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PraetorX FlowForge

BPMN 2.0 Process Designer with Visual Form Builder for Odoo 19

v19.0.1.0.0 Community Enterprise Odoo.sh BPMN 2.0

Design, document, and manage business processes directly in Odoo. Full-viewport drag-and-drop BPMN editor powered by bpmn.js, with form builder, version control, template library, and export to XML, SVG, or PDF.

praetorx.net | Syntax & Sabotage

Core Features

Fullscreen BPMN Editor

Professional drag-and-drop designer on bpmn.js. 70+ BPMN 2.0 element types. Categorized sidebar, auto-save, zoom/pan/fit.

UserTask Form Builder

Design data entry forms for BPMN UserTasks. 9 field types incl. Odoo model references. Required/optional, defaults, help text.

Template Library

Pre-built: Approval, Sales Order, Onboarding. Create your own. 6 categories, usage tracking, system-protected templates.

Version Control

Save snapshots with change descriptions. Compare, restore, download any version. Auto-saves before restore.

Approval Workflow

Draft → Review → Approved lifecycle. Write-protected after approval. Role-based access (User / Manager).

Universal Export

BPMN 2.0 XML (Camunda, Signavio), SVG for docs, PDF reports. Import from any BPMN source.

Dark Mode

Full dark mode following Odoo 19 scheme. Editor, sidebar, all views adapt automatically.

Collaboration

Owner/editor roles per diagram. Chatter for comments, activity tracking. Categories & color-coded tags.

BPMN Element Reference

CategoryElements
EventsStart, End, Timer, Message, Signal, Error
TasksUserTask, ServiceTask, ScriptTask, SendTask, ManualTask
GatewaysExclusive (XOR), Parallel (AND), Inclusive (OR)
ContainersSubProcess, Pool, Lane
ArtifactsData Object, Data Store, Annotation, Group

Use Cases

ISO 9001 Compliance

Document quality management processes. Version control provides the audit trail.

Employee Onboarding

Structured workflows with user task forms. HR tracks completion in real time.

Approval Processes

Multi-level workflows with gateways and decision points.

Operations

Map production workflows, maintenance procedures, supply chain processes.

Screenshots

Fullscreen BPMN Editor

Fullscreen BPMN 2.0 Editor — drag-and-drop with categorized element sidebar

UserTask Form Builder

UserTask Form Builder — 9 field types, linked to BPMN elements

Template Library

Template Library — pre-built and custom templates with usage tracking

Version Control

Version Control — snapshots, restore, and approval workflow

Setup Guide

  • Odoo 19.0 (Community or Enterprise)
  • Python 3.10+
  • Modules: base, web, mail
  • Optional: svglib + reportlab for PDF export

No Enterprise dependency. Works on Community, Enterprise, and Odoo.sh.

Install from the Odoo Apps menu. Search for "FlowForge" or "BPMN".

For PDF export: pip install svglib reportlab

bpmn.js is bundled — no CDN or external dependencies.

  1. Navigate to FlowForge → Diagrams → click New
  2. Enter a name, optionally select a template
  3. Click "Open Editor" for the fullscreen BPMN designer
  4. Drag elements from the sidebar, connect them
  5. Click Save — auto-generates SVG preview

FlowForge User: Create/edit own diagrams, use templates, save versions, submit for review.

FlowForge Manager: All User permissions + approve/reject, edit all diagrams, manage templates/categories/tags.

FAQ

No. Works on Community, Enterprise, and Odoo.sh. Depends only on base, web, mail.
Yes. Import BPMN 2.0 XML from Camunda Modeler, Signavio, Bizagi, or any BPMN-compliant tool.
FlowForge is the designer. For execution, install FlowForge Engine (separate module) — adds token-based execution, UserTask inbox, ServiceTask automation, ExclusiveGateway routing.
Yes — install FlowForge Knowledge (free bridge module). Adds a /flowforge slash command for live SVG embedding.
BPMN 2.0 XML (interoperable), SVG (vector graphics), PDF (printable reports). PDF requires svglib + reportlab.
Yes. Full dark mode following Odoo 19 color scheme. Editor, sidebar, forms, and all views adapt automatically.

