Add new files from folders

[nmron]

Hi

I am new to Phoca download.
I have created a number of file folders on my server which I can make available for download.
My question is how do I make a new file which I add to these folders available for download - I can't see anyway to select an individual file within a folder and add it to my filelist.

Hope this make sense

thanks

[Jan]

Hi, there are two ways how to add the files:

Individually - just go to administration - files - new - and select the filename there
or Multiple Add - go to administration - files - multiple add - select the folder or file and click on save - all the file/folder structure will be transformed to categories/file items in Phoca Download.

Jan

[nmron]

Hi Jan

thanks for your reply, I have it now.

regards

[Jan]

Ok

[MicrowaveMan]

I too am new to Joomla! and Phoca. Evaluating both. Is it possible to have file and folder additions in such cases as OP posits propagate automatically (preferred) or on a scheduled (less preferred -potentially another level of complexity) basis?

Thanks.

M.

[Jan]

Hi, MicrowaveMan, sorry, I don't understand what you mean?

Jan

[MicrowaveMan]

What I would like to do is have a directory on the same server but not 'under' Joomla!. For example: /files_for_you

I want to tell the download component one time that it needs to look in /files_for_you for files users can download.

After that, anytime I add, remove, change files or directories in that folder, the component will make them available on line without additional intervention by me through Joomla! and/or the component controls. The assumption is that re-scan of folder happens either; on change, on access, or on schedule.

This would be a condition I select when setting up component. I would of course still like to be able to take selected files 'offline' or restrict from ordinary user access via component should the need arise.

M

[Jan]

Hi, see the options of the Phoca Download, in expert settings, you can set own specific folder path (e.g. add the files behind public_html):
https://www.phoca.cz/documents/17-phoca ... tml-folder

Jan

[MicrowaveMan]

Thanks Jan,

I guess the component does not 'rescan' the "Absolute Path" automatically then. Every time, after I have added folders and or files after the "Absolute Path" I will then have to take some actions in the component admin section to make the new content visible on web.

I also note that any MP3 content must be inside public_html if component is to be able to play it. Docs indicate it will be accessible to all. I was looking for a way for authenticated users only to be able to play content from site directly. I did not want to force them to download and then play.

M.

[Jan]

Hi, no, there is no scanning of files on the server.

Yes, you can give the file for download whe it is behind the public_html but it cannot be played or previewed in browser (even your user is logged it or not) when it is behind the public_html. These are just rules set on the server (important security rules).

Jan