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| Community Apps Dependencies | Show |
| Lines of code | 726 |
| Technical Name |
omni_print_local |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://www.omni-byte.com |
| Versions | 14.0 15.0 16.0 17.0 18.0 |
Local PDF Report Generation and Printing
This module utilizes client-side PDF report generation, enhancing performance and reducing server load. Leveraging the libwkhtmltox engine on Windows and wkhtmltopdf command line on Linux, Omni Print ensures quick and efficient PDF creation by rendering HTML on the client side.
Features
Client-side PDF Rendering
- Generate PDFs locally using libwkhtmltox (Omni Print 1.2.0 required)
- Cache fonts, styles, and resources locally for faster subsequent report rendering
- Up to 50% reduction in rendering time compared to server-side generation
Server Load Reduction
- Lower server CPU and memory usage
- Frees up resources for core business tasks
Quick Start
Install Odoo Module
Install this module in Odoo
Download and Install Client
Download and install the Omni Print client application, see the Download section for details
Enable `Client-side PDF Generation` Option
Go to "Settings" > "General Settings" > "PDF Report Generation". Enable "Client-side PDF Generation".
If your reports use resources that require authentication, enable the "Send Session Token to Omni Print" option to ensure proper access.
Ready to Go
After configuration, the system will automatically use the client for PDF generation
Download
You can download the Desktop App from the link below
(Currently supports Windows 10/11, Linux and macOS)
Or from the Microsoft Store:
(Copy the link above, and open in a new tab)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the requirements for client devices when using client-side rendering?
Currently, 64-bit Windows 10/11, x86-64 Linux and macOS(both x86 and arm64) are supported. Omni Print version 1.2.0 or higher is required.
For Linux users, please download and install the latest version of wkhtmltopdf from https://wkhtmltopdf.org/downloads.html.
How does client-side rendered PDF files differ from server-side rendered ones?
Ideally, client-side and server-side rendered PDF files should be consistent in content and format. The Omni Print feature aims to transfer the rendering process to the client, but still relies on the native PDF generation engine to ensure the accuracy and consistency of the rendering results. However, due to differences in client environments, there may be slight visual differences in rare cases, and thorough testing is recommended.
Why isn't there a significant improvement in rendering speed when using this addon?
- The initial render does not utilize caching, so it may be slower.
- Disabling Odoo's developer mode can significantly enhance rendering speed.
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