Visual Template Designer, Field Anchors & Input Types

1. Overview & Business Value#

The Signature Template Designer allows corporate teams to turn standard recurring contracts into automated reusable templates.

1. Supported Signature Field Types#

• Signature: Stylized drawn, typed, or uploaded graphic signature.
• Initials: Compact initials block applied across multi-page contract margins.
• Text & Text Area: Arbitrary user input (e.g., Kebele ID number, designation).
• Date: Auto-populated with current timestamp at signing moment.
• Checkbox: Consent agreements, non-disclosure affirmations, terms acceptance.

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2. Prerequisites & Access Permissions#

• Required Modules: smarterp_sign, base, web
• Security Group: Internal User (Technical ID: base.group_user)
• Master Data Dependencies: Established corporate settings, defined role permissions, and active records.

3. Step-by-Step UI Execution & Verification#

Step 1: Navigating to the Module Interface#

1. Access your SmartERP instance at https://smarterp.et/odoo.
2. Open the main App Switcher and select the operational application.
3. Select the target view or configuration form.

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Step 2: Executing Transactional Operations#

1. Fill in required parameters according to institutional procedures.
2. Validate entries and confirm execution.
3. Review updated record state in the chatter audit trail.

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4. Advanced Configuration Points#

• Automated Tasks (Crons): Dedicated background crons manage recurring tasks and state transitions.
• Multi-Company Rules: All operational records are strictly isolated to Company 1 (Ashewa Technology Solutions S.C.).

5. Comprehensive Troubleshooting Matrix#