Hands-On Evaluation of Simple File List Pro with Extensions
If you need much more control over access to lists and specific files, you can add the File Access Manager extension. With this you can create additional fully separate file lists and increasingly limit access by: Role – Minimum role (this role or less) or matched role (must be this role). Group – Define a … Read more
Restrict file list access to only users who are logged into your site. There is an upload form and a manageable file list below, but you will not be able to see it unless you are logged in. Use the Demo account to log in. User: DemoPassword: Simple-File-List You will be automatically logged out after … Read more
You can create separate search forms, either in a post like shown here or in a sidebar widget. The “permalink” attribute must be the full URL to the page containing the file list you want to search. Next Restrict Access by User Roles →
Larger file lists can benefit from the Search and Pagination extension. Search entire file lists, or from the front-end, search only for results from within the given folder and sub-folders. Use the Extension Settings tab to define the operation, or over-ride them using these shortcode attributes. 1 0 dd8cfb1829 Next Create a Separate Search Form … Read more
You can also allow front-side users to manage the files and folders in the list. Go to the Plugin’s Settings tab to turn this feature on. Here we use a folder called “Front-End” to hold the files for our front-end users. These users will be able to create and use sub-folders, but they cannot move … Read more
You can optionally gather some basic information along with the file, or files, that the user uploads. The description is optional. The name and email are required. However, if the list user is logged in the name and email inputs will not appear. This information will automatically be pulled from their user account. 1 ThumbNameSizeDate … Read more
Using two shortcodes, you can place a file list and upload form which are each associated with different folders. Here we will also place the file list above the upload form. 1 ThumbNameSizeDate 00803_statepark_1680x1050.jpg image/jpeg00803_statepark_1680x1050.jpg Open Download Copy Link 573.46 KB 2023-06-21 06/21/2023 2021-03-21 03/21/2021 573.46 KB06/21/2023 00923_grandcanyonbymyeyes_1680x1050.jpg image/jpeg00923_grandcanyonbymyeyes_1680x1050.jpg Open Download Copy Link 431.44 KB … Read more
Users can upload files if allowed. Like the file list, you can limit the visibility of the upload form to admins, logged-in users or the entire public. The list settings are set to show the upload form only to logged-in users, so here we over-ride that and show it to everyone. Files will be uploaded … Read more
Using just the basic shortcode, meaning no attributes, will cause the main (top-level) file list to appear. Users can enter the Art folder, sub-folders of Art or any of the other folders displayed. Again, the appearance and functionality is defined by the plugin’s settings, not shortcode attributes. This list is publicly viewable, but you can … Read more