replaces the underlying library (PHP mail) with Swift Mailer
ensures compatibility with PHP 7.1
removes the rarely used kiwitrees internal messaging system
functional option to use text only or HTML for emails sent through kiwitrees.
New census assistant module
an improved version of the census assistant introduced in webtrees some months ago
easier to add new census templates. This release includes the existing UK and French templates plus:
Czech
Canadian
Danish
German
Irish
USA
Other new census related modules
The “UK census check” has been replaced by a new “Census Check” (Under the Reports menu) capable of listing missing census entries for any country there is a template for.
The “UK 1939 Register” is now treated by kiwitrees as a census (CENS) entry rather than a residence (RESI).
A new optional tab on each individual’s page titled “Census” is available to bring all that person’s census entries onto one page, as well as on the normal display of”facts and events”.
New database backup module
Replaces the MySqlDumpper add-on module.
Compatible with PHP 7.1
Now part of the standard kiwitrees code, but still optional (detailed FAQ on this to follow as soon as possible).