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Odoo 18.1 New Features

January 31, 2025 by
Odoo 18.1 New Features
Mayursinh Parmar

Odoo just got even better! From accounting improvements to streamlined workflows, new localization features, and enhanced user experience, this update brings a host of powerful changes. Let’s dive into the key highlights that will make your Odoo experience smoother, faster, and more intuitive!



πŸ”₯ General Enhancements



πŸ’‘ Smarter Exports

By default, only visible fields appear in the export wizard, making data exports cleaner and more relevant.


⭐ Favorite Filters

Easily modify your favorite filters from the search panel, helping you find what matters most.

Favorite Filters image 1
Favorite Filters image 2

πŸ“± Select All on Mobile

A dedicated button now lets you select all records in a list with ease.

Select All on Mobile


πŸ–± Open Links Faster

Use the middle mouse button or CTRL + Click to open any link in a new tab.



πŸ“Š Accounting Upgrades



πŸ“‚ Bank Transactions with PDF Preview

View attached documents directly in the transaction list. No more switching screens!

Bank Transactions with PDF Preview


πŸ’Έ Individual Payment Charge Bearers

Define charge bearers on a per-payment basis when generating ISO20022 batch payments.


πŸ“ Contact Form Revamp

A fresh new look and improved model for better usability.


πŸ’¬ Follow-ups via WhatsApp

Automate follow-ups using WhatsApp messages for faster customer response.

Follow-ups via WhatsApp

πŸ”„ Debit Notes Button

The "Debit Note" action now has a dedicated button for quicker access.

Debit Notes Button

πŸ“Š Invoice Analysis Insights

Invoice totals are now converted into company currency and available as a reporting measure.

Invoice Analysis Insights


πŸ’³ Clearer Payment Communication

Formats now come with explicit examples, an improved European standard, and a new "numbers only" format for better compatibility.


πŸ–¨ Print & Send Upgrade

A more intuitive layout and better customization options for sending and printing documents.

Print & Send Upgrade



🌎 Localization Updates



New compliance and automation improvements for:

πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australia & New Zealand – Peppol PINT support added.

πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ Belgium – Payroll now supports Fiscal Voluntarism in Euro amounts.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡¨ Ecuador – Sales & Subscriptions apps now integrate with SRI Payment Method for automated EDI flow.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί European Union – A new VAT territory group ensures proper invoicing for non-VAT regions (e.g., Canary Islands, Antilles).

πŸ‡­πŸ‡Ί Hungary – Magyar Nemzeti Bank added as a currency exchange rate provider.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japan – Import batch payments and bank statements via Zengin.

πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Korea – Added local tax configurations, chart of accounts, and essential accounting reports.

πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ί Luxembourg – "Other Benefit in Kind" field added in payroll with new salary rules.

πŸ‡²πŸ‡Ύ Malaysia – Now integrated with LHDN MyInvois platform (from v17.0).

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singapore – Peppol PINT support added.

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain – Libro Diario export now available in the general ledger.



πŸ“… Appointments & Events



πŸ•’ Auto-Generated Appointment Slots

Save time by automatically creating time slots based on set durations.

Auto-Generated Appointment Slots

πŸ“’ Event Communication Triggers

Send automated messages before an event ends or after it starts for seamless attendee engagement.

Event Communication Triggers



πŸ“’ eCommerce & Website Enhancements



πŸ›’ Customizable Alternative Products Block

Modify the title to match your brand’s voice.

Customizable Alternative Products Block

🏬 "Pick Up in Store" Improvements

See unavailable products at checkout and choose to save them to a wishlist or remove them.

"Pick Up in Store" Improvements

πŸ“± Mobile-Friendly Mega Menus

Multi-level mega menus are now fully optimized for mobile.

Mobile-Friendly Mega Menus


πŸš€ Better Snippet Organization

Some snippets have been split into separate components for easier customization.


❌ Improved 404 Page UX

A more user-friendly error page to avoid confusion.



πŸ‘₯ Employees & Payroll



πŸŽ‰ Birthday Field

Employees can now display their birth date (excluding the year) on their profile.

Birthday Field
Birthday Field 2

πŸ“„ Payroll Master Report

A comprehensive payroll report available across all localizations.

Payroll Master Report


⏳ Unapproved Leaves & Payslips

Unapproved leaves no longer block payslip generation.


πŸ“Œ Salary Rule Improvements

A cleaner, more intuitive list view for salary rules.

Salary Rule Improvements



πŸ“¦ Inventory & Point of Sale (PoS)



πŸ“¦ Simplified Units of Measure (UoM)

Product units and packaging are now merged into one easy-to-use model.

Simplified Units of Measure (UoM)


πŸ› Minimal Rights Profile in PoS

A new, limited access profile for employees handling simple checkouts.


⚑ PoS Presets

Create and apply predefined order settings for different scenarios like deliveries or pick-ups.

PoS Presets
PoS Presets 2



πŸ“ž Live Chat & Helpdesk



πŸ’¬ Concurrent Chat Limits

Control how many chats an operator can handle at the same time.

Concurrent Chat Limits

πŸ€– Chat Forwarding by Expertise

Direct chats to the right agents based on expertise.

Chat Forwarding by Expertise
Chat Forwarding by Expertise 2

🏷 Ticket Tag-Based Assignment

Automatically assign helpdesk tickets based on their tags.

Ticket Tag-Based Assignment
Ticket Tag-Based Assignment 2



πŸ“‘ Studio & Subscriptions



πŸ‘₯ Dynamic Followers in Actions

Add followers dynamically in automated actions.

Dynamic Followers in Actions

πŸ”„ Control Record Duplication

Choose whether certain records can be duplicated.

Control Record Duplication

πŸ›  Open Studio from Any View

Access Studio even from views opened through relations.


πŸ”— Subscriptions No Longer Depend on Automations

Install Studio to enable automations where needed.



πŸ“ˆ Spreadsheet & Analytics



πŸ“Š New Chart Types – Now includes Radar Charts and Geo Charts!


πŸ” Irregularity Map – Detect formula inconsistencies at a glance.


πŸ“Œ Pivot Sorting by Measure – Easily sort pivot values.


πŸ“‰ Customize Chart Titles – Adjust font sizes for better visuals.


πŸ“‚ Open CSV Files in Spreadsheet – Seamlessly work with CSV data.


⌨ Command Palette – Use CTRL + K to open the command palette.


πŸ“† Offset Periods in Date Filtering – Define custom time offsets for reports beyond two periods.



πŸš€ Why This Update Matters


With these improvements, Odoo becomes more efficient, intuitive, and powerful for businesses of all sizes. Whether you’re managing finances, optimizing operations, or enhancing customer engagement, these new features help you work smarterβ€”not harder.

Credits: Based on Odoo release notes


Try them out today and experience the difference! πŸ”₯ #odoo #odoo18.1 #odooupdate #odoo-2025-features-updates

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Odoo 18.1 New Features
Mayursinh Parmar January 31, 2025
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