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ssc_pdf_reviewer |
| License | OPL-1 |
Attachments Reviewer for Odoo
Preview PDFs, images, text files, videos, and browser-supported documents directly inside Odoo. Reduce unnecessary downloads, avoid extra tabs, and keep users focused on the business record.
Instant Preview
Open attachments directly inside Odoo without downloading files first.
Private by Design
No third-party preview service. Files stay served by your own Odoo instance.
Lightweight Experience
A clean preview workflow designed to improve document review speed.
Features
A cleaner way to review documents in Odoo
Keep document review close to invoices, CRM records, projects, employees, and any record that uses binary fields or attachments.
Preview icon for attachments
Adds a convenient preview action for backend attachments and supported binary files.
Binary field preview
Improves binary fields with a simple preview experience directly from form views.
Smart file detection
Uses filename, MIME type, and content headers to select the safest preview method.
Private by design
No third-party preview API. Files stay served by your own Odoo instance.
Community ready
Handles Community content URLs where filename metadata may be limited.
Easy deployment
Install like a standard Odoo addon and start previewing supported files.
Supported file types
Preview common business files
Inline preview depends on the browser's native rendering support.
| File Type | Examples | Behavior |
|---|---|---|
| Inline preview | ||
| Images | .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, .webp, .svg | Inline preview |
| Text & code | .txt, .csv, .json, .xml, .html, .css, .js, .py | Inline preview |
| Video | .mp4, .webm, .ogg | Inline preview |
| Office documents | .docx, .xlsx, .pptx, .odt, .ods | Browser dependent |
How it works
A lightweight preview layer for Odoo backend files
The module enhances file widgets and attachment areas while keeping storage, permissions, and file serving managed by Odoo.
The file remains stored and served through standard Odoo attachment/content routes.
It checks filename, MIME type, and response headers where available.
Users inspect the file in a modal and can still use Open if a new tab is needed.
Installation
Install like a normal Odoo addon
Copy the module to your custom addons directory, restart Odoo, update the Apps list, then install the module.
./odoo-bin -d your_database -u ssc_pdf_reviewer
# Recommended after deployment:
# 1. Restart Odoo
# 2. Upgrade the module
# 3. Clear browser cache / Ctrl + F5
FAQ
Common questions
Does it send files outside Odoo?
No. Files are previewed from your Odoo instance using normal content URLs.
Why do Office files sometimes not preview?
Most browsers do not natively render every Office format inside an iframe. The module provides Open as fallback.
Does it replace Odoo attachments?
No. It only improves the user interface. Storage and access rules remain managed by Odoo.
Can it be customized?
Yes. It is lightweight and can be extended for custom models or document conversion workflows.
Give your Odoo users a faster way to inspect attachments
PDF Reviewer reduces unnecessary downloads, improves document review speed, and keeps users focused inside the Odoo workflow.
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