POS Cashier Search
by Odoo DevHouse https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?author=Odoo%20DevHouse$ 24.75
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
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Employees (hr)
• Point of Sale (point_of_sale) • Discuss (mail) • Inventory (stock) • Invoicing (account) |
| Lines of code | 18 |
| Technical Name |
pos_cashiers_search |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?author=Odoo%20DevHouse |
| Versions | 18.0 19.0 |
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
|
| Odoo Apps Dependencies |
•
Employees (hr)
• Point of Sale (point_of_sale) • Discuss (mail) • Inventory (stock) • Invoicing (account) |
| Lines of code | 18 |
| Technical Name |
pos_cashiers_search |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?author=Odoo%20DevHouse |
| Versions | 18.0 19.0 |
POS Selection Popup Search
Add real-time search functionality to all selection popups in Odoo POS - cashier selection, customer selection, product selection, and any dropdown with a list of options. Find what you need instantly without scrolling through long lists.
In standard Odoo POS, selection popups (cashier selection, customer selection, product selection, etc.) show a static list of options with no search/filter capability.
This creates significant usability problems:
- Cashiers must scroll through long lists to find the right option
- No search box - cannot type to filter results
- Especially painful when selecting customers from hundreds of records
- Cashier switching becomes tedious with many employees
- Product selection popups force manual scrolling
- Slows down checkout speed and cashier productivity
- No visual feedback for empty results when filtering
This module adds a real-time search input to all selection popups in Odoo POS. Cashiers can type to filter the list instantly - matching items appear as they type. The search is case-insensitive and matches any part of the label. Empty state messaging guides users when no results are found. Works with cashier selection, customer selection, product selection, and any other SelectionPopup in the POS.
- Real-Time Search Input: Type to filter selection popup options instantly
- Case-Insensitive Matching: Search works regardless of uppercase/lowercase
- Partial Match: Matches any part of the label - not just from the beginning
- Autofocus: Search input automatically focused when popup opens
- Empty State Message: Shows "No cashier found" or appropriate message when no results
- Works Everywhere: Cashier selection, customer selection, product selection, and any SelectionPopup
- Zero Configuration: Works immediately after installation
- Clean Integration: Inherits Odoo's native SelectionPopup - no core overrides
- Preserves All Original Features: Selection, active state, description display all preserved
- Fast Performance: Client-side filtering - no server round trips
1. Before - No Search, Long Scrolling List
Standard Odoo POS selection popup - static list, no search box, manual scrolling required.
2. After - Search Input Added
Search box appears at the top of every selection popup - start typing to filter.
3. Typing Filters Results in Real-Time
Type "John" - only matching cashiers/customers appear instantly.
4. Empty State - No Results Found
Clear messaging when no items match the search term.
Installation & Configuration
- Install the Module: Install through Odoo Apps or manually copy to addons path
- Dependencies: Requires
point_of_salemodule - Restart Server & Update: Restart Odoo and update the app list
- No Configuration Needed: Module works immediately after installation
- Test: Open POS session -> Any selection popup (cashier, customer, product) -> Search box appears
Step 1: Open POS Session
Launch your Point of Sale session as usual. The module is already active - no extra steps required.
Step 2: Trigger a Selection Popup
Navigate to any action that opens a selection popup, such as:
- Cashier Selection: Switch cashier from the options menu
- Customer Selection: Select a customer for the order
- Product Selection: Any product selection popup
- Any other SelectionPopup used by Odoo POS
Step 3: Use the Search Box
When the selection popup appears, you will see a search input at the top with placeholder text (e.g., "Search cashier..."). The input is automatically focused - you can start typing immediately.
- Type any part of the name you're looking for
- Results filter instantly as you type
- Search is case-insensitive - "JOHN" and "john" work the same
- Matches appear even if your search term is in the middle of the label
Step 4: Select from Filtered Results
Once you see the desired option in the filtered list, click it to select - just like the standard selection popup.
Step 5: Empty State Handling
If your search term matches no items, a message appears: "No cashier found" (or appropriate context). Clear the search box to see the full list again.
Pro Tip - Speed Up Checkout
The most time-saving use case is customer selection. With hundreds of customers in your database, scrolling is impractical. Now cashiers can type the first few letters of a customer's name and select instantly. This reduces checkout time by 5-10 seconds per transaction - significant savings over hundreds of daily sales.
Technical Note - No Server Impact
The search functionality is 100% client-side - all filtering happens in the browser. No additional server requests are made, so there's zero performance impact on your Odoo server, even with very large lists of customers or products.
Large Customer Databases
Retail stores with thousands of customers - cashiers find customers instantly by typing name.
Multiple Cashiers / Employees
Restaurants with 50+ staff - quickly switch cashier assignments without scrolling.
Large Product Catalogs
Product selection popups in custom POS workflows - search instead of scroll.
Multi-Location Retail
Select store location or register from long lists - search eliminates errors.
Hospitality / Restaurants
Select tables, sections, or waitstaff from dropdowns - fast search improves service speed.
High-Volume Checkout
Every second counts - search reduces selection time from 10+ seconds to under 2 seconds.
Faster Checkout
Reduce selection time from scrolling to typing - faster transactions, shorter queues.
Improved Cashier Productivity
Cashiers spend less time hunting for options - more focus on customers.
Reduced Selection Errors
Search reduces mis-clicks - cashiers select the correct option every time.
Better Customer Experience
Faster service means happier customers and more transactions per hour.
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