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

[Valter]

<a href="http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html" target="_blank">http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html</a>

[Sticky1]

Originally Posted by Cybernetec

http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html

So far the mod is installed and I placed the file Cyb_Banners (with swf in it) in the forums folder. I goto manage banners enter the site url....example...123.com. Under banner...Cyb_Banners/bannerflash.swf When I save I get a black arrow where the banner should be. If I click on either the blue or orange arrow under banner I get
http://123.com/forums/cyb_banners/bannerflash.swf (not actual site) but is comes up as webpage not found.

Could use some help.......Fustrated and learning

Thanks

Figured out........ok

[Sticky1]

Do the images / flash have to be in the cyb_banners folder or can I pull the images in from photobucket..? If so how..?

Thanks

[yotsume]

Originally Posted by Sticky1

Do the images / flash have to be in the cyb_banners folder or can I pull the images in from photobucket..? If so how..?

Thanks

That is just a default value in that field. Input the full url to your banner in there.

Example: http://www.photobucket.com/myalbum/mybanner.jpg

You can host your banners on your server in any folder you wish or from another site.

[Sticky1]

Thank you for your reply........

Is there any reason why the display order 1-20 would be correct however the pictures being displayed are not in order..?

Tried "save display order" several times...

IN ACP the continuous mode has to be selected...!!

Finally got things working......Thanks

[sheep92032]

For everyone with the "Your submission could not be processed because a security token was missing." error, either this error is unfixable or the maker just doesn't want to fix it. But to get round it you can just edit and add banners via phpMyAdmin in the <forum prefix>cybbanners table.

[vitrag24]

Just installed your mod.
As usual, like your all other mods, this mod rocks too.

Thanks a lot.

I've some questions :

In duration, what we are supposed to enter? Is it in minutes/seconds or what?

I've tried keeping 30 in one and 5 in other, but both banner were being displaying for around 15-20seconds.

One request in next update:

--Keep subscription period for particular banner. e.g. If one purchase ad spot on my site for 6months, than there shd be option to set this so after 6 months it'll automatically become inactive. if 1 months, after 1 month it'll become inactive automatically.

--At below right corner of banner, it should display sponser ads and at other corner, advertise here hyperlinked text.

[tamiyausa]

If anyone wants to add this into a VB Advanced Module go here
http://www.vbadvanced.com/forum/show...122#post178122

I was able to figure it out and posted the findings.

[vitrag24]

Originally Posted by tamiyausa

If anyone wants to add this into a VB Advanced Module go here
http://www.vbadvanced.com/forum/show...122#post178122

I was able to figure it out and posted the findings.

It's showing banner on my site vb advanced links without extra changes.

[eric8476]

can we add adsense as a banner?