Odoo 17.2 Release Notes Are Here!
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Hello Odooers, we are back again this week with the Odoo 17.2 Release Notes.
Let's explore?Odoo 17's enhancements with Odoo 17.2?Release Notes. Each module, from Appointments to Website, has been infused with thoughtful updates. Whether it's avoiding scheduling conflicts, enhancing barcode efficiency, or delighting in the new website design elements, there's something for everyone to explore and enjoy.
The Accounting module sings a new tune with features like switchable report dates and QR codes in payment wizards, making financial management a necessity?and?a pleasure. Localisations are fine-tuned to perfection on the global stage, ensuring Odoo fits into your local fabric like a well-tailored suit.
So, brew a strong cuppa, settle in, and let's?navigate through the?updates that Odoo 17.2 has to offer.?
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Let's dive into the latest Odoo Release notes and the updated features!
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?? General
Let's start with some general updates in the 17.2 release.
Readable URLs
Thanks to the readable URLs, you can now easily navigate, simplifying manual edits. Odoo will generate them and show where they lead for a smooth experience.?
Search Bar Smarts
Re-launch searches with a mere click on the magnifying glass icon.
Filter Records With Mobile Search Panel
The revamped search panel transforms filtering records on mobile into a breeze, especially in apps like HR and Expense.
?? Accounting
Let's discover what is new in Accounting for all you buzzing number wizards!
Ascending / Descending Report Dates
You can now switch the order of your date columns, which can be?ascending or descending when you use date comparisons.
Bills Payment Wizard: QR Codes
The vendor bills payment wizard now embraces QR codes, streamlining outgoing payments.
Invoice Analysis Report
The Invoice Analysis report unveils margin and inventory valuation insights WITHOUT?the Inventory app.
Reconciliation Wizard
Enjoy editable amounts in the reconciliation wizard for precise partial write-offs.
UBL invoice import
Enhancements in UBL invoice imports and duplicate invoice warnings refine invoice management.
Warning For Potential Duplicate Invoices
You now get a?duplicate warning?when editing a customer invoice. Odoo will compare the customer, the invoice date, and its amount to check if it?could be a duplicate of another invoice.
?? Localisation Leaps
Odoo 17.2 extends its global embrace with tailored enhancements from Australia's deferred GST tracking to Zambia's foundational financial packages, ensuring your business remains globally compliant and locally efficient.
Australia ?????
Let's take a look at the updates in localisation for Australia.
Belgium ?????
More content is displayed in the Individual Account report.
Brazil ?????
Added the PIX payment method to collect payments.
Bulgaria ??????
Bulgaria National Bank is now an available currency rate provider.
Canada ??????
Generate batch payments to vendors (EFT) through a CPA005 file.
Cyprus ??????
Added to the base localisation package:?
Ecuador ??????
Integrated EDI invoice management with the eCommerce workflow. The Portal contact information is now editable.
India ????
Payslips have been enhanced to include departmental details.
Malaysia ????
Introduced a new statement of account report and established Bank Negara Malaysia as a provider of currency rates.
Mexico ????
Mexico welcomes the sophisticated Carta Porte 3.0, enhancing the XML invoice landscape. With smarter detection of duplicates through Folio Fiscal ID and a keen eye for potential import mishaps, invoices now get a 'to review' badge, ensuring every peso is accounted for with precision.
Morocco ????
In Morocco, the tax narrative takes a digital leap forward, allowing the export of tax tales in the sleek form of XML, making compliance a breeze under the Moroccan sun.
Peru ????
Peru's invoicing gets a dash of finesse, adding detraction details to the invoice's portrait and weaving EDI's magic into the bustling marketplaces of Point of Sale and e-commerce, ensuring every transaction is smooth and streamlined.
Spain ????
Spain introduces a dash of flexibility to Factura-e, now allowing the elegant dance of invoicing periods and payment methods to be adjusted with just a flick of the wrist.
USA ????
The USA bridges worlds with a compatibility module, integrating the Amazon and Avalara tax computation modules in Accounting, alongside a novel CSV creation feature that paints a detailed picture of work hours and leisure, ready for import into ADP.
Zambia ????
Zambia lays down the foundational stones with a new localisation package, crafting a financial landscape with;
?? Discuss
Let's take a look at what is new within Discuss!
Persistent Composer
Say farewell to the frustration of lost words when your internet decides to take a stroll, or your fingers play tricks on you. Now the persistent composer ensures your messages stay put, whether you're expanding your thoughts or keeping them concise.
Private/Shared Canned Responses
Craft your very own library of responses, ready to be shared with the team or kept as your secret arsenal, all within the cosy confines of the Discuss app.
?? Email Marketing
From splitting names to new insights within Email Marketing.
Optional Contact Name Split
Elegantly divide your mailing contacts into first and last names, adding that personal touch that makes all the difference.
Recipients' Clicks
Embark on a journey through your mailings to discover which links captivated your audience's curiosity, illuminating the path to engagement.
?? Expenses
The synergy between Expenses and Payroll is now smoother. Once a miscellaneous salary entry is made, it automatically triggers the creation, posting, and reconciliation of the expense vendor bill, marking it as settled. Additionally, there's the option to remove expense reports from drafts or voided payslips.
?? Inventory
How is Inventory taking an upgrade in 17.2?
Create Backorders In Advance
Set up backorders before finalising picks, enabling deliveries to multiple locations or at different times.
Cross-Company Lots / Serials?
