Scheduled Asynchronous Export
Generate and send exports by emails on a schedule
Scheduled Asynchronous Export
Add a new Automation feature: Scheduled Exports. Based on an export list and a domain, an email is sent every X hours/days/weeks/months to a selection of users.
Table of contents
Configuration
The configuration of a scheduled export is based on export lists.
To create an export list:
- open the list view of the model to export
- select at least one record, and open "Action → Export"
- select the fields to export and save using "Save fields list".
To configure a scheduled export:
- open "Settings → Technical → Automation → Scheduled Exports"
- create a scheduled export by filling the form
A Scheduled Action named "Send Scheduled Exports" checks every hour if Scheduled Exports have to be executed.
Usage
When the configuration of a Scheduled Export is done, their execution is automatic.
Users will receive an email containing a link to download the exported file at the specified frequency. The attachments stay in the database for 7 days by default (it can be changed with the system parameter attachment.ttl.
Known issues / Roadmap
- We could configure a custom TTL (time-to-live) for each scheduled export
Bug Tracker
Bugs are tracked on GitHub Issues. In case of trouble, please check there if your issue has already been reported. If you spotted it first, help us to smash it by providing a detailed and welcomed feedback.
Do not contact contributors directly about support or help with technical issues.
Credits
Authors
- Camptocamp
Contributors
- Guewen Baconnier (Camptocamp)
Maintainers
This module is maintained by the OCA.
OCA, or the Odoo Community Association, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support the collaborative development of Odoo features and promote its widespread use.
Current maintainer:
This module is part of the OCA/queue project on GitHub.
You are welcome to contribute. To learn how please visit https://odoo-community.org/page/Contribute.
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