pdf upload in frontend

[Komet64]

Hi,

I`m new here and started testing jdownloads on a website (PDF downloads for restricted users) and it works fine.

My client is not used to work in the backend but he have to upload regulary new PDF-files. is there a simple way to upload new files (in a special category) in the frontend?

Kind regards, Klaus

[ColinM]

Hi Klaus
Yes it is normal to use the front end to upload files to make a Download.
There are several articles that might help. Think the start point would be
http://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/create-download-menu-item
Another is
http://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/introduction-to-user-group-settings

There are many other articles to help.  If you get stuck please ask again so we can assist.

Colin

[Komet64]

Hi Colin,

I find the following article which describes upload preferences I need: http://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/tab-uploads

But when I click on the tab Upload in jDownloads I don`t find these preferences (picture attached). Where can I find General Settings and Frontend upload form configuration?

Klaus

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[Arno]

Hi,
the settings for the PLUpload script are only usable in backend (read the hint in the top from the settings on your pic). See pic.

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[ColinM]

Hi Klaus
The article you are referring to is for the jD 1.9 series.  I think you are using the jD 3.2 series.  Is that the case?  If you are not using jD 3.2 series on Joomla! 3.x then I would recommend to Migrate - see articles on Migration such as
http://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/how-to-upgrade-jdownloads-component-from-1-9-x-to-latest-3-x-version

The various articles for jD 3.2 series are at http://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/category/jdownloads-version-3-2
Most of the things for customising the upload form are in User Groups Settings.

The following articles may prove helpful
http://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/introduction-to-user-group-settings
http://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/which-user-group-is-used?category_id=29
http://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/create-download-menu-item

There are also settings in Configuration on the Control Panel

Colin

[Rabendoktor]

Hi there,

in the last paragraph of this article http://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/create-download-menu-item is mentioned to check the "Select Main File" checkbox - where exactly is this to be found?
Thanks for a hint, regards, Rabendoktor

[ColinM]

Hi
You will find that in User Groups Settings in the Group Creation/Editing Settings in the 'tick box' settings section - it is quite a way down.Note you need to set this and other item for every User Group that is allowed to create/edit Downloads from the front end.
Articles below might helphttp://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/introduction-to-user-group-settingshttp://www.jdownloads.net/documentations/item/which-user-group-is-used
Colin

[Rabendoktor]

Thank You so much for the fast reply!
Best, Steffen