Major Additions - DownloadsII

There's a vB4 version of this mod available: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231427

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.

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.

Addons

• DownloadsII ver 5.0 vbAdvanced Add-On
• DownloadsII PM moderation notification
• DownloadsII Create New Thread Add-On
• DownloadsII Simple RSS Feed Add-On
• DownloadsII[Add-On] - Upload Rules

[cOuNtErFiET]

so will upgrading wipe-out the downloads that are there? cause i remember one version did but i cannot remember...cause i dont want to have to re-add all of my dnlds again

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by cOuNtErFiET

so will upgrading wipe-out the downloads that are there? cause i remember one version did but i cannot remember...cause i dont want to have to re-add all of my dnlds again

Upgrade will maintain all previous information

[Hornstar]

Originally Posted by CyberRanger

Done! I've released it as an add-on module.

Create New Thread

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# DownloadsII Create New Thread Add-On 1.0 #
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DownloadsII Create New Thread Add-On, is not a stand-alone mod. It requires DownloadsII 5.0.4 or higher.
You can find it here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=120122 (free)

// What does it do? //
When a user uploads or updates a file via DownloadsII a thread is created or updated in the specificed forum.

// Features //

1. Ability to global select the forum that receives the new thread and the userid of the thread creator.
2. Ability to decide what forum receives the new thread and the thread creator based on the category of the file
3. Option to have the thread created by the uploader or always assigned to the same user account
4. Option to never create threads by category
5. Usergroup permissions for being allowed to create a new thread
6. Link added between thread and Downloads file detail.
7. Updated Downloads entry creates new post in thread alerting of an update.
8. Database link to Downloads file entry removed if thread is deleted.
9. If the Downloads new entry is placed in moderation, so is the thread.

I just thought of the best idea

Basically the opposite of the above. This may not be able to be completed until downloads can have multiple files.


So when a user creates a thread that post and file gets moved to the downloads database.

Options would include:
1. Have the option for the mod to approve the thread before it is accepted or moved to the downloads database.
2. Set it up so each forum is linked to a category in downloads. eg. Forum1 is linked to category X (lets say I have a forum called mac downloads then I would also have a category called mac downloads, and they are both linked together, so when a new thread is created it is moved to that category. If it doesnt have a category that matches it then it is moved to a default category waiting to be approved or moved.
3. Have it say on the downloads database "Official support forum here" and have it link to the thread that created it.
4. Really need to be able to close the thread so no one can post in the downloads database as an option if #3 above is used. because people will be posting in the forum for that download.


I know some of these features may have to wait, but what do you think of the idea so far?
This would be by far the best thing for my forum ever.

[gamesmastervide]

how about a points addon so people cannot download lots at once saving on bandwidth? where they reset everyday unless there a certain usergroup then they can earn more and no reset or something as this was draining my band quickly..

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by gamesmastervide

how about a points addon so people cannot download lots at once saving on bandwidth? where they reset everyday unless there a certain usergroup then they can earn more and no reset or something as this was draining my band quickly..

We are looking very closely with intergration for vbux. The addition of hooks in ver 5.0.4 was a big step in making it possible.

[gamesmastervide]

how about with icash mod its very simple or even your own so you can do stuff like reset for certain usergroups i'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to add with your knowledge.. maybe no points for posting just a certain amount given everyday..

[Robbed]

I finally had time to upgrade, it went well and less file edit for me this time

1) What data does Prune Download log entries delete?

2)Is there a way to have the same file entry in different category.
example: I want to have a major update category but I also want the file listed in it's regular category.

Rob

[CyberRanger]

Originally Posted by Robbed

1) What data does Prune Download log entries delete?

The table dl_downloads can get really, really big for sites that have a lot of downloads. This prunes that table based on the value you enter. So, if you put a 5 in the field, any entries in dl_downloads that are over 5 days old are deleted.

In the admincp -> downloads -> downloads, those are the records in dl_downloads.

Originally Posted by Robbed

2)Is there a way to have the same file entry in different category.
example: I want to have a major update category but I also want the file listed in it's regular category.

Sorry, not supported now but I can see where that would be handy.

[ViolenT]

I have a very simple question. I cant seem to add any new categarys to the downloads after this has been installed. If i try to add a new download i need to select a category which isnt possible as none are defined. Can you explain how you set up the very first categaory? I am using vbulletin version 3.6.3

[Robbed]

Add it from the Admincp under downloads.