Get Ahead in Business with Odoo 16’s Advanced Dashboard Functionality and Dashboard Ninja

The world of business is constantly evolving, and staying ahead of the competition requires innovative solutions that provide real-time insights and actionable data. That’s why Odoo 16’s all-new dashboard functionality is causing quite a stir in the business world. The Odoo 16 dashboard is a game-changer for enterprises of all sizes due to its potent tools, practical layout, and cutting-edge capabilities.

In this blog, we’ll explore the new Odoo dashboard functionality in-depth, with a special focus on the Dashboard Ninja (DN) and its significant contribution to enhancing Odoo 16’s capabilities.

Odoo 16 Dashboard Overview

The Odoo 16 dashboard interface is designed to be highly customizable, with drag-and-drop functionality that allows users to create and rearrange widgets as needed. The Dashboard in Odoo 16 is a central hub that provides users with a visual overview of their business operations. It also allows users to create widgets that display real-time data from various modules, such as Sales, Inventory, and Finance.

The enhanced dashboard capability in Odoo 16 offers customers additional customization options, better visualization tools, and faster navigation. The dashboard contains the following key elements and is accessible via the main menu or a shortcut on the home screen:

1. Dashboard Header: The dashboard header has filters, and the name of the dashboard. Clicking on the filter icon opens a dropdown menu that allows users to filter the data displayed on the dashboard by specific criteria.
2. Dashboard Body: The dashboard body is where the widgets are displayed. Odoo 16 includes a wide range of widget types, including graphs, charts, kanban boards, lists, and pivots. Users can add, delete, or resize widgets as needed, and can also customize the colors and labels used in each widget.
3. Dashboard Sidebar: The Dashboard Sidebar is a useful feature that allows users to filter data displayed in the dashboard. For example, in the CRM sales module, the sidebar can be used to filter sales data by date, salesperson, team, stage, or tag. This allows users to quickly view the data they need without having to search through large volumes of information.

Odoo 16’s Additional New Dashboard Features

• Enhanced Customization Options

The enhanced customization options in Odoo 16 allow businesses to create dashboards that are tailored to their specific needs. It’s simple for users to drag and drop widgets to design a unique dashboard layout. Widgets can be resized to fit the user’s needs, and users can choose from a range of different widgets to display the information they need. With these enhanced customization options, users can create a dashboard that meets their unique requirements.

• Improved Dashboard Filtering

Odoo 16’s improved dashboard filtering allows users to filter data within individual widgets. Date ranges, product categories, and client segments are just a few of the many possible criteria that users can use to create filters. With improved dashboard filtering, users can quickly and easily access the data they need, without having to sift through irrelevant information.

• Quick Access to Recently Viewed Records

Odoo 16’s new dashboard includes a “Recently Viewed” section that allows users to quickly access records that they have recently viewed. This feature is particularly useful for users who need to refer back to recent data, without having to manually search for it. By offering quick and simple access, the Recently Viewed area promotes productivity and saves time.

• Improved Charting and Visualization Options

Odoo 16 includes several new charting and visualization options that make it easier for users to understand and analyze data. Users have a variety of chart kinds to pick from, such as pie charts, bar charts, and line graphs. The improved charting and visualization options make it easier for users to spot trends and patterns in data, allowing them to make more informed decisions.

• Customizable Dashboard Backgrounds

In Odoo 16, users can choose from a range of different background options for their dashboard. Users can construct a dashboard that is aesthetically pleasing and represents their brand by selecting from solid colors, gradients, and photos. Odoo Customized dashboard backdrops can improve user interaction and make the dashboard more appealing.

Dashboard Ninja and its Key Features

Dashboard Ninja is a popular app that provides advanced dashboard functionality for Odoo. It offers a range of features and customization options that are not available in the standard Odoo dashboard functionality. Let’s have a look at some of the key features of Dashboard Ninja.

• Dynamic & Animated Reporting Dashboards

Dashboard Ninja’s powerful Reporting Dashboard tool that offers 10 impressive dashboard item types to help users interpret business data easily. These item types include Tiles, Line Chart, List View, Bar Chart, Horizontal Bar Chart, Area Chart, To-do Item, Polar Area Chart, Pie Chart, and Doughnut Charts. With these features, users can create visually appealing and informative dashboards that enable them to monitor key performance indicators, track progress, and make informed business decisions.

• Real-Time Streaming Dashboard 

The Real-Time Streaming Dashboard is a feature of Dashboard Ninja that allows users to upgrade their data in real-time, providing a 360 view of their business performance. This means that the dashboard will update automatically if any changes occur in the backend, eliminating the need for manual updates. Users can also set a specific interval of time for the data to update if real-time updates are not necessary. With the Real-Time Streaming Dashboard, users can stay on top of critical data and make informed decisions in real-time, improving their overall business performance.

• The Responsive, Fluid & Flexible Layout 

The Responsive, Fluid & Flexible Layout of Dashboard Ninja allows users to conveniently view their data over different devices, such as mobile, desktop, or tablet, for easy access. The layout of the dashboard is optimized to provide an optimal browsing experience, regardless of the screen size or device used. This means that users can access their dashboards on the go, without sacrificing the quality of their data visualization. The fluid and flexible layout also enables users to customize their dashboard to their preferences, making it easy to track business performance in a way that is most useful to them.

• Advanced Date Filter 

The Advanced Date Filter feature of Dashboard Ninja enables users to present their data in a timely manner over a selected period. Users can choose from 20 predefined date filters, such as Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 90 days, and more, or they can create a custom date range to filter their data. This feature provides users with the flexibility to analyze data over specific time periods, allowing them to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform their business decisions.

• Download Dashboard Items

The Download Dashboard Items feature of Dashboard Ninja allows users to export their data in various formats such as Excel, CSV, PDF, and PNG. It also provides users with the flexibility to use the exported data items for offline presentations, seminars, or emails. Users can download specific dashboard items or the entire dashboard, depending on their needs.

• Access Control

The Access Control feature of Dashboard Ninja enables users to control who can access the dashboard with a single click, providing robust security. This feature helps to protect data and prevent unauthorized access to the dashboard.

• Instant Edit Mode 

The Instant Edit Mode feature of Dashboard Ninja allows users to edit the basic information of any dashboard item instantly with Quick Edit Mode, without having to go to the detailed edit screen. This feature saves time and effort for users, as they can quickly update the information they need to without having to navigate through multiple screens. This feature is especially useful for users who need to make quick changes to their dashboard without disrupting their workflow or spending too much time on editing.

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In conclusion, Odoo 16 Dashboard Ninja (DN) and other new dashboard features provide businesses with greater control and flexibility over how they manage their data and processes. DN, in particular, allows users to save time and increase productivity with its advanced features.

The improved dashboard filtering, quick access to recently viewed records, improved charting and visualization options along with customizable dashboard backgrounds all contribute to a more personalized and visually appealing dashboard.

With the help of these new features, businesses can design a dashboard that caters to their particular requirements, making it simpler to make informed decisions and run their business operations more successfully. Overall, the new dashboard features in Odoo 16 are a considerable upgrade from earlier iterations and a useful resource for companies wishing to

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Our team of certified developers has a deep understanding of Odoo dashboard customization and can create personalized dashboards that meet your exact business requirements. Choosing Ksolves as your Odoo partner means having a trusted advisor that can guide you through every step of the Odoo implementation process, from customization to ongoing support and maintenance. Connect with us to start a successful Odoo journey today.