Large Attachment Solution - maybe I can FTP file and then Point to It?

**LinkBliss** · 07-27-2008, 06:40 AM

I have some 6 and 10 MB attachments, and I can't seem to get past the 2MB PHP upload limit (without involving my ISP).

As obvious solution would be to FTP the files to a directory on the server, and then just point to that location.

It doens't seem to be supported by vBulletin - Is there a simple hack for that?

This is in a "Plus" member section where everyone can read the text, but only paid subscribers can access the downloads.

I am thinking one easy thing to do would be for the "attachment" to be an .html or even just a text file with the URL to the download?

I would rather just keep it simple an not use a separate downloads manager.

Eric

**LinkBliss** · 07-27-2008, 07:21 AM

This is how I did it with the html attachment.. it is set to

Content-type: text/html

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You should have to be registered and upgraded to a "Plus" member to view the attachment.. can you see it as a regular user or guest? If you want to view it as a "Plus" member to test let me know and I can upgrade your account.

Eric

**Cerberus** · 07-27-2008, 07:31 AM

You could always ssh to your server and edit the php.ini file And change the upload limit..Though if you do not know how contact host

**LinkBliss** · 07-27-2008, 07:33 AM

Apparently the security does not work with html or something... so I switched it to a zipped html file.

Eric

**glennybee** · 07-28-2008, 07:11 AM

I created a folder in the root of my site called 'large_downloads'.

If I have something that's above the upload limit, I zip the file and ftp it straight to the 'large_downloads' folder.

Oh I also forgot, I have the Download II mod installed so this makes it easier. There is a function in the mod to link to the file instead of uploading it and this is how I overcome it. (see pic)

**LinkBliss** · 07-28-2008, 07:39 AM

I looked at Downloads II, but I wasn't sure...

Does it let you link to a file which as an attachment to a regular post?

Or does Downloads II only give you a separate Downloads section that is not part of the regular forums?

I guess I should try it..

Thanks,
Eric