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

[Firestar.chkn]

When I click on the Manage Banner (which only shows up if you're super admin, so I know I am (and I looked in the config file, and confirmed that I am a super admin), I get taken to the smilies page. I've seen this question asked asked about 5 times before me, and no reply? Please can you help?

[Valter]

Be noted that your main usergroup must be Admin (6).

This will be changed in the next version.

[Firestar.chkn]

Oh, ok. Thanks! I'm not Admin, as I created a new usergroup for super admins.

Thanks for the answer!

[isatice]

it doesn't work in postbit_legacy , so disappointing

[puppetmaster222]

Thank you Cyb. You have the cleanest to install mods on the planet, great job yet again.

[LCN2007]

Amazing Mod thanks Cyb, i love your work.

Edit: (Found my answer a couple post up)

But i am having problems with the display on VBA does it only carry over when placed in the header? I have it in the Navbar and its not carrying over like everythin g else does. the quick link is ther but not the banner.

In the next release will there be a option to set duration advertisement? I mean like if i set it to display/rotate for a year it will automatically stop and deactivate the ad when a specific date is reached?

[silentdub]

I imported it.

$template_hook[navbar_quick_links_menu_pos3]
<tr><td class="thead">$vbphrase[miscellaneous]</td></tr>
$insert_cybfibr
<if condition="$show['pmmainlink']"><tr><td

I am logged in as administrator Id-6, no option for 'super admin'

I can't find where I manage the banners.

[Valter]

SuperAdmins are set in config.php.

[Blue91]

Hey Cyb,

Great mod and works great for my IE users. However, our users with Firefox cannot see the banners. Any ideas why?

Thanks.

[nalexandre]

Sorry but where i put the code of the banner i want? I´m admin and when i click "manage banners" it takes me to the smiles page! Any Help please?

Thank you