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Web Wiz Forums Features

Web Wiz Forums has hundreds of powerful, easy-to-setup tools and options. However, we have been careful not to go too far, as this would be a disservice to the thousands of people who use our software. And we do not believe that a slow and overly-complicated product is right for anyone.

Before every new feature is added, we carefully weigh up all the pros and cons, and even then we ensure that each feature is built, bearing in mind things like performance, security and ease of use. So that we can build you one of the fastest performing and secure bulletin board systems you can get, anywhere, with the tools you need to build your community.

Main Features

	Web Wiz Forums is undeniably packed full of features, below are just a few of the main ones. Unlimited Forums, Sub Forums, Posts, Groups, and Members Events Calendar Private Messaging System Rich Text Editor - WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor Who's Online, Birthdays, Buddy Lists, Statistics, Polls Full RSS Support for content sharing and export of any forum, topic, and calendar events Powerful and flexible permission system Comprehensive administration control panel AJAX Web 2.0 interface for improved usability Easy to setup and get running Generic Member Import Tool - Import members from other databases including other forum systems Easy to setup existing member API

General Features

	Topics Topic display options - Sort by Topics, Topic Starter, Replies, Views, Post Date, etc. Active Topics - Topics containing new posts since last visit or other user defined period Un-answered Topics - Topics with no replies since last visit or defined period Forum and Topic Subscriptions (optional notification by RSS Feeds or email) Forum and Topic, New Post Icon with number of unread posts using mouse over Last Unread Post Icon - Takes you directly to the last unread post in the topic (updated in real-time) Printer Friendly version of topics Email page to friend option Topic preview using mouse over Admin tools for Topics - Edit, Delete, Move, Lock, Sticky, Event Date, Icon, etc. Hot topics icons Announcements and Sticky Topics Posts WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor (optional) BBcode support - For adding extra formatting and functionality to posts Animated Emotions Upload and attach images and files (uses Groups Permission system) Quick reply box with Full-Reply switch Preview post option Message Editing and Quoting Forum Polls Report offensive or unwelcome post Unread Post Icon - New Posts since you last visited the Topic are display with a New Post Icon Admin tools for Posts - Edit, Delete, Move, etc. Delete Posts - If a member has permission they can only delete their post if a reply has not been posted Guest posting (optional) with CAPTCHA Security Code Images to prevent spamming YouTube support for adding YouTube content using BBcode (optional) Adobe Flash support for adding Flash content using BBcode (optional) Create Event Topics both displayed as a Forum Topic and within the Event Calendar system WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor (optional RTE) Web Wiz Rich Text Editor - (WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor) RTE with cross browser and platform support Bold, Italic, Underline, Ordered/Unordered List, Cut, Copy, Paste, etc Spell Checking Support Font Colour Tool with HTML safe colour pallet Insert/Upload Image Tool with preview window Attach/Upload File Tool with preview window Insert Hyperlink Tool with preview window Paste From Word Tool Special Characters 'HTML Secure' Technology - To prevent malicious code such as XSS being posted BBcode support - For adding extra formatting and functionality to posts (Bold, Italic, Fonts, YouTube, Flash, Images, Links, etc) Members Community focused member profiles Member List with Search Tool Member Post Search Private Messaging System Buddy List Built in Email Messenger Member Control Panel File and Image Manager Member Birthdays shown in Forum Index and Calendar Generic Member Import Tool - Import members from other databases including other forum systems Calendar System Optional community based Calendar System Post Topics as Calendar Events and allow members to post replies to events Weekly, Yearly, and Monthly views Today's date highlighted RSS Feeds of events Events can be single day event or span multiple days, weeks, or even months RSS Feeds Full RSS Support - For content sharing, export, and New Post and Event notification RSS Feeds or Forums, Topics, and Calendar Events XSLT Style sheet - For web browsers that don't have RSS support built in Security and ANTI-SPAM Group and Individual User Permission System - View Forums, Create Topics, Reply, Edit Post, etc. Anti-SPAM Tools prevent robots from posting SPAM messages Configurable Anti-Spam Flood Control - Time span between members posts and number per hour Private Message Anti-SPAM Flood Control - Number of private messages that can be sent per hour CAPTHA Security Code Images - To prevent password cracking, remote form submission, and spamming Secure login system with protection from Dictionary Hacking and Password Cracking Email activation of new member registrations (optional) Vetting system allows the forum admin to activate new members once they are approved (optional) IP Address logging and blocking Configurable bad word filter Fully moderated Topics and Posts - Topics and Post are displayed after being approved by a moderator Double posting of identical posts blocked Email Domain Banning Member Suspension Report Post with email alerts Password protect forums 160bit one way password encryption Security filters - For preventing XXS Hacking and SQL Injections Proprietary Session Tracking - Improves security and performance with support for load balanced servers, web gardens, and web farms High security Admin Control Panel login Regular security audits carried out to make sure Web Wiz Forums is protected from the latest threats 2 hour vulnerability patch policy - Should a vulnerable area ever be found, we aim to have a patch released within 2 hours! Search Tools Powerful Forum Search Engine with unique caching system for improved performance Use quick search tool or advanced search tool for more detailed searching Display results as posts or topics Search individual forums, all forums, or particular topics Search posts using keywords and/or by member Keyword highlighter to quickly and easily find what you are looking for quicker and easier Quick search topic tool for quickly searching posts in a particular topic APIs Existing Member API Simple to implement. Can work with an existing member system and link to your own Registration, Login, and Logout pages XML HTTP API Very powerful API allows developers working with ASP, ASP.NET, PHP, CGI, ColdFusion, and even desktop applications to interact directly to Web Wiz Forums General AJAX Web 2.0 Interface for improved usability Active Users List including location Skins using Cascading Style sheets Language file for easy conversion for non-English web sites (comes with international English language file) Forum Statistics Full source code commented on each line for easy modification and customizations Windows Authentication and Active Directory On-line database creation tool for MS SQL Server 2000/2005, and mySQL versions

