Is SMF right for me?

[highdrake]

Hi,

I'm looking for a solution to have the capability for users to upload files, and have fields that they would need to fill out such as: team 1 vs team 2, map name, etc. Generally speaking so that users can search for specific keywords and those files will show up and will be able to download them.

Is SMF capable of this or would I need a CMS? As much information as possible would be great. I do not have any programming, html, or CSS knowledge but I am interested in starting this.

[Arantor]

Well, without more details, I'd say that SMF would be an excellent foundation if not directly and specifically geared for what you're trying to do.

It may be that another CMS would be better suited though, but without knowing more about what you're trying to do specifically, I'm not sure we'd be able to recommend anything.

[highdrake]

Well other than allowing users to upload files and having a definitive search to be able to find the file you are looking for. Also maybe a top ten list of the most downloaded files. The idea is to be a replay source for a specific game, where users can upload or download replays. Also being able to have discussions on topics related to the game, something certainly a forum like SMF can provide.

[Arantor]

That sounds like it should be achievable with SMF plus the Download System mod from what I gather of it.

[highdrake]

That sounds like it should be achievable with SMF plus the Download System mod from what I gather of it.

How do I get this mod if I choose to use SMF?

[Arantor]

You download it from http://custom.simplemachines.org/mods/index.php?mod=992 and install it via the Package Manager.