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

[JWL]

Bravo

Far better then the unsupported Tyger crap :up:

[Blue Ink]

Originally Posted by bdraco

After installing, options are set in the admincp however banners are managed from the forums themselves by clicking on 'Quick Links' >> 'Manage Banners'.

Banners should be uploaded to $forumhome/[banners_directory_you_create]

Setting to 'Single' mode shows one banner per refresh in random order

My banner is not showing up for some reason... I uploaded it to... /public_html/forums/images/banners... Do I have to move the banner folder up one level... /public_html/forums/banners?

Thanks!

[Blue Ink]

<font color="Navy">I moved it and it worked!!! Thanks!</font>

[sbsforum.us]

Downloaded and installed not sure where on my forum I am going to use it yet but the test does show that it works.

Thanks

[JWL]

Originally Posted by sbsforum.us

Downloaded and installed not sure where on my forum I am going to use it yet but the test does show that it works.

Thanks

At least it works as designed and described, CYB has a far better rep the colored tyger

[djXpire2]

works great! easy to install and the best for noobs to start putting ad banners on their vb. thanks!

[Ac0l0n]

How do I center the banner? I want it in the middle

[RealtyForum]

What does the duration field imply?
Is this is in regards to how many views/weeks/days?
Great looking addition though.

[Valter]

Script rotates banners with no page refresh when you select Continuous or Random mode. Duration option is there to set how long (in seconds) individual banner is shown before script switches to the next one.

[Remi]

This hack seems to be almost perfect.

The problem is that I have different sizes for my banners, the variable $cyb_flashimagebanners displays all banners every where you place it.

It would be great if you can tell the hack which banner group to display in the variable.
$cyb_flashimagebanners_group_1
$cyb_flashimagebanners_group_2
$cyb_flashimagebanners_group_3

and so on

Any help or suggestion is greatly appreciated.

Thanks