Where do I change template for banner "frame"?
I would like to leave out all html code around banner. I want to have only banner at this stage.

Thank you

Well then how do I add my banners? and where are the images placed? In my admin CP the add banner selection is not there. There is however a very thin box and when I click on it it comes up but when I go to save I get the phrase GAS thing.

sweeet this hack looks good *installs* geek would you say this hack is stable ~? dont want to mess my bored up ! lol nice work

I would say hold off if you want total stability. I have resumed work on it - but its still beta so I wouldnt recommend using it on a live board (though most are)

KAC- add a Gloabl Control Panel phrase.

Varname: GAB_add_ad
Vlaue: Add ad

I found a problem with adding scripts.I have alot of custom pages and some use dashs and others use underscore in the file name.The ones that use the dash do not work while underscore work fine.

? any sugestions?

edit the GAB_ad template

I just want say this is a great hack. It exactly what I've been looking for, I can't wait until the final release. Also, I have gotten more support with this hack than anyother and a very special thank you to The Geek for your patients and support.

Getting this now?

Warning: copy(./gab/inteli.gif): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /admincp/GAB_admin.php on line 716

Geek, i tried that earlier, but it is not working. I had even deleted all htm code from template GAB_ad but nothing has changed. :surprised:

KAC - make sure you have a gab folder chmodded to 0777 in your forum directory

Kafi - There are 3 templates depending on the type of ad, theres the static banner, rollover, and flash tempate. Edit the one that pertains to what you need.

Thank you Geek!!! I managed to find it also. I have changed GAB_ad_rotating and it is working now.


Pleas be patient with me, I have further questions.

Where do I find statistics on views and hits?

Its not implemented yet, it should be though in the final release last time i heard from The Geek

Geek

I found a problem with adding scripts.I have alot of custom pages and some use dashs and others use underscore in the file name.The ones that use the dash do not work while underscore work fine.

great hack!

is there a way to make the banners appear in vbindex home page? I inserted $GAB_ad1 in the VBindex_header template but not showing up. What would I have to put in the "other script names (comma seperated)" field in the admin?

Im not familair with vbindex but if its anything like vbadanced cmps you need to add it as a global varible in its settings.

Wow a certainly intresting read. Just read ll the pages. Well done to you Geek for producing such a hack

When is the final stable advertising banner system coming out Geek?

Geek,

1. I am also very interested what time will be final version. I really need views and hits statistic.

2. How can I produce $GAB_ad2, to use it for different place and different banners?

I have a question What banner size do GAB offer can i use code for banners like from some advertising company. Can i show different banners for different categories.

Next version is in the pipework. Its slow going due to my current workload and the complexity of the system (and WoW). Im getting there but am loathe to announce anything yet ;)

Damir - not sure what you are asking really. You can specify the image size per ad... I am working on the option to specify code instead of just an image (eg adsense) however the ads are not really categorized. I thought about doing this however I didnt see a real reason to do so. Most people wont have so many ads that they need categories for management issues, and the end user wouldnt really see differing categories. So in a nutshell - there isnt category management - but thats because I didnt see the benefit ;)

I haven't tested nor installed this but I think it deserves some high praise.
me clicks 'install'

Geek,

this hack is really what i was looking for, but i desperately need statistic of views and hits.
Is there any chance to get that?

Many many thanks in advance.

not yet - the current version is recording it - but its a beta - I would avoid using it in a live setting right now.

I have checked GAB_records table in MySQL, but it is empty.
I have set record views and hits, but nothing is working. Additionaly selction of views is always lost. So I can not activate track views.

Although I can select track_hits in GAB Manager, in functions_gab.php is only function to record views :-((((((

give me a few - Im working on a new version now.

BTW: views should be counted in functions_gab and clicks are counted in the redirect script.

Geek this hack is awsome i can't wait to see the final version
Top Hack of the Year :)

Geek when are u going to release the new version :) ? i just cant wait hahaha

Working on it - however I doubt you will see much till I get a look at vb3.5 as I dont want to invest a crap load of time only to redo it again.

That is right, can wait for the hack :nervous:

Agreed. I've installed the old trusty phpAdsNew on the site for which the highly anticipated hack is to be used, so getting by for now.

I hope being 3.5 compliant won't make it <3.5 non-compliant.

geeze, everytime i turn around its another upgrade!

er - I havent released an upgrade for this in about a month ;)

You need to turn around slower :)

HI Geek :)

While I think it's good that you're looking forward to 3.5 .. I would ask that you keep working on 3.0.X hacks for the time being ..

The reason I say this is that I, and I'm sure a few others, wont be upgrading to 3.5 until all the hacks are upgraded .. which I suspect wont be for a long time.

I'm just asking that you keep this in mind. :)

Hey slave - the problem is that regardless, people will eventually move onto 3.5 (myself included) so I dont see a lot of point working to a depreciated version :(

Lately, my time has become very limited for macking and I want to make sure I spend the time I have wisely.

subscribing again...

When I tried to add a banner I got this:
Warning: copy(./gab/punishers.gif): failed to open stream: No such file or directory in /admincp/GAB_admin.php on line 716

Did I do something wrong on the setup or do I need to do something to that file? Any help would be great.. thanks man.

make sure you have a folder called gab in your forum directory that is chmodded to 0777

That fixed that problem but after doing all of the fields for the banner in the admincp I now have this message:
vBulletin Message

Could not find phrase 'GAB_settings_saved'.

Know whats wrong. Thanks again man...

i have a couple of questions.

got it installed in 3.0.7 and vbadvanced 1.0.1

the banner ads show up if i access the forum directly, but if i access a forum from the cmps_index.php page, it does not show up on the front page of the portal site, or any of the forum pages that i visit using the links from the front page. BUT, if I click on the main forum in the breadcrumb area, i can see the banners again.

in my admincp, the link for adding banners doesnt show up. just a small cell that changes color when i hover it, and it is clickable. it is just real tiny and no text.