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Configuration mastery · 12 min · 19–20Reports and document layouts
Configuring document layouts, invoice and order PDFs, footers, terms and when a QWeb change is needed.
In this lesson
- Document layout configuration
- QWeb reports behind every PDF
- Converting a client template
Key points
- Document Layout: logo, colours, font, header/footer, bank details
- Every PDF is an ir.actions.report + QWeb template
- Studio (Custom plan) or module inheritance for changes
- Test page breaks, long data, currencies and credit notes
Real-world example
A consultant had 13 Excel invoice templates from one client group. Mapping showed 9 could be met with document layout, company-specific footers and two extra fields; only 4 needed QWeb inheritance. Three days of work instead of two weeks.
Questions and answers
Which model defines a report action?
ir.actions.report.
Which wkhtmltopdf version is recommended?
0.12.6 with patched Qt.