Autocomplete search in the form view

Autocomplete search in the search view

Pattern search in the search view

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Overview

This module enhances the search behavior of many2x fields in Odoo by introducing a pattern-based search mechanism. Instead of relying solely on the default ilike search, it allows users to search by meaningful fragments of the name. This is particularly helpful in cases where records (e.g. employees) share common prefixes like "Muhammad", enabling quicker and more intuitive access to relevant records.

Key Features

• Improves usability of many2x fields with large datasets
• Supports pattern-based searching (e.g., "muhra" matches "Muhammad Rajeel")
• Context-aware as only applies when explicitly enabled
• Lightweight and non-intrusive to existing logic
• Compatible with all standard and custom models

How to Use

1. Autocomplete search in the form view

   

   In your form view XML, add context="{'pattern_search': True}" to the many2x field definition.

   Example:

   <form>
       <field name="employee_id" context="{'pattern_search': True}" />
   </form>

   Once enabled, the field will support pattern matching: typing muhra will match "Muhammad Rajeel", and rjl will also return similar results even if the full name doesn't begin with it.

2. Autocomplete search in the search view

   

   In your search view XML, add context="{'pattern_search': True}" to the field definition.

   Example:

   <search>
       <field name="department_id" context="{'pattern_search': True}" />
   </search>

   Once enabled, the field will support pattern matching: typing proser will match "Professional Services",

3. Pattern search in the search view

   

   Same as #2

   Example:

   <search>
       <field name="name" context="{'pattern_search': True}" />
   </search>

   Once enabled, the field will support pattern matching: searching muhra will match "Muhammad Rajeel",

   Use with filter_domain:

   If using filter_domain in search field, use raw_value instead of self in domain

   Example:

   <search>
       <field name="name" string="Employee" filter_domain="['|', ('work_email', 'ilike', self), ('name', 'ilike', raw_value)]" context="{'pattern_search': True}"/>
   </search>

   work_email will be searched without pattern but name will be searched with pattern