Developer’s Guide to Using JS Class in Gantt View in Odoo18

The Gantt views in Odoo18 not only offer an aesthetic way of presenting projects tasks and schedules, but also aid businesses with time-sensitive undertakings such as production planning and scheduling, It is available in the Enterprise edition via the web_gantt module and is usually represented as a horizontal bar chart that summarizes tasks and events. The functionality is further enhanced by the ability to group, filter and mark the completion of tasks, making it one of the most important features for schedulers and project managers. in this blog we are going to discover how to use js class in gantt view in Odoo18.

JS Class in Gantt View in Odoo18

Customizing and adding features that change the functionality of the Gantt view requires the use of JavaScript Users can augment the event-driven Gantt view logic by defining behaviors like new event handlers, UI changes or task-specific actions using JavaScript classes it becomes possible to design Gantt charts that suit the specific needs of the business enable greater flexibility in project management as well as interaction with the data in real-time.

In this particular demonstration, we can implement a custom button on the widget by overriding the AppointmentBookingGanttRenderer class Without customizing the original code, we can alter this class’s behavior using Python’s patching processes (patch()).

This piece adds a new custom delete button on the Gantt view pop-up, which enhances the AppointmentBookingGanttRenderer class When the button is clicked, the data is reloaded and the booked appointment is also deleted.

patch():

This function allows us to override or extend existing functionality in Odoo classes. In this case, we are using it to change the behavior of the AppointmentBookingGanttRenderer class to suit our requirements.

super.getPopoverButtons(record):

Before we add our new button, this instruction calls the original getPopoverButtons method so we can keep default buttons like Edit and Close.

getPopoverButtons(record):

This function implements the default buttons available in the Gantt view appointments pop upNew buttons like Delete Appointment can also be added by changing this method.

Custom Delete Button:

This custom button deletes a specific appointment on the calendar. A data refresh is performed to ensure the Gantt view reflects the changes after an appointment is deleted.

Before the module’s installation, the appointments Gantt view appears as in the picture below with the Save and Close buttons present.

After the custom module is installed with the provided JavaScript, the Gantt view popup will now include a new button called Delete Booking as indicated in the figure below.

Clicking the Delete button will delete the appointment associated. Similarly, we can change any button or view that needs to be changed by overriding the JavaScript class for the Gantt view.

Enhancing Odoo 18 with JavaScript Class Extensions for Custom Business Needs

The ability to customize specific business requirements can be done easily and efficiently using Odoo18’s JavaScript class extensions. Odoo developers can implement custom functionalities using the patch() method which allows them to alter the behavior of certain components without the need to modify the core software The additional elements can be custom buttons, actions or even let users interact more in other incorporated modules like Gantt charts.

This approach is beneficial for businesses that want to customize Odoo to their needs but still rely on the default functionality and options provided. It gives developers the freedom to customize default views, workflows, and even enhance the overall user experience without the chances of conflict with fundamental system updates or functions. This kind of system extension provides more flexibility for organizations to customize Odoo for their specific objectives and processes. Patching js class in gantt view allows for effortless addition of new features, whether they are custom functionalities or already existing ones.

Customizing Odoo 18 Seamlessly with JS Class Patching

This kind of system extension provides more flexibility for organizations to customize Odoo for specific objectives and processes. Patching JavaScript classes allows for the effortless expansion of new features, whether are custom functionalities or already existing ones.

Mastering the use of JavaScript classes and the patch() method, Odoo18 developers can get the full potential of Gantt views and create truly custom project management solutions and enhances user experience workflows, efficiency and productivity.

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