chore: release notes for 7.3.0 (#15045)

# Overview Release notes for version 7.3.0 of the robot software. # Test Plan We'll check these out when the first 7.3.0 alpha is cut. Let's double check that our new markdown parser is behaving. # Changelog Notes in the usual two spots. # Review requests - RTP in API notes is pretty weak now. What else should we highlight? - Any other noteworthy features not mentioned? # Risk assessment none --------- Co-authored-by: Max Marrone <[email protected]>
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+## Opentrons Robot Software Changes in 7.3.0
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+Welcome to the v7.3.0 release of the Opentrons robot software!
+
+### New Features
+
+- Runtime parameters: read, write, and use parameters in Python protocol runs.
+
+### Improved Features
+
+- Automatic tip tracking is now available for all nozzle configurations.
+- Flex no longer shows unnecessary pipette calibration warnings.
+- Python protocols can once again set labware offsets outside of Labware Position Check.
+
+### Changed Features
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+- Calling `GET /runs/{id}/commands` for a JSON protocol no longer returns a full list of queued commands. Use protocol analysis to get a full list of commands.
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+### Bug Fixes
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+- Fixed an edge case where capitalizing part of a labware load name could cause unexpected behavior or collisions.
+- Fixed Python packages installed  on the OT-2 with `pip` not being found by `import` statements.
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+---
+
 ## Opentrons Robot Software Changes in 7.2.2
 
 Welcome to the v7.2.2 release of the Opentrons robot software!

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+## Opentrons App Changes in 7.3.0
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+Welcome to the v7.3.0 release of the Opentrons App! This release adds support for Python protocols with runtime parameters, letting you change the behavior of a protocol each time you run it.
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+Note: After updating, the app will prompt you to reanalyze all previously imported protocols. This is a one-time step and should not affect protocol behavior.
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+### New Features
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+Runtime Parameters
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+- Available runtime parameters are shown on the protocol details screen.
+- Both the Opentrons App and touchscreen let you enter new parameter values during run setup.
+- The app highlights changed parameter values so you can confirm them before starting the run.
+- The run preview (before the run) and run log (after the run) reflect changes to steps based on your chosen parameter values.
+
+Modules in Deck Configuration
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+- You can now specify what slots modules occupy on Flex in deck configuration.
+- When moving, Flex will avoid modules specified in deck configuration but not loaded in the protocol.
+- Deck configuration must be compatible with the protocol's requirements before you start a run.
+
+### Improved Features
+
+- Lists of robots are now sorted alphabetically.
+
+### Removals
+
+- Removed the "Use older protocol analysis method" advanced setting for OT-2. If you need this type of analysis, use `opentrons_simulate` on the command line.
+
+### Bug Fixes
+
+- All run log steps now appear in the same font size.
+- The app now properly sends custom labware definitions, along with the corresponding Python protocol, to Flex robots connected via USB.
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 ## Opentrons App Changes in 7.2.2
 
 Welcome to the v7.2.2 release of the Opentrons App!