Member Features

	Member Control Panel Edit member profile Private Messenger Buddy List File Manager for managing the member's file, image, and avatar uploads (uses Groups Permission system) Email notification and subscriptions Edit registration details Forum preferences Member FAQ/help files on how to use the forum Member Profile Community focused editable member profile Member Avatar - Select from built in avatars, or upload or link to custom avatars Member Information - DOB, Age, Location, Homepage, Occupation, Interests, etc. Contact information - Email, MSN, AIM, Yahoo, ICQ, Skype, etc. Active Statistics - Online Status, Join Date, Last Visit, Number of Posts, etc. Search for member's posts Custom signature Admin and moderator comments within profile Private Messaging System WYSIWYG Private Message Writing Editor (optional) BBcode support - For adding extra formatting and functionality to Private Messages Pop-up notification when new Private Message received Optional email confirmation when recipient reads Private Message Inbox with Read/Unread message icon so you can see which Private Messages you have read Outbox with Read/Unread message icon so you can see when the recipient has read the Private Message Admin configurable Private Message store size Bar graph to show how full the Private Message store is Anti-SPAM Flood Control - Number of private messages that can be sent per hour, per member File and Image Upload Manager Built-in File Manager (uses Group Permission system) Members can manage their own uploaded files, images and avatars Built in File Browser for browsing member's upload folder Bar graph displays member's amount of allotted upload space remaining Preview files online or download files to your own computer File details, including file name, file type and file size Upload new files and images from your own computer Delete old files and images Member Forum Preferences WYSIWYG Post Writing Editor options Time and Date format Time offset from that set by the Forum Admin - Time can be set to the member's own time locale Email notification and subscriptions Show/hide email address Automatic login preference Signature Editor with BBcode support and preview option Choose whether to attach signature to message General Password changes require current password Email changes require email activation if this option is enabled by the Forum Admin Login requires Security Code Image confirmation after the 3rd unsuccessful login attempt - Prevents brute force password hacking Terms of Conditions of use agreement

Admin Control Panel Features

	Forum Administration Create, Edit or Delete unlimited number of Categories, Forums and Sub-forums Arrange the order of Categories, Forums and Sub-forums Forum Options - Description, Locked, Passwords, Permissions, etc. Full Moderation Full Moderation - Topics and Posts are only displayed after a moderator or admin approves them (optional) Moderators can hide suspect Topics and Posts from other members Unlimited moderator Groups and Members Moderator permissions - Moderators can Edit and Delete Topics and Posts, and can also suspend members Moderate member’s uploads: view, download and delete using the built-in File Manager Unlimited forum admins Email activation of new members (optional) Admin activation of new members (optional) Group and Member Administration Create, Edit and Delete Groups Group options - Group Name, Group Icon, New Member Group, Permissions, etc. Optional Group Ladder System Permission system, based on member, member group or forums Add new members and change member names Suspend new member registration Member banning (based on member name, email address, email domain and IP address) File, Image, and Avatar Upload Tools and Configuration Set up a secure upload system for your members Select which Groups have File or Image Upload permissions Enable Avatar Uploading for Registered members Select 'Safe Files Types' that your members can upload - Built-in protection prevents accidental granting of permission to upload 'unsafe' file types Set maximum file, image and avatar sizes permitted to be uploaded Set the amount of allocated file space each member has available to them for uploads Manage your member's uploads using the built-in File Manager Support for AspUpload, Dundas Upload, SA FileUp, aspSmartUpload and AspSimpleUpload Forum Maintenance Batch lock topics Batch delete topics and posts Batch move topics and posts Batch delete Private Messages Batch delete non-posting members and inactive member accounts Import Tools Import members from other database, including other forum systems, CMS, portals, etc. General Forum skin configuration Forum statistics Date and Time settings and formats Bad Word Filter configuration Configurable Anti-SPAM flood control Email Configuration and SMTP authentication - Support for Microsoft's CDONTS and CDOSYS, JMail, AspEmail and AspMail components IP Address Banning Email Address and Email Domain banning Check for updates tool

*Please note some of the features listed above are only available in Web Wiz Forums Premium Edition. Please see the Edition Comparison Chart to compare editions.