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.devcontainer/devcontainer.json

@@ -24,6 +24,11 @@
         "ms-vscode.remote-server",
         "ms-vscode-remote.remote-wsl",
         "GitHub.codespaces"
+        // To add more extensions, simply add their IDs here:
+        // "ms-vscode.vscode-xml",           // XML support
+        // "ms-toolsai.jupyter",            // Jupyter notebooks
+        // "redhat.vscode-yaml",            // YAML support
+        // "odoo.odoo-snippets"             // Odoo-specific snippets (if available)
         // Add more Odoo-specific or Python QA/testing extensions as needed
       ],
       "settings": {
@@ -66,34 +71,6 @@
     }
   },
   "postCreateCommand": "bash -c 'cd /workspace && if [ -f package.json ]; then npm ci; fi && echo \"DevContainer setup complete!\"'",
-  "remoteEnv": {
-    "PYTHONPATH": "/workspace:/workspace/records_management",
-    "ODOO_RC": "/workspace/odoo.conf",
-    "PGHOST": "localhost",
-    "PGPORT": "5432"
-    // Consider using .env files or secrets management for sensitive values
-  }
-  // Add comments as needed to explain custom configuration
-}
-  "mounts": [
-    "source=${localWorkspaceFolder},target=/workspace,type=bind"
-  ],
-  "forwardPorts": [8069, 8071, 8072],
-  "portsAttributes": {
-    "8069": {
-      "label": "Odoo HTTP",
-      "onAutoForward": "notify"
-    },
-    "8071": {
-      "label": "Odoo HTTPS",
-      "onAutoForward": "ignore"
-    },
-    "8072": {
-      "label": "Odoo Longpolling",
-      "onAutoForward": "ignore"
-    }
-  },
-  "postCreateCommand": "bash -c 'cd /workspace && npm install && echo \"DevContainer setup complete!\"'",
   "remoteEnv": {
     "PYTHONPATH": "/workspace:/workspace/records_management",
     "ODOO_RC": "/workspace/odoo.conf",

.pylintrc

@@ -0,0 +1,84 @@
+[MASTER]
+# Specify a configuration file.
+rcfile=
+
+# Python code to execute, usually for sys.path manipulation such as
+# pygtk.require().
+init-hook=
+
+# Add files or directories to the blacklist. They should be base names, not paths.
+ignore=.devcontainer,addons,venv,node_modules,dist
+
+# Add files or directories matching the regex patterns to the blacklist.
+ignore-patterns=
+
+# Pickle collected data for later comparisons.
+persistent=yes
+
+# List of plugins (as comma separated values of python modules names) to load,
+# usually to register additional checkers.
+load-plugins=
+
+# Use multiple processes to speed up Pylint.
+jobs=1
+
+# Allow loading of arbitrary C extensions. Extensions are imported into the
+# active Python interpreter and may run arbitrary code.
+unsafe-load-any-extension=no
+
+# A comma-separated list of package or module names from where C extensions may
+# be loaded. Extensions are loading into the active Python interpreter and may
+# run arbitrary code
+extension-pkg-whitelist=
+
+[MESSAGES CONTROL]
+# Disable specific warnings for Odoo development
+disable=
+    missing-docstring,
+    too-few-public-methods,
+    too-many-arguments,
+    unused-argument,
+    line-too-long,
+    invalid-name,
+    import-error,
+    no-member
+
+[REPORTS]
+# Set the output format. Available formats are text, parseable, colorized, msvs
+# (visual studio) and html. You can also give a reporter class, eg
+# mypackage.mymodule.MyReporterClass.
+output-format=text
+
+# Put messages in a separate file for each module / package specified on the
+# command line instead of printing them on stdout. Reports (if any) will be
+# written to a file name "pylint_global.[txt|html]".
+files-output=no
+
+# Tells whether to display a full report or only the messages
+reports=yes
+
+# Python expression which should return a note less than 10 (10 is the highest
+# note). You have access to the variables errors warning, statement which
+# respectively contain the number of errors / warnings messages and the total
+# number of statements analyzed. This is used by the global evaluation report
+# (RP0004).
+evaluation=10.0 - ((float(5 * error + warning + refactor + convention) / statement) * 10)
+
+[FORMAT]
+# Maximum number of characters on a single line.
+max-line-length=88
+
+# Regexp for a line that is allowed to be longer than the limit.
+ignore-long-lines=^\s*(# )?<?https?://\S+>?$
+
+# Allow the body of an if to be on the same line as the test if there is no else.
+single-line-if-stmt=no
+
+# Maximum number of lines in a module
+max-module-lines=1000
+
+# String used as indentation unit. This is usually " " (4 spaces) or "\t" (1 tab).
+indent-string='    '
+
+# Number of spaces of indent required inside a hanging or continued line.
+indent-after-paren=4

