Web design help needed.

[Picture North Carolina]

I want to have a banner of pictures at the top randomly displayed. That is, each time a person visits the site of clicks a link to another page, an image from a pool of images is randomly chosen and displayed.

Not a slideshow - static images. I don't want Flash or a java applet. It's a Unix server so a section of javascript would work and the best option would be a configurable Perl script.

Can anybody recommend a script that is easy to install and configure?

Thanks.

[karinne]

You could use PHP. Are the images in a db? Or you just want to go through a folder and display which ever image?!

Try this PHP Randomizer (http://www.456bereastreet.com/archive/200701/simple_php_randomizer/)

[EOSNewbie]

If you can figure out php code, take a look at the code in 4Images gallery. It incorporates a random image on the side bar/menu area. I'm sure it could be adapted to put an image in the banner area. An example is Here (http://www.picturemaine.com).

[LEWWY]

<?php
$testemonials = 3;
$rand = rand(1, $testemonials);

switch ($rand){
case 1:
echo "<h2>Russell @ <a href=\"http://www.mandrsteelsecurity.co.uk\">\"MandR Steel Security\"</a> said..</h2><br />
The guys at HillDesigns did a fantastic job on the website. They sorted out all the hosting for a year with a domain name of our choosing at no extra charge. We are very pleased with final outcome, and we think the contact page makes it a lot easier for potential clients to get in touch. Thanks guys !";
break;
case 2:
echo "<h2>Ryan said</h2><br />
'I would just like to say thanks to HillDesigns for designing me a website advertising my services as a DJ with the limited funds. Thier communications were excellent and they kept me updated at all times and they took my views on board at all times. Highly recommended.'";
break;
case 3:
echo "<h2>Zara @ <a href=\"http://www.simple-essence.co.uk\">\"A Simple Essence\"</a> said..</h2><br />
'HillDesigns come highly recommended not only are they professional but they know thier stuff and have done a fantastic job of developing and designing my website. They are very helpful and was always on hand if there is a problem or something needed changing. One of the best things about HillDesigns is the speed they get things done, and any changes that need doing were done straight away. I would definitely recommend to all.'";
break;
}
?>

I use the above script to randomize which testemonial the viewer see's.. I could adapt it for images if you like.. Unfortunately you would have to name your images numerically (1.jpg, 2.jpg etc etc)

Let me know if your interested..

[Picture North Carolina]

Thanks for your help(s). I'm currently looking at some scripts to rotate banners.

[j.owen]

place in head or script section ...

<SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript">
<!--

<!-- Begin
// Set up the image files to be used.
var theimages = new Array() // do not change this
// To add more image files, continue with the
// pattern below, adding to the array.

theimages[0] = 'images/example_01.jpg'
theimages[1] = 'images/example_02.jpg'
theimages[2] = 'images/example_03.jpg'
theimages[3] = 'images/example_04.jpg'

// do not edit anything below this line

var j = 0
var p = theimages.length;
var preBuffer = new Array()
for (i = 0; i < p; i++){
preBuffer[i] = new Image()
preBuffer[i].src = theimages[i]
}
var whichImage = Math.round(Math.random()*(p-1));
function showImage(){
document.write('<img src="'+theimages[whichImage]+'">');
}

// End -->

function MM_preloadimages() { //v3.0
var d=document; if(d.images){ if(!d.MM_p) d.MM_p=new Array();
var i,j=d.MM_p.length,a=MM_preloadimages.arguments; for(i=0; i<a.length; i++)
if (a[i].indexOf("#")!=0){ d.MM_p[j]=new Image; d.MM_p[j++].src=a[i];}}
}
//-->
</script>

Place this section of code where you want the images to appear.

<SCRIPT LANGUAGE="JavaScript">;

<!-- Begin
showImage();
// End -->
</script>

its crude, but it works.

[ejicon]

/\ nice

[Picture North Carolina]

I'll give it a try. Thanks!