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Odoo 10 Development Essentials: Explore the functionalities of Odoo to build powerful business applications.

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Odoo 10 Development Essentials

Chapter 2. Building Your First Odoo Application

Developing in Odoo most of the time means creating our own modules. In this chapter, we will create our first Odoo application and learn the steps needed to make it available to Odoo and install it.

Inspired by the notable http://todomvc.com/ project, we will build a simple To-Do application. It should allow us to add new tasks, mark them as completed, and finally clear the task list of all the already completed tasks.

We will get started by learning the basics of a development workflow: set up a new instance for your work, create and install a new module, and update it to apply the changes you make along with the development iterations.

Odoo follows an MVC-like architecture, and we will go through the layers during our implementation of the To-Do application:

  • The model layer, defining the structure of the app's data
  • The view layer, describing the user interface
  • The controller layer, supporting the...

Essential concepts

You're probably just getting started with Odoo, so now is obviously a good time to explain Odoo modules and how they are used in an Odoo development.

Understanding applications and modules

It's common to hear about Odoo modules and applications. But what exactly is the difference between them?

Module addons are the building blocks for Odoo applications. A module can add new features to Odoo, or modify existing ones. It is a directory containing a manifest, or descriptor file, named __manifest__.py, plus the remaining files that implement its features. 

Applications are the way major features are added to Odoo. They provide the core elements for a functional area, such as Accounting or HR, based on which additional addon modules modify or extend features. Because of this, they are highlighted in the Odoo Apps menu.

If your module is complex, and adds new or major functionality to Odoo, you might consider creating it as an application. If your module just makes...

The model layer

Now that Odoo knows about our new module, let's start by adding a simple model to it.

Models describe business objects, such as an opportunity, sales order, or partner (customer, supplier, and so on). A model has a list of attributes and can also define its specific business.

Models are implemented using a Python class derived from an Odoo template class. They translate directly to database objects, and Odoo automatically takes care of this when installing or upgrading the module. The mechanism responsible for this is the Object Relational Model (ORM).

Our module will be a very simple application to keep to-do tasks. These tasks will have a single text field for the description and a checkbox to mark them as complete. We should later add a button to clean the to-do list of the old, completed tasks.

Creating the data model

The Odoo development guidelines state that the Python files for models should be placed inside a models subdirectory. For simplicity, we won&apos...

The view layer

The view layer describes the user interface. Views are defined using XML, which is used by the web client framework to generate data-aware HTML views.

We have menu items that can activate actions that can render views. For example, the Users menu item processes an action also called Users, that in turn renders a series of views. There are several view types available, such as the list and form views, and the filter options made available are also defined by a particular type of view, the search view.

The Odoo development guidelines states that the XML files defining the user interface should be placed inside a views/ subdirectory.

Let's start creating the user interface for our To-Do application.

Adding menu items

Now that we have a model to store our data, we should make it available on the user interface.

For that, we should add a menu option to open the To-do Task model so that it can be used.

Create the views/todo_menu.xml file to define a menu item and the action performed...

The business logic layer

Now we will add some logic to our buttons. This is done with Python code, using the methods in the model's Python class.

Adding business logic

We should edit the todo_model.py Python file to add to the class the methods called by the buttons. First, we need to import the new API, so add it to the import statement at the top of the Python file:

from odoo import models, fields, api

The action of the Toggle Done button will be very simple: just toggle the Is Done? flag. For logic on records, use the @api.multi decorator. Here, self will represent a recordset, and we should then loop through each record.

Inside the TodoTask class, add this:

@api.multi 
def do_toggle_done(self): 
    for task in self: 
        task.is_done = not task.is_done 
    return True

The code loops through all the to-do task records and, for each one, modifies the is_done field, inverting its value. The method does not need to return anything, but we should have it to at least return a True...

Essential concepts

You're probably just getting started with Odoo, so now is obviously a good time to explain Odoo modules and how they are used in an Odoo development.

Understanding applications and modules

It's common to hear about Odoo modules and applications. But what exactly is the difference between them?

Module addons are the building blocks for Odoo applications. A module can add new features to Odoo, or modify existing ones. It is a directory containing a manifest, or descriptor file, named __manifest__.py, plus the remaining files that implement its features. 

Applications are the way major features are added to Odoo. They provide the core elements for a functional area, such as Accounting or HR, based on which additional addon modules modify or extend features. Because of this, they are highlighted in the Odoo Apps menu.

If your module is complex, and adds new or major functionality to Odoo, you might consider creating it as an application. If your module just makes changes to existing...

The model layer

Now that Odoo knows about our new module, let's start by adding a simple model to it.

Models describe business objects, such as an opportunity, sales order, or partner (customer, supplier, and so on). A model has a list of attributes and can also define its specific business.

Models are implemented using a Python class derived from an Odoo template class. They translate directly to database objects, and Odoo automatically takes care of this when installing or upgrading the module. The mechanism responsible for this is the Object Relational Model (ORM).

