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On HTTP I can get the 2GB links to download *most* of the time
On HTTPS they almost always fail.
They always die right towards the end.
When I click on “resume” in Chrome, it resumes and completes.
Yes, it is possible using custom link/page template. You can create your own link/page template from Downloads Templates page. To open file in new tab, use following code in your custom template,
<a href="[download_url]" target="_blank">Download</a>
Just an update to this…
I have so far deleted the package and recreated it. I have used upload, URL and file browser to the file. I have renamed the file. I have deactivated all my plugins, I have updated all plugins, themes etc. I have deatcivated the Download Manager plugin. I have regenerated the download key. I have cleared the cache – still it is not working.
The LinkedIn button remains blank when you hover over it and the Twitter Follow just downloads a text file which I have attached.
This is happening on ALL of our downloads.
This is now causing us very serioud problems and needs resolving ASAP.
@pontusberglund, yes, that’s the issue. [wpdm_package] shortcode uses Link template. Create you custom link template with [file_list] template tag to show individual download buttons.
I’m getting a lot of complaints from my visitors saying that when they are trying to download files, they are getting a text file instead saying “you do not have permission to download this file” – although I’ve got it set to All Visitors allowed to download it and on a Twitter Follow lock.
Some people are also reporting clicking the follow button (for Twitter) and then nothing happens.
Also, the LinkedIn button does not work at all – doesnt even display anything in the box and is not clickable.
Example is here:
http://blog.techygeekshome.info/download/ultimate-settings-panel-pro/
Any ideas as this is causing us a lot of problems with our visitors.
You can use [download_link] in your Link Template.
p.s. customize template is available in Pro version only.
Thank you.
You can password protect these package using Password Lock.
Or
Create a page template without download link and assign it to all packages.
I am using a Directory Add-on, which I need to have on a password-protected page. However, the individual package download pages (see screenshot) are still accessible and files can be downloaded from there. If I make the page private the package disappears from the directory. How can I hide these pages, or at least remove the download link?
That’s how I had my download page setup as well. But since the download links themselves are now password protected, I removed the password protection from the actual download page since a visitor to it will not be able to actually download the files without the password. So the download page is now public but they can’t access the actual download link without its password.
Not sure if there is a better way (I’ve been waiting to hear back from an official plugin person) but for now at least, it works for me since I don’t want the person having to enter a password to access the download page and then another password to access the actual link.
I was wondering how to do the same thing.
The only way I could find to protect the actual download link was to lock it with a password (“lock options” tab).
When I send out the download page I’ll provide the password so the person can access the download link. That way if anyone happens to the download page on their own they won’t be able to access the actual download link without the password.
I attached a screenshot.
Hi, Add download_link=1 parameter in your shortcode to initiate download on click. Thanks.
If you want to show latest packages at the top of your page use following shortcode,
[wpdm_packages template="link-template-panel" order_by="date" order="desc" paging="0" items_per_page="5" cols=1 colsphone=1 colspad=1 title="New Packages" desc=""]
Change the items_per_page value as your requirement.
To get more advanced archive system you can check out Directory addon.
my downloads are suddenly delivering a Text file to anyone who isn’t logged in – “link expired.txt” which contains the text “Download link is expired. Please get new download link.” If you’re logged in you get the expected download. Why is this happening ?
http://www.watchtheworld.net/download/buenos-aires-argentina-free-pdf-travel-guide/?wpdmdl=3793&_wpdmkey=57a75347e4dc2
Please advise
Cheers
Michel
Shahriar,
Thanks for the reply.
When I use that setting I still get a zip file (see attachment).
I’m wondering if its the way I’m linking to the package I’m creating an “A” tag with the the wpdmdl= method.
Is there a better way to link to the document? I’m showing it with Fancybox in an iframe. Its working well for single documents but not for multiples.
Thanks
Hi there,
This issue usually created by cache plugin. It may cache download url for guest users, but those urls are unique and that’s where the issue may create.
Would you mind providing us with login credentials so we can take a closer look? Your site seems to be on Under Construction Mode. To do this, you can make a post with the following info:
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Thank you sir
Hello,
Download Manager uses Page Templates to show package/download details. It shows all information about the package.
Link templates are kind of package summary. When you want to show multiple packages ( e.g. all packages from a category ) in a page you use link template. Depending on the link template you are using it may show different kind of info about package. Package also uses link template when you insert it somewhere using [wpdm_package] shortcode.
So when you view a package details page it uses Page Template you selected in package settings, but when you use shortcode to insert that package somewhere it uses the Link Template it has been assigned.
Hope it is clear now 🙂
Thanks.
1. Use template instead of link_template This is a bug in tinyMCE, it insert wrong parameter ( which will be fixed in next version ).
2.Working fine in my test. Please try following shortocde ( sorts in ascending order, use ‘desc’ for descending )
[wpdm_category id="newsletter" cols=1 toolbar=0 order_by="download_count" order="asc" item_per_page=10 template="link-template-panel.php"]
Hi,
Change your [download_link_popup] template tag to [download_link] in your Link Template.
[download_link_popup] tag does not support Image button yet.
Thanks.
Hi,
I am having problems with this plugin using the following shortcodes:
1.
[wpdm_packages link_template="link-template-default" order_by="download_count" order="desc" paging="0" items_per_page="10" cols=1 colsphone=1 colspad=1]
AND
2.
[wpdm_category id="newsletter" toolbar="0" order_by="download_count" order="asc" item_per_page="10" template="link-template-default" ]
In the first shortcode changing the link_parameter has no effect on the template used.
In the second shortcode the results are not ordered.
Can you please advice me on where I am going wrong? I’m aiming to get a list of most downloaded packages.
Thank you.
Hello
I have problem setting the download from a link in my website
I press the + sign and nothing happens
What do i have to fill in URL textbox, all the url or only the file because i ‘ve set the download catalog before?
Yes, you can do that easily.
Use following shortcode to show all packages with Audion Preview. Here i have applied link template “With Audio Preview” You can use your own customized link template ( To rearrange package information )
[wpdm_packages template="link-template-audio.php" order_by="post_title" order="asc" paging="1" items_per_page="10" title="" desc="" cols=1 colsphone=1 colspad=1]
But in this case there is no search feature, just plain list. You need Directory addon to show searchable package list. It has many other features too.
Thanks.
Removed home link ( It comes from ../download-manager/libs/class.CategoryHandler.php file )
You can use customized template for dashboard. Follow instructions from here http://www.wpdownloadmanager.com/doc/template-files/
You need to edit wpdm-dashboard.php file. Remove sidebar div from there and set next div class to col-md-12 in place of col-md-9
However , you won’t be able to see other dashboard pages , as the page links are listed in sidebar.
