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

[HRCHOSTING]

do you have an ETA on the CMS version? This mod would be perfect for me if that were available!

[Valter]

Originally Posted by andreamarucci

Maybe it's not possible bu I try. I would like to use this mod to put a rotating banner here.

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Is it possible? If it's possible, how?

I'll post new version soon.

Using new version do the following in product options:
- Disable auto-insertion
- Add 'navbar' to 'templates' setting
- Add 'margin-top:-30px;' to a new CSS setting (you can set -30 to different value if needed)

Then:
- Add '{vb:raw vsa_flashimagebanners}' to the top of 'navbar' template

[Valter]

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

To upgrade:
-Import XML, allow overwrite
-Revert product templates if modified

[HRCHOSTING]

Working now in the forums... Thanks!

When do you expect to have a working version for the CMS?

[Alex@Mk3OC]

Excellent mod, but I can't figure out how to place the banner in different places. I want it to go directly below the navbar, above the main forum display and the breadcrumb navigation links

[andreamarucci]

Originally Posted by Valter

I'll post new version soon.

Using new version do the following in product options:
- Disable auto-insertion
- Add 'navbar' to 'templates' setting
- Add 'margin-top:-30px;' to a new CSS setting (you can set -30 to different value if needed)

Then:
- Add '{vb:raw vsa_flashimagebanners}' to the top of 'navbar' template

Thank you very much Valter. Discovered also where to put the additional css...

I've just donated to you since your support and your mode are invaluable... Thanks for everything...

[Valter]

I'm glad it works fine now. :-)

Thanks for your support!

[Alex@Mk3OC]

Originally Posted by Alex@Mk3OC

Excellent mod, but I can't figure out how to place the banner in different places. I want it to go directly below the navbar, above the main forum display and the breadcrumb navigation links

Anyone got any ideas on the above?

Also is there anyway of using this with Google Adsense as well as regular banners?

[valendono]

this is only one position of banner ? how about multi position ? like header and footer ?

[mawby]

I have a small problem, in the plugin "VSa - Flash-Image Banner Rotator - OU" you use;

PHP Code:

 if (in_array($vbulletin->userinfo['userid'], preg_split('#\s*,\s*#s', $vbulletin->config['SpecialUsers']['superadministrators'], -1, PREG_SPLIT_NO_EMPTY))) 


to determine if the Quick Links menu should have the "Manage Banners" item added, but in "VSa - Flash-Image Banner Rotator - SP" you use;

PHP Code:

if ($vbulletin->userinfo['usergroupid']=='6') 


which means if a user group has super moderator permissions, but isn't group ID 6, they get the "Manage Banners" menu option but when it's clicked they are taken to a page of smilies!

EDIT TO ADD - This also applies to editing a banner where it checks for usergroupid==6 too.