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Web Wiz Forums Release Notes

Web Wiz NewsPad Release Notes
The following sections list many of the changes in the latest releases of Web Wiz Forums.

Version 9.54 (1st December 2008)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. forum_posts.asp - fixed RRS Feed button bug so that the RSS Feed button now displays
3. resync_post_count.asp - fixed bug that would not allow moderators to re sync post and topic count within a forum
4. search_process.asp - improved searching for larger forums
5. functions/functions_member_API - improved password checking and creation
6. HttpAPI.asp - fixed a bug when creating new members on some server setups
7. forum_posts.asp - fixed bug where certain keywords in a search would trigger the SQL Injection test
8. admin_update_check.asp - fixed update check bug
9. new_post.asp - fixed bug that would trigger anti-spam settings when server changed to daylight saving time
10. admin_batch_delete_members.asp - fixed bug that meant the batch delete didn't work on some servers
11. functions/functions_windows_authentication.asp - improved the way Active Directory integration works
12. functions/functions_send_mail.asp - updated to not display a server error message to end users if sending email fails (will write to log files if logging is enabled)
13. includes/global_variables_inc.asp - added new variable to hold email sending error message
14. admin_email_test.asp - updated for improved email setting test
15. language_files/language_file_inc.asp - added new text for email sending errors
16. email_topic.asp - updated to display user error message if email fails to send
17. email_messenger.asp - updated to display user error message if email fails to send
18. forgotten_password.asp - updated to display user error message if email fails to send
19. resend_email_activation.asp - updated to display user error message if email fails to send
20. report_post.asp - updated to display user error message if email fails to send
21. search_form.asp - can now select to search for topics started by a particular member
22. search_process.asp - improved search timeout for larger forums, improved performance, improved member searching, improved error handling
23. language_files/language_file_inc.asp - added new text for improved search error handling
24. functions/functions_report_errors.asp - new file for reporting errors to Web Wiz Engineer for Hosted Solutions Subscribed Users
25. admin_common.asp - added call to functions_report_errors.asp
26. common.asp - added include functions_report_errors.asp
27. functions/functions_common.asp - added include functions_report_errors.asp
28. file_manager.asp - fixed issue that would course continuous image refresh under certain circumstances and fixed issue with deleting images with ampersands
29. file_browser.asp - fixed issue with deleting images with ampersands

Version 9.53 (3rd October 2008)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. RTE_popup_adv_image.asp - fixed bug that would not allow image uploading
3. RTE_popup_file_atch.asp - fixed bug that would not allow file uploading
4. register.asp - fixed file corruption
5. functions/functions_filters.asp - fixed file corruption


Version 9.52 (2nd October 2008)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. search_process.asp - fixed quotation bug
3. forum_posts.asp - improved dynamic keywords
4. functions/functions_common.asp - improved keywords security and reliability and moved SQL Injection Test
5. includes/setup_options_inc.asp - updated to allow physical server paths to be used for logging
6. functions/functions_common.asp - same as above
7. new_post.asp - fixed bug that would course the email component to throw an exception if the email address was blank
8. show_post.asp - same as above
9. functions/functions_filters.asp - improved HTML striping function for improved description tags
10. functions/functions_common.asp - added support for AppleWebKit browser engine (Safari & Google Chrome) WYSIWYG RTE Editor
11. functions/functions_common.asp - updated to identify iPhone, iPod, and Google Chrome for active users list
12. includes/RTE_toolbar_inc.asp - updated spell checking
13. RTE_javascript.asp - updated for support for AppleWebKit browser engine (Safari & Google Chrome)
14. RTE_configuration/RTE_setup.asp - updated RTE Version number
15. functions/functions_filters.asp - improved image alt property and also added support for image title property
16. pm_email_pm.asp - updated to improved support for authenticated mail servers
17. email_messenger.asp - updated to improved support for authenticated mail servers
18. email_topic.asp - updated to improved support for authenticated mail servers
19. language_files/language_file_inc.asp - added new text for improved email message information and toolbar button
20. HttpAPI.asp - updated to HTTP XML API version 1.02, and replaced misspelled suspended response
21. admin_update_check.asp - updated to improve layout and include the edition information
22. includes/RTE_toolbar_inc.asp - corrected text for insert movie button in editor toolbar
23. admin_import_members.asp - improved member import tool
24. language _files/calendar_language_file_inc.asp - fixed spelling mistake on line 46
25. includes/status_bar_header_inc.asp - updated to improve icon links
26. RTE_popup_adv_image.asp - updated to allow image uploading in Private Messages if member is allowed
27. RTE_popup_file_atch.asp - fixed permissions error when attaching file to Private Message
28. RTE_popup_movie_preview.asp - improved the way YouTube movies are displayed in the Preview window
29. RTE_popup_movie.asp - improved the way YouTube BBcodes are formatted and the way the Preview window is sent data
30. mssql_server_setup.asp - improved database setup file to not check that the database is not already created
31. mysql_server_setup.asp - same as above
32. admin_register.asp - changed so that when Windows Authentication/Active Directory is enabled can not place members into the admin group
33. functions/functions_windows_authentication.asp - updated documentation


