main php scripts and check all the 'include', 'include_once', 'require' and 'require_once' statements.

There is an easier way to achieve what you want...

Most of the layout settings (linkbit, category style, etc) can be set on a per-category basis as well as globally. Basically, these settings are 'inherited' from parent to child, so each category either uses its own settings or looks to its parent.

So set up a new branches in your LDM, e.g. with a top level called 'photos'. On the add/edit category page for 'photos' choose the second tab (Control Settings) and define the layout that you want for this category and its children. E.g. tell LDM to use the photo linkbit.

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by hydrostatic

How did you get the jukebox to work? I've messed around with it for long enough and I cannot get the jukebox to start playing music files >_< It always downloads instead. And when I click on the mp3 icon, it doesn't work and says Sorry - link is not currently available

If someone can help me, that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Did you manage to get this working?

The first step is that each filetype that you want to work in the jukebox must have a 'Content-type' entry in the VB admin attachments table - I think someone else has posted that message.

Then take a look at http://www.eirma.org/wikis/index.php...DM#The_Jukebox

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by lovevn

Hi

I have one question:

I am using LDM in my forum as the following structure

www.mysite.com/forum/local_links.php

Now I want to move my forum to

www.mysite.com/portal/forum

(www.mysite.com/portal/forum/local_links.php)

Is this possible ? Do i have to change settining or do I have to reinstall LDM?

Thanks

You should not need to make any changes to LDM.

If you have any LDM entries that point to files held on the local server (your own or uploads), check that these are still working correctly - there should be no problems.

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by sNator

Version 2.1.0 with 3.5.2

I can't deactive the product.

I have tried to disable under "Installed products" and also unchecked "active" under "Plugin System" but I can still use it.

I would like to solve this before I upgrade to the latest.
What could be wrong?

Nothing's wrong with what you are doing. I had never deal with this possibility, so LDM does not check the VB 'enabled/disabled' setting. Probably it should - I will take a look.

There is no need to disable before upgrading. However, if you want to stop your users from seeing LDM while you do the upgrade, switch off VB (VB admincp).

[AndrewD]

Originally Posted by Hades-1

ok 1 last question i think

i let people upload images, thats the main purpose, however it asays upload file then upload image, i belive image is suppose to be a screenshot of what your uploading but if its an image why do you need a screenshot?

So i want to remove that upload form because its not needed, how can i do this?

Most of the items on the link add/edit form can be disabled by setting/unsetting the various permissions on the LDM/Admin/Permissions page.

I understand your previous points about LDM looking complex at first -- this is a consequence of providing the flexibility that people have asked for. I agree that we now need a 'first time' admin script to set up the basics. It's just a matter of finding the time to provide it.