Introducing the Limit Resource Downloads add-on
Limit Resource Downloads add-on gives forum admins powerful control over resource downloads by allowing them to set a variety of limits, such as:
Daily download limits
Positive Reaction requirement
Minimum message count limits
Force account upgrade
The add-on also includes informative interfaces and user-friendly error pages that explain the reasons for download restrictions. This helps to discourage abuse and promote fair use of resources.
In addition, the add-on can encourage user engagement on the forums and can lead to more account upgrades, boosting your site’s revenue.
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Key Features
Here are some of the key features of the Limit Resource Downloads add-on:
 Usergroup permissions: This allows admins to fine-tune who can download resources, and under what conditions.
 Support for setting permissions in each Resource Category: This gives admins even more granular control over download limits.
 3 types of limits: Admins can choose from customizable download limit, reaction limit, and message count limit.
 Ability to bypass limits: Admins can allow users to bypass limits by setting them to “Unlimited” or by granting them the appropriate usergroup permissions.
 Info Tabs Bar: This provides a quick overview of the user’s current download limits for the viewed resource.
 Download Limits Overview Page: This provides a detailed overview of user-specific download limits for the accessed resource.
 Custom Buttons: These buttons provide quick user info/alerts, such as the number of downloads left or an alert that the download limit has been exceeded.
 User-friendly error pages: These pages explain and guide users through download limits and restrictions.
 Admin options: Admins can customize the download limit reset time, enable/disable the Info Tabs Bar and Download Limits Overview Page.
 Easy customization: Custom classes and dedicated style properties for effortless customization.
 Restrictions on changing or undoing reactions, controlled by admin options & usergroup permissions.
If you’re looking for a powerful way to control resource downloads on your XenForo Resource Manager, the [XenCustomize] Limit Resource Downloads add-on is a great option. It’s packed with advance features and gives admins the flexibility to fine-tune download limits to meet their specific needs.
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Screenshots, Install and Setup
Install "[XenCustomize] Limit Resource Downloads" like any other XenForo add-on. In the admin options:
Default setting for the Countdown timer is 5 seconds, which you can adjust to your preferred duration.
You must specify your preferred positive reaction IDs.
Default positive reaction IDs are: 1, 2, and 3.
If you would like to restrict users changing or undoing reactions, then activate these options:
Reactions change restriction.
Reactions undo restriction.
other options are pre-set by default as shown below:
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