How to make the client download a static file from a custom module on clicking a button?

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I have a custom module with a custom model inside it.

I created a custom view. It is working correctly.

Now that I need to add a button that let the client download a static file from the server.

The file should be put in the module folder, which I am still not sure where to put it, because of modularization.

Assume the button is created with a method for it correctly, how do I implement this and where should I put the file in order for it to work?

Note: It is just a normal PDF file. Think of it as a button to download a manual document.

Are you sure the PDF will never change? Sounds more like a changeable binary field on res.company or a char field with an URI. — CZoellner
– CZoellner, Commented Dec 13, 2023 at 9:14
@CZoellner It can be changed in the future by me changing the file in the module, but the filename will stay the same -- just essentially update the file. The point is that the file is not supposed to be changable by users. — holydragon
– holydragon, Commented Dec 13, 2023 at 9:17

holydragon · Accepted Answer · 2023-12-13 10:25:18Z

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Return this object in the method of the button.

def download_static_file(self):
    return {'type': 'ir.actions.act_url', 'url': '/your_module_name/static/src/target_file.pdf', 'target': 'self'}

Also, put the file in the path above properly. I have tested .pdf and .xlsx. They both work.

answered Dec 13, 2023 at 10:25

holydragon

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every file should work on odoo-site. there's probably something in the used browser blocking some files.

@CZoellner You mean that there are going to be some files that get blocked by browser?

i hope so, like .pdf.exe but probably not :/

Okay. So for future readers, be wary that this method may likely have security issues.