Odoo Studio
Customize Odoo without code using powerful drag-and-drop editor
Odoo Studio Overview
Odoo Studio is a no-code tool that allows customizing Odoo directly from the interface without writing code.
Drag-and-drop editor helps add fields, create views, custom reports, automated actions, and approval workflows visually.
Key points
• Visual Editor: Drag-and-drop interface to customize views
• Field Builder: Add custom fields with wizard
• View Designer: Create and edit form, list, kanban views
• Report Builder: Design custom PDF reports
• Automated Actions: Create automation rules without code
• Approval Flows: Design approval workflows
• Export/Import: Export and import customizations
• Version Control: Track changes and rollback
Key Features
Key points
• Add Fields: Add new fields (text, number, date, selection, relational)
• Modify Views: Add/remove/arrange fields in views
• Create Models: Create new custom models
• Custom Reports: Design PDF reports with drag-and-drop
• Automated Actions: Trigger actions based on conditions
• Email Templates: Create email templates with placeholders
• Access Rights: Configure permissions for custom fields/models
• Menu Editor: Customize menu structure
Use Cases
Studio Applications
| Scenario | Studio Solution | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Add custom field | Drag field into form view, select type | No developer needed, instant deployment |
| Custom report | Report builder with drag-and-drop | Design reports per brand guidelines |
| Approval workflow | Create approval stages and rules | Automate approval process |
| Automated email | Email template + automated action | Auto-send emails on triggers |
| Custom model | Model builder with fields and views | Extend Odoo for specific use cases |
Best Practices
Key points
• Test customizations in sandbox before production deploy
• Document customizations for team understanding
• Use clear naming conventions for custom fields
• Export customizations for backup
• Review access rights after adding fields/models
• Keep customizations simple, avoid over-engineering