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+Train a GT4HistOCR Calamari model
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+
+This trains a Calamari model based on GT4HistOCR. Or rather 5 using
+cross-validation to use for confidence voting.
+
+Requires Calamari 0.3.5.
+
+Trained models
+--------------
+For a finished model have a look here:
+https://file.spk-berlin.de:8443/calamari-models/