In Odoo 18, customizing the POS interface lets businesses improve user experience and operations. Adding a custom button with JavaScript and XML allows specific actions like applying discounts or accessing reports.
1. How to Add a Custom Button in Odoo 18 POS
Screen
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2. Enterprise
In Odoo 18, customizing the POS interface lets businesses improve
user experience and operations. Adding a custom button with
JavaScript and XML allows specific actions like applying discounts or
accessing reports.
Introduction
3. Enterprise
● Add JavaScript and XML files to the src folder of your custom
module.
● Define button functionality in the JavaScript file.
● Specify the button's layout and placement in the XML file for the
Product and Payment screens.
● Update the manifest.py file to include these assets under the
point_of_sale.assets section.
● Ensure Odoo loads the custom buttons correctly for enhanced
user interaction and functionality.
Steps
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● To implement a custom PopUp button on the POS screen
using the OWL framework, navigate to the static/src/xml
directory of your custom module and create a new XML file.
● In this file, define the structure of your button with the
following code:
Steps
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● Include the JavaScript (JS) file after the button definition in the
XML file.
● Use the /** @odoo-module **/ declaration in the JS file to
specify the module and relevant screens.
● This annotation ensures proper linking of JavaScript
functionalities to the Odoo module.
Steps
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A new control button, "Custom Button," is added under "Actions."
Clicking it will trigger an alert dialog.
A custom function called custom_button_click has been added, which
triggers an alert dialog when clicked.
Explanation
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In conclusion, adding a custom button to the Odoo POS system
improves user experience and functionality. It allows developers to
create features that helps specific business needs, making the POS
interface more dynamic and efficient.
Conclusion
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