Mastering Odoo: Insider Tips on Automation, Profiling, and Access Rights

Odoo automation profiling access rights. In this week’s Odoo Insider Session, we delved into some technical aspects of Odoo that developers and administrators should know. From automated actions to profiling and access rights management, we’ve got you covered with expert insights.

Harnessing the Power of Automated Actions

Automated actions, now known as automation rules, remain a powerful tool in Odoo. However, their interface has undergone some changes. Notably, the trigger options have been consolidated.

Understanding the New ‘On Save’ Trigger

Previously, we had separate ‘On Create’ and ‘On Write’ triggers. Now, these have been combined into a single ‘On Save’ option. This change simplifies the interface while maintaining functionality. However, it’s crucial to note that this might lead to multiple triggers if your workflow involves several write operations.

Module Development vs. Automated Actions

While automated actions are convenient, especially for one-time scripts or testing, they can become difficult to maintain in the long run. Therefore, for complex or permanent customizations, it’s often better to develop custom modules. This approach offers better version control and easier maintenance.

Profiling: Your Secret Weapon for Performance Optimization

When faced with performance issues, Odoo’s built-in profiler can be a lifesaver. This tool, available since version 15, allows you to identify bottlenecks in your code.

How to Use the Odoo Profiler

To use the profiler:

1. Enable it in debug mode
2. Set the duration
3. Perform the actions you want to profile
4. Analyze the results

The profiler presents results in a hierarchical view, showing which operations take the most time. It can even display SQL queries, helping you optimize database operations.

Here’s a sample of how to enable profiling in code:

from odoo.tools.profiler import profile

@profile
def my_function():
    # Your code here
    pass

This decorator will automatically profile the function and generate a report.

Navigating the Complex World of Access Rights

Managing access rights in Odoo can be tricky, especially when trying to create custom user profiles. While it might be tempting to modify existing groups, this approach can lead to unexpected issues.

The Pitfalls of Modifying Standard Groups

Odoo often performs checks in the code based on standard group assignments. Modifying these can break functionality in unexpected ways. For instance, changing the ‘Account Manager’ group might prevent users from performing certain accounting operations, even if they have seemingly appropriate permissions.

Best Practices for Custom Access Rights

Instead of modifying standard groups, consider creating a parallel layer of custom groups. These can inherit from standard groups and add or remove specific permissions as needed. However, this requires careful planning and thorough testing.

The ‘No Update’ Flag: A Double-Edged Sword

The ‘no update’ flag in Odoo determines whether a record should be updated when its module is upgraded. While this can prevent unwanted changes, it can also lead to confusion when developing custom modules.

To override the ‘no update’ flag, you can use XML like this:

<record id="base.user_admin" model="res.users" forcecreate="False">
    <field name="name">Administrator</field>
</record>

This will update the record even if it’s marked as ‘no update’.

Odoo SH: Understanding Branch Management

When working with Odoo SH, it’s important to understand how branch management works. Renaming a branch on GitHub essentially creates a new branch rather than renaming the existing one. This means that Odoo SH will create a new development environment for the “renamed” branch.

For more information on Odoo SH and its features, check out the official Odoo SH documentation.

In conclusion, mastering these technical aspects of Odoo can significantly enhance your development and administration capabilities. By understanding automated actions, leveraging profiling tools, managing access rights carefully, and navigating the intricacies of Odoo SH, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle complex Odoo projects.

Remember, while these tools and techniques are powerful, they require careful consideration and testing. Always ensure you understand the implications of your changes, especially when dealing with access rights or core Odoo functionality.