Version 9.51 (29th August 2008)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. function/functions_common.asp - fixed issue were hidden topic subjects would be displayed to non moderator and admins in forum stats
3. function/functions_common.asp - improved unread posts feature for larger forums
4. function/functions_common.asp - improved browser and OS detection for active users table
5. get_last_post.asp - fixed server error when topic count gets above 32,000
6. database/database_connection.asp - set new variable to enable advanced paging for massive performance boost for SQL Server 2005/2008 and mySQL
7. includes/page_link_inc.asp - updated to support new paging
8. function/functions_common.asp - add new function to create dynamic keywords for pages
9. forum_posts.asp - added advanced paging for massive performance boost for SQL Server 2005/2008 and mySQL and added dynamic meta tags
10. includes/quick_reply_form_inc.asp - updated to work with new paging system
11. active_topics.asp - same as above
12. admin_select_members.asp - same as above
13. ajax_email_notify.asp - same as above
14. calendar.asp - same as above
15. forum_topics.asp - same as above
16. members.asp - same as above
17. pm_buddy_list.asp - same as above
18. pm_inbox.asp - same as above
19. pm_outbox.asp - same as above
20. pre_approved_topics.asp - same as above
21. search_results_posts.asp - same as above
22. search_results_topics.asp - same as above
23. active_topics.asp - added advanced paging for massive performance boost for SQL Server 2005/2008 and mySQL
24. forum_topics.asp - added advanced paging for massive performance boost for SQL Server 2005/2008 and mySQL and added dynamic meta tags
25. members.asp - added advanced paging for massive performance boost for SQL Server 2005/2008 and mySQL
26. pop_up_topic_admin.asp - updated to fix issue with latest myODBC 3.51 driver and moderator logging
27. delete_poll.asp - same as above
28. functions/functions_filters.asp - improved error handling
29. functions/functions_edit_post.asp - same as above
30. edit_post.asp - updated to fix issue with latest myODBC 3.51 driver
31. includes/global_variables_inc.asp - added new variable for selecting myODBC driver
32. database/database_connection.asp - updated to allow mySQL users to select which myODBC driver they wish to use and for advanced paging
33. admin_pm_configuration.asp - increased number of permitted Private Messages
34. new_post.asp - updated to send post approval notifications to admins and moderators
35. language_files/language_file_inc.asp - added text for new feature above
36. new_post.asp - now supports sending post approval email notifications to forum admins and moderators
37. show_post.asp - updated so the person approving the post doesn't get an email notification
38. logs - new folder to store log files for the forum
39. includes/setup_options_inc.asp - updated to allow the enabling of log files
40. functions/functions_common.asp - added new function for forum logging
41. register.asp - updated to add logging for new registration and moderator profile editing
42. new_post.asp - updated to add logging for new topics and replies
43. edit_post.asp - updated to add support for logging
44. delete_topic.asp - updated to add support for logging
45. hide_post.asp - updated to support moderator logging and fix forum statistics bug
46. show_post.asp - updated to support moderator logging
47. lock_topic.asp - updated to support moderator logging and added new statistics updating
48. pop_up_IP_blocking.asp - updated to support moderator logging
49. admin_upload_configure.asp - updated to support uploads of up to 30MB in size
50. admin_email_notify_configure.asp - updated to link to the server compatibility test page to test to see what components are installed on the server
51. RTE_popup_movie.asp - new file for adding YouTube and Flash BBcodes
52. RTE_popup_movie_preview.asp - used with new file above to preview movie
53. language_files/RTE_language_file_inc.asp - updated to support new movie popup
54. functions/functions_common.asp - added new SQL Injection test
55. forum_images/post_button_movie.gif - new image for RTE Toolbar
56. includes/RTE_toolbar_inc.asp - updated to add new toolbar button to add YouTube and Adobe Flash movies to posts
57. functions/functions_format_post.asp - increased default Adobe Flash movie size to 250
58. file_upload.asp - updated to support file display after upload and now defaults to image uploads as these are more common
59. file_manager.asp - after uploading a file or image now returns the user to the file manager displaying the upload in the preview window

