Miscellaneous Hacks - VSa - Flash-Image Banner Rotator

Info:
Easy to use/manage banner rotator which works with both, image and flash banners.


Features:
-simple installation
-specify display duration/dimensions of individual image/swf
-set destination pages/templates, and floating in ACP
-play modes: continuous, random, single per refresh
-exclude usergroups from viewing banners
-automatically add to forum navbar (can be turned on/off)
-easy manage banners
-click counter
-send e-mail form
-set if you wish to force reload on individual images


Installation:
1. Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]
2. OPTIONAL:
- Open desired template and add "{vb:raw vsa_flashimagebanners}" where you wish banners to appear
- Go to product settings and add THIS_SCRIPT and template name of destination page


Credits and Notes:
-Part of the javascript code was originally written by M. K. Namdeo
-Only SuperAdmins can access Banner Management page
-Don't add to several locations on the same page, as it will not work
-It would be good idea to set the same height for all banners to avoid page content jumping


To set options:
Go to: AdminCP > vBulletin Options > VSa - Flash-Image Banner Rotator


Versions:
v1.0 - Nov 11. 2006.
-Initial release
v1.8 - Dec 28. 2008.
-Latest version for vB3.x
v2.0 - Feb 17. 2010.
-Updated for vBulletin 4
-New: Option to force reload of selected banners
-Known bugs fixed
v2.0.1 - Mar 01. 2010.
-Fixed: 'Manage Banners' link permissions
-Fixed: Positioning and insertion issues
-New: Ability to adjust CSS (ACP Option)
-New: Trim titles/links on Manage Banners page to save some space
-Note: Happy Independence Day to all Bosnians
v2.0.2 - Apr 18. 2010.
-Fixed: SuperAdmin permissions
-Fixed: Some style issues
v2.0.3 - May 22. 2012.
-Compatible with vBulletin 4.2
v2.0.4 - Jun 16. 2012.
-QL Link compatible with vBulletin 4.2.1
-Several style improvements

[dog-tag]

Is there no way to just link to a flash file? Instead of hosting the flash file, it would be better to let someone else do it and save bandwidth and resources.

[bensterzback]

Still working on 4.2 BUT now i cant manage the banners as there is no link in quick links anymore could someone put up the URL that link in quick links takes you too please so i can find the page and change my banners

Thanks.

[K4GAP]

Originally Posted by dog-tag

Is there no way to just link to a flash file? Instead of hosting the flash file, it would be better to let someone else do it and save bandwidth and resources.

And then you are using their bandwidth / resources. Who allows that?

[lfreem2]

Originally Posted by bensterzback

Still working on 4.2 BUT now i cant manage the banners as there is no link in quick links anymore could someone put up the URL that link in quick links takes you too please so i can find the page and change my banners

Thanks.

I am having the same problem. I recently upgraded to a newer version of Vbulletin and now no longer have the link in quick links to manage my banners.

Please help on a solution!

[ozzy47]

Originally Posted by bensterzback

Still working on 4.2 BUT now i cant manage the banners as there is no link in quick links anymore could someone put up the URL that link in quick links takes you too please so i can find the page and change my banners

Thanks.

Originally Posted by lfreem2

I am having the same problem. I recently upgraded to a newer version of Vbulletin and now no longer have the link in quick links to manage my banners.

Please help on a solution!

Have you downloaded the zip, and import the latest XML, I see the code in there for it to work on 4.2

[lfreem2]

Yep! that totally worked!! Simply uploading the newest version brought back my MANAGE BANNERS link! Worked without a hitch. Thank you ozzy47!

[ozzy47]

Not a problem, glad to help.

[GeorgeB85]

Can anyone tell me if I could use this mod in certain areas, like under first post, under forum category name and description, etc.

[GeorgeB85]

Valter, can this mod provide a statistics report by change? Like how many click throughs each banner got, etc?

[Mark4865]

looks like an interesting mod and could be perfectly suited to our requirements.

Am I correct is assuming one can just upload banners in the form of .jpg and .gif files as images that will then change as per the setting one specifies, I don't have to use flash if we don't want to??

By the sounds of things this does not work in the CMS is that correct.

Also can someone that is using this and has it working perfectly please give us a link to your site so I can see a demo, thanks in advance.