.vscode/settings.json

@@ -1,9 +1,39 @@
 {
-    // "python.analysis.extraPaths": [
-    //     "/workspaces/ssh-git-github.com-odoo-odoo.git-8.0"
-    // ],
+    // Focus linting only on our custom module
+    "python.analysis.extraPaths": [
+        "/workspaces/ssh-git-github.com-odoo-odoo.git-8.0/records_management"
+    ],
+    "python.analysis.exclude": [
+        ".devcontainer/**",
+        "addons/**", 
+        "venv/**",
+        "node_modules/**",
+        "dist/**"
+    ],
     "python.analysis.diagnosticSeverityOverrides": {
         "reportMissingImports": "none"
     },
-    "git.ignoreLimitWarning": true
+    "python.linting.enabled": true,
+    "python.linting.pylintEnabled": true,
+    "python.linting.pylintArgs": [
+        "--disable=C0103,C0111,R0903,W0613,R0913,C0301"
+    ],
+    "python.linting.flake8Enabled": true,
+    "python.linting.flake8Args": [
+        "--max-line-length=88",
+        "--exclude=.devcontainer,addons,venv,node_modules,dist"
+    ],
+    "git.ignoreLimitWarning": true,
+    "files.exclude": {
+        "**/.git": true,
+        "**/.svn": true,
+        "**/.hg": true,
+        "**/CVS": true,
+        "**/.DS_Store": true,
+        ".devcontainer": true,
+        "addons": true,
+        "venv": true,
+        "node_modules": true
+    },
+    "github.copilot.nextEditSuggestions.enabled": true
 }

MENU_OPTIMIZATION_SUMMARY.md

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+# Records Management Menu Structure - Odoo 18.0 Optimization Summary
+
+## ✅ COMPLETED OPTIMIZATIONS
+
+### 🎯 **Menu Structure Reorganization**
+Successfully reorganized the Records Management module menu structure to align with Odoo 18.0 best practices and the standard menu patterns found in core Odoo applications.
+
+### 📊 **Key Changes Made**
+
+#### 1. **Hierarchical Organization**
+- **Before**: Flat menu structure with confusing organization
+- **After**: Logical 4-tier hierarchy: Operations → Inventory → Reporting → Configuration
+
+#### 2. **Security Implementation**
+- **Added proper group restrictions** to all menu items
+- **Role-based access**: Users vs Managers
+- **Progressive access**: Configuration restricted to managers only
+
+#### 3. **Sequence Optimization**
+- **Before**: Random sequences (90, 10, 20, etc.)
+- **After**: Logical progression (10, 20, 30, 40, 50...)
+- **Root menu**: Sequence 50 (optimal position among other apps)
+
+#### 4. **Duplicate Removal**
+Cleaned up **5 duplicate menu definitions** across multiple files:
+- `stock_lot_views.xml` - Removed duplicate root menu
+- `customer_inventory_views.xml` - Removed orphaned menu
+- `records_retention_policy_views.xml` - Removed incorrect parent reference
+- `records_document_type_views.xml` - Removed duplicate configuration menu
+- `pickup_request.xml` - Removed stock module parent reference
+
+#### 5. **Action Improvements**
+- **Enhanced customer inventory action** with proper window views
+- **Verified all menu actions exist** and are properly configured
+- **Added helpful descriptions** for empty states
+
+### 🏗️ **New Menu Structure**
+
+```
+📁 Records Management (Sequence: 50)
+├── 🔧 Operations (10)
+│   ├── Storage Boxes (10)
+│   ├── Documents (20)
+│   ├── Pickup Requests (30)
+│   ├── Shredding Services (40)
+│   └── Serial Numbers (50)
+├── 📊 Inventory (20)
+│   ├── Customer Inventory (10)
+│   └── Retention Policies (20) [Managers Only]
+├── 📈 Reporting (30)
+│   ├── Storage Reports (10)
+│   └── Inventory Reports (20)
+└── ⚙️ Configuration (100) [Managers Only]
+    ├── 📋 Master Data (10)
+    │   ├── Storage Locations (10)
+    │   ├── Document Types (20)
+    │   └── Classification Tags (30)
+    ├── 🛍️ Products & Services (20)
+    │   ├── Service Products (10)
+    │   └── Product Variants (20)
+    └── 🔧 Settings (90)
+```
+
+### 🎉 **Benefits Achieved**
+
+#### ✅ **User Experience**
+- **Intuitive navigation** with logical grouping
+- **Role-appropriate access** based on job responsibilities
+- **Reduced clutter** through duplicate removal
+- **Clear section separation** with descriptive names
+
+#### ✅ **Technical Excellence**
+- **Full Odoo 18.0 compliance** following official patterns
+- **Proper XML structure** with no syntax errors
+- **Security group integration** with existing permissions
+- **Standard action references** to core Odoo modules
+
+#### ✅ **Business Logic**
+- **Operations first** - daily work activities are most accessible
+- **Management features** - inventory and policies centrally located
+- **Reporting tools** - analytics easily discoverable
+- **Configuration isolated** - admin functions protected
+
+#### ✅ **Odoo.sh Ready**
+- **No deprecated patterns** or non-standard structures
+- **Follows core module conventions** from Accounting, Inventory, CRM
+- **Clean XML validation** passes all checks
+- **Proper dependency management** with existing modules
+
+### 📋 **Validation Results**
+- ✅ **XML Syntax**: All files pass validation
+- ✅ **Action References**: All menu actions properly defined
+- ✅ **Security Groups**: All referenced groups exist
+- ✅ **Parent References**: No orphaned or circular dependencies
+- ✅ **Sequence Logic**: Proper numerical progression
+- ✅ **Module Integration**: Compatible with core Odoo modules
+
+### 🚀 **Next Steps**
+The menu structure is now production-ready for Odoo 18.0 and Odoo.sh deployment. The organization follows industry best practices and provides an excellent foundation for:
+- **User training** - logical flow matches business processes
+- **Future expansion** - room for additional features in each section
+- **Multi-company deployment** - proper security isolation
+- **Integration** - standard patterns for third-party modules
+
+The Records Management module now provides a professional, enterprise-grade user interface that scales with organizational needs while maintaining simplicity for day-to-day operations.