60. The following files have been updated to support the myODBC 5.1 database driver for mySQL
admin_activate.asp
admin_calendar_configuration.asp
admin_close_forums.asp
admin_email_domain_blocking.asp
admin_email_notify_configure.asp
admin_forum_details.asp
admin_group_details.asp
admin_group_permissions.asp
admin_import_members.asp
admin_ip_blocking.asp
admin_pm_configuration.asp
admin_register.asp
admin_skin_configure.asp
admin_spam_configure.asp
admin_suspend_registration.asp
admin_upload_configure.asp
admin_web_wiz_forums_configuration.asp
delete_post.asp
edit_post.asp
email_notify.asp
forgotten_password.asp
HttpAPI.asp
lock_topic.asp
move_post.asp
pm_add_buddy.asp
poll_cast_vote.asp
pop_up_IP_blocking.asp
register.asp

61. The following files have been updated to check querystrings for SQL Injection virus attacks
forum_posts.asp
printer_friendly_posts.asp
forum_topics.asp
default.asp
pre_approved_topics.asp
active_topics
calendar.asp
calendar_year.asp
calendar_week.asp
search_process.asp

Version 9.50 (1st May 2008)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. mark_posts_as_read.asp - fix potential XSS security issue
3. admin_register.asp - fixed issue that would not allow the admin to update user profiles when the existing member API is enabled
4. register.asp - same as above
5. includes/global_variables_inc.asp - added new options and fixed various bugs that would cause crashes if incorrect path settings were entered
6. admin_calendar_configuration.asp - new file for calendar settings
7. admin_pm_configuration.asp - new file for configuring private messaging
8. admin_menu.asp - add new settings options
9. includes/admin_index_inc.asp - same as above
10. admin_skin_configure.asp - fixed bug that would cause crash if incorrect paths were set
11. admin_skin_configure.asp - updated so that if you change the default skin and have a custom banner logo for your forum, the banner logo does not get altered
12. includes/status_bar_header_inc.asp - removed google ads, unless you want your own google ads
13. includes/pm_check_inc.asp - updated for limited use in free edition
14. pm_welcome.asp - same as above
15. pm_new_message.asp - same as above
16. pm_welcome.asp - same as above
17. pm_inbox.asp - same as above
18. functions/functions_filters.asp - improved cleanup of HTMLsafe(TM) security filters
19. functions/functions_upload.asp - improved upload for images created in Adobe
20. functions/unsafe_HTML_tags_inc.asp - updated to remove extra HTML and Scripting that could be used to launch malicious code
21. functions/functions_format_post.asp - improved YouTube support fix potential XSS security issue for both YouTube and Adobe Flash
22. CAPTCHA_image.asp - updated to Web Wiz CAPTCHA version 4.0 - for more info see www.WebWizCAPTCHA.com
23. functions/functions_common.asp - improved browser and OS detection
34. functions/functions_date_time_format.asp - now shows 'Today' date in bold
35. includes/setup_options_inc.asp - updated to support new 'Today' date above
36. default.asp - updated to display last posted topic subject in new location and in bold if the post is unread since last visit
37. forum_topics.asp - updated to show unread topics in bold
38. active_topics.asp - updated to show unread topics in bold
39. language _files/language_file_inc.asp - renamed Active Topics to New Posts
40. HttpAPI.asp - fixed issue in the XML HTTP API
41. forum_posts.asp - improved performance
42. functions/functions_windows_authentication.asp - updated file
43. admin_update_check.asp - new file to check for updates to Web Wiz Forums
44. RTE_popup_about.asp - fixed height issue
45. includes/CAPTCHA_form_inc.asp - updated info comments

