Miscellaneous Hacks - Cyb - Flash-Image Banner Rotator

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


Features:
-one-step installation
-specify display duration/dimensions of individual image/swf
-set position on page and margins in ACP
-continuous and random play modes
-exclude usergroups from viewing banners
-automatically add banners to forum header (can be turned on/off)
-easy manage banners
-click counter


Installation:
1. Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]
2. OPTIONAL: Open desired template and add "$cyb_flashimagebanners" where you wish banners to appear
3. OPTIONAL (if link to manage banners page is not shown in Quick links menu):
Open navbar template and add "$insert_cybfibr" after "$vbphrase[miscellaneous]</td></tr>"


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


Credits and Notes:
-Part of the javascript code was originally written by M. K. Namdeo few years ago.
-Only SuperAdmins can access Banner Management page


Versions:
v1.0 - Nov 11. 2006.
-Initial release
v1.1 - Jan 29. 2007.
-Fixed bug (code makes some functions in newthread form not working when WYSIWYG editor is enabled)
v1.2 - Feb 06. 2007.
-Added separate page for banners management (only SuperAdmins can access it)
-Added link to Manage Banners page to Quick Links menu (viewable to SuperAdmins only)
-Few more options in ACP, small code improvements,...
v1.3 - Feb 25. 2007.
-Fixed bug (' can't be used in titles)
-You don't need to set admincp folder name anymore (if changed). This is now detected automatically.
-Settings page better organized...
v1.4 - Jun 14. 2007.
-Completely rewritten version
-Better and easier banner management (check new screenshots)
-Added option to set pages where banners are shown (shown on all pages if blank)
-Added click counter
-Group membership checking works now for supplementary usergroups too
-Many other fixes and improvements
v1.5 - Jul 26. 2007.
-Fixed security exploits and known bugs
v1.5.1 - Jul 29. 2007.
-Improved security on writing data to some db fields
v1.6 - Aug 20. 2007.
-Added option to choose to open target links in new or current window/tab
-Fixed bug where ampersand can not be used in links
-Fixed bug with durations in Continuous play mode
-Added option to disable triangle used to catch clicks for flash banners
-Several minor compatibility/security fixes...
v1.7 - Apr 30. 2008.
-CSRF protection added
-Compatible with vBulletin 3.7 Gold (may not work with Beta/RC releases)
-Minor bugs fixed
v1.8 - Dec 28. 2008.
- New Play Mode: One banner per refresh
- New: You are now able to put e-mail address as banner link.
- Fixed bug: page flickering/blinking in Random Play Mode on some sites
- Minor bug fixes/code optimization


Live Demo: http://www.bihforum.com


PLEASE click INSTALL if you like this hack

[EWGF]

Dropped my own image rotator and installed this one, working perfectly furthermore. Half of my mods are now cybernetic mods.

Definitely one of the best vB coders, keep up the job

[spankaveli]

Is there an easy way to have a banner clickable to a mailto: email address?

[AussieHolden]

:down: Not a good mod needs alot of work and no support.

[yotsume]

Originally Posted by AussieHolden

:down: Not a good mod needs alot of work and no support.

Actually its a great mod! Yes it needs some work, and yes the author is MIA. However... let's give the guy a chance to get back on the scene here. Behind every code geek is a life they need to live! :up:

[Reece^B]

Is there a way to call separate banners?

[Gizmo99]

Originally Posted by spankaveli

Is there an easy way to have a banner clickable to a mailto: email address?

Yep there is

Goto Control Panel

Plugin Manager

Cyb - Flash-Image Banner Rotator - SP

edit it

Find (at the Bottom)

PHP Code:

(strip_tags($vbulletin->GPC['url']));
} 


and replace it with

PHP Code:


if (strstr($vbulletin->GPC['url'], 'mailto'))
{
$toemail=$vbulletin->GPC['url'];


echo "<a href="$toemail?subject=Question From the **** BB" id="clickME"></a>\n";

echo<<<PPPRINT

Please Close this Window
<script type="text/javascript">
window.onload = function() {
document.getElementById("clickME").click();
}
</script>
PPPRINT;

exit;

}
else
{
            exec_header_redirect(strip_tags($vbulletin->GPC['url']));
}        
} 


Then all you have todo is put mailto:some@home.com in the url field

Giz

[silver surfer]

I want this mod but everything I try to do in my template simply will not allow the "manage banners" button/link show...

I have put this $insert_cybfibr command exactly after $vbphrase[miscellaneous]</td></tr> & the link will not show in my quicklinks drop down?!?!

I have also tried other areas to see if I can simply just get this to show...

Is there a url that is defaulted when this is clicked for example,

www.siteurl.com/managebanner.php ? ?

If I knew the link then I can just simply type it in the url but otherwise I cant use this for some strange reason...

My VB is: (vBulletin 3.7.0)

Any ideas or can anyone tell me the url the link defaults you to?!

[Gizmo99]

http://<your Board>/misc.php?do=cybbannman

Remember you can only see the link under Quick Links is you are a ****** SUPER ADMINISTRATORS ****** set in your config.php

Giz

[murekhalir]

hey..

i got this mod installed... i got it to display ads, and allows me to manage ads..

however it is not allowing a link to another site..

my site:

www.rogue-market.com

(the test ad is above the logo, the weird image, that is big).

I made it link to another site using the management... but its sitll not working.. any clue?

[albibak]

Thanks for this mod.
You can find a french translation here, and in attachement.