Release History

v19.0.1.0.0 — March 2026

Initial Release for Odoo 19

  • Fullscreen BPMN 2.0 editor (bpmn.js) with 70+ element types
  • Categorized element sidebar with drag-and-drop
  • UserTask Form Builder — 9 field types incl. model references
  • Template library with 3 pre-built templates
  • Version control: snapshot, restore, download
  • Export: BPMN 2.0 XML, SVG, PDF
  • Import from any BPMN 2.0 source
  • Draft → Review → Approved workflow with write protection
  • Categories, color-coded tags, Kanban view
  • Full dark mode support
  • User / Manager role-based access control

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Made with ♥ by Syntax & Sabotage

Anbieter: Lars Weiler · Impressum · support@syntaxandsabotage.io

PraetorX FlowForge

BPMN 2.0 Process Designer for Odoo 19

Design, document, and manage business processes directly in Odoo. Full-viewport drag-and-drop BPMN editor powered by bpmn.js, with an integrated form builder for UserTasks, version control, template library, and export to XML, SVG, or PDF.

Part of the PraetorX Enterprise Module Suite — https://praetorx.net

Table of Contents

Overview

FlowForge brings professional process design into Odoo using the industry-standard BPMN 2.0 notation. The fullscreen editor supports 70+ element types including tasks, gateways, events, pools, and lanes.

Diagrams are stored as standard BPMN 2.0 XML — fully interoperable with Camunda, Signavio, Bizagi, and any BPMN-compliant tool.

No Enterprise dependency. Works on Odoo Community, Enterprise, and Odoo.sh.

Fullscreen BPMN Editor

  • Drag-and-drop element placement on a full-viewport canvas
  • Categorized element sidebar with 70+ BPMN 2.0 elements (Events, Tasks, Gateways, Containers, Artifacts)
  • Auto-save — changes are saved automatically with SVG preview generation
  • Zoom controls — fit to screen, zoom in/out, pan
  • Full dark mode — follows Odoo 19 color scheme automatically
  • OWL-based — native Odoo 19 widget, no iframes

UserTask Form Builder

  • Design data entry forms for BPMN UserTask elements
  • 9 field types: Text, Textarea, Integer, Float, Boolean, Date, DateTime, Selection, Many2one (Odoo model reference)
  • Configure required/optional flags, help text, default values, placeholders
  • Validation rules — field name format enforcement (^[a-z][a-z0-9_]*$)
  • Forms are linked to specific BPMN element IDs in the diagram
  • JSON selection options for Selection fields

Template Library

  • 3 pre-built templates included:
    • Approval Workflow
    • Sales Order Processing
    • Employee Onboarding
  • 6 categories: Sales, HR, Finance, Operations, IT, General
  • Create custom templates from any existing diagram
  • Usage tracking — see which templates are most popular
  • System templates are protected from deletion
  • One-click "Use Template" to create a new diagram

Version Control & Approval

  • Save versions with change descriptions
  • Compressed snapshots (zlib) for storage efficiency
  • Auto-numbering — versions increment automatically
  • Restore any previous version (auto-saves current state before restoring)
  • Download any version as BPMN XML
  • Approval workflow: Draft → Review → Approved (write-protected)
  • "Create New Draft" to iterate on an approved diagram

Export & Import

  • Export formats: BPMN 2.0 XML, SVG, PDF
  • Import: Upload any BPMN 2.0 XML file via the import wizard
  • PDF export requires svglib and reportlab Python packages
  • Full BPMN 2.0 XML compliance — OMG standard

Organization & Collaboration

  • Categories and color-coded tags for diagram organization
  • Kanban view groups diagrams by state for visual pipeline management
  • Owner and editor roles per diagram
  • Chatter integration for comments, activity tracking, and notifications
  • Element counter — automatic counting of tasks, events, gateways, subprocesses

Prerequisites

  • Odoo 19.0 (Community or Enterprise)
  • Python 3.10+
  • Modules: base, web, mail
  • Python packages (optional, for PDF export only):
pip install svglib reportlab

No external CDN or dependencies — bpmn.js is bundled with the module.

Installation

  1. Download from the Odoo App Store
  2. In Odoo, go to Apps → Update Apps List
  3. Search for "FlowForge" and click Install
  4. Navigate to FlowForge in the main menu

Configuration

Categories & Tags

Organize your diagrams with categories and tags:

  1. Go to FlowForge → Konfiguration → Kategorien
  2. Create categories (e.g., "HR Processes", "Finance", "IT")
  3. Go to Schlagwörter to create tags for cross-cutting concerns

User Permissions

Two security groups control access:

FlowForge User:

  • Create and edit own diagrams
  • Use templates to create diagrams
  • Save versions and export
  • Create and manage own forms
  • Submit diagrams for review

FlowForge Manager:

  • All User permissions, plus:
  • Approve or reject diagrams
  • Edit all diagrams (not just own)
  • Manage templates, categories, and tags
  • Access all forms across diagrams

To assign:

  1. Go to Settings → Users & Companies → Users
  2. Select a user
  3. Under Other, set FlowForge access to User or Manager