Version 9.08 (23rd January 2008)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. RTE_file_browser.asp - fixed security vulnerability
3. file_browser.asp - fixed security vulnerability
4. functions/functions_common.asp - add new conversion functions to support the HTTP XML API
5. httpAPI.asp - fixed errors that would occur on some methods requiring data type conversions

Version 9.07 (7th January 2008)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. functions/functions_upload.asp - fixed upload image issue when images are created in Adobe Photoshop
4. includes/setup_options_inc.asp - added new option to disable the HTTP XML API
5. HttpAPI.asp - new HTTP XML API

Version 9.06 (6th October 2007)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. register.asp - removed the country drop down and replaced with text box
3. pm_outbox.asp - added in missing div closing tag
4. register.asp - fixed bug that would cause permissions error when member API is enabled
5. functions/functions_filters.asp - fixed issue that effected some servers when submitting gif images.
6. functions/functions_upload.asp - added extra protection against XSS vulnerabilities in IE
7. pm_new_message.asp - fix XSS exploit if Private Message can not be sent and displays the subject within the returned error message (XSS exploit could only be done to yourself and not to others)
8. functions/unsafe_upload_content_inc.asp - file to hold unsafe file content type for uploads

Version 9.05 (11th September 2007)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. functions/functions_member_API.asp - improved reliability for logging in and out as different users
3. functions/functions_login.asp - improved member API and fixed resetting the login count on successful login
4. default.asp - improved text display
5. pm_new_message.asp - increased the size of the allowed username field
6. pm_new_message_from.asp - same as above
7. includes/message_form_inc.asp - same as above
8. pm_buddy_list.asp - increased the size of the username field allowed for buddies
9. pm_add_buddy.asp - increased the size of buddy names
10. admin_register.asp - disabled adding new members and editing member username when using the Member API, otherwise it will cause issues within the Member API system
11. forum_posts.asp - moved the moderator tools drop down option to a more logical position for the page
12. active_users.asp - now displays users IP to admin and moderators, with link to block users IP
13. language_files/help_language_file_inc.asp - updated help file, to update some parts that have changed since this file was written
14. forum_images - new .gif images added for IE 6 and blow users

The following files have been updated to show .gif's for IE 6 and below users
The gif's don't look as nice as the PNG images, but uptake of IE 7 with native PNG support is still very slow.
1. common.asp
2. includes/status_bar_header_inc.asp
3. active_topics.asp
4. forum_posts.asp
5. forum_topics.asp
6. pre_approved_topics.asp
7. calendar.asp
8. calendar_week.asp
9. calendar_year.asp
10. search_results_posts.asp
11. search_results_topics.asp
12. members.asp
13. includes/forum_status_icons_inc.asp
14. includes/topic_status_icons_inc.asp
15. calendar.asp
16. calendar_week.asp
17. includes/pm_check_inc.asp
18. email_ notify_subscriptions.asp
19. file_manager.asp
20. file_upload.asp
21. member_control_panel.asp
22. pm_buddy_list.asp
23. register.asp
24. register_confirm.asp
25. pm_inbox.asp
26. pm_message.asp
27. pm_new_message.asp
28. pm_new_message_form.asp
29. pm_outbox.asp
30. pm_welcome.asp

