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.
Because a lot of people keep on asking this: This mod works with any version of vBulletin 3.7.x and 3.8.x!
It's also coded 100% XHTML 1.0 Transitional valid, just like vBulletin itself.
Instructions & Support
You can find an installation manual in the zip package (Readme-Install.txt).
We try to answer most questions asked in this thread. Please don't send any pm's if we don't ask for them, as we said we try to give a high level of support in this thread. 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 6 screenshots of the front-end and back-end (AdminCP part) of the DownloadsII software. You can see the newest version in action at the Minatica.be Downloads (Dutch).
Changelog (version 5.1.2)
Jelle
Backported CSRF security fix from the vB 4 release
Added permission check for Update Counters
Fixed PHP warnings when running PHP 5.3
Removed the imagecreatefrombmp() function. It doesn't exist.
Added permission check for rating submissions
You can find all the changelogs of this and older versions here.
Help!!! I can't upload large files??
This is probably the second most asked question. Have a look at this post for the solution.
It doesn't work with GARS?!
If you also use the latest version of GARS, you will get the "Fields marked in RED must be filled in!" error when uploading a file. I provided a fix here on the GARS forums.
Addons
We are offering 3 addons for this mod at the moment (have a look at the bottom of this post for them). DownloadsII contains 5 hook locations for the vBulletin plugin systems, so you can add extra functionality without file edits.
Do you want to help expanding DownloadsII (if you are a coder)? Check out this post!
Notes
ecDownloads Buddy is NOT compatible with this version. If you are using the Buddy, you should UNINSTALL it before installing DownloadsII ver 5.x.x. The Buddy's features are now integrated into DownloadsII.
DownloadsII is a direct derivative work from Ron1n's ecDownloads.
It can be done but then you have to create 4 usergroups.
In all usergroups you should then set Exclude Categories to YES.
Then in usergroup A place in the line below the Exclude Categories setting the following:
B, C, D
You could also do C,D and then A users would have access to A and B etc.
For usergroup B do the same, but then put there A,C,D.
If you have users which may reside in more usergruops, set those usergroups as secondairy usergroup in their useraccount.
Thanks for the reply. I will try what you said although at first glance I am tihinking this was what I was doing to no avail but perhaps I was overlooking something. In any event- thanks again.
I have a problem. I'm able to upload files but unfortunately, the downlaoded files are corrupted. I have tried to upload a ZIP file, then I download it and I cannot unzip it anymore because it's corrupted. The downloaded file is always 1KB.
I have a problem. I'm able to upload files but unfortunately, the downlaoded files are corrupted. I have tried to upload a ZIP file, then I download it and I cannot unzip it anymore because it's corrupted. The downloaded file is always 1KB.
Please advice.
What are the permissions on your downloads and downloads/ec_tmp folders?
What are the permissions on your downloads and downloads/ec_tmp folders?
donwloads is 777 and downloads/ec_tmp is 755. I try to change the permission of downloads/ec_tmp to 777 but I wasn't able to cos it says in my FTP utility "Bad file descriptor"
I'm using 3.6.1
I have noticed that the check if the users has exceeded the max daily download amount is in effect for the linked files too. INMHO this is of no use and annoying for the users
donwloads is 777 and downloads/ec_tmp is 755. I try to change the permission of downloads/ec_tmp to 777 but I wasn't able to cos it says in my FTP utility "Bad file descriptor"
I'm using 3.6.1
I would delete the ec_tmp directory, then re-create it with permissions of 777.
I have noticed that the check if the users has exceeded the max daily download amount is in effect for the linked files too. INMHO this is of no use and annoying for the users
At first glance that does seem silly BUT many sites use the linked files to link to large files that have been added locally via ftp. So, it's not truly a remote site. I think what I need to do is add some type of check for the domain. If the domain is different from the forum domain, then bypass the daily download amount or at least make that an option.
westpointer: any plans to incorporate downloadsII with vbbux? to charge per download and or pay to the submitter...
would be awesome. was requested before but ron1n never was interested.
let me know.
Jelle and I need to have a long virtual meeting about adding this and the general direction of the mod. Overall, I think it's an excellent idea that we could probably incorporate quickly by adding a few hooks in downloads.php.
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