Our module will be a very simple application to keep to-do tasks. These tasks will have a single text field for the description and a checkbox to mark them as complete. We should later add a button to clean the to-do list of the old, completed tasks.

Creating the data model

The Odoo development guidelines state that the Python files for models should be placed inside a models subdirectory. For simplicity, we won't be following this...

The view layer

The view layer describes the user interface. Views are defined using XML, which is used by the web client framework to generate data-aware HTML views.

We have menu items that can activate actions that can render views. For example, the Users menu item processes an action also called Users, that in turn renders a series of views. There are several view types available, such as the list and form views, and the filter options made available are also defined by a particular type of view, the search view.

The Odoo development guidelines states that the XML files defining the user interface should be placed inside a views/ subdirectory.

Let's start creating the user interface for our To-Do application.

Adding menu items

Now that we have a model to store our data, we should make it available on the user interface.

For that, we should add a menu option to open the To-do Task model so that it can be used.

Create the views/todo_menu.xml file to define a menu item and the action performed by...

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  • This example-rich, easy-to-follow guide enables you to build apps appropriate to your business needs
  • Create solid business applications with the help of this precise, to-the-point guide

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Odoo is one of the fastest growing open source, business application development software products available. With announcement of Odoo 10, there are many new features added to Odoo and the face of business applications developed with Odoo has changed. This book will not only teach you how to build and customize business applications with Odoo, but it also covers all the new features that Odoo has to offer. This book is the latest resource on developing and customizing Odoo 10 applications. It comes packed with much more and refined content than its predecessor. It will start with building business applications from scratch and will cover topics such as module extensions, inheritance, working with data, user interfaces, and so on. The book also covers the latest features of Odoo 10, in addition to front end development, testing and debugging techniques. The book will also talk about Odoo Community and Odoo Enterprise.

Who is this book for?

This book caters to developers who are familiar with Python and MVC design and now want to build effective business applications using Odoo.

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  • Install Odoo from source code and use all the basic techniques to setup and manage your Odoo server instances
  • Create your first Odoo application
  • Add Odoo s social and messaging features to your own modules
  • Get to know the essentials of Models and Views
  • Understand and use the server API to add business logic
  • Use Qweb to create custom Reports
  • Extend Odoo CMS features to create your own website controllers and pages and leverage Odoo Workflows on your applications
  • Write module automated tests and debugging techniques
  • Deploy your Odoo applications for production use
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13 Chapters
1. Getting Started with Odoo Development Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
1. Getting Started with Odoo Development
Setting up a host for the Odoo server
Installing Odoo from the source
Initializing a new Odoo database
A word about Odoo product versions
More server configuration options
Developing from your workstation
Installing third-party modules
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2. Building Your First Odoo Application Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Building Your First Odoo Application
Essential concepts
The model layer
The view layer
The business logic layer
Setting up access security
Better describing the module
Summary
3. Inheritance – Extending Existing Applications Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Inheritance – Extending Existing Applications
Adding sharing capabilities to the To-Do app
Extending models
Extending views
More model inheritance mechanisms
Modifying data
Summary
4. Module Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Module Data
Understanding external identifiers
Exporting and importing data
Module data
XML data files
Summary
5. Models – Structuring the Application Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Models – Structuring the Application Data
Organizing application features into modules
Creating models
Creating fields
Relationships between models
Computed fields
Model Constraints
Summary
6. Views - Designing the User Interface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Views - Designing the User Interface
Defining the user interface with XML files
Context and domain
The form views
View semantic components
Dynamic views
List views
Search views
Calendar views
Graph and pivot views
Other view types
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7. ORM Application Logic – Supporting Business Processes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Creating a wizard
Working with the ORM API
Working with recordsets
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8. Writing Tests and Debugging Your Code
Unit tests
Adding unit tests
Writing test cases
Setting up tests
Testing exceptions
Running tests
About YAML tests
Development tools
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About kanban boards
Designing kanban views
The QWeb templating language
Inheritance on kanban views
Custom CSS and JavaScript assets
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10. Creating QWeb Reports
Installing wkhtmltopdf
Creating business reports
QWeb report templates
Presenting data in reports
Rendering images
Summary totals and running totals
Defining paper formats
Enabling language translation in reports
Reports based on custom SQL
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Roadmap
Our first web page
Building websites
Website forms
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Setting up a Python client
Calling the Odoo API using XML-RPC
Writing a Notes desktop application
Introducing the ERPpeek client
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Available prebuilt packages
Installing dependencies
Multiprocessing workers
Using a reverse proxy
Server and module updates
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List of EU27 countries: www.gov.uk/eu-eea:

A custom duty or localized taxes may be applicable on the shipment and would be charged by the recipient country outside of the EU27 which should be paid by the customer and these duties are not included in the shipping charges been charged on the order.

