Overview
Product Category Chatter Log adds a chatter log to the product category master, letting Odoo users track field changes on categories.
Supports v 17.0 — available directly on the Odoo Apps Store.
Description
Tracking changes made to product category records is often difficult in standard Odoo setups, since the product category master does not include a chatter log by default. The Product Category Chatter Log module addresses this gap by installing a chatter log directly on the product category master, giving businesses a way to see what has changed on category records over time.
Key Features
- Installs a chatter log on the product category master.
- Logs all changes made to community addon fields into the chatter log.
- Compatible with the enterprise version as well.
- Supports custom fields, provided they are defined in the model.py file.
- Simple to install, with installation being the only requirement.
How It Works
Once the Product Category Chatter Log module is installed, the chatter log is automatically activated on the product category master. From that point on, changes made to community addon fields on product category records are logged into the chatter. There is no additional configuration step involved beyond installing the module.
For businesses that use custom fields on the product category model, these fields need to be defined in the model.py file in order for their changes to be captured by the chatter log. This means the logging behavior for custom fields depends on how those fields are set up at the code level.
Business Use Cases
The Product Category Chatter Log module is useful for any Odoo business that organizes products using categories and wants visibility into how those category records change over time. Since product categories often influence pricing rules, accounting configurations, and reporting structures, having a record of edits made to community addon fields can help teams understand who changed what and when, using the standard Odoo chatter interface.
Businesses running the Odoo Enterprise version can also use this module, since it has been noted as compatible with the enterprise version as well. This makes it relevant for both Community and Enterprise users who maintain product category masters as part of their catalog structure.
Organizations that rely on custom fields added to the product category model can extend this logging behavior further, as long as those custom fields are properly defined in the model.py file. This is particularly relevant for businesses that have customized their product category model to capture additional business-specific data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this module add a chatter log to the product category master?
Yes. The module installs a chatter log specifically on the product category master.
What kind of changes are logged?
The module logs all changes made to community addon fields into the chatter log.
Can I use this module with custom fields?
Yes, but custom fields must be defined in the model.py file for their changes to be tracked in the chatter log.
Is this module compatible with the Enterprise version of Odoo?
Yes, the module is stated to be compatible with the enterprise version as well.
Is any special setup required after installation?
No. Installation is the only requirement, and the chatter log is activated on the product category master once the module is installed.
