Sunday, September 4, 2011

Dia plug-in installation for OpenERP 6 on Windows

About a year and a half ago, I wrote a step-by-step manual to install the Dia plug-in for OpenERP 5 on Windows. This walk-through was available in the implementation methodology memento hosted in the Partners Portal.
Today's post is an update of this tutorial for OpenERP 6 (tested on the OpenERP 6.0 series with Windows 7).
As a reminder, there are in fact 2 applications to the Dia plug-in:
  1. A view importer that allows you to start your screen designs from existing views directly imported in real-time from a specified OpenERP instance. This is very useful to avoid wasting time drawing everything from scratch during the analysis phase of your project.
  2. A module generator that allows you to create the skeleton of a module based on a UML diagram you have drawn.
Here are the steps (to be followed in this order):
You can have several versions of Python installed concurrently. So there is no problem if you have a more recent version already installed.
During the installation, make sure to:
    Select “Yes, make backups”
    Select “Python interpreter and libraries”
    Unselect “Tcl/Tk”
    Unselect “Python HTMLHelp file”
    Unselect “Python utility scripts”
    Unselect “Python test suite”
    In Advanced Options, select “Admin install”
    • Install the exact following versions of the following dependencies (not included in Python 2.3.5):
    Install PyGtk 2.8.6:
    http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/binaries/win32/pygtk/2.8/pygtk-2.8.6-1.win32-py2.3.exe
    During the installation, select the component "Python plug-in".
    At the end of the installation, start Dia and close it immediately.
    As you can see, the steps haven't changed that much. What has been adapted mostly is the plug-in code.
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    14 comments:

    1. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2011 at 4:58 AM

      Always a good think for "Wireframing".

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:38 AM

      openerp6.0-dia-plugin-windows can't download. Not file exist.

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    3. FabriceSeptember 15, 2011 at 1:44 AM

      Hi,
      The link works for me. If someone else has the same problem, I will mirror it.

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    4. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 11:51 PM

      hi,
      I successfully install the dia in my windows 7.
      but when i load the openerp view it show me one dialog box from that i selected one form but after tat nothing is happening.

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    5. AnonymousOctober 15, 2011 at 5:52 PM

      i have installed it but i have 1 problem that is after i close the dia and reopen it , the Debug menu will keep disappearing and i have to everytime reinstall the dia and redo all the process , i am using using win 7 prof. and are following all the instructions exactly. is there anything i have missed ?

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    6. FabriceOctober 20, 2011 at 1:12 PM

      I mirrored/fixed the broken links.

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    7. TimothyMarch 29, 2012 at 8:09 AM

      Thanks! great tutorial.

      I've imported a view, made some changes, but how do I export the view back to xml for openerp? I tried the export to "PyDia code generation" but it just creates an empty view. Am I missing something?

      Thanks

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    8. AnonymousJuly 18, 2012 at 7:56 AM

      thanks

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    9. TaniJuly 21, 2012 at 12:19 PM

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    10. TaniJuly 23, 2012 at 7:30 AM

      Dial plugin tutorial for OpenERP is really helpful. ERP can even help an organisation maintain compliance with government regulations, and tax returns.It can streamline order-fulfillment processes and harness relationships with partners and suppliers.

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      1. andyNovember 22, 2012 at 5:06 PM

        hi Tani, have you developed a custom module that suits to government compliance like SSS and Tax Returns, if yes, could i commission you to develop one for us. You could reach me via mobile +639159200919 or via email andybaldecanas@gmail.com. Please reply.

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    11. UnknownFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:46 AM

      Hi Febrick,

      Thanks for sharing your valuable info about Dia plug-in installation for OpenERP 6 on Windows. Swash Convergence Technologies Limited provides world most powerful dynamic ERP Software Solution all over the world.

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    12. UnknownJuly 22, 2014 at 12:10 AM

      Hello every one there.....

      Most of your detail it very nice....
      But now a day I use Openerp v8..... so, I just want to create a module through DIA.... But i cannot export to "PyDia Code Generation (Openerp) (*.zip)"

      So, how can I do that....?? or any plugin I have to install....?? Please dedicate me for that......

      The Best.....

      Thanks you.....

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    13. Programming SolutionsJanuary 14, 2020 at 11:24 PM

      you save my day bdy

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