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+## I'm submitting a ...   (check one with "x")
+```
+[ ] bug report => search github for a similar issue or PR before submitting
+[ ] feature request
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+
+<!--- Provide a general summary of the issue in the Title above -->
+
+## Expected Behavior
+<!--- If you're describing a bug, tell us what should happen -->
+<!--- If you're suggesting a change/improvement, tell us how it should work -->
+
+## Current Behavior
+<!--- If describing a bug, tell us what happens instead of the expected behavior -->
+<!--- If suggesting a change/improvement, explain the difference from current behavior -->
+
+## Possible Solution
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+<!--- or ideas how to implement the addition or change -->
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+## Steps to Reproduce (for bugs)
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+<!--- reproduce this bug. Include code to reproduce, if relevant -->
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+## Context
+<!--- How has this issue affected you? What are you trying to accomplish? -->
+<!--- Providing context helps us come up with a solution that is most useful in the real world -->
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+## Your Environment
+<!--- Include as many relevant details about the environment you experienced the bug in -->
+* Alfresco SDK version used: <!-- 2.1 / 2.2 / 3.0betaX-->
+* Alfresco version used: <!-- Enterprise 5.1, Community 5.0.f or ...-->
+* Output of command 'mvn -version': <!-- Maven/JDK version--> 
+* Link to your project: <!-- optional for having a minimal example-->
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+## Additional information
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