
Learn how to add buttons in the header of tree views in Odoo. Enhance user experience with direct actions from the list view!
In Odoo, enhancing user interaction and functionality often involves adding buttons to the tree view header. This feature allows users to perform specific actions directly from the list view, improving workflow efficiency. In this blog, we will explore how to implement buttons in the tree view header using XML and the Odoo framework.
Tree views in Odoo are used to display records in a tabular format, providing a quick overview of multiple entries. By default, the tree view includes features like sorting, filtering, and editing records. Adding buttons to the header of a tree view can significantly enhance its functionality, enabling users to trigger specific actions without navigating away from the view.
To add buttons to the tree view header, you need to define them in your XML view. Here’s a basic example of how to add buttons in the tree view header:
<record id="view_tree_custom_model" model="ir.ui.view">
<field name="name">custom.model.tree</field>
<field name="model">custom.model</field>
<field name="arch" type="xml">
<tree>
<header>
<button name="action_button_1" string="Button 1" type="object" class="btn-primary"/>
<button name="action_button_2" string="Button 2" type="object" class="btn-secondary"/>
</header>
<field name="name"/>
<field name="date"/>
<field name="state"/>
</tree>
</field>
</record>
In this example, two buttons, "Button 1" and "Button 2," are added to the header of the tree view. The name attribute specifies the method to call when the button is clicked, while the string attribute defines the button's label. The type attribute set to object indicates that these buttons will call methods defined in the corresponding model.
To ensure that the buttons perform specific actions, you must define the corresponding methods in your model. Here’s an example of how to implement the methods for the buttons:
from odoo import models, api
class CustomModel(models.Model):
_name = 'custom.model'
@api.multi
def action_button_1(self):
# Logic for Button 1
return True
@api.multi
def action_button_2(self):
# Logic for Button 2
return True
In this code snippet, action_button_1 and action_button_2 methods are defined to perform specific operations when the respective buttons are clicked. You can customize the logic inside these methods to suit your application's requirements.
Adding buttons to the tree view header in Odoo is a powerful way to enhance user experience and improve workflow efficiency. By following the steps outlined in this blog, you can easily implement buttons that trigger specific actions directly from the tree view.
For more information on customizing views and user interactions in Odoo, refer to the official Odoo documentation or consult with experienced developers to ensure you are leveraging best practices in your implementation.
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