Miscellaneous Hacks - VSa - Flash-Image Banner Rotator

Info:
Easy to use/manage banner rotator which works with both, image and flash banners.


Features:
-simple installation
-specify display duration/dimensions of individual image/swf
-set destination pages/templates, and floating in ACP
-play modes: continuous, random, single per refresh
-exclude usergroups from viewing banners
-automatically add to forum navbar (can be turned on/off)
-easy manage banners
-click counter
-send e-mail form
-set if you wish to force reload on individual images


Installation:
1. Import XML file (as product): AdminCP > Plugin System > Manage Products > [Add/Import Product]
2. OPTIONAL:
- Open desired template and add "{vb:raw vsa_flashimagebanners}" where you wish banners to appear
- Go to product settings and add THIS_SCRIPT and template name of destination page


Credits and Notes:
-Part of the javascript code was originally written by M. K. Namdeo
-Only SuperAdmins can access Banner Management page
-Don't add to several locations on the same page, as it will not work
-It would be good idea to set the same height for all banners to avoid page content jumping


To set options:
Go to: AdminCP > vBulletin Options > VSa - Flash-Image Banner Rotator


Versions:
v1.0 - Nov 11. 2006.
-Initial release
v1.8 - Dec 28. 2008.
-Latest version for vB3.x
v2.0 - Feb 17. 2010.
-Updated for vBulletin 4
-New: Option to force reload of selected banners
-Known bugs fixed
v2.0.1 - Mar 01. 2010.
-Fixed: 'Manage Banners' link permissions
-Fixed: Positioning and insertion issues
-New: Ability to adjust CSS (ACP Option)
-New: Trim titles/links on Manage Banners page to save some space
-Note: Happy Independence Day to all Bosnians
v2.0.2 - Apr 18. 2010.
-Fixed: SuperAdmin permissions
-Fixed: Some style issues
v2.0.3 - May 22. 2012.
-Compatible with vBulletin 4.2
v2.0.4 - Jun 16. 2012.
-QL Link compatible with vBulletin 4.2.1
-Several style improvements

[biggeorge]

Originally Posted by AfterWorldForum

Suddenly having some issues with the banners. They do not seem to want to show up on my forum. Running 4.0.6.

Disabled for now.

I just isolated the problem to the vBSEO 3.5.2 update from last nite. If you turn off vBSEO the banner script starts working again. I disabled vbSEO instead of disabling this mod.

Anyone have a solution for this?

[AfterWorldForum]

Originally Posted by biggeorge

I just isolated the problem to the vBSEO 3.5.2 update from last nite. If you turn off vBSEO the banner script starts working again. I disabled vbSEO instead of disabling this mod.

Anyone have a solution for this?

Somehow I'm glad to hear it's not just me. It also just dawned on me that the vBSEO update was probably what caused it. I'm not relying on my banners that much, so I'll leave vBSEO on for now, but I'll head over to their forums to see if there's a solution.

[briansol]

disabling vbseo is a huge mistake. you will dump all your seo traffic and links in. disable this mod instead until a fix is found.

[AfterWorldForum]

Mert from vBSEO is da man!

For those interested in what the cause of this was. The hack always required the default banner directory to be listed as /forums/cyb_banners on my site. vBSEO apparently adds /forums by default now, causing the banners to be sought in /forums//forums/cyb_banners. I updated the database and set them to be sought in cyb_banners/.

Thanks to vBSEO for great support !

Peter

[Lizard King]

The issue vBSEO users are facing a problem with the modification is related to a bug inside the modification itself

In order to fix please modify vsa_flashimagebanners template:
find:

'<img src="'

replace with:

'<img src'+'="'

[Mustang Sally]

I'm having trouble getting the image to show. I have the correct path listed for the image, but only the text shows.

Could someone please point me in the right direction. Is there a user guide by any chance?

Thank you.

[ScratchMang]

Worst MOD ever. Sad to say it, but I spent three hours on this thing and it's still not wokring. Uninstalled and on to something else it would see,

[Valter]

Originally Posted by ScratchMang

Worst MOD ever. Sad to say it, but I spent three hours on this thing and it's still not wokring. Uninstalled and on to something else it would see,

[biggeorge]

Originally Posted by ScratchMang

Worst MOD ever. Sad to say it, but I spent three hours on this thing and it's still not wokring. Uninstalled and on to something else it would see,

This was your first post? Perhaps you could have asked for some assistance. Enough people are running this mod, and more than likely someone would have helped you.

And for the record, this is a fantastic mod

[DISLEX]

Is it possible to have two banners, side by side like here: http://forums.offtopic.com/ ?