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

[stickyslicks]

I'm a little slow on the uptake and it took me a bit to figure out where the banner directory should be and where I should add $cyb_flashimagebanners (ad_header_end), but it all worked out in the end.

Thank you for a great mod. This is exactly what I needed!

[DeanoUK]

Another great Cyb mod, thanks! Using on http://www.ukcigarforums.com

[jkcerda]

Originally Posted by Cybernetec

Script rotates banners with no page refresh when you select Continuous or Random mode. Duration option is there to set how long (in seconds) individual banner is shown before script switches to the next one.

I am having issues with the timed banners, they dont work properly, i I have banners for 3 or 8 seconds and get the banners to show the same amount of time, all show at 8 seconds, changed display order & played with settings too no avail

[Strike-Force.ne]

UNINSTALLED
This is not working for fresh install of vbulletin version 3.8.3.

Manage Banner link is missing, Images don't display on any pages of the forum, Images not found in Cyb folder once the banner is setup in the manager.... and several other issues incountered.

Even with the manual insert of the code per the note with the zip file it doesn't show. I had to place a direct link to get it to show up, but then everyone sees it.

[ircmullaney]

Seems to be working fine on 3.8.3 for me.

I have a feature suggestion. I would like to set an expiration date for each ad, so that I don't have to manually remove ads later.

Also, I would like the option of adding a line of text underneath each ad which is also linked.

[Dr.LoVe]

hello , great job

but how about the query

how many query it takes ??

[WingsAA]

Originally Posted by Browser11

Thanks for the nice plugin.


Is it possible for someone to explain me, what exactly do i have to do in order banner to appear in these two positions that i've marked in the following image? (the one or/and the other)





Thx in advanced!

In the navbar template, try putting "$cyb_flashimagebanners" in the following location:

<else />
<div class="navbar" style="font-size:10pt"><a href="$vboptions[forumhome].php$session[sessionurl_q]" accesskey="1"><img class="inlineimg" src="$stylevar[imgdir_misc]/navbits_start.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a><strong>$vboptions[bbtitle]$cyb_flashimagebanners</strong></div>
</if>
</td>

[sambababa]

I got it working with images but not working with flash. Set to 640 X 480. with 500 delay (just one banner atm).

Should flash be .swf or .flw?

the file is 256K is that to much? Whats the limit?


www.samdeathwalker.com

[Valter]

There is no size limit. And it should be swf.

Ensure that you have selected Flash in Banner Type setting.

[bojomojo]

I installed an all, but the banners are not showing, I replaced the $cybblabalbla with the <a href of the banner directly and it worked just fine