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

[Flep]

Is it possible to add the banner between posts too ?

[Flep]

ops sorry... I didn't read this:

2. OPTIONAL: Open desired template and add "$cyb_flashimagebanners" where you wish banners to appear

[midwestce]

I'm getting a Security Token error like some other people have had problems with regarding other versions of vBulletin. Anyone else having this issue (or) have an idea on what I can do?

I've uninstalled the previous versions of the banner rotator addon and reinstalled with the same issue. I go into 'Manager Banners' from the drop down and input the data that is needed, click 'Go' and it comes up with the security token issue.

Thanks,

Nick

[TeknoSounds]

Cyb, I had posted in the old vb3.6 thread, but never got an answer.

I really like your banner mod, and would like to include it in an external page from vB. I was curious what all code I needed to include in my php page in order to access the "$cyb_flashimagebanners" variable.

[midwestce]

Okay, 2 issues I have found...

I managed to get the banners added by manually putting in the token code, but I can't make banners active/inactive from the manage screen.

Secondly, the banners do not have a hyperlink @ the top of the page. Any insight?

Thanks.

[crkgb]

On some of the pages when I open "Quick links" I get two "Manage Banners" links. The first one leads to the correct url and the second one takes you to

http://www.site.com/testvb/%5C%22htt...cybbannman\%22

Is there any way to fix that?

[airborneCAL]

Originally Posted by airborneCAL

When I click on the link it takes me to my smilies page. What gives?

Any help? I'm lost on this.

[XnaMe]

Can u make somethings who let to put google adsense code?

[McMendo]

Originally Posted by airborneCAL

When I click on the link it takes me to my smilies page. What gives?

Same problem here!

misc.php?do=cybbannman gives the smilies page.

[Valter]

Originally Posted by McMendo

Same problem here!

misc.php?do=cybbannman gives the smilies page.

Are you a Super-Admin?

Not all Admins are able to manage banners.