Enhanced traceability across companies with lots and serial numbers that stay consistent, even through inter-company exchanges.
Pull-to-Push Rules And Flexible Routes
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Revitalised push rules kick in upon transfer validation, adding flexibility without cluttering your workflow. Default routes have been reimagined to align with this streamlined approach.
Lear more about Push and Pull Rules with this video below.?
Tracking At Delivery
Simplify the handling of tracked items not monitored at reception by treating them as untracked during transfers.
User Rights: Inventory Adjustments
Grant users the capability to make inventory adjustments, bolstering stock management.
?? Manufacturing
Learn more about how Manufacturing ACTUALLY works within Odoo.?
Product Catalog To Various MRP Scopes?
Expand the product catalogue's application to include Bills of Materials, Manufacturing Orders, and Repair Orders, providing comprehensive coverage.
?? Payroll
Automatic Localisation Installation
Localisation settings are now effortlessly applied, with automatic installation for your region.
Salary Configurator: Bicycle Categories
In the salary configurator, bicycles are neatly categorised, streamlining fleet management.
?? Point of Sale
Watched the showcase yet about Odoo 17 PoS? I'll leave it here for you in case you missed it, when it was released back at OXP 23.?
QR Code Payments
Introduce QR code payments, letting customers use their banking apps for transactions, and enhancing the payment process.
Restaurant: Predefined Internal Notes
Set up commonly used internal notes for orders, like "No dressing" or "Emergency", making custom orders straightforward.
?? Purchase
New Purchase Agreement Type
Roll out a new type of purchase agreement, designed to facilitate the creation of fixed-quantity quotation requests with ease.
Tracked Products: Generate Lot Numbers
Automate the generation of lot numbers for received tracked products, maintaining tight inventory control.
?? Recruitment?
Recruiting within Odoo just became easier!
Duplicated Applications Management
Efficiently manage duplicated applications, with the ability to display information and decline duplicates en masse.
Mass Email Templates
You can?use email templates for mass communications to applicants, adding a personal touch to your recruitment process.
Refuse An Offer
Integrate a feedback mechanism in the salary configurator for candid discussions with recruiters and provide a structured way to decline offers, enhancing candidate engagement.
?? Sales
Let's take a look at the Sales updates from the 17.2 notes.
Product Documents on Email Templates
Incorporate mentions of product documents in "Send quotation" and "Order Confirmation" emails, enriching the customer's portal experience.
Quotation Templates Sequence
Prioritise quotation templates by importance, ensuring clarity and efficiency in sales proposals.
?? Spreadsheet
From the ingenious automatic expansion of multi-cell formulas to the introduction of dynamic elements like checkboxes and dropdowns, each feature is designed to elevate your data manipulation experience.?
Automatic Expansion
Multi-cell formulas now intelligently expand, adding necessary rows or columns to fully display their results, making your data more comprehensive and easier to understand.
Cell Comments and Tags
Elevate collaboration within your spreadsheets by adding insightful comments and tagging team members directly within individual cells, streamlining communication and feedback.
Checkbox and Dropdown
Enhanced user interaction and data entry efficiency by incorporating checkboxes and dropdown lists into your spreadsheets, providing clear, interactive options for users.
Did you know: Odoo 17 Spreadsheet has the ability to tidy up?after itself automatically? If you happen to start a new spreadsheet and leave it untouched,?Odoo 17 will consider it just a fleeting thought and remove it after 24 hours...
Import / Export Groups
When moving your data around, the integrity of your groups is maintained, ensuring a seamless transition of structured data when importing or exporting.
New Formula: INDIRECT
Dive deeper into dynamic data referencing with the INDIRECT formula, which fetches the content of a cell using a string reference, adding a layer of flexibility to your data manipulation.
Pivot Enhancements
The ODOO.PIVOT.TABLE now offers enriched functionality, allowing you to tweak, add, or refine measures and dimensions directly, giving you more control over how your pivot data is displayed and analysed.
Tables autofill
Streamline data entry with the autofill feature; simply introduce a formula in a new column and watch as it intelligently populates the entire column, ensuring consistency and saving you valuable time.
?? Subscriptions
Now, upon?subscribing, your customers can effortlessly opt-in for future payment automation, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted service experience.
Automate Future Payments
Unlock a world where future payments glide through effortlessly.?Customers can now, tick a box to set up automatic payments for their upcoming adventures.
Recurring Plan On eCommerce
Shopping online just got a sprinkle of magic! Customers can now pledge their allegiance to their favourite services with a recurring plan option, right on the eCommerce product pages.
?? Surveys
Surveys in Odoo just got a lot more engaging!
Rewards For Quick Answers
Spicing up the incentive game, we've fine-tuned the 'rewards for quick answers' feature, making timely responses even more rewarding.
Access Restriction
Keep your secrets safe and your circles close by restricting access to those need-to-know surveys, and handpick a team to steer the survey ship with the 'Restricted to' field.
Scaling Question Type
Introducing the scale question type - a new way to gauge opinions and preferences, adding a dynamic dimension to gathering insights.
?? Website
Creating captivating web content has never been easier?with Odoo 17.
Shapes Animation Speed
Dive into the art of motion with the ability to tailor the dance of your background shapes, setting the rhythm to match the vibe of your site.
Title - Image Building Block
Welcome the new "Title - Image" building block, a versatile artist ready to take the stage, bringing together words and visuals in perfect harmony while gracefully bowing out the Picture building block.
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