1-1-2008 UPDATE: A limitation of dates through 2007 was hard-coded into versions 4.03 and earlier by the programming consultant hired by Central Ad. We have since put together a 4.04 patch for DOWNLOAD or CONTACT US for a custom compile if your platform is not listed.
Introduction Comments Updating Central Ad 4.x WinNT/2000 Installation [part 1] WinNT/2000 Installation [part 2]	Quick Search! Search the documentation database! CENTRAL AD FORUM! Central Ad 4.0 users can collaborate with each other AND our support staff on our USER FORUM. PRINTABLE VERSION of ALL CA4 Support Documentation
Getting Started What's new in version 4.0 Files included Resources used by application CGI-BIN setup
Installation Uncompressing the file Uploading files to server Creating logs directory Changing permissions Running setup Conversion routine (3.0 Upgrades only) Moving Servers
General Usage General concepts Administration center General Logging In Regions Campaigns Accounts Creating Banner Records Configuration NON-SSI HTML coding Code without rotation Code with rotation Advanced coding SSI Coding Code with and without rotation SSIs and Dynamic Pages HTML / Rich Media Banners Customer/Advertiser Login
Advanced Features Macro substitutions Report Customization Timed Rotation Cache Busting Techniques Getimage Bypass New in 4.03 Added Security Option New in 4.03
Updates Version Management Backing-up Data Updating Your Script Version Override Redirect URL with 'URL=' 4.03 Update!
Troubleshooting Commonly asked questions Does Central Ad 4.0 support the 3.0 tags that I've placed on my pages? Does Central Ad 4.0 support my banner network code (BURST, Flycast..etc.)? What is the UNIQUE IDENTIFIER? Why aren't my banners clicking-thru properly? Why can't I enter the administration center? Why won't the setup script run? Will the 3.0 to 4.0 conversion routine lose any data? Why can't setup write to the logs directory? What is the difference between a Central Ad 4.0 ACCOUNT and BANNER? Why isn't the TEXT UNDER THE BANNER appearing? Why is Central Ad 4.0 priced higher than 3.0 was? Why do my banners get set DISABLED? Why do I get a small, blue underscore to the right of my banner? How can I minimize caching of banners? Can I use SSIs on dynamically generated pages? Can I customize the Statistics Reports? I have misplaced my version of Central Ad. Who can I contact? How do the percentage weightings (%) work? LICENSING: How does it work? Is Central Ad 4.0 compatible with MS ASP pages? I've lost my Admin Center password? How do I enable SSIs on my server? In order to use SSIs, do I HAVE to rename all files with the .shtml extension? I need to install Central Ad on a second server, do I need another KEY? Can I run multiple banners on a given page? How does the registration KEY work? What is the file CaDirLogs.dat? My ISP changed my LOGS path. What do I do? Error: Cannot open CaDirLogs.dat? Central Ad 4.0 is showing CaExpired.gif exclusively?!? Admin Center will not accept password. Content-type Problems Central Ad 4.0 Support Center For Central Ad 3.0 product support, CLICK HERE