Kishan Mehta
- May 30
- 2 min read

How to Create a Custom Module in Odoo 17: A Step-by-Step Guide

Creating a custom module in Odoo 17 is an essential skill for Odoo developers. This process allows developers to add new features and tailor the system to meet specific business needs. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to set up your development environment, create the necessary files, and define the functionality of your custom module. By the end of this guide, you will have a clear understanding of how to build a custom module from scratch in Odoo 17.

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5 Easy Steps to Create Custom Module in Odoo 17

Step 1: Set Up Your Development Environment

Install Odoo 17: Make sure you have Odoo 17 installed on your system. You can download it from the official Odoo website.
Create a New Directory for Your Module: Navigate to the addons directory where you want to create your module.

cd /path/to/odoo/addons

mkdir my_custom_module

cd my_custom_module

Step 2: Create Essential Files

manifest.py: This file contains the module's metadata.

    'name': 'My Custom Module',

    'version': '1.0',

    'category': 'Custom',

    'summary': 'A custom module for Odoo 17',

    'description': 'This module provides custom functionality for Odoo 17.',

    'author': 'Your Name',

    'depends': ['base'],

    'data': [

        'views/my_model_views.xml',

        'security/ir.model.access.csv',

],

    'installable': True,

    'application': True,

init.py: This file initializes the module.

from . import models

models/init.py: This file initializes the models.

from . import my_model

models/my_model.py: This file defines the data models.

from odoo import models, fields

class MyModel(models.Model):

    _name = 'my.model'

    _description = 'My Custom Model'

    name = fields.Char(string='Name', required=True)

    description = fields.Text(string='Description')

Step 3: Define Views

views/my_model_views.xml: This file defines the views for your model.

<odoo>

<record id="view_my_model_form" model="ir.ui.view">

        <field name="name">my.model.form</field>

        <field name="model">my.model</field>

        <field name="arch" type="xml">

            <form string="My Model">

                <sheet>

                    <group>

                        <field name="name"/>

                        <field name="description"/>

                    </group>

                </sheet>

            </form>

        </field>

    </record>

    <record id="view_my_model_tree" model="ir.ui.view">

        <field name="name">my.model.tree</field>

        <field name="model">my.model</field>

        <field name="arch" type="xml">

            <tree string="My Model">

                <field name="name"/>

            </tree>

        </field>

    </record>

    <menuitem id="menu_my_model" name="My Model" sequence="10"/>

    <menuitem id="submenu_my_model" name="My Models" parent="menu_my_model" action="action_my_model"/>

    <record id="action_my_model" model="ir.actions.act_window">

        <field name="name">My Models</field>

        <field name="res_model">my.model</field>

        <field name="view_mode">tree,form</field>

    </record>

</odoo>

Step 4: Set Up Security

security/ir.model.access.csv: This file defines access rights for your model.

id,name,model_id:id,group_id:id,perm_read,perm_write,perm_create,perm_unlink

access_my_model,access_my_model,model_my_model,,1,1,1,1

Step 5: Install the Module

Update App List: Go to the Odoo interface, navigate to Apps, and click on the 'Update Apps List' button.
Install Your Module: Find your custom module in the list and click the 'Install' button.

By following these steps, you can create a custom module in Odoo 17. This basic example can be expanded with more complex functionality as needed for your specific requirements.

Conclusion

In conclusion, by following these five steps, you'll be able to create a custom module in

Odoo 17. This provides a strong foundation for building more complex functionalities tailored to your business needs.

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