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

[axg]

Is there any other way of getting to the management of the banners? I do not have a quick links. Or how would i go about adding a link to it?

[QATARAT]

hi

to go to the management >>

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>"

www.ursite.com/forum/misc.php?do=cybbannman


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problem with checking in w3.org

for (var iCtr=0; iCtr < this.aCybs.length; iCtr++)

thank u

[fourat]

thank you nomenated

this hack is not Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional ?
http://validator.w3.org/

[airborneCAL]

Originally Posted by McMendo

Same problem here!

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

Can we get some help with this?

[axg]

Originally Posted by QATARAT

hi

to go to the management >>


www.ursite.com/forum/misc.php?do=cybbannman


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problem with checking in w3.org



thank u

DOH!, thanks, i guess i should have read a little bit closer.. lol

[McMendo]

I get this error when I try to import the xml product:

No file uploaded and no local file found.

[McMendo]

Originally Posted by McMendo

I get this error when I try to import the xml product:

No file uploaded and no local file found.

I found the problem. Sorry.

[djlotus]

This hack works great. Thanks a lot for it.


INSTALLED

[sqzdog]

I installed a new style and I don't know where in the code I am supposed to add $cyb_flashimagebanners

Here is my header code:

<a name="top"></a>
<table border="0" width="$stylevar[outertablewidth]" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" align="center">
<tr>
<td height="122" class="header"><table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
<tr>
<td width="300"><a href="$vboptions[forumhome].php$session[sessionurl_q]"><img border="0" src="cb/cb/logo.gif" width="300" height="122" alt="$vboptions[bbtitle]" class="logo"/></a></td>
<td width="670"><div class="afterlogo">Banner Or Announcements Here</div></td>
</tr>
</table></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td height="35" class="nv">
<div class="nvlink" align="center">
<if condition="$show['member']"><a href="usercp.php$session[sessionurl_q]" >$vbphrase[user_cp]</a></if>
<if condition="$show['registerbutton']"><a href="register.php$session[sessionurl_q]" rel="nofollow" >$vbphrase[register]</a></if>
<a href="faq.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="5" >$vbphrase[faq]</a>
<if condition="$vboptions['enablememberlist']"><a href="memberlist.php$session[sessionurl_q]" >$vbphrase[members_list]</a></if>
<if condition="$show['popups']"><if condition="$show['member']">
<a href="search.php?$session[sessionurl]do=getnew" accesskey="2" >$vbphrase[new_posts_nav]</a><else />
<a href="search.php?$session[sessionurl]do=getdaily" accesskey="2" >$vbphrase[todays_posts]</a></if>
<a id="navbar_search" href="search.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="4" rel="nofollow" >$vbphrase[search]</a>
<if condition="$show['quicksearch']"><script type="text/javascript"> vbmenu_register("navbar_search",true); </script></if></if>
<a href="calendar.php$session[sessionurl_q]" >$vbphrase[calendar]</a>
<if condition="$show['member']"><a id="usercptools" href="$show[nojs_link]#usercptools" >$vbphrase[quick_links]</a><script type="text/javascript"> vbmenu_register("usercptools",true);</script>
<else /><if condition="$show['searchbuttons']"><a href="search.php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="4" >$vbphrase[search]</a></if></if>
<if condition="$show['member']"><a href="login.php?$session[sessionurl]do=logout&amp;logouthash=$bbuserinfo[logouthash]" onclick="return log_out('$vbphrase[sure_you_want_to_log_out]')" >$vbphrase[log_out]</a></if>
</div>
</td>
</tr>
</table>

$spacer_open

$_phpinclude_output

$ad_location[ad_header_end]

[midwestce]

I am still having the issue with the hyperlink not showing up on the banner at all. Any insight on this?

Thanks.