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+This reader can be used starting from Bio-Formats version 7.1.0 and above.
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 # Quick start Bio-Formats CZI reader
 
 A revamped version of the original ZeissCZIReader which parses faster the metadata. This is critical to open multi-TB files in Fiji in a reasonable amount of time.