Quote from Code Wizard on 2026-06-17, 20:08

I'm planning to release the sequel to CWP-2 Remote soon — CWP-2 Portal. I'd like to do additional testing before release, so I'm publishing the beta version here. It's fully functional and you can use it for its intended purpose - https://calc.cwp2.net/. I want to hear your feedback - what should be changed, added, or fixed.

CWP-2 Portal is a self-hosted web application that turns your existing CWP-2 setup into a fully automated calculation service. Your clients register, top up their credit balance, submit requests through a browser — and receive results instantly, without any manual involvement on your part. Built directly on top of CWP-2 Remote, it requires no modifications to your current installation.

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How It Works

Portal is the missing front-end layer between your clients and the CWP-2 calculation engine. The request chain is straightforward:

1. Client — opens the portal in a web browser (HTTPS)
2. CWP-2 Portal — PHP + SQLite: handles accounts, billing, history and the admin panel
3. CWP-2 Remote — your existing C web server (JSON API on localhost:49374)
4. CWP-2 App — the calculation engine + dongle (tokens / credits)

Each step is handled automatically: Portal takes the client's request, forwards it to CWP-2 Remote via its existing JSON API, receives the result, deducts credits from the client's balance, and stores the transaction in the history log. You set the prices — Portal handles the rest.

CWP-2 Remote is used as-is — no modifications required to your existing installation.

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What Your Clients Get

A complete self-service experience — no need to contact you for each calculation.

• 🔐 Account & Login — email + password registration. Optional invite-only mode for controlled access during early rollout.
• 💳 Credit Balance — top up via Stripe or PayPal. Current balance always visible. Automatic notification when balance runs low.
• ⚙️ Calculation Form — dynamic form built from your live CWP-2 algorithm list. Fields adapt per algorithm: VIN, EEPROM file, key data, etc.
• 📋 Request History — complete log of all calculations: date and time, algorithm used, result, and credits spent per request.
• 🔔 Notifications — in-app alerts for low balance, account activity, and system messages from the admin.
• 👤 Profile — password change and account settings, accessible from any device with a browser.

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Flexible Per-Algorithm Pricing

You decide what each calculation costs. Prices are defined as rules with wildcard support — by algorithm ID, brand, and online/offline mode. Rules are evaluated top-to-bottom; first match wins.

Algorithm ID	Mode	Credits	Description
KIA_SMARTRA3	Online	10	Specific algorithm rule
TOYOTA_*	Any	5	All Toyota algorithms
*_EEPROM	Offline	1	All EEPROM offline calculations
*	Any	1	Default fallback — everything else

Rule changes take effect immediately — no restart required.

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Admin Panel

Full control over users, pricing, payments, and system settings — all accessible from your browser.

Users

• View all registered accounts
• Manually adjust credit balance
• Block or unblock access
• Delete accounts

Pricing

• Add, edit, delete pricing rules
• Wildcard algorithm matching
• Per-mode pricing (Online / Offline)
• Live changes, no restart

Payments

• Stripe Checkout + Webhooks
• PayPal Orders API
• 10 supported currencies
• Full transaction log

Settings

• Portal name and currency
• Invite-only registration toggle
• CWP-2 Remote URL and connection test
• Per-user request throttle

Invites

• Generate invite codes
• One-time use, controlled access
• Useful for private beta rollout

Notifications

• Alert on new user registration
• CWP-2 token balance warnings
• Mark read / clear all

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Installation — 3 Steps, Under 2 Minutes

Distributed as a ready-to-run archive for Windows. No server setup. No system-wide PHP installation. Everything is included.

1. Extract the archive — unpack into any folder, for example alongside your CWP-2 installation directory.
2. Run _install.cmd — downloads portable PHP 8.3 via PowerShell (available on all Windows 10/11 systems). No admin rights required, no changes to your system.
3. Run _start.cmd — opens the Setup Wizard in your browser. Five steps: connect to CWP-2 Remote, choose currency, enter Stripe/PayPal API keys, create your admin account, done.

Optional: Public access via Cloudflare Tunnel. Place cloudflared.exe in the folder and _start.cmd will launch the tunnel automatically, giving you a public HTTPS address with no port forwarding and no static IP required. Works without it too, for local network use.

Updates are applied by running _update.cmd — it replaces application files while leaving your config and database untouched.

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Join the Beta Test

CWP-2 Portal is in active development. If you're already running CWP-2 Calculator with CWP-2 Remote and are interested in offering paid calculation services to your own clients — we'd like to hear from you.

Portal is free for CWP-2 license holders — you profit from the calculations, not from the software itself.

Requirements to participate:

• Active CWP-2 dongle (Security Key with tokens/credits)
• CWP-2 Remote up and running on your machine
• Interest in reselling calculations to your own customers
• Willingness to test and share feedback

Reply in this thread or send a private message. Beta testers get early access to new features and a direct channel to development.