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

[zeus_r6]

When I try the quicklinks menu, it shows this:
(which is a broken link)

[mariocaz]

Wow excellent mod, really one of the best banners mod that I installed, thank you so much.

thumbs up!!

[zeus_r6]

I've just read through all 13 pages of this mod's thread and not once do I see Cybernetec respond to the onslaught of questions pertaining to the screen flickering or jumping issue. I'm having this problem and would like to see an answer here, as would all the others who keep asking for the answer....

[zeus_r6]

Seriously, can you please support your mod and bring an answer to the table?

[zeus_r6]

Uninstalled. No support to be received for this mod obviously.

[BackSideSA]

patience

[zeus_r6]

Originally Posted by BackSideSA

patience

Patience is great in most cases, but have you taken the time to read through every page of this thread? The question was asked multiple times, and ignored multiple times...

[NukeOZ]

Originally Posted by zeus_r6

Patience is great in most cases, but have you taken the time to read through every page of this thread? The question was asked multiple times, and ignored multiple times...

Oh and the world has to stop for you ay...

Well I do see great support for this Mod the problem mainly is with the installer not the Coder..

How many Coders do you know that actually offer to logg into your site to fix your issues..Humm.
Waiting a few weeks for an answer is normal you have only waited what three days,..Man you have issues..

[NukeOZ]

I see we have a few members having a little difficulty with the loading of this great Mod..
First of all I need to say that the following worked for me on my site. If you follow step by step it should work for you too..

Good luck..

Step 1: Download the Zip. Unzip to a New folder and call it "FTP upload" or what ever folder name you like.....Now that wasn't too hard....

Step 2: As per instructions in the read me file..

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>"


2. OPTIONAL: Open desired template and add "$cyb_flashimagebanners" where you wish banners to appear

I put this in my navbar template so that it shows just above my log in info....See here http://fdgamers.net.au/forum/gamers.php
Then Click on Forums..

Now this is where you can make it all go wrong....

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>"

Some templates don't have a button in the navbar called "Quick Links"..Instead it might be "MENU"...
First check if Manage Banners is present in the "menu" If it is then DON'T DO OPTION 3..............Keeping up....

So Now to Super Admin and what this means..

As per instructions in the read me file it states...Only SuperAdmins can access Banner Management page....

Before we go any further we need to be sure that you are set as a super admin in the config.php file....

You will need an FTP client of your choice and the log in details to access your server.

The config.php file is generally found in the following directory -- public.html ---then--- forum ---then--- includes ----
upload config.php to your FTP upload folder on your PC..Open it in Note Pad.....scroll down until you find the line super admins..

As in example.
// ****** SUPER ADMINISTRATORS ******
// The users specified below will have permission to access the administrator permissions
// page, which controls the permissions of other administrators
$config['SpecialUsers']['superadministrators'] = '5';


Jump back into ADMINCP on your site and find your username...The ID is what number you are....Put this number where I have the number "5"above..in between the ' '

Now save this..( Save only )

Go back to your FTP and upload the config.php back to its origin...as above..it will ask you for an over write just click yes..

Now you have been set as a super admin....

To set options:
Go to: AdminCP > vBulletin Options > Cyb - Flash-Image Banner Rotator

In this area you will be able to set quite a few variables..Just have a play you shouldn't break anything here..

Last but not least we need somewhere to put our banners or images....

Back to FTP....(Short for File transfer protocol...)
In your forums root..(again this should be either public.html..or public.html/forums/)
I need you to create a directory...To do this you need to see all the directory's or folders in the FTP on the remote side..(Found on the right panel..)

Right click anywhere in the remote window....Create a directory and call it cyb_banners ...

Still awake.....

As long as we haven't missed anything you should be ready to jump in and load a few banners...So lets do it....For this exercise we will call it image1.jpg

Log into your www.yoursite.com.au ( your home page ) ( I'm sure you weren't about to log into a page called your site now were you.) .

Go to Quick links or MENU then Manage Banners....

You now should see a page where you can manage your banners...

Nearly finished....

This part can be a little confusing....

Under "TYPE"
You have a choice of either Image or Flash..For this exercise we will be using Image...

Next Is "Site Title"
Basically a description of you banner...

Next is "Clicks"
Information of how many times its been clicked on....

Now "Site URL"
This is for where the banner will take you..(The Banners web site not yours..)

Next is "Banner"
In the greyed out area you should see "cyb_banners/" if you dont then turn on your monitor..
Back to the grind...
Remember that folder you created in FTP.....??Called cyb_banners
and you uploaded an image called image1.jpg to cyb_banners folder..
Put image1.jpg after cyb_banners/..Should look like this...............cyb_banners/image1.jpg
If you have multiple banners then name them for example image1.jpg ...image2.jpg..and so on..

The "duration" is seconds that it will show on your site...

Display order is what it is....

Make sure Active is ticked then click on "GO"

Wola...You have done it......Pat your self on the back and go make a coffee....

As long as you have placed the code $cyb_flashimagebanners in your template some where then you should see the banner...
For additional banners just repeat the steps As above...

Good luck and thank you Cybernetec for your great work.....I hope this helps....

[cagbaazee]

Hi, Will it work with 3.7 version. please reply as it is very urgent for me. Thanks