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I<\/strong>ntroduction<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Odoo Image Capture By Camera <\/a><\/strong>is a smart add-on that lets users capture images directly with the device camera and save them in Odoo image fields.
Odoo Image Capture By Camera removes the need to upload images from local storage. Users can take photos in real-time and save them instantly in records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Odoo Image Capture By Camera works with both image and binary fields. It supports mobile, tablet, laptop, and desktop devices for smooth image capture.
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Features<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Capture live images directly using the device camera in Odoo.
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  2. Replace existing images instantly without file upload.
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  3. Use a dedicated camera widget for all image and binary fields.
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  4. Access the camera securely through the web browser.
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  5. Allow admins to control camera access from settings.
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  6. Allow admins to enable or disable image editing.
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  7. Works smoothly with all standard Odoo form views.
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  8. Fully supports mobile, tablet, laptop, and desktop devices.
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  9. Provides a clean and user-friendly camera interface.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    Installation<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Once you purchase the App from Webkul store, you will receive a link to download module’s zip<\/strong> file<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Extract the file on your system after download finishes. As a result, you will be able to see a folder named- \u2018odoo_image_capture_by_camera\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Copy and paste this folder inside your Odoo Add-Ons path<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Now, open Odoo App and click on the Settings menu. Here, click on Activate Developer Mode<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Then, open Apps menu and click on \u2018Update Modules List<\/strong>.\u2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. In the search bar, remove all the filters and search \u2018odoo_image_capture_by_camera\u2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. You will be able to see Odoo Image Capture By Camera in the search results. Click on \u2018Activate<\/strong>\u2019 to install it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      WorkFlow<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

      Configuration of Odoo<\/strong><\/span> Image Capture By Camera<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. From your Odoo backend, navigate to Settings \u2192 Capture By Camera<\/strong>. Here, enable the Web Camera<\/strong> and Image Editing<\/strong> options as required.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
        \"module-configuration-settings\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        2. Go to any record with an image field, such as Employee, Contact, or Product<\/strong>. Click on the camera icon<\/strong> available on the image field to capture a live photo using the device’s camera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \"camera-capture-widget-on-form-view\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        3. If your browser blocks camera access or no camera is found, a warning message appears. Grant camera permission in your browser settings or connect a supported camera device to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \"device-camera-permission-alert\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

        4. After capturing the image, use the crop and preview<\/strong> screen to adjust the photo as needed. Click Save<\/strong> to store the final image directly in the record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \"inline-image-editing\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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        Need Help?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

        Hope you find guide helpful! Please feel free to share your feedback in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        If you still have any issues\/queries, please create a ticket at the UV Desk<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        I hope this helps. In case of any further queries, contact us at our support mail<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Thanks for paying attention!!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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