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!
🔥 General Enhancements
💡 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.
📱 Select All on Mobile
A dedicated button now lets you select all records in a list with ease.
🖱 Open Links Faster
Use the middle mouse button or CTRL + Click to open any link in a new tab.
📊 Accounting Upgrades
📂 Bank Transactions with PDF Preview
View attached documents directly in the transaction list. No more switching screens!
💸 Individual Payment Charge Bearers
Define charge bearers on a per-payment basis when generating ISO20022 batch payments.
📝 Contact Form Revamp
A fresh new look and improved model for better usability.
💬 Follow-ups via WhatsApp
Automate follow-ups using WhatsApp messages for faster customer response.
🔄 Debit Notes Button
The "Debit Note" action now has a dedicated button for quicker access.
📊 Invoice Analysis Insights
Invoice totals are now converted into company currency and available as a reporting measure.
💳 Clearer Payment Communication
Formats now come with explicit examples, an improved European standard, and a new "numbers only" format for better compatibility.
🖨 Print & Send Upgrade
A more intuitive layout and better customization options for sending and printing documents.
🌎 Localization Updates
New compliance and automation improvements for:
🇦🇺 Australia & New Zealand – Peppol PINT support added.
🇧🇪 Belgium – Payroll now supports Fiscal Voluntarism in Euro amounts.
🇪🇨 Ecuador – Sales & Subscriptions apps now integrate with SRI Payment Method for automated EDI flow.
🇪🇺 European Union – A new VAT territory group ensures proper invoicing for non-VAT regions (e.g., Canary Islands, Antilles).
🇭🇺 Hungary – Magyar Nemzeti Bank added as a currency exchange rate provider.
🇯🇵 Japan – Import batch payments and bank statements via Zengin.
🇰🇷 Korea – Added local tax configurations, chart of accounts, and essential accounting reports.
🇱🇺 Luxembourg – "Other Benefit in Kind" field added in payroll with new salary rules.
🇲🇾 Malaysia – Now integrated with LHDN MyInvois platform (from v17.0).
🇸🇬 Singapore – Peppol PINT support added.
🇪🇸 Spain – Libro Diario export now available in the general ledger.
📅 Appointments & Events
🕒 Auto-Generated Appointment Slots
Save time by automatically creating time slots based on set durations.
📢 Event Communication Triggers
Send automated messages before an event ends or after it starts for seamless attendee engagement.
📢 eCommerce & Website Enhancements
🛒 Customizable Alternative Products Block
Modify the title to match your brand’s voice.
🏬 "Pick Up in Store" Improvements
See unavailable products at checkout and choose to save them to a wishlist or remove them.
📱 Mobile-Friendly Mega Menus
Multi-level mega menus are now fully optimized for mobile.
🚀 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.
👥 Employees & Payroll
🎉 Birthday Field
Employees can now display their birth date (excluding the year) on their profile.
📄 Payroll Master Report
A comprehensive payroll report available across all localizations.
⏳ Unapproved Leaves & Payslips
Unapproved leaves no longer block payslip generation.
📌 Salary Rule Improvements
A cleaner, more intuitive list view for salary rules.
📦 Inventory & Point of Sale (PoS)
📦 Simplified Units of Measure (UoM)
Product units and packaging are now merged into one easy-to-use model.
🛍 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.
📞 Live Chat & Helpdesk
💬 Concurrent Chat Limits
Control how many chats an operator can handle at the same time.
🤖 Chat Forwarding by Expertise
Direct chats to the right agents based on expertise.
🏷 Ticket Tag-Based Assignment
Automatically assign helpdesk tickets based on their tags.
📑 Studio & Subscriptions
👥 Dynamic Followers in Actions
Add followers dynamically in automated actions.
🔄 Control Record Duplication
Choose whether certain records can be duplicated.
🛠 Open Studio from Any View
Access Studio even from views opened through relations.
🔗 Subscriptions No Longer Depend on Automations
Install Studio to enable automations where needed.
📈 Spreadsheet & Analytics
📊 New Chart Types – Now includes Radar Charts and Geo Charts!
🔍 Irregularity Map – Detect formula inconsistencies at a glance.
📌 Pivot Sorting by Measure – Easily sort pivot values.
📉 Customize Chart Titles – Adjust font sizes for better visuals.
📂 Open CSV Files in Spreadsheet – Seamlessly work with CSV data.
⌨ Command Palette – Use CTRL + K to open the command palette.
📆 Offset Periods in Date Filtering – Define custom time offsets for reports beyond two periods.
🚀 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 smarter—not harder.
Credits: Based on Odoo release notes
Try them out today and experience the difference! 🔥 #odoo #odoo18.1 #odooupdate #odoo-2025-features-updates
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