| Technical Name |
sh_global_search
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| License | OPL-1 |
Introduction
The Global Search module for Odoo delivers a unified and configurable search experience across all records and models, improving efficiency and accessibility. It places a customizable search bar at the top of the menu, enabling users to search different objects—including multi-company data—without needing to navigate through individual apps. This modern global search solution seamlessly aligns with Odoo workflows, enhancing usability and productivity.
Key Features
Global search bar integrated into Odoo’s main menu for quick access
Configurable models and fields, including one-to-many relationships, for precise search control
Supports multi-company environments, displaying company context in results
Respects user access rights, showing only permitted records
Search results open in a new tab to preserve current context
Visually differentiates result types (models) and companies for fast recognition
Benefits
Enhances user efficiency by allowing seamless searching of any record from one location
Focuses search results through customizable fields and models
Improves clarity with multi-company support and clear result context
Ensures security by honoring user access restrictions
Streamlines navigation by opening records in separate tabs for uninterrupted workflow
Compatibility & Technical Details
Technical Name: sh_global_search
License: OPL-1 (Odoo Proprietary License v1.0)
Required Modules: Standard Odoo environment; no additional modules required
Installation Steps:
Purchase and download the module package.
Upload it to Odoo through the Apps interface and update the apps list.
Enable the Global Search feature—this places a search bar in the main menu.
Configure models and fields to include in global search, using the "Show Global Search Configuration" menu.
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