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

[Cyclopsx]

Originally Posted by BWilliams

I think it needs to be in the forum directory at minimum. I put mine in the ...forum/images/ folder.

Is that in the server itself or through the Admin panel of vBulletin.

I ask because I don't have access to the server at the moment, only the vB Admin panel.

[Cigarcritic]

Uninstalled...no help with "security token" issue.

[PoetJA-1975]

There should be no security token issue with the 3.7 version - You should check HERE for more information about remedying the security token issue - It's probably unrelated to the Flash banner ads hack.

Jacquii.

[thecricketzone]

It's working almost perfectly and is a great mod. Thanks a lot

I only have one problem which is that when it loads it shows a BIG black arrow to the rigt of the banner - how do I remove that please?

[Valter]

Hack options > Other options

[thecricketzone]

Originally Posted by Cybernetec

Hack options > Other options

That's great - thank you very much
Any ideas as to why it doesnt display on the VBAdvacned Forum Home Page though? Also some members complain that the whole page 'flickers'?

[mystic10]

i am so confused i installed it their is no banner in quicklick i went to navbar and followed the instruction but still no show...first time i am so confused with ur hack..kindly help

[pauldack]

Originally Posted by FF|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.

I'd very much like to see this as well. I currently have two seperate ares for banners which are different sizes so I can only use this mod for one of them.

That aside, another superb mod from Cyb, thank you very much.

[iheartvb]

very nice mod! love it!

[mystic10]

when i click on the banner i get this error

The requested URL /\"http://www.yc-spicy.com/misc.php was not found on this server.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.
kinely help