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+# Version 2.12
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+- better log messages
+- added sqlite support for native geant4 volumes
+- using random engine status to set status, seed to FrequencySyncSignal 
+- using float for 2d and 3d mapped field persistence
+- binary maps support with cMag library
+- various clas12 digitization fixes