Usage Guide

Creating a Diagram

  1. Go to FlowForge → Diagramme
  2. Click Neu (New)
  3. Enter a name, select a category, and optionally choose a template
  4. Click "Open Editor" to launch the fullscreen BPMN designer

Using the Editor

  • Add elements: Click an element in the categorized sidebar or use the palette on the canvas
  • Connect elements: Drag from a connection point to create sequence flows
  • Edit properties: Click any element to see its properties
  • Auto-save: Changes are saved automatically (also Ctrl+S / Cmd+S)
  • Undo/Redo: Standard keyboard shortcuts work
  • Zoom: Mousewheel or toolbar controls. Fit-to-screen button available.

Adding Forms to UserTasks

  1. In the diagram form view, go to the Formulare (Forms) tab
  2. Click Hinzufügen (Add)
  3. Enter the Task ID matching a UserTask element in your diagram
  4. Add fields with types, labels, and validation rules
  5. Forms are available via the JSON-RPC API for integration

Managing Versions

  1. In the diagram form view, click Neue Version (New Version)
  2. Enter a change description
  3. The current BPMN XML is saved as a compressed snapshot
  4. To restore: open the version record and click Wiederherstellen (Restore)
  5. Current state is auto-saved before restoring

Approval Workflow

  1. Design your process in Entwurf (Draft) state
  2. When ready, click Zur Prüfung einreichen (Submit for Review)
  3. A FlowForge Manager reviews and clicks Genehmigen (Approve)
  4. The diagram becomes write-protected — no further edits
  5. To make changes, click Neuen Entwurf erstellen (Create New Draft)

Exporting

From the diagram form view:

  • BPMN XML: Click Export BPMN — downloads standard .bpmn file
  • SVG: Click Export SVG — vector image for documentation
  • PDF: Click Export PDF — requires svglib and reportlab

Importing

  1. Go to FlowForge → BPMN-Import
  2. Upload a .bpmn or .xml file
  3. Enter a name for the new diagram
  4. Click Importieren — the BPMN XML is parsed and a diagram is created

Use Cases

  • ISO 9001 Compliance — Document quality management processes in standard BPMN notation. Version control provides the audit trail auditors require.
  • Employee Onboarding — Design structured onboarding workflows with UserTask forms for each step. HR tracks completion in real time.
  • Approval Processes — Model multi-level approval workflows with gateways and decision points. Forms capture required data at each step.
  • Operations & Manufacturing — Map production workflows, maintenance procedures, and supply chain processes. Share documentation across teams.

BPMN Element Reference

Category Elements Description
Events Start, End, Timer, Message, Signal, Error Trigger and terminate flows
Tasks UserTask, ServiceTask, ScriptTask, SendTask Work units in a process
Gateways Exclusive (XOR), Parallel (AND), Inclusive Branch and merge flows
Containers SubProcess, Pool, Lane Group and scope elements
Artifacts Data Object, Data Store, Annotation, Group Document data and notes

API Reference

Models

  • flowforge.diagram — Main process diagram with BPMN XML, state, versioning
  • flowforge.template — Reusable diagram templates
  • flowforge.version — Version snapshots with compressed XML
  • flowforge.form — UserTask form definitions
  • flowforge.form.field — Form field configuration
  • flowforge.category — Diagram categories
  • flowforge.tag — Diagram tags

Endpoints

  • /flowforge/export/<diagram_id> — Export diagram (format param: bpmn, svg, pdf)
  • /flowforge/form/get — JSON-RPC endpoint for form data retrieval

Companion Modules

FlowForge Engine (separate module, 148 EUR)
BPMN execution engine — adds token-based process execution, UserTask inbox, ServiceTask automation, and ExclusiveGateway routing. Design in FlowForge, execute with Engine. https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/19.0/praetorx_flowforge_engine/
FlowForge Knowledge (free bridge module)
Embed FlowForge BPMN diagrams directly in Odoo Knowledge articles via a /flowforge slash command. Live SVG rendering with name, version, and state badges. https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/19.0/praetorx_flowforge_knowledge/
Vault (199 EUR)
AI-powered document management with classification, routing, and retention. Model your document workflows in FlowForge, manage documents in Vault. https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/19.0/praetorx_vault/

Support

  • Email: support@syntaxandsabotage.io
  • 30-day email support included with purchase
  • Lifetime updates for Odoo 19
  • Website: https://praetorx.net
  • Publisher: Syntax & Sabotage

License

Odoo Proprietary License v1.0 (OPL-1). One purchase per database. Source code included — no obfuscation.

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