
Learn how to add the chatter to existing Odoo models with inheritance, enhancing communication and tracking through messages, activity scheduling, and record history.
In Odoo chatter feature is invaluable. It offers logging of notes messages and tracking field changes. Often, we may want to add chatter functionality to an existing model. But some models don't include it by default. This guide will show the process of inheriting an existing model and adding chatter. Let's dive in!
Chatter is activity log in forms. Here users can log messages, schedule activities track changes. More they communicate within a model's record. This is commonly found in core models like sale.order and res.partner. It's useful for keeping records organized and transparent.
To incorporate chatter to existing model we will inherit it. First step for this is adding inheritance. Next, we will add chatter. The model name is my.custom.model. Let's proceed to the explanation.
from odoo import models
class MyCustomModel(models.Model):
_inherit = 'my.custom.model'
_inherit = ['mail.thread', 'mail.activity.mixin']
In the example we inherit mail.thread. Also, inherit mail.activity.mixin. The purpose of these mixins is enabling chatter and activity tracking. mail.thread furnishes message and communication functionalities. On the other hand, mail.activity.mixin serves the function of allowing activity scheduling and activity tracking.
When we inherit model and add mandatory mixins, we also must update the view file. This update is to display the chatter. We add the <field name="message_ids" /> and <field name="activity_ids" /> fields in the XML.
<record id="view_my_custom_model_form" model="ir.ui.view">
<field name="name">my.custom.model.form</field>
<field name="model">my.custom.model</field>
<field name="arch" type="xml">
<form string="My Custom Model">
<!-- Form fields go here -->
<!-- Adding the chatter -->
<sheet>
<div class="oe_chatter">
<field name="message_ids" widget="mail_thread"/>
<field name="activity_ids" widget="mail_activity"/>
</div>
</sheet>
</form>
</field>
</record>
The message_ids field lets you see the message thread in the form view. The activity_ids field displays the activities linked to the record. This XML code crafts section in form view. It allows user interaction with the chatter.
Chatter tool is really beneficial for collaboration in Odoo. When you add it to your custom models you are contributing to: Activity tracking: Teams have ability to craft and monitor tasks for progress. Record history: It keeps track of changes ensuring transparency. Improved communication: Users can add notes and communicate. This is done without leaving the record.
Adding chatter is straightforward in existing model of Odoo. It greatly enhances user experience. It provides improved tracking and communication. By following the steps above you can enable chatter in any model. Start using this powerful feature for custom requirements. Happy customizing!
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