Administrator Manual

Target group: Administrators

This extension is easy to install and to configure. There are no dependencies to other extension, only to TYPO3 core.

The extension suggests to install EXT:fal_securedownload if needed and EXT:filemetadata to add keywords to files.

Installation

To install the extension, perform the following steps:

With composer:

  1. Install extension via composer with composer req renolit/reint-downloadmanager

  2. Load the static TypoScript constants and setup to your site extension

Updates

There are some migrations which should be done after upgrading the extension to a version newer than version 3.1.0. Have a look at the Known Problems section on how to upgrade.

Configuration

  1. Copy the templates (/Resources/Private/Templates/) and layouts (/Resources/Private/Layouts/) from the extension folder to a folder in your own sitepackage if you want to edit them

  2. Configure your new template pathes in TypoScript

  3. Include the TypoScript of your sitepackage after the extension template

  4. Style the output like you want it

FAQ

Is it possible to use my own templates?

Yes, please copy the templates from the extension to your own folder (e.g. EXT:my_site_package/Resources/Private/Templates/Ext/) and configure the path in the TypoScript of the extension. See also step 1 and 2 in configuration.

What to do if there are no files shown in frontend?

Please check your storagePid settings in TypoScript or TSconfig or define the folder in the FlexForm in the plugin on the page.

Important changes

Important

Upgrade to version >= 3.1: there are important changes since version 3.0 and later

  • Please compare all the templates between the new version and your local templates

  • Check the upgrade wizard in "Admin Tools -> Upgrade" section and execute them if needed

  • Have a look at the Known Problems section on how to upgrade