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

[spankaveli]

my only issue is that a significant amount of my header outside of the actual image is clickable.

where you see the mouseover link info is where my cursor was




eta, fwiw, i did have to add $cyb_flashimagebanners into my header for it to show u pbecause it didn't otherwise.

<!-- logo --><br>
<table width="$stylevar[outertablewidth]" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center">
  <tr>
<td class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF width="25"></td>
    <td height="50" class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF><a href=/forums/><img src="/forums/images/header.gif" alt="BayouShooter.com" / border="0"></a></td>
    <td class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF><div align="right"></td>
<td class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF>$cyb_flashimagebanners</td>
<td class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF width="15"></td>
  </tr>
</table>
<!-- /logo -->
<!-- content table -->
$spacer_open

$_phpinclude_output

$welcomeheaders

[BWilliams]

Installed, works GREAT ..................... THANKS

[BWilliams]

How would I go about putting the banner in a vbAdvanced Module?

[tamiyausa]

Originally Posted by 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

I'm getting same thing? removed version 1.6 then installed 1.7 on my VB3.7

[matrix2]

is this possible to work this in specific forum?

[Gunshot]

I was looking for a hack that rotates the header logo only on page load

will this do that?

[Valter]

Originally Posted by Gunshot

I was looking for a hack that rotates the header logo only on page load

will this do that?

You don't need hack for this. Just make animated gif that will not loop but rotate content once.

[Gunshot]

Originally Posted by Cybernetec

You don't need hack for this. Just make animated gif that will not loop but rotate content once.

I have a Flash Banner with an embedded Media player...I want to rotate vids on each page load.....an animated gif won't cut it

[spankaveli]

Originally Posted by spankaveli

my only issue is that a significant amount of my header outside of the actual image is clickable.

where you see the mouseover link info is where my cursor was




eta, fwiw, i did have to add $cyb_flashimagebanners into my header for it to show u pbecause it didn't otherwise.

<!-- logo --><br>
<table width="$stylevar[outertablewidth]" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center">
  <tr>
<td class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF width="25"></td>
    <td height="50" class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF><a href=/forums/><img src="/forums/images/header.gif" alt="BayouShooter.com" / border="0"></a></td>
    <td class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF><div align="right"></td>
<td class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF>$cyb_flashimagebanners</td>
<td class="topbg" bgcolor=#FFFFFF width="15"></td>
  </tr>
</table>
<!-- /logo -->
<!-- content table -->
$spacer_open

$_phpinclude_output

$welcomeheaders

any ideas?

[Skyrider]

Awesome plugin Syb. But is it also possible to show specific banners in a specific section of a forum? That would be awesome. I also found a problem. It seems that using this plugin with banners causes anti-adblock is removing the banners (adblock with firefox). And also, please add on which forum sections the banner should show up.