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]

Cvber, why isnt this working in the footer?

Tried adding the variable to VBA, didnt work...
Tried adding $GLOBALS[cyb_flashimagebanners] and that works in a VBA module but still not in the footer.
Tried the regular $cyb_flashimagebanners on its own in the footer and still didnt work.

Seems I can get it to work everywhere but the footer.

Any ideal why?

Aside from that this is a great Mod you might want to add the VBA instructions into the download. Thanks

[Ronseal]

Hi Cyb,
I've installed the feature to my site and added the banner in the 'common templates/footer'. Now it all works perfect except that when I open any thread on my site for page one the banner graphic disappears, but on page two and beyond it's fine. I also notice that on this first page of the thread it carriage returns the '#1' post link so it appears as below:

#
1

Any ideas?

Many thanks
Ron

[Sticky1]

Is there any way to add a you tube clip in the rotator...?

[sisterhood]

delete.

[AfterWorldForum]

Originally Posted by xthecanadianx

use this code for it to show on vbadvanced

$GLOBALS[cyb_flashimagebanners]

Sir, you rock beyond belief.

[Amarbir]

Sir ,
Would Like you Assistance in The Following .On My Forum I Use a Template/Skin From vbskinworks .The theme in Question is Emerald .If i change The Skin Of My Forum To Default VB One i Can See The Product Installed in Action And The Banners are Viewable ,But if i Enable The Theme i Cannot See It ,What File I Need To Place The Code Into index.php in root or some other file

www.lynx-india.com/nonbeta/forums

[vitrag24]

Originally Posted by AfterWorldForum

Sir, you rock beyond belief.

i've not added any such code though it's showing banners on vbadvanced links page.

[MustangLisa]

Originally Posted by airborneCAL

When I click on the link it takes me to my smilies page. What gives?

Me too.

[Flyte]

I'm a little confused, where do I put the flash banners to get them to appear> In a folder on the server? or where do I put the HTML code?

Thanks

[Flyte]

I have to put it on default style to get the quick links link, then it takes to a smiley page like the others have said.

thanks