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Preparing for Sync

Steps to prepare before syncing products to Odoo

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Last updated: November 11, 2025
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Preparing for Sync

Before syncing products to Odoo, complete these preparation steps.

1. Test Odoo Connection

Settings → Odoo Configuration → Test Connection

Verify:

  • ✓ Connection successful
  • ✓ Authentication working
  • ✓ Odoo version detected

2. Sync Odoo References

Dashboard → Odoo → Sync References

This imports from Odoo:

  • Product categories
  • Units of measure
  • Tax codes
  • Stock routes
  • E-commerce categories

How often: Once initially, then after major Odoo configuration changes.

3. Configure Sync Policies

Settings → Odoo Integration → Field Sync Policies

For each field, choose:

  • Always: Always update Odoo
  • Only if empty: Update only if Odoo field is blank
  • Never: Don't sync this field

4. Review Pricelist

Pricelists → Select pricelist → Review

Check:

  • Products look correct
  • Prices are accurate
  • Categories are assigned
  • Required fields are populated

5. Approve Pricelist

Change status from Draft to Approved.

Only approved pricelists can be synced.

6. Start Sync

Dashboard → Odoo → Export to Odoo
Or: Pricelists → Select pricelist → Sync to Odoo

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