ODOO_18_COMPATIBILITY_FIX_FINAL.md

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+# Odoo 18.0 Compatibility Fix - Records Management Module
+
+## Issue Summary
+The Records Management module was experiencing database constraint violations when installing on Odoo 18.0/Odoo.sh, specifically:
+- `ValueError` for invalid `product.template.type` field values
+- `IntegrityError` for duplicate key violations on product variants
+
+## Root Causes Identified
+
+### 1. Invalid Product Type Field Values
+**Problem**: The module was using deprecated field names and values from older Odoo versions:
+- Field `detailed_type` instead of `type`
+- Values like `storable` and `goods` which are invalid in Odoo 18.0
+
+**Solution**: Updated products.xml to use correct Odoo 18.0 field names and values:
+- Changed `detailed_type` to `type`
+- Used valid values: `consu` (consumable) and `service`
+
+### 2. Duplicate Product Variant Creation
+**Problem**: The module was explicitly defining both `product.template` and `product.product` records, but Odoo 18.0 automatically creates product variants when templates are created, causing constraint violations.
+
+**Solution**: Removed all explicit `product.product` records from products.xml, keeping only `product.template` records.
+
+## Files Modified
+
+### 1. /records_management/data/products.xml
+- **Changed**: Field names from `detailed_type` to `type`
+- **Changed**: Field values to valid Odoo 18.0 values (`consu`, `service`)
+- **Removed**: All explicit `product.product` variant records
+- **Added**: Unique external IDs with module prefix
+- **Added**: `forcecreate="False"` attributes to prevent forced creation
+
+### 2. Backup Files Created
+- `/records_management/data/products_full.xml` - Full product definitions for future use
+- `/records_management/data/products_minimal.xml` - Empty file for testing
+- `/cleanup_products.py` - Database cleanup script
+
+## Current State
+
+The module now loads with a minimal products.xml file (no product records) to avoid database conflicts. This allows the module to install successfully while we ensure the database is clean.
+
+## Next Steps for Complete Resolution
+
+### Option 1: Gradual Installation (Recommended)
+1. Install module with current minimal products.xml
+2. Verify module loads without errors
+3. Clean database of any existing duplicate products
+4. Replace products.xml with products_full.xml
+5. Upgrade module to load product data
+
+### Option 2: Database Cleanup (If needed)
+If duplicate records persist from previous failed installs:
+1. Use the cleanup_products.py script in an Odoo shell
+2. Manually remove conflicting product records via database
+3. Restore products.xml and upgrade module
+
+## Technical Details
+
+### Valid Product Types in Odoo 18.0
+- `consu` - Consumable product (tracked as stock but no inventory)
+- `product` - Storable product (full inventory tracking)
+- `service` - Service (no stock tracking)
+
+### Database Constraints
+The `product_product_combination_unique` constraint ensures that each product template can only have one variant with the same attribute combination. The conflict occurred because:
+1. Manual product.product records were created with specific IDs
+2. Odoo auto-generation tried to create variants with the same template+combination
+3. Database rejected the duplicate
+
+## Verification Steps
+1. Check Odoo.sh logs for successful module installation
+2. Verify no database constraint errors
+3. Test module functionality in Odoo interface
+4. Gradually restore product data as needed
+
+## Contact
+For questions about these changes, refer to the git commit history or create an issue in the repository.