Simplifying Barcode Generation in Odoo

Automating barcode generation offers several benefits:

• Eliminates manual entry – No need to type or assign barcodes manually.
• Ensures unique and sequential barcodes – Prevents duplicates.
• Saves time – Barcodes are automatically assigned when products are created.
• Reduces human errors – No risk of miskeyed barcodes.

Let’s dive into the setup process. Follow these steps to configure automation rules in Odoo:

Before configuring automation rules, you must enable Developer Mode in Odoo. Here’s how:

• Navigate to Settings.
• Scroll down and click Activate Developer Mode.

Enabling Developer Mode unlocks advanced features, including the ability to create automation rules.

Next, you’ll create a sequence to generate unique barcodes automatically. Here’s how to set it up:

• Go to Settings > Technical > Sequences & Identifiers > Sequences.
• Click Create and configure the sequence:
  

1. Name: Product Barcode Sequence
2. Code: product.barcode.sequence (used in automation rules)
3. Prefix: PRD- (e.g., PRD-000001, PRD-000002, etc.)
4. Sequence Size: 6 (determines the barcode length)
5. Step: 1 (increments the barcode number by 1 each time)
   

• Save the sequence.
  

Now, define the automation rule that assigns a barcode whenever a new product is created. Follow these steps:

• Go to Settings > Technical > Automation > Automated Actions.
• Click Create to define a new rule.
  

Fill in the following details:

• Name: Assign Barcode to New Products
• Model: Product Template (applies to products)
• Trigger Condition: On Save
• Action Type: Execute Python

• Click Save to activate the automation rule.

Automating barcode generation in Odoo is a powerful way to save time and maintain consistency in your product management process. By following this guide, you can set up automation rules to dynamically assign sequential barcodes to your products—with no manual effort required.