| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
Discuss (mail)
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| Lines of code | 1974 |
| Technical Name |
itechgroup_field_access_control |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://www.itechgroup.info/ |
| Versions | 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 |
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
|
| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
Discuss (mail)
|
| Lines of code | 1974 |
| Technical Name |
itechgroup_field_access_control |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://www.itechgroup.info/ |
| Versions | 16.0 17.0 18.0 19.0 |
Field & UI Access Control
Make any field invisible, read-only, or required, per user or group without a single line of code.
Tired of asking developers to hide fields or restrict UI elements?
Field & UI Access Control puts you in charge, configure field visibility, chatter buttons, and menu items from a simple admin panel. No XML, no Python, no restarts.
- Field-Level Control: Set any field to invisible, read-only, or required for specific users or groups, instantly on save.
- Chatter Button Hiding: Hide Send Message, Log Note, and Schedule Activity per model per user, keep the interface focused.
- Menu Restriction: Hide any menu item from specific users without changing their security groups or access rights.
- One-Click Rule Copy: Configure rules once, then copy them to multiple users with the built-in wizard.
- Immutable Audit Log: Every rule change is tracked automatically, who changed what, when, and why. Essential for compliance.
- Conflict Detection: Automatic warnings when user rules clash with group rules, resolve conflicts before they cause confusion.
- Works on Any Model: Standard or custom modules, all models and fields are available automatically. No limits.
Field Access Rules
Set any field to invisible, read-only, or required per user or group. Works on every model in your Odoo, no developer mode needed.
Chatter Controls
Hide Send Message, Log Note, and Schedule Activity buttons independently per model per user. Keep forms clean and focused.
Menu Restriction
Hide top-level or sub-menu items from specific users without touching their security groups. Admins are always exempt.
See it in action
1 Create a Field Access Rule
Pick a model, a field, and an access type (invisible, read-only, or required). Assign it to a user or group, the rule is live on save.
2 Hide Chatter Buttons Per Model
Selectively hide Send Message, Log Note, or Schedule Activity on any model. Prevent accidental notes on client-facing documents.
3 Restrict Menu Items Per User
Hide any menu entry from specific users without changing access rights. Administrators are automatically exempt from all restrictions.
4 Copy Rules Across Users
Configured rules for one user? Copy them to multiple others instantly. Choose Overwrite or Merge mode for full control.
5 Full Audit Trail
Every rule create, update, and delete is logged with old and new values. Immutable entries, nobody can edit or delete the log.
6 Admin Dashboard
A centralized view of every active rule across all models and users. Filter by model, user, group, or rule type. Spot gaps instantly.
Field Access Rules
Works on every model in your Odoo, including fields from custom modules.
Invisible, Read-Only, or Required, per field, per user or group.
User-level rules always take precedence over group rules for fine-grained control.
Rules are live on save, no server restart or module update needed.
Chatter Controls
Hide Send Message, Log Note, and Schedule Activity separately, not all or nothing.
Hide Log Note on Sales Orders but keep it on Purchase Orders, full flexibility.
Administration Tools
Copy all rules from one user to multiple targets with Overwrite or Merge mode.
Visual warnings when user rules and group rules disagree on the same field.
Every change tracked with old/new values. Protected from deletion for compliance.
Centralized view of all active rules. Filter by model, user, group, or type.
How it works
Install
Install the module, no extra configuration needed.
Create Rules
Pick a model, field, access type, and target user or group.
Save
Rules apply instantly on save, no restart needed.
Done!
Users see the change on their next page load.
What's inside the module
After installation, a new Access Control top-level menu appears with two sections:
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Field Access Rules
Manage field visibility per user or group -
Chatter Access Rules
Hide chatter buttons per model -
Menu Access Rules
Restrict menu items per user -
Copy Rules
Bulk-copy rules across multiple users
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Dashboard
Centralized view of all active rules across models and users -
Audit Log
Immutable change history, who changed what and when
Getting started
Up and running in 5 minutes
- Install Field & UI Access Control from the Apps menu
- Open the Field Access Control menu in the top navigation
- Create your first rule: pick a model, field, access type, and user
- Click Save, the rule is active immediately
- Use the Copy Wizard to replicate rules across multiple users
No developer mode, no XML, no restarts, just point and click.
Common questions
Do I need developer mode to use this module?
No. Everything is configured through a clean admin interface in the main menu. No technical knowledge, no XML, no Python required.
Does a rule apply immediately or only after a restart?
Rules apply immediately on save. The affected user sees the change on their next page load, no server restart or module update needed.
What happens if a user rule and a group rule conflict?
User-level rules always take precedence. The module also shows a visual conflict warning on the rule form so you can resolve it deliberately.
Does this work with custom modules and custom fields?
Yes. The rule picker dynamically lists all installed models and their fields, so any custom model or field is automatically available.
Are admin users protected from losing access?
Yes. Users in the Settings group (system administrators) are automatically exempt from all rules. You cannot accidentally lock out an admin.
Which Odoo editions are supported?
Works with Odoo 16.0, Community, Enterprise, and Odoo.sh. Dependencies are only base, mail, and web.
Need help?
Questions? Issues? We're here to help.
Need it in your language? We can do custom translations.
support@itechgroup.infoMade by Itechgroup
Take full control of your Odoo interface today
Stop asking developers to hide fields. Configure field visibility, chatter buttons, and menu items yourself, in minutes.
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