Simple File List 4

I am excited to introduce Simple File List 4. This totally-revamped version brings many new feature additions and performance improvements.

Feature Additions

* Improved the uploader with a drag-and-drop zone, plus a file upload progress bar.
* Added Send File overlay to optionally allow sharing links to a file, or files, via email.
* Added file descriptions with option to show on front-side or not.
* Added saving of upload info form inputs which can optionally be displayed as the file description on the front-side.
* Created a new after-upload view which shows only the file(s) uploaded.
* Added ability to customize the file lists heading labels.
* Added ability to show or hide the file extension.
* Added ability to preserve spaces in file names, which are normally replaced with hyphens.
* Expanded configuration options for the upload notification emails (from, from name, to, cc, bcc, subject, and body text)
* Added ability to restrict access to the plugin’s list and upload settings by WordPress user role
* New Shortcode: hidename=”this-file.docx, that-folder” Hide specific file names in the list. Accepts a comma list of file names.
* New Shortcode: hidetype=”psd, zip, folder” Hide specific file types in the list. Accepts a comma list of file extensions.

Performance Improvements

* Implemented a database-based file lists to improve performance and allow for meta data tracking.
* Added UploadDir status transient, instead of checking each time.
* Added option to set list re-scan interval every 0 to 24 hours. Zero will work like old versions, accessing the file system on each load.
* Moved settings to a single array in wp_options, instead of each separately, reducing code and database hits significantly.
* Rewrote the single-level file directory listing method, using scandir() instead of the old opendir() method.

Other Improvements

* Improved styling, with much improved table display on small screens
* Changed Rename and Delete links to use new AJAX routines. Removed the delete checkbox form and created File Edit accordion below each file.
* Added extension version info to admin-side display.
* Expanded settings, separating general list settings from list display options.
* Folders can now be moved in entirety to other folders.
* The Search extension now has a shortcode to allow placement of a search form anywhere on the site.

IMPORTANT: If you are using Simple File List extensions, you must update both the main plugin and extensions. Previous versions are not compatible with SFL 4. If your extensions do not show an update available, please update to the new version manually once Simple File List is updated.