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Web Wiz Forums Release Notes

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

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 on 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

Version 9.03 (10th August 2007)

1. includes/version_inc.asp - updated version number
2. css_styles all styles updated for a bit of refinement
3. css_styles/dark/default_style.css - improved dark skin and link to new pre_approved_post_dark.gif image
4. RTE_popup_adv_image.asp - fixed image insert issue
5. functions/functions_filters.asp - improved security and fixed RTE formatting for Arabic
6. member_profile.asp - fixed email address issue for those who disable the built in email client
7. includes/global_variables_inc.asp - improved the caching of settings
8. log_off_user.asp - destroys API session variables
9. quick_search.asp - improved layout for IE users
10. quick_topic_search.asp - same as above
11. forum_topics.asp - fixed bug that effected changing dates in Firefox
12. functions/functions_upload.asp - added extra error handling

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.