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


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[Scalemotorcars]

Any ideal how to pull this into NON VB pages or into Photopost Gallery?

Thanks :up:

[MjrNuT]

Just for clarification, this handy mod can be used to rotate over an existing site header, assuming dimensions and position of images matches the header?

Meaning the existing site header is always in place, but then the images put into the rotation are just overlayed on top of the header?

Thanks to the author and anyone using this with success in advance to your response.

[mmoore5553]

well it works like a flash header but with just images ..you put four images and they rotate out and go in sequence.

[MjrNuT]

Thanks for the reply. That helps.

I have a question and that is with regards to account access to the hack. It says only SuperAdmins have access.

I have found that the link to "Manage Banners" from the Navbar does not show for my 2 other Administrator level accounts. Full access has been granted.

So where is my error?

Thanks

[mmoore5553]

I am unsure. If it is custom skin you have to actually place the code ..if not it should be there ..unless the path is somehow wrong . That is something i would have to see .

[MjrNuT]

Originally Posted by MjrNuT

Thanks for the reply. That helps.

I have a question and that is with regards to account access to the hack. It says only SuperAdmins have access.

I have found that the link to "Manage Banners" from the Navbar does not show for my 2 other Administrator level accounts. Full access has been granted.

So where is my error?

Thanks

Originally Posted by mmoore5553

I am unsure. If it is custom skin you have to actually place the code ..if not it should be there ..unless the path is somehow wrong . That is something i would have to see .

I had to simply read just a few more lines down, b/c CYB is just UberSense-ible.

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>"

Edit, I'm not thinking.

I am account #1 (Administrator UserGroup), the root user of the site. I am the only one that sees the said Link in the QL (Manage Banners)

I have 2 other people in the same Usergroup, using the same style, and they do not see the Link. I even added Super Mod as a secondary group and no change.

Edit 2:

My answer is revealed here by the great CyB


I do wish that could be handled within the ACP, rather than a root file.

[joeycannoli]

Any plans for a vb4 version?

[skol]

Originally Posted by joeycuccaro

Any plans for a vb4 version?

lol..he didn't support this one to well did he...Pathetic install instructions...You spend time coding then at least have the time and explain how the thing works...

Uninstalling due to the lack of......everything.

If you have time to code then you have time to show how to install it...

[Bansheebob]

yeah pretty pethedic, doesnt even mention where in the hell the banners will appear or not.

[paintballer.ie]

Is it possible to run two instances of this, say cybbanners and cybanners2? I would like to have a version for a banner up top and a square banner on a sidebar.

I tried to do a quick find and replace of some code to try and get two banners going, but I failed.

What else needs to be renamed?