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    Posted: October 18 2008 at 00:23
Hi,

I just completed an important upgrade to the forum web wiz forum engine .

Please report issues in that thread. Thank you.

Here's the modificiations since v9.06 to the actual 9.53 version.

Important one in RED


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


Edited by M@X - October 18 2008 at 01:06
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2008 at 00:35
great M@X, thanks for all the hard work


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2008 at 01:21
Holy crap M@x! That's awesome! Clap


We're all eternally grateful Thumbs Up
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2008 at 03:44
Originally posted by Atavachron Atavachron wrote:

great M@X, thanks for all the hard work


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Just goes to show how hard M@x and Phil work behind the scenes for all our benefit.Clap
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2008 at 05:03
And I very much like the changes I've seen so far. Great stuff!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2008 at 05:08
Sounds great but where's Active Topics gone?
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There is, though, one bug I noticed trying to open "The Stranglers" and two recently made polls; upon opening them, I get the message

Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a0006'

Overflow: 'CInt'

/FORUM/includes/poll_display_inc.asp, line 150

while the rest of the page doesn't load.

Pretty sure it has to do with polls overall, I can't open a single topic in the "Prog Polls" section - plus I believe the topic about "Stranglers" has also a poll.



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Originally posted by chopper chopper wrote:

Sounds great but where's Active Topics gone?

OK, found it. It's now called New Posts.
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Yep, all the polls are buggered (technically speaking).
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Originally posted by Ricochet Ricochet wrote:

Microsoft VBScript runtime error '800a0006'

Overflow: 'CInt'

/FORUM/includes/poll_display_inc.asp, line 150



Can you confirm that it'S working now , I may have fixed it
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It's working now,Max.

Thanks for your all of your hard work

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Hmmm, unable to log in to the admin control panel now - previously it logged in via the forum and then sent me to the admin panel, now it just gets stuck in the forums.
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Polls working. Thanks M@X!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2008 at 05:48
Originally posted by Windhawk Windhawk wrote:

Hmmm, unable to log in to the admin control panel now - previously it logged in via the forum and then sent me to the admin panel, now it just gets stuck in the forums.


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The ADMIN CONTROL PANEL access big is now fixed. Please report issues here.
Sorry for the troubles.

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Well, there goes my sig again. Time to renew, anyway.
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2008 at 12:05
Is it just me, or is all the text several points larger? I liked it better before.
 
It also appears that sig resizing is gone, in favor of a tiny scroll bar for the huge picture. While that solves the problem of having to scroll past 500 pixels to read somebody's post, it's still not nice for the people with slow/limited internet.


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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2008 at 15:08
M@X, there was always a "quick login" box below the top bar, in the right side (precisely, below the actually login button). Any chance you could but that back up or was it one of the features designed to be removed?
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: October 18 2008 at 15:18
When I click on Forum Search < ="" ="text/">document.write('Search')Search)Search, I am only getting that search function with limited parameters/ functionality (and even then it's not working properly).  However, this one still works properly --> http://www.progarchives.com/forum/search_form.asp

EDIT: When I click on the Search hypertext link above copied from
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search < ="" ="text/">document.write('Search')SearchSearch  Calendar < ="" ="text/">document.write('Calendar')CalendarCalendar
, it is taking me to the larger search form page, but when I click on it at the top of the forum page, it takes me to the quick search.  Problem on my end, perhaps.


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