Version 9.04 (3rd September 2007)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. RTE_textarea.asp - improved for display in IE 7
3. functions/functions_filters.asp - improved support for non-western character sets
4. search_results_post.asp - fixed spelling mistake
6. language _files/language_file_inc.asp - updated new text for better explanation of how some things work
7. register.asp - updated text within this file
8. forum_posts.asp - now displays a new new_post.png icon next to unread new posts
9. get_last_post.asp - re-written to get the last unread post in a topic, or the last post in a topic
10. forum_posts.asp - improved code performance
11. default.asp - doesn't show how many unread posts in sub-forums that the user can not access
12. RSS_calendar_feed.asp - fixed displaying of non-western character sets, and gets the page encoding from the setup file
13. RSS_post_feed.asp - same as above
14. RSS_topic_feed.asp - same as above
15. includes/global_variables_inc.asp - fixed issue that could lead to the wrong URL being created for Web Wiz NewsPad
16. default.asp - now displays an 'unread post' icon next to forums with new posts in them, that will take the user straight to the last unread post in the last posted in topic
17. forum_topics.asp - now displays a 'unread post' icon next to topics with new posts that will take the user straight to the last unread post
18. active_topics.asp - same as above
19. pre_approved_topics.asp - same as above
20. search_results_topics.asp - same as above
21. forum_images - added some new images to support new features
22. includes/browser_page_encoding_inc.asp - removed page encoding setup and placed into the setup_options_inc.asp file
23. includes/setup_options_inc.asp - now has page encoding, RSS Encoding, and direction (RTL/LTR) included in this file
24. RTE_textarea.asp - updated for improved IE support and non-western character support
25. functions/functions_common.asp - updated cookie handling for non active members using IE's bad cookie handling
26. includes/message_form_inc.asp - increased the size of the editor writing area
27. includes/quick_reply_form_inc.asp - same as above for quick reply form
28. RTE_javascript.asp - increased the size of the editor toolbar to fit with new editor size
29. non_RTE_javascript.asp - same as above for non-RTE editor.....
30. functions/functions_member_API.asp - added new and improved features to the existing member API
32. log_off_user.asp - added support to log the user out of the web site when using the member API
33. includes/status_bar_header_inc.asp - updated to support the improved member API
34. registration_rules.asp - updated to support improved member API
35. login_user.asp - same as above
36. includes/login_form_inc.asp - updated so that it will not display if the member API account control is disabled
37. includes/status_bar_header_inc.asp - updated to disable tools if member API is enabled, or link to the websites own registration/login pages
38. default.asp - remove quick login when using the member API and forums own login system is disabled
39. register.asp - updated for improved member API and support, fix issue with Web Wiz NewsPad integration, set new location
40. admin_import_members.asp - updated to improve performance and prevent errors that sometimes occurred on slower systems
41. includes/global_variables_inc.asp - updated to detect browser version better for degrading for IE 5 & 6 using GIF images
42. includes/Page_link_inc.asp - now uses client browser settings from global variables instead of calling function
43. includes/forum_status_icons_inc.asp - updated file to remove extra coding that is no longer required
44. includes/status_bar_header_inc.asp - updated to use GIF images for IE 6 and below
45. includes/topic_status_icons_inc.asp - file updated for images
46. forum_images/blank.gif - updated image for smaller sized icons
47. RSS_calendar_feed.asp - fixed RSS Feed for Events
48. member_profile.asp - updated to fix issue with Newsletter that effected some users
49. RTE_popup_link_preview.asp - fixed issue with undefined variable issue
50. functions/functions_windows_authentication.asp - fixed issue whereby Active Directory users needed to hit refresh to be logged in
51. functions/functions_login.asp - same as above
52. common.asp - removed call to old Windows Authentication (Active Directory) sub which is now replaced with a function
53. quick_serach.asp - text box size now set in pixels to prevent formatting issues with some browsers
54. quick_topic_search.asp - same as above
55. admin_common.asp - updated to fix undefined variable due to other changes in version 9.04
56. admin_register.asp - fixed issue with signatures not displaying as forum BBcodes when being edited in admin area
57. search_process.asp - improved performance
58. forum_posts.asp - fixed issue that would show buddy list link when PM system is disabled
59. functions/functions_common.asp - fixed text display
60. active_topics.asp - improved performance
61. admin_view_forums.asp - updated text
62. includes/global_variables_inc.asp - improved error handling
63. includes/setup_options_inc.asp - added option to disable the updating of login cookies so users can use auto login on multiple machines
64. functions/functions_login.asp - updated so users can use auto-login on multiple computers, logging out will log the user out of all auto-logged in machines


For a full list of changes prior to those listed above please see the Version History text file available inside the zip file of all downloads of Web Wiz Forums.

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