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

[JamieWard]

I moved to vBulletin 4.x and there was a problem. I disabled plugins via the admin panel before the upgrade knowing that this one wouldn't work, but that didn't do the trick. I had planned on installing your new version after the upgrade, but it looks like I need to do that from scratch.

So that being said, I add a line to the config.php file to disable all plugins to get my new site running. Before I install your new rotator, I need to first uninstall your old one, then enable plugins by removing that line of code, then install your new one.

I just don't know how to uninstall this one. Thank you for your assistance. I appreciate it!

[Pebbled]

Valter, just a casual observation form someone wishing to install this properly - nowhere in the info.txt instructions does it tell the user how to install the banners and corresponding links to make this work!

Perhaps it might be a good idea to provide some means to upload the relevant banners and corresponding links from within the admin area, or better still, for someone to upload a video onto YouTube with how to do this on a forum.

Might cut down on the number of users posting question on here whilst trying to figure out how to make it all work

[bada_bing]

I am trying to also display the banners in my footer where do I add this if I want it centered on my footer of every page $cyb_flashimagebanners

[solarboy]

Is there too much server load with this hack?

[wideopen]

Originally Posted by bada_bing

I am trying to also display the banners in my footer where do I add this if I want it centered on my footer of every page $cyb_flashimagebanners

X2 I had the Geek Banner system before and had my Banner in both the Header and the footer.
BTW This system blows the Geek system away! Great Job!

[yaku]

I had a bit of problem figuring this one out...the "manage banners" link wouldn't show up under the Quick Links section.

I finally figured out that I wasn't listed as Super Admin on the site.

If you are having the same problem, make you go to includes/config.php and give yourself Super Admin powers.

// ****** 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'] = '1,2,3';

[Paddy Murphy]

Could someone please explain the

$cyb_flashimagebanners

part of this mod?

I've added it to;

1. ad_showthread_firstpost
2. ad_showthread_firstpost_sig
3. ad_showthread_firstpost_start

and no difference was made.

Thanks

[Paddy Murphy]

Originally Posted by Paddy Murphy

Could someone please explain the

$cyb_flashimagebanners

part of this mod?

I've added it to;

1. ad_showthread_firstpost
2. ad_showthread_firstpost_sig
3. ad_showthread_firstpost_start

and no difference was made.

Thanks

Has anyone been able to input ads/banner onto their forum other than the top right?

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