How do I know my custom duty charges? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

The amount of duty payable varies greatly depending on the imported goods, the country of origin and several other factors like the total invoice amount or dimensions like weight, and other such criteria applicable in your country.

For example:

  • If you live in Mexico, and the declared value of your ordered items is over $ 50, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 19% which will be $ 9.50 to the courier service.
  • Whereas if you live in Turkey, and the declared value of your ordered items is over € 22, for you to receive a package, you will have to pay additional import tax of 18% which will be € 3.96 to the courier service.
How can I cancel my order? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Cancellation Policy for Published Printed Books:

You can cancel any order within 1 hour of placing the order. Simply contact customercare@packt.com with your order details or payment transaction id. If your order has already started the shipment process, we will do our best to stop it. However, if it is already on the way to you then when you receive it, you can contact us at customercare@packt.com using the returns and refund process.

Please understand that Packt Publishing cannot provide refunds or cancel any order except for the cases described in our Return Policy (i.e. Packt Publishing agrees to replace your printed book because it arrives damaged or material defect in book), Packt Publishing will not accept returns.

What is your returns and refunds policy? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Return Policy:

We want you to be happy with your purchase from Packtpub.com. We will not hassle you with returning print books to us. If the print book you receive from us is incorrect, damaged, doesn't work or is unacceptably late, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com with the order number and issue details as explained below:

  1. If you ordered (eBook, Video or Print Book) incorrectly or accidentally, please contact Customer Relations Team on customercare@packt.com within one hour of placing the order and we will replace/refund you the item cost.
  2. Sadly, if your eBook or Video file is faulty or a fault occurs during the eBook or Video being made available to you, i.e. during download then you should contact Customer Relations Team within 14 days of purchase on customercare@packt.com who will be able to resolve this issue for you.
  3. You will have a choice of replacement or refund of the problem items.(damaged, defective or incorrect)
  4. Once Customer Care Team confirms that you will be refunded, you should receive the refund within 10 to 12 working days.
  5. If you are only requesting a refund of one book from a multiple order, then we will refund you the appropriate single item.
  6. Where the items were shipped under a free shipping offer, there will be no shipping costs to refund.

On the off chance your printed book arrives damaged, with book material defect, contact our Customer Relation Team on customercare@packt.com within 14 days of receipt of the book with appropriate evidence of damage and we will work with you to secure a replacement copy, if necessary. Please note that each printed book you order from us is individually made by Packt's professional book-printing partner which is on a print-on-demand basis.

What tax is charged? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Currently, no tax is charged on the purchase of any print book (subject to change based on the laws and regulations). A localized VAT fee is charged only to our European and UK customers on eBooks, Video and subscriptions that they buy. GST is charged to Indian customers for eBooks and video purchases.

What payment methods can I use? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

You can pay with the following card types:

  1. Visa Debit
  2. Visa Credit
  3. MasterCard
  4. PayPal
What is the delivery time and cost of print books? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

Shipping Details

USA:

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Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the US within 10-15 business days

Premium: Trackable Delivery to most addresses in the US within 3-8 business days

UK:

Economy: Delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 7-9 business days.
Shipments are not trackable

Premium: Trackable delivery to most addresses in the U.K. within 3-4 business days!
Add one extra business day for deliveries to Northern Ireland and Scottish Highlands and islands

EU:

Premium: Trackable delivery to most EU destinations within 4-9 business days.

Australia:

Economy: Can deliver to P. O. Boxes and private residences.
Trackable service with delivery to addresses in Australia only.
Delivery time ranges from 7-9 business days for VIC and 8-10 business days for Interstate metro
Delivery time is up to 15 business days for remote areas of WA, NT & QLD.

Premium: Delivery to addresses in Australia only
Trackable delivery to most P. O. Boxes and private residences in Australia within 4-5 days based on the distance to a destination following dispatch.

India:

Premium: Delivery to most Indian addresses within 5-6 business days

Rest of the World:

Premium: Countries in the American continent: Trackable delivery to most countries within 4-7 business days

Asia:

Premium: Delivery to most Asian addresses within 5-9 business days

Disclaimer:
All orders received before 5 PM U.K time would start printing from the next business day. So the estimated delivery times start from the next day as well. Orders received after 5 PM U.K time (in our internal systems) on a business day or anytime on the weekend will begin printing the second to next business day. For example, an order placed at 11 AM today will begin printing tomorrow, whereas an order placed at 9 PM tonight will begin printing the day after tomorrow.


Unfortunately, due to several restrictions, we are unable to ship to the following countries:

  1. Afghanistan
  2. American Samoa
  3. Belarus
  4. Brunei Darussalam
  5. Central African Republic
  6. The Democratic Republic of Congo
  7. Eritrea
  8. Guinea-bissau
  9. Iran
  10. Lebanon
  11. Libiya Arab Jamahriya
  12. Somalia
  13. Sudan
  14. Russian Federation
  15. Syrian Arab Republic
  16. Ukraine
  17. Venezuela