Random Image when new page opens ...

[mash]

Thank you M

[mash]

The V8 thread for sorting Random images using Norman's scripted can be found at:

Random Image when new page opens .. that old chest nut

[jxm28788]

Here's an (untested) idea where you can keep 10 images in Custom Properties. This way you maintain the list of Custom Properties (in Design / Options / Site Defaults) and check "Is File Name" and Actinic will upload and maintain changes for you.

<script language=JavaScript>
<!--
var images=new Array('CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE1','CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE2','CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE3','CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE4','CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE5',
                     'CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE6','CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE7','CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE8','CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE9','CUSTOMVAR:IMAGE10');
document.write('<img width=468 height=60 src="' + images[Math.floor(Math.random()*images.length - 0.01)] + '">');
//-->
</script>

This would also allow you to have a different set of images on different pages by changing these properties for the Section.

That worked perfectly... until I tried it in IE7 then it threw up a dumb security warning which blocked the script and left an ugly mess on the page. It works fine if you say 'allow script' but a lot of users will probably ignore or reject the error.

So is there another way of doing this - with PHP maybe?

[mash]

Hi I have used in a test site for V8 the same code and it has been excellent, have been concern about being block but the PC I have tried it on has not caused any problems, may be it is my settings.

I placed it in a fragment. Example of random picture currently only two

I am also interested in test the script ~ Script posted by Kermy

To add more dynamic banners, going for a central logo and changing image either side, what i was wondering if it was possible to add a image map to the script instead of the single link. Any ideas would be gratefully recieved, thanks

[jxm28788]

that's odd, it doesn't give the script warning on your site...?

[mash]

On the two PCs here I do not get one, do you?

That may change when I try out the next banner script, as I said I place the within a fragment to change the large picture on the right.

M

[jxm28788]

your site works fine in ie7, but when I tried the script in mine it gave the security error.

looking at the code the only major difference I see is that your code is in the head section and mine is in the body section...

[mash]

Yes I place the script in the header and then place the other part in the fragment.

Just trying the other script and that is not going very well!

[NormanRouxel]

until I tried it in IE7 then it threw up a dumb security warning which blocked the script

Was this in Previewing?

If so, there's nothing to worry about as you shouldn't get this warning on a live page.

[jxm28788]

oh cool, I'll give it another go then!

[mash]

Hi Guys, using the scrip that Kermy set out in thread #15, wondering if it is possible to add another array to be able place a caption under the banner image which could also have a hyper link?

Any ideas would be gratefully recieved, take care M

[Bruce]

I would suggest dropping Kermy a mail on this one.

Kind regards,

[Kermy]

Hi Guys, using the scrip that Kermy set out in thread #15, wondering if it is possible to add another array to be able place a caption under the banner image which could also have a hyper link?

function banner(){
var banner=[];
var link=[];
var alt=[];
var win=[];
var caption=[];

banner.push("advert.jpg");
link.push("");
alt.push("ALT text for shipping image");
win.push(false);
caption.push("");

banner.push("offer.jpg");
link.push("http://www.mysite.com/offer.htm");
alt.push("ALT text for offer image");
win.push(true);
caption.push("This is the caption with a <a href='http://www.mysite.com'>link</a>!");

var num=Math.floor(Math.random()*(banner.length));
var str="<div>";
if (link[num]){
	str+="<a href=\""+link[num]+"\""+(win[num] ? " target=\"blank\"" : "")+"><img src=\"http://www.mysite.com/"+banner[num]+"\" border=\"0\" alt=\""+alt[num]+"\" /></a>";
	}
else{
	str+="<img src=\"http://www.mysite.com/"+banner[num]+"\" border=\"0\" alt=\""+alt[num]+"\" />";
	}
str+="</div>"+(caption[num] ? "<div>"+caption[num]+"</div>" : "");
return(str);
}

That will allow you to print out a caption underneath the image.

[mash]

Wow, excellent, will test that this evening, thank you will let you know how I get on.

Regards Mash

[mash]

External javascript

Hi,

I was wondering if it was possible to place this script from Post #15 in to an external file instead of placing it in the <head> section of the page.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks Mash