Odoo App Generate Barcode: Key features and setup essentials
Generate Barcode is fully compatible with versions 16, 17, and 18 of the Odoo ERP. To ensure it runs smoothly, two key modules must be activated:
- Discuss module: Keeps you instantly informed of any changes made to products, such as barcode creation or updates.
- Invoicing module: Ensures your barcoded products are properly integrated into billing workflows and financial processes.
The app works seamlessly on the latest versions of Odoo, whether you’re using Odoo.sh (cloud) or running it on-premise.
With Generate Barcode, you can create EAN13 barcodes one by one or in bulk, manually or automatically. Each barcode is directly linked to a product. An intuitive step-by-step assistant guides you through the process, making the tool easy to use and minimizing the risk of error.
You can also choose the barcode generation method that best fits your needs, either based on chronological order or with randomly generated unique codes, helping you avoid duplicates and improve product traceability.
How to use the App to efficiently generate barcodes in Odoo?
Before creating your first EAN13 barcodes, make sure to install the required packages: Barcode and Python-Barcode. These libraries are essential for the tool to function properly within Odoo.
Once that’s done, you’re ready to get started.
- Enable the feature: Go to Settings > Sales menu and check the option "Generate a barcode."
- Choose your generation method: Select either date-based for chronological organization, or random number-based to avoid duplicates.
- Generate in bulk or individually: Create barcodes for multiple products at once by selecting the items and clicking "Generate Barcode" under the Actions menu. For a specific product, open its product page and click "Generate Barcode Manually."
- Customize your creation mode: You can choose automatic mode to save time and eliminate manual input, or go with manual mode if you prefer full control. In that case, a built-in assistant guides you step by step through the label creation process.
If you need to replace an existing barcode, simply enable the "Overwrite" option to generate a new one.
Why choose Generate Barcode? 4 practical benefits for managing your products
Captivea’s Generate Barcode app is designed to simplify inventory tracking, product management, and sales operations by offering a smart, assisted, and automated barcode generation process in Odoo. Below, explore how this tool can significantly streamline and optimize every aspect of your product management workflows.
Streamline your inventory management
With the Generate Barcode EAN13 app, you can be confident that the right products are always recorded and delivered to your customers. The tool drastically reduces manual entry errors by assisting you throughout the process.
It also provides precise inventory tracking and greater control over product movements, whether it's storage, receiving, shipping, or sales, using either a chronological or unique code generation method, depending on your selected settings.
Easily organize your product catalog
With Generate Barcode, you can choose the code creation method that best aligns with your goals. You might go for a date- and time-based system to organize items chronologically or opt for random generation to ensure each product has a unique, flexible identifier.
By eliminating the risk of duplicates, you greatly enhance product identification and classification. Your catalog becomes more structured and easier to navigate, giving you faster access to product information.
And if you ever need to reorganize your inventory or implement a new coding standard, the “overwrite” feature lets you replace old barcodes with a single click, no manual effort required.
Save time with automated code generation
Using Generate Barcode drastically cuts down on manual data entry in Odoo. No more inputting product details one by one to create barcode labels, the app handles it all automatically. You can generate barcodes in bulk for multiple products or for a specific selection, all at once.
This automation not only saves you time but also speeds up order preparation and product registration, making your operations much more efficient.
Generate your barcodes through a guided and user-friendly interface
The Generate Barcode app features an intuitive assistant that helps you every step of the way during barcode creation. From selecting the products to assigning a barcode type (like EAN13) and customizing the label format, the assistant ensures a smooth, hassle-free setup.
Thanks to this guided experience, you’ll be up and running in no time—no need for complex training or technical expertise.
Installing the Generate Barcode app on Odoo empowers you to streamline and customize your stock management processes while boosting operational efficiency. By adopting this tool, you simplify day-to-day operations and take your business performance to the next level.
Start now, install the Generate Barcode (from product EAN13) app and unlock its powerful features to optimize your inventory management.