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

[McMendo]

Just updated from 1.7 to 1.8, on vB 3.8.1.

The following problems are noticed:

Banners start loading on pages, but then they dissappear as soon as they load, or even before they've finished loading. This problem also happened with the previous 1.7 version, but less often.

Edit: I've changed Duration from '5' to '30' for each banner. The banner still disappears though it takes longer to do so.

Edit: This problem is not reproduced when Play Mode is set to 'Single'

[rizelim]

<a href="http://validator.w3.org" target="_blank">http://validator.w3.org</a> 17 Errors, 3 warning(s) bugs

[mp3u]

I'm a complete newbie so if anyone could help me with this very basic question I would really appreciate it.

I've installed this mod on my forum - all seems fine, it loads up inthe Admin CP and I can access it via the Quick Links on the nav bar. I then uploaded the banner images to a new folder on my server with the address say http://forum.mydomain.com/web/content/banners

When input the address to a banner image via Quick Links I get a broken image in the little window int he mod control area. I am inputting the full file path/URL as above eg. http://forum.mydomain.com/web/conten...annerimage.jpg
Then if I make the banner active I get the outline of the banner with a broken image on the forum... what am I doing wrong? I told you it was a newbie question!

Any help would be great!

[twista46]

I have a problem with

Add Banners automatically to forum header (top right)

Its not work

How can i change this manuall?

[mp3u]

Just wondering if anyone can help me with a very newbie question. The mod seems to be working but all of the images are broken.

I have them in a folder I created called cyb_banners
The file path is something like: http://forum.mysite.com/cyb_banners/banner.jpg

When I place the file path/url as above in the mod cp in Quick Links I get a broken image. This image is also broken on the forum if I active the banner....

I presume I am not doing it correctly, how do I fix this?

Thanks

[kralksk]

not work postbit

[archet1337]

Like 257 other people I have problem with getting the smilies page when clicking the banner link in quick links.

$insert_cybfibr links to this url:

[mp3u]

Still can't get any of my images to appear. I upload them to a folder on my server, then input the url inn the Mod CP - I get a broken image there and a broken image on the forum (with the outline shape of the banner). Really want this Mod to work on my forum. Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong?

PS the images are resized correctly.

[mp3u]

Still no joy in getting banners to appear - I get the text for the banner name and the shape of the banner is clickable (takes me to the url I want). I could really do with a hand here...

I've tried both jpg and gif types at 468 x 60 px and no joy. Could it be the file path causing an issue? the address is http://forum.mysitename.com/web/cont...ers/banner.jpg

I'm putting in the full address to the image location on my server and still no joy. What am I doing wrong??

[kjsmith84]

nevermind