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Exploring the Color Picker Widget in Odoo
Welcome to This Odoo Technical Blog! In this Blog, we will explore the color_picker widget in Odoo. This widget allows users to select colors using a visual interface, making it easier to store and display color-related data in your Odoo applications.
- In this blog, you’ll learn:
- What the color_picker widget is and when to use it
- How to define an integer field for color storage
- How to apply the color_picker widget in an XML view
- A practical example in a custom module
What is the color_picker Widget in Odoo?
The color_picker widget in Odoo lets users choose colors easily in form views. The chosen color is saved as a number. It is often used in places where different colors help distinguish items, like project tags, product labels, or categories.
Why Use the color_picker Widget?
Using the color_picker widget enhances user experience by providing a simple way to choose colors visually instead of manually entering numerical values. It ensures consistency and improves UI design by allowing customizable colors.
Step-by-Step Implementation
1. Define the Color Field in the Model
To use the color_picker widget, first, you need to define a field in your Odoo model to store the color value. Since the color_picker widget stores colors as integers, we will use an Integer field.
Python Model Definition (.py file):
from odoo import models, fields
class Mall(models.Model):
_name = 'mall.mall'
_description = 'Mall'
color = fields.Integer(string='Color')
This will create a color field in the mall.mall model to store the selected color as an integer.
2. Use the Color Picker Widget in the XML View
Now that we have defined our field, we need to integrate it into our form view using the color_picker widget. This widget provides a graphical interface for selecting colors.
XML View Definition:
.py
<record id="mall_form_view" model="ir.ui.view">
<field name="name">mall.form.view</field>
<field name="model">mall.mall</field>
<field name="arch" type="xml">
<form string="Mall Form">
<group>
<field name="color" widget="color_picker"/>
</group>
</form>
</field>
</record>How Does This Work?
- The widget="color_picker" attribute in the field enables the color selection UI.
- Users can pick a color, which gets stored as an integer value in the database.
- This field can be used in reports, kanban views, or anywhere else color representation is required.
Conclusion
The color_picker widget in Odoo makes it easy for users to select colors. It helps organize and differentiate items visually and can be added to any model where colors are needed.
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