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

[joeycannoli]

Does this mod allow you to add banners to each individual fourm or can you only add banners in the navbar?

For example i have a sponsor paying for advertising on a certain board only. I want to add their banner to the forum and not include anyone elses. Any have an idea how to do this?

[walt59]

Hi,

I installed product / plugin - uploaded several banner ads to rotate..It's working fine. I do have one problem I could use some help with.

The click area for the banner ads seems to take an area 2x the width of the banner ad... see screen shot.. (it's an adult site so I blurred the content) see area outlined in red... that is also part of the click area for banner ad.. it is causing some problems with logo to the left.. How can I edit/fix this?

[ravenfaust]

When i add $cyb_flashimagebanners It makes anyhting around it go to the link , how can i fix this.. Also it doesnt auto add to custom templates, Is there any code i can use to put it in the header of the skilltest theme?

[mmoore5553]

Just wanted to say for people having a problem when they have a custom theme or if they click and it goes to some wierd url then you need to modify his file. I have tested on six forums so far and works great. I had to hard code the url. If you do a search in his xml file for

<a href=\"'.$vbulletin->options['bburl'].'/misc.php?do=cybbannman\">'.$vbphrase['cybfibr_manage'].'</a></td></tr>';

you see he does have an error by my terms. I changed it to below and works and also fixed the smiley error part.

<a href="http://www.yoursite.com/forums/misc.php?do=cybbannman">'.$vbphrase['cybfibr_manage'].'</a></td></tr>';

results may vary but this is how i got it working on custom themes and also other boards that was having issues.

[walt59]

so.. mmoore5553

What specifically did your code change fix - the link going to wrong URL or other issues?

[mmoore5553]

that actually solved when i posted his code and it sent me to a smiley page. I then looked at code and seen there was wrong code. Once i did that and moved the code to User CP it started to work.

[walt59]

Thanks.. I did not have that problem... I am still looking for some help on adjusting the area that the banner ad takes up - it is 2x the width of the banner...

[mmoore5553]

you have an example ?

[zapiy]

Can i add this to a VBA block.. i want to use this as an affiliates block?

Cheers

[exposed]

how do make a banner?
And how do i load it.
Sorry im new to this. Any help is appreciated