Odoo Insider: Unveiling Q&A Session Insights and Updates

The latest Odoo Insider session brought forth a wealth of information for Odoo enthusiasts and partners alike. This bi-weekly Q&A event, hosted by Antoine, serves as a platform for addressing user queries and sharing updates about the popular ERP software.

Upcoming Odoo Insider Sessions: What to Expect

Firstly, Antoine outlined the agenda for future Odoo Insider sessions. Next week, Emmanuel will return to delve into technical aspects of Odoo. Following that, a comprehensive tutorial on access rights is planned, aiming to clarify this crucial aspect of Odoo administration.

Odoo Experience: A Must-Attend Event

Secondly, Antoine highlighted the upcoming Odoo Experience event, scheduled for October 2nd. This free event promises to be massive, with an expected attendance of 25,000 to 30,000 people. The Odoo Experience will feature:

• Inspiring talks from business leaders
• Showcases of IT innovations
• Networking opportunities
• Previews of Odoo v18 features
• Discussions about future Odoo versions

To register for this free event, visit the Odoo Experience website.

Partner Network Updates

Regarding partner network changes, Antoine mentioned that no significant updates are currently planned. However, he emphasized Odoo’s focus on continual product improvement, which ultimately benefits partners by driving more clients to the platform.

New Product Type Interface in Odoo 18

Interestingly, Antoine revealed a significant change in the product type interface for Odoo 18. The new interface simplifies product categorization, addressing common user confusion between consumable and storable products. The updated options include:

• Goods (with the option to track inventory)
• Services
• Subscriptions

This change aims to streamline product management and improve user experience.

Customizing Odoo Reports: A Step-by-Step Guide

Lastly, Antoine provided a detailed explanation on how to customize Odoo reports, specifically addressing a question about adding the country of origin to delivery documents. He demonstrated the process of:

1. Locating the relevant field in the product form
2. Identifying the appropriate report template
3. Modifying the template using XPath expressions
4. Creating an inherited view for permanent changes

Here’s an example of the code used to add the country of origin to a delivery slip:

<record id="view_stock_report_delivery_document_inherited" model="ir.ui.view">
    <field name="name">stock.report.delivery.document.inherited</field>
    <field name="model">stock.picking</field>
    <field name="inherit_id" ref="stock.report_delivery_document"/>
    <field name="arch" type="xml">
        <xpath expr="//span[@t-field='move.product_uom_qty']" position="before">
            <span t-field="move.product_id.country_of_origin"/>
        </xpath>
    </field>
</record>

This code snippet demonstrates how to insert the country of origin field before the quantity field in the delivery slip report.

In conclusion, the Odoo Insider session provided valuable insights into upcoming features, events, and customization techniques. Stay tuned for more Odoo Insider sessions to keep up with the latest developments in the Odoo ecosystem.