Miscellaneous Hacks - Cyb - Flash-Image Banner Rotator

vB 3.7 VERSION HERE:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=177705


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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 two 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...


Live Demo: http://www.bihforum.com


PLEASE click INSTALL if you like this hack

[Khashayar581]

Originally Posted by lasto

make sure u aint enthered the code for where u want it displayed twice.
Ive installed this and it works fine.

i'm sure entered the code once.
it works fine with just 1 banner, the problem happens when there's more than 1 active banner.

[lasto]

i have 5 banners activated and it rotates between them every 60 secs and all work fine here.
You do have your banners set to Image and not flash dont you ?

[principino1984]

Is there any way so log how many times a banner shows up?

Thanks
Marco

[slosupra]

has anyone found a fix to the flickering problem and if so please post what they did

[Khashayar581]

Originally Posted by slosupra

has anyone found a fix to the flickering problem and if so please post what they did

try to change the Duration value.

[slosupra]

Duration value is maxed

Installed on 3.6.8, worked right away !
Thanks for this very helpful mod.
kh

[meraia]

Originally Posted by mhackl

Hack looks great but I really need the ability to have multiple triggers like"

"$cyb_flashimagebanners1" and "$cyb_flashimagebanners2"

So that I could designate what banners were shown where. Maybe have a comma delimited list in the ads settings in ADMINCP.

:up:

[Saviour]

I don't expect support, but maybe a reply...

I had this installed on my forum, yet the flickering was annoying. I used (.png) files as images, 468x60 banners...

The transparent background worked fine on the vb default skin, but not on a modified skin...

The flickering...even after adjusting duration...continued...on both skins...

Not to be disrespectful to any of the coders out there...I think the time and effort you put into these mods demands respect...the only problem with a lot of these mods...depending on the coder...is the turnaround time for support answers...

The problem with this mod, is that it may need to be rethought a little...maybe a preview feature before actually enabling the banner images.

Also...you'll need to fix the flickering...and give the Admins a way to customize these images on their modified skins...IMO.

Thanks...but "uninstalled".

[BadgerDog]

Originally Posted by Saviour

I don't expect support, but maybe a reply...

I had this installed on my forum, yet the flickering was annoying. I used (.png) files as images, 468x60 banners....

I use a customized skin and do nothing special with banner graphic file types....

I get no flashing and this mod works fine...

Regards,
Badger