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Point of sale Basics in odoo17

Jithu US .Mar 27, 20242 min read
Point of sale Basics in odoo17

Let's take a closer look at how to set up Odoo 17’s Point of Sale. We'll break down the process step by step, making it easy to understand. By doing this, you'll discover how to make your sale operati...

Let's take a closer look at how to set up Odoo 17’s Point of Sale. We'll break down the process step by step, making it easy to understand. By doing this, you'll discover how to make your sale operations smoother and improve the experience for your customers. Get ready to explore the user-friendly world of Odoo 17 Point of Sale and boost your company's efficiency and customer satisfaction

Creating a shop

Open the POS in Odoo 17 to get a screen like this; here, we are going to create a new shop selling pet products.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


We need to create a new shop, so first of all, go into Configuration -> Settings.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


We can then see a window, shown below. Next, we should go to the new shop to create a new shop.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


Then we can get a window like this, We can enter our shops name and click on save.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17

Configuring Point of Sale (POS)

Access the POS settings to configure various parameters such as payment methods, tips, and cash rounding

Consider unselecting the "Start category" to eliminate a starting category when initiating the POS system.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17

After configuring taxes and other settings, save the changes.

Creating product category

To organize your products, create product categories. Go to Configuration -> Pos product category.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


Click on the "New" button to establish a new category. For instance, create a category named   "Furniture" with its parent category as "Dog.", 

Point of sale Basics in odoo17
Point of sale Basics in odoo17

Generating Products and Variants

Move to the "Products -> Products" submenu to add new items and their variants.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


Click on "New" to create a product. Enter details such as the product name, type (e.g., Storable product), sales price, and cost.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


Navigate to "Attributes and Variants," select attributes like color and size, and add relevant values.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


Under the sales section, assign the category to "Dog/Furniture."

Point of sale Basics in odoo17

Navigating the Point of Sale (POS) Interface

On the dashboard, access the newly created shop's section to open the POS interface.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


Explore the screen, focusing on product categories such as "Dog.".

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


We can see our products in the screen.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


Select a product, and if applicable, choose a size from the variants. Click "Add" to include the item in the order.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17

Completing a Transaction

Review the order details and proceed to the payment screen. .

Point of sale Basics in odoo17

Choose a payment method and validate the payment amount and


Optionally, add the customer's name, select invoice options, and click "Validate."

Point of sale Basics in odoo17

Upon successful validation, a payment confirmation screen appears.

Click "New Order" to initiate a new transaction.

Point of sale Basics in odoo17


By following these comprehensive steps, you'll be able to efficiently configure Odoo 17 Point of Sale for your shop, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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