Decide what happens when a user clicks a PDF report in Odoo. Download it, open it in a new browser tab, or view it inline inside Odoo. A per user preference with a company default.
PDF Report Click Action puts you in control of what happens the moment a PDF report is clicked in Odoo, so reading a report no longer means digging through your downloads folder first.
What it does
By default Odoo downloads a PDF file every time you print a report, which means an extra trip to your downloads folder before you can even look at it. This module adds a report click behavior setting with three choices. Download keeps the standard Odoo behavior. Open in a new tab sends the report to a new browser tab in the built in PDF viewer, with no file saved. View inside Odoo shows the report in an embedded viewer right where you are, without leaving the screen. The setting is a per user preference with a per company default, so an administrator can pick one default for the whole company while each user is free to choose differently. It applies to every PDF report, whether it comes from a Print button, a list action or a wizard, and it never changes your report content.
Key features
- Three click behaviors for any PDF report: Download, Open in a new tab, or View inside Odoo.
- A per company default that an administrator sets once in General Settings.
- A per user preference so every person gets the delivery they prefer.
- Open in a new tab uses the browser built in PDF viewer, with no forced download.
- View inside Odoo shows the report in an embedded viewer without leaving the current screen.
- Applies to every PDF report with no per report configuration and no changes to your templates.
Who it's for
Anyone who prints Odoo reports often, from accountants opening invoices to sales teams sending quotations and warehouse staff printing delivery slips. It suits companies that want a consistent default for everyone as well as individual users who simply prefer to view a report rather than download a file every time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I stop Odoo from downloading a PDF every time I print a report?
Install this module and set the report click behavior to Open in a new tab or View inside Odoo. The report then opens in a viewer instead of downloading to your computer. You can set this for the whole company or just for yourself.
Can I open an Odoo report in a new browser tab instead of downloading it?
Yes. Set the report click behavior to Open in a new tab. When you click any PDF report it opens in a new tab using the browser built in PDF viewer, so you can read or print it without saving a file first.
Can each user choose their own report behavior in Odoo?
Yes. Every user has a report click behavior field in their Preferences. Leave it on the company default to follow the company setting, or pick Download, Open in a new tab or View inside Odoo just for yourself.
Where does the administrator set the default report behavior?
In Settings, General Settings, under the Reports section. The value chosen there is the default for everyone in that company, and any user can still override it in their own Preferences.
Does this change or replace my report templates?
No. It never touches your report content or templates. It only decides how the finished PDF is delivered to the browser, so your existing reports look exactly the same.
Which Odoo versions does it support?
Use the version selector at the top of this page to pick your Odoo release. Each Odoo Apps Store listing shows the exact version it supports.
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See the full feature list and screenshots, or talk to our certified Odoo team about setup and customization.
