DOCman 3.x to DOCman 3.5
Last updated: 21 March 2022If you are unsure about the upgrade or have questions related to your setup, you can contact us and we can make sure everything is in order together.
Requirements
- Joomla 3.8.x or later
- DOCman 3.x, check our upgrading guides when running an older version
How it works
1. Check the changelog
We have added many new features to DOCman 3.5 but also changed a few existing ones. Make sure to check the changelog before upgrading.
2. Backup, the backup
Before you start the upgrade process please make a full backup of your site. If you have private documents, make sure your site is offline or make a copy of your site where you can work in.
3. Upgrade DOCman
Upgrading to DOCman 3.5 is done via the standard Joomla extension updater. Navigate to Extensions > Manage > Update. Click Find Updates in the toolbar if you do not see DOCman in the list. Then select DOCman and click Update in the toolbar.
4. Upgrade other Joomlatools extensions
Also install the latest packages for our FILEman, LOGman, TEXTman and LEADman extensions if you use them on your site.
Since all our extensions share a common base framework your site might stop functioning if you don’t upgrade all extensions together.
Important Changes
Download videos
DOCman 3.5 allows your users to download videos from your site, directly from the built-in video player.
Display an image slider
DOCman 3.5's documents module now lets you display an image slider without the need to install any extra third-party extension.
An upgraded image editor
DOCman 3.5's image editor gives you even more power and flexibility to manipulate your website images, you can now make your very own viral memes and web-adverts.