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


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[linkasaur]

Works perfectly! Thanks a million!

[Lone Gunman]

note to people with problems getting banner to display/work properly... turn off the auto placement if you manually add the command to a template. (that was my problem anyways)

also would it be possible to set this up or change product name and install it twice so you can have 2 different sets of rotating banners in different locations? thanks

[Tauhid]

Hello,

I have one simple issue with it. I want it to be displayed on one style/template. But it shows up on every other templates. How do i disable that from happening?

Regards,
Meer Tauhid Husain

[Lone Gunman]

the last setting in hack admin cp. turn auto placement to "no" should do it

[Tauhid]

Originally Posted by Lone Gunman

the last setting in hack admin cp. turn auto placement to "no" should do it

thank you so much!!! worked like a charm

[Lone Gunman]

Originally Posted by Tauhid

thank you so much!!! worked like a charm

no prob. im pretty new to this stuff so im usually not much help. i just got done figuring out the same issue.

and thanks again cyb for all the great mods you provide us with. im using a few and will donate once i get some money comin in to our new site.

[dopey1]

hi, I am using 3.8.1 with vbadavanced. First off, the banner management page disappeared from the navbar drop down menu. Tried putting in the code for navbar, with no success. Also cant seem to get it to work on the forum home page. Not sure which template to add the code to. Thanks.

[snotek]

How do I add banners in multiple places on the same page? Say, below the NAV bar and below the FORUMS?

I've seen MANY questions on this same issue for the 3.7 and 3.8 versions yet none of them have ever been answered.

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Suggestions. Why not place your $cyb_flashimagebanners variable into one of the many built in vB "Ad Location Templates" and then give the admin the ability to choose which they want enabled.

This would both allow for easier implementation and less confusion for those not familiar with HTML code.

I would also suggest giving the ability to add <style> bits to the code via the settings page. For example: I added border: 1px solid #fff to your code... Others may want to add a bit of style elements, but with no easy way to do it.

[ILYA_SIN]

Not displayed if the place 3 small banner row.
How to make a change that they are not synchronized?

[The Donkey Farm]

I have everything working correctly except for when you click on the banner. It gives a message of oops this link appears to be broken. I have posted the banners on my forum and you can click on them there and they work fine. Any Idea why they are not redirecting properly?