| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
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| Lines of code | 6708 |
| Technical Name |
report_builder_visual |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://synodica.com |
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
On Premise
|
| Lines of code | 6708 |
| Technical Name |
report_builder_visual |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://synodica.com |
Visual Report Builder.
Design Directly. Bypass Code.
Live PDF. One-Click Publish.
Stop wasting hours writing QWeb XML, modifying paper formats in code, and compiling PDFs. Visual Report Builder enables functional consultants, administrators, and developers to drag, drop, and publish pixel-perfect reports directly in the Odoo interface.
Direct Design vs. Traditional Coding
Stop making Odoo reports "the old way." Let's compare how this visual designer changes everything for developers and businesses alike.
Traditional Coding Style
- Write complex Qweb XML inheritance blocks by hand
- Restart Odoo service and upgrade modules to apply changes
- Manually define tables, columns, borders, and margins in code
- No visual reference; guess pixel sizes and compile repeatedly
- Requires professional Odoo developers for tiny updates or text tweaks
- Risk syntax/evaluation errors that crash document printouts entirely
Direct Visual Builder Style
- Drag & Drop: Place tables, text, barcodes, and lines on an intuitive grid
- Zero Restarts: Apply edits live, save drafts, and publish instantly
- Visual Configuration: Set font family, size, colors, and margins via sidebar UI
- Live Rendering: Generate real PDF preview with actual records as you design
- Empower Business Users: Let administrators manage layout, logos, and terms
- Safe Logic Sandbox: Auto-built Jinja2 expressions are linted before saving
Upcoming: AI Layout Builder
In our upcoming version, designing custom reports is completely streamlined. Just upload a PDF or an image of your target report design, and watch the AI convert it directly into a layout JSON file. Upload that file into Odoo, and your report configuration is fully complete and ready to print!
Upcoming AI Design Flow:
- Upload Reference: Provide a PDF file or an image/screenshot of your target report design.
- Generate Layout File: The AI converts your uploaded visual format into a structured JSON file automatically.
- Import JSON File: Upload the generated JSON directly in Odoo.
- Done! The report is instantly generated with correct spacing, margins, and headers.
Secure AI Features For Free - Purchase Now!
The AI-powered layout builder (JSON generation & auto-formatting) is under active development. Once released in version 2.0, the module price will increase. Purchase the module today at the current rate to secure your license, and receive the AI upgrade 100% free of charge!
How the Builder Works
From report record to published view in 5 intuitive steps. Let's look at the lifecycle.
Native Launch
Open any report form (Invoices, Picking lists) and click Edit Layout to open the custom canvas.
Visual Arranging
Drag/resize labels, shapes, tables, and images. Align to a clean mm-scale grid reflecting actual page sizes.
Field Mapping
Open the Field Picker to browse relational models 3 levels deep. Drop variables directly into elements.
Real-time Preview
Click Preview to generate a real PDF in seconds. Review text positioning and tables with actual record data.
One-Click Publish
Publish to auto-generate underlying QWeb XML view overrides. Revert to draft or restore older history anytime.
See the Canvas in Action
Explore the layout builder features. Build layouts visually, browse database fields, perform instant previews, and import structures.
Click the Edit Layout button directly inside Odoo's native action report view. The system instantly initializes the canvas using the linked Paper Format (margins, width, and height).
Settings → Technical → Reporting → Reports → Click Edit Layout
Arrange elements inside dynamic zones (Header, Body, Footer) on a precise millimeter-scale layout grid. Elements automatically stack, line up, or support absolute coordinate placements for billing headers and custom zones.
Millimeter Grid Canvas with Drag-and-Drop Elements & Zones
Use the newly redesigned 3-column insert menu card to instantly drop static text, shapes, database-bound fields, barcodes, and smart fields (page number, print date) or advanced pre-styled snippets directly into the canvas.
Redesigned 3-Column Component Insert Dropdown Menu
Select any text block and click the Field Picker. Browse Odoo database fields, including relational
fields (up to 3 levels deep like invoice_line_ids.product_id.name), and inject dynamic
tags with a click.
Relational Fields Hierarchy Tree for Data Insertion
Simply upload a PDF or image of your desired report layout. The AI converts it into a structured JSON fileâthen just upload the file and the layout is fully built!
Layout JSON Parser & Schema Generator Dialog
No client-side approximations. Click Preview to let Odoo render a real PDF using active database records, giving you a 100% accurate visual representation of the printed document.
Side-by-Side Live PDF Compiled Canvas Layout
Once published, the customized report automatically registers in the Odoo Action framework. Standard users can generate the pixel-perfect layout with a single click from the standard native form view's Print menu.
Print Customized Quotation Direct From Native Sale Order Form View
Ultimate Design Control
Experience direct report development inside Odoo with capabilities designed for both business professionals and developers.
Drag & Drop Editor
Place and scale text fields, dynamic tables, lines, shapes, and images visually. Custom grids ensure millimetric alignment.
Roadmap: AI Layouts
Convert PDF/Image layouts to JSON using AI, then upload them directly to auto-compile your visual reports. (Free upcoming update v2.0).
3-Level Field Picker
No need to memorize Odoo database field strings. Drill down through related records (M2O, O2M) up to 3 layers deep automatically.
Zone Management
Manage headers, footers, and body sections independently. Visual dimensions automatically scale to the report's paper orientation.
Version Snapshot History
Rollback layout changes instantly. Review visual differences between drafts and published versions, protecting layouts from loss.
Jinja2 Logic Linter
Need custom visibility or logic conditions? Use the developer mode expression panel, fortified with an on-the-fly syntax linter.
Specialized Odoo Services
We build, customize, and maintain Odoo solutions for businesses worldwide - from implementation to advanced integrations.
Ready to Build Reports Faster?
Banish slow manual QWeb coding cycles. Empower your team to modify invoice formats, quotation layouts, picking templates, and barcode labels visually inside Odoo.
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