Introduction:
Inner content snippets in Odoo are reusable blocks of content that can be inserted into different templates, views, or components. They allow developers to modularize code, making it more maintainable and easy to update. Snippets are a key concept in Odoo's templating engine, QWeb, and can also be integrated with OWL (Odoo Web Library) components.
Key Concepts:
1. Reusability: Snippets are designed to be reused across multiple views or pages.
2. Separation of Concerns: By creating snippets, you can separate commonly used code from the main template logic, improving code readability and maintenance.
3. Customizability: Snippets can be customized to accept parameters or variables, making them dynamic and adaptable to different contexts.
Benefits of Using Snippets:
* Consistency: Ensures that similar UI elements across the system follow the same design and structure.
* Code Efficiency: Reduces code duplication by allowing developers to define common content once and reuse it in multiple places.
* Modularity: Makes it easier to maintain and update sections of the application by modifying the snippet rather than updating each occurrence individually.
In this blog, we are trying to create an inner content snippet, which we can drag and drop anywhere inside the website.
Incorporating Snippets into Inner Content in Odoo:
Let's begin by exploring the seamless integration of a snippet into the inner content section of the Odoo website editor, following a method that prioritizes clarity and originality:
To embed a snippet within the inner content, simply xpath it within the "snippet_content" block:
<template id="snippets" inherit_id="website.snippets">
<xpath expr="//div[@id='snippet_content']/div[hasclass('o_panel_body')]"
position="inside">
<t t-snippet="module_name.s_custom_snippets"/>
</xpath>
</template>
Upon implementing the aforementioned code, the snippet will become visible within the inner content section of the website. Subsequently, you can employ drag-and-drop functionality to manage the snippet effortlessly.
<template id="s_custom_snippets" name="Custom Snippet">
<section class="s_custom_snippet_section">
<!-- Insert Your Snippet Content Here -->
</section>
</template>
Above one is our template
Elevate the functionality of Odoo snippets by extending their capabilities to other snippet content. Include the snippet option for the aforementioned code to enable the incorporation of this snippet within another snippet.
<template id="s_custom_snippet_section"
inherit_id="website.snippet_options">
<xpath expr="." position="inside">
<div data-selector=".s_custom_snippet_section"
t-attf-data-drop-near="h1, h3, ul, ol, .row > div:not(.o_grid_item_image) > img"
data-drop-in=".content, nav"/>
</xpath>
</template>
In this Odoo-specific code snippet:
data-selector: Defines the class name of the snippet.
data-drop-in: This refers to when data (or an item) is dropped directly inside a designated target area. This is typically used in scenarios like dropping tasks into
different categories, moving items between lists, or organizing components in a dashboard.
data-drop-near: This refers to when data is dropped near a specific element, triggering an action or behavior based on proximity. This could be used for snapping items into place or executing actions when something is dropped close to a target area.
The successfully created snippet can now be seen inside the editor in the website module, as shown below.
Now we can drag and drop the custom snippet (marked in the image ) anywhere, as mentioned above.
Conclusion
Inner content snippets in Odoo provide a flexible and reusable way to manage content and UI elements, enhancing modularity, consistency, and maintainability across the platform. Whether you're working in backend views, OWL components, or the Odoo website builder, snippets are an essential tool for Odoo development.
To read more about How to Create Snippet Options in Odoo 17, refer to our blog How to Create Snippet Options in Odoo 17.