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 18.0.1.7.0
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+- add the QR Code converter to the substitution menu
+
+- remove the converter.py file containing the image converter
+  this converter has been move to the converter module
+
 Add a redner menu in "Apps" containing:
 - the redner template management page (create, list, update, delete templates)
 - a configuration wizard allowing quick server configuration (apikey, account, url)