📋 Description
Extension of the OCA partner_contact_address_default module with custom view enhancements for Van Thiel's partner management workflow. Provides intelligent default address selection for contacts and sub-companies.
🎯 Business Challenge
Van Thiel works with large organizations having multiple locations and contacts:
- Confusion about which address to use for different contact types
- Manual address selection led to shipping errors
- Need for invoice vs. delivery address intelligence
- Different defaults for different partner relationships
💡 Solution Approach
Matthias and Romek integrated and extended the OCA module:
- OCA Integration: Leveraged partner_contact_address_default base
- Custom Views: Extended views for Van Thiel's workflow
- Smart Defaults: Intelligent address type selection
- UI Enhancement: Improved address selection interface
🔧 Technical Implementation
View inheritance extending OCA functionality:
- Depends on
baseandpartner_contact_address_default - Custom XML views in
res_partner_inherit.xml - XPath extensions for Van Thiel-specific fields
- Integration with existing address logic
📊 Results & Impact
Address selection errors dropped significantly. Users spend less time choosing correct addresses. Shipping and invoicing accuracy improved through intelligent defaults.