=== Edocman Lite ===
Contributors: ossolution
Tags: document management, file manager, download manager, documents, files
Requires at least: 5.0
Tested up to: 7.0
Stable tag: 1.0.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Lightweight document management system for WordPress. Organize, manage and share documents with ease.

== Description ==

**Edocman Lite** is a lightweight and free document management system for WordPress. It provides essential features to organize, manage, and display documents on your WordPress website with a beautiful, modern interface.

= Key Features =

* **Category Management** - Organize documents in hierarchical categories with images and descriptions
* **Document Upload** - Easy document upload with thumbnail support
* **Multiple Formats** - Support for all major file formats (PDF, DOC, XLS, PPT, ZIP, etc.)
* **Modern UI** - Beautiful, responsive design that works on all devices
* **Download Tracking** - Monitor document downloads and views
* **Shortcode Support** - Display categories and documents anywhere on your site
* **Widget Ready** - Sidebar widget to display categories
* **Search Friendly** - SEO optimized for better visibility
* **Translation Ready** - Multilingual support

= Perfect For =

* Educational institutions sharing course materials
* Businesses organizing internal documents
* Organizations providing downloadable resources
* Websites offering documentation and guides
* Projects sharing technical specifications

= Shortcodes =

**Display Categories:**
`[edocman_lite_categories]`

**Display Documents:**
`[edocman_lite_documents category_id="1"]`

**Display Document Details:**
`[edocman_lite_document]`

== Installation ==

= From WordPress Dashboard =

1. Navigate to Plugins → Add New
2. Search for "Edocman Lite"
3. Click "Install Now"
4. Activate the plugin

= Manual Installation =

1. Download the plugin ZIP file
2. Upload to `/wp-content/plugins/` directory
3. Extract the ZIP file
4. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress

= After Activation =

1. Go to **Edocman Lite** in your WordPress admin menu
2. Create categories for organizing your documents
3. Upload documents and assign them to categories
4. Use shortcodes to display content on your pages

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What file types are supported? =

Edocman Lite supports all major file formats including PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, ZIP, RAR, TXT, and more.

= Can I organize documents in categories? =

Yes! You can create unlimited categories and subcategories to organize your documents hierarchically.

= Are the documents accessible to everyone? =

Yes, in the Lite version all published documents are publicly accessible. Permission controls are available in Edocman WP.

= Can I track downloads? =

Yes! The plugin automatically tracks the number of downloads and views for each document.

= Is it responsive? =

Absolutely! Edocman Lite features a modern, fully responsive design that works perfectly on all devices and screen sizes.

= Can I customize the appearance? =

Yes! The plugin uses standard WordPress styling and can be customized with CSS. The interface automatically adapts to your theme.

= How do I display documents on my pages? =

Use the provided shortcodes:
- `[edocman_lite_categories]` - Display category list
- `[edocman_lite_documents category_id="1"]` - Display documents from category ID 1
- `[edocman_lite_document]` - Display document details

= Where are uploaded files stored? =

Files are stored securely in `/wp-content/uploads/edocman-lite/` directory.

= Can I migrate from Lite to Pro? =

Edocman Lite uses the same database structure as Edocman WP. Activating Edocman WP on the same WordPress installation will recognise existing data.

= Is it translation ready? =

Yes! The plugin is fully translation ready with support for multilingual websites.

== Screenshots ==

1. Categories listing - Beautiful grid layout with images and descriptions
2. Documents list - Modern card-based design showing file details
3. Document details - Comprehensive view with download and preview options
4. Admin categories - Easy category management interface
5. Admin documents - Simple document upload and management
6. Categories widget - Sidebar widget for displaying categories

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Category management with hierarchical support
* Document upload and management
* Modern responsive UI
* Download and view tracking
* Shortcode support
* Widget for categories
* Translation ready
* SEO optimized

== Upgrade Notice ==

= 1.0.0 =
Initial release of Edocman Lite - A lightweight document management system for WordPress.

== Support ==

For support and documentation, please visit:
* Website: https://joomdonation.com
* Email: support@joomdonation.com

== Credits ==
