This post walks through the 3 new features in the Odoo 20 Shop Floor application. Each one comes with a feature overview, an operational path and a screenshot placeholder.
Article Overview
- 1. HTML Note Field on Manufacturing Orders
- 2. Instruction Updates (Pre-Filled Editor)
- 3. Work Center Barcode Selection
- 4. Conclusion
- 5. Frequently Asked Questions
HTML Note Field on Manufacturing Orders
Feature Overview: The note field on Manufacturing Orders is now a full HTML rich text field in both the Manufacturing backend and the Shop Floor app. This allows managers to format instructions using bolding, lists, colored text, links, and embedded images.
Instruction Updates (Pre-Filled Editor)
Feature Overview: When modifying work instructions on active operations or workorders, the editor modal automatically pre-fills with the existing instruction text, making quick adjustments and small corrections effortless.
Work Center Barcode Selection
Feature Overview: Operators can scan a physical Work Center barcode using a Bluetooth/USB handheld scanner or tablet camera to instantly select and filter that Work Center in the Shop Floor app.
Odoo 20 Shop Floor makes it quicker to give operators clear instructions and to get them to the right work center. Managers can write richly formatted notes, small instruction corrections take seconds and a single scan moves the view to the correct work center.
The main takeaways:
- Clearer instructions: rich text notes with formatting, links and images appear on the operator's card.
- Faster corrections: the instruction editor opens with the existing text pre-filled.
- Quicker navigation: scan a Work Center barcode to select and filter it instantly.
A good way to start is by moving one frequently used instruction into the new rich text note, then adding barcode stickers at your work centers. Replace the screenshot placeholders with captures from your own environment to build training material.
Odoo 20 Shop Floor: Features & Improvements