diff --git a/cms/meta/__init__.py b/cms/meta/__init__.py
index 8a04cf9..4e7cd7b 100644
--- a/cms/meta/__init__.py
+++ b/cms/meta/__init__.py
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 __author__ = "Steve L. Nyemba"
-__version__= "2.2.24"
+__version__= "2.4.0"
 __email__ = "steve@the-phi.com"
 __license__="""
 Copyright 2010 - 2024, Steve L. Nyemba, Vanderbilt University Medical Center