Key Features
Restore classic Edit, Save, and Discard workflow on form views with readonly-by-default records and unsaved-change protection
Readonly by default
Existing records open in readonly mode so users cannot accidentally edit fields while browsing form views.
Explicit Edit button
Users click Edit in the form header to unlock fields, matching the familiar classic Odoo workflow.
Save and Discard control
Save and Discard buttons appear when changes are made, giving users clear control over committing or reverting edits.
Returns to readonly after save
After saving or discarding, the form automatically switches back to readonly so further changes require clicking Edit again.
Unsaved changes warning
A confirmation dialog appears when navigating away or paging records with unsaved changes, offering Save or Discard.
Prevents accidental edits
Reduces unintended data changes in production databases where users browse records more often than they edit them.
Works on all backend forms
Applies to every standard backend form view â sales, accounting, inventory, HR, and any custom model using Odoo forms.
No configuration needed
Install the module and the classic edit workflow is active immediately â no settings, groups, or per-model setup required.
Lightweight web dependency
Depends only on standard web. No extra apps or server-side configuration are required.
Form opened in readonly mode
Edit mode with Save and Discard
Unsaved changes confirmation
User guide
Install the module and all backend form views open readonly by default with explicit Edit, Save, and Discard controls like classic Odoo.
1. Install the module
- Open Apps, remove the Apps filter, and search Classic Edit & Save Mode.
- Click Install. The module depends only on standard web.
2. Open any record
- Open any existing record in a form view (for example a contact, sale order, or product).
- The form opens in readonly mode â fields cannot be edited directly.
- The Edit button is visible in the form header.
3. Click Edit to make changes
- Click Edit to unlock fields for editing.
- Make your changes on the form.
- Save and Discard buttons appear when the record is dirty.
4. Save or discard
- Click Save to commit changes, or Discard to revert.
- After either action, the form returns to readonly mode automatically.
- Click Edit again if you need to make further changes.
5. Navigate with unsaved changes
- If you try to leave the form or page to another record with unsaved changes, a confirmation dialog appears.
- Choose Save to keep your changes or Discard to abandon them.
- The same prompt appears when paging between records using the form pager.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does this module change?
2. Does it apply to all form views?
3. Is any configuration required?
4. What happens to new records?
5. What happens when I navigate away with unsaved changes?
6. Are there any third-party dependencies?
7. Is it compatible with Odoo 19?
Module Support & SLA
Standard response time (SLA) for support queries is typically 1 to 2 working days.
| Availability |
Odoo Online
Odoo.sh
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| Lines of code | 96 |
| Technical Name |
oe_edit_save_mode |
| License | OPL-1 |
| Website | https://odooerp.ae |
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