| Technical Name |
google_maps_widget
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| License | OPL-1 |
Introduction
This Odoo module introduces an interactive Google Maps widget that can be embedded into form views using existing latitude and longitude fields. Users can search for a location and adjust it by dragging markers on the map, significantly improving geolocation accuracy and user experience. Ideal for managing customer addresses, field service entries, or warehouse locations, this widget enhances location-based workflows with intuitive visual mapping integration
Key Features
Embed an interactive Google Map within Odoo form views using latitude and longitude fields
Allow users to search, select, and drag map markers to set accurate locations
Seamless mapping integration with minimal setup—leveraging existing fields
Lightweight UX enhancement for improved data input and usability
Benefits
Enhances data entry accuracy with visual and interactive mapping controls
Reduces user errors by allowing direct location adjustments via map markers
Streamlines workflows for address, field service, and logistics-related data inputs
Offers a polished, user-friendly interface that elevates Odoo form interaction
Integrates gracefully without requiring complex configuration or additional modules
Compatibility & Technical Details
Technical Name: google_maps_widget
Functionality: Adds a frontend map widget to Odoo form views, relying on latitude (lat) and longitude (lng) fields for location display and selection. Users can interactively set locations via searches or marker drags
License and Dependencies: Not explicitly specified in source materials; typical implementations may require inclusion of the Google Maps JavaScript API key.
Installation Steps (general guidance):
Place the google_maps_widget module in your custom addons directory.
Update the module list in Odoo’s developer mode.
Install the module.
Add the map widget to desired fields in your form view XML, e.g.:
<field name="latitude" widget="google_map_widget" options="{'latitude_field':'lat', 'longitude_field':'lng'}"/>Ensure Google Maps API key is configured if required, to enable map display and search functionality.
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