In this chapter, we explore the Screen Designer and how it facilitates the creation and customization of views in Odoo. Views are essential components that determine how records are displayed to users, serving as a bridge between data and its visual presentation.
A key aspect of views in Odoo is their decoupling from the models they represent. Defined using XML, views are not bound to the model structure itself. This separation allows for greater flexibility and gives users fine-grained control over how data is presented.
Odoo supports a variety of view types, each offering a unique way to visualize records. The most commonly used views include:
- Form View: Used to display detailed information from a single record, or fields from multiple related records in an organized layout.
- List View: Ideal for showing data from multiple records in a tabular format, making it suitable for quick overviews and bulk actions.
- Kanban View: A more visual alternative, sitting between a list and a grid layout, where records are shown as cards. It is particularly useful for workflows, pipelines, and task tracking.
These views offer powerful options for tailoring the user interface, enhancing both usability and user experience within Odoo applications