What does the Color Code Notes app do in Odoo?

Color Code Notes enhances note management in Odoo by adding color-coded categorization based on deadlines and custom time intervals. Notes automatically change color to indicate urgency, helping teams identify overdue or approaching tasks at a glance.

Is the Color Code Notes module free?

Yes, the Color Code Notes module by Zehntech Technologies is completely free to download and install from the Odoo App Store. It includes lifetime updates and 90 days of dedicated technical support.

Which Odoo versions are supported by Color Code Notes?

Color Code Notes supports Odoo versions 16, 17, 18, and 19. It works with Odoo Community, Enterprise, and Odoo.sh editions.

What are the dependencies required for Color Code Notes?

The module requires three standard Odoo modules: Project (project), To-Do (project_todo), and Discuss (mail). These are included in standard Odoo installations.

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Color Code Notes for Odoo — Visual Deadline Management

Enhance your Odoo notes with automatic color-coded prioritization based on deadlines and custom time intervals.

Color-coded deadline identification

No recurring fees

Dynamic date interval configuration

90 days technical support

Works across Community & Enterprise

Price FREE

Supported Versions V19, 18, 17, 16

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Color Code Notes — Odoo visual note management module

What is Color Code Notes?

Color Code Notes is a free Odoo module by Zehntech Technologies that enhances native note management with automatic color-coded categorization. The module adjusts note colors dynamically based on deadlines and configurable time intervals — giving teams instant visual clarity on urgency without manual tagging or status updates.

Automatic color changes based on deadline proximity

Configurable time intervals with custom color assignments

Rich text editor integration

Works with Project, To-Do, and Discuss modules

Zero configuration overhead

Teams using Color Code Notes spend less time scanning lists and more time acting on what matters. The visual layer eliminates the cognitive load of reading dates and calculating urgency manually.

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How Color Code Notes Solves Note Prioritization Chaos

Problem

Zehntech Color Code Notes Solution

Notes lack visual urgency indicators

Automatic color coding based on deadline proximity

Manually tagging priority wastes time

Dynamic color updates without user intervention

Overdue items get buried in long lists

Distinct color differentiation for overdue notes

No way to scan deadlines at a glance

Color-based identification replaces date scanning

Default notes all look identical

Each note carries a visual urgency signal

Teams miss approaching deadlines

Color shifts alert users before deadlines hit

Configuration options are limited in native Odoo

Flexible interval and color settings per organization

Status tracking requires clicking into each note

Color provides instant status from list view

Features

Color Coded Prioritization

Notes are automatically assigned colors based on their deadline status.

Why it matters: teams instantly distinguish between upcoming, approaching, and overdue items without reading dates or opening individual records.

Dynamic Date Intervals

The module calculates time remaining until each deadline and assigns colors based on configurable intervals.

Why it matters: urgency is communicated visually and updates automatically as time passes — no manual re-tagging required.

Flexible Settings Configuration

Administrators define custom time intervals and assign specific colors to each range from a centralized settings panel.

Why it matters: every organization operates on different timelines, and this module adapts to your urgency thresholds rather than imposing a fixed system.

Deadline-Based Identification

Notes with deadlines are visually differentiated from those without, and color intensity reflects proximity to due dates.

Why it matters: critical items surface naturally in any view, reducing the risk of missed deadlines across projects and teams.

Who Gets The Most Out Of This Module

Role

Primary Use Case

Key Outcome

Project Manager

Monitoring task deadlines across multiple projects

Instant visibility into which items need immediate attention

Team Lead

Daily standup preparation and workload scanning

Faster identification of blocked or overdue work

Operations Manager

Tracking operational notes and compliance deadlines

Reduced risk of missed regulatory or process deadlines

Executive Assistant

Managing meeting notes and follow-up actions

Color-coded urgency ensures no follow-up falls through

Support Manager

Monitoring support ticket notes and SLA deadlines

Visual SLA tracking without separate dashboards

Freelancer / Consultant

Managing personal task notes across clients

Quick prioritization across multiple client engagements

Versions & Documentation

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Native Odoo vs Zehntech Color Code Notes

Capability

Zehntech Color Code Notes

Native Odoo

Color-coded note prioritization

Yes — automatic

Deadline-based color changes

Yes — dynamic

Configurable time intervals

Yes — fully customizable

Visual urgency indicators

Yes — color-coded

Automatic color updates as deadlines approach

Yes

Custom color assignments per interval

Yes

Overdue item differentiation

Yes — distinct color

Dedicated overdue color setting

Yes — independently configurable

Rich text editor integration

Yes

Basic text only

Works with Project module

Yes

Works with To-Do module

Yes

Centralized settings panel for color rules

Yes

Get Started In Minutes

No development environment. No custom code. No consultant required for standard setup.

Download

Get the Color Code Notes module from the Odoo App Store. Upload to your Odoo instance via the Apps menu or place in your custom addons directory.

Install

Navigate to Apps, update the app list, search for "Color Code Notes," and click Install. Dependencies (Project, To-Do, Discuss) will be resolved automatically.

Configure Intervals

Open the module settings. Define your time intervals (e.g., 0-2 days, 3-5 days, 6+ days) and assign a color to each range. Save your configuration.

Use

Create or open notes with deadlines. Colors will apply automatically based on your interval settings. No further action required — the system updates dynamically.

Technical Compatibility

Parameter

Module Technical Name

Odoo Versions

Editions

Hosting

Dependencies

License

Lines of Code

Author

Support

Pricing

Details

zehntech_color_code_notes

16.0 · 17.0 · 18.0 · 19.0

Community · Enterprise

Odoo Online · Odoo.sh · On Premise

Project (project), To-Do (project_todo), Discuss (mail)

OPL-1 (Odoo Proprietary License v1.0)

433

Zehntech Technologies Inc.

odoo-support@zehntech.com

Free — lifetime updates included

Frequently Asked Questions

Adds automatic color-coded categorization to Odoo notes based on deadlines
Colors change dynamically as deadline proximity shifts
Configurable time intervals let you define your own urgency thresholds
Works seamlessly with the Project, To-Do, and Discuss modules

Yes, completely free to download and install from the Odoo App Store
No subscription or recurring fees of any kind
Includes lifetime updates for all supported Odoo versions
90 days of dedicated technical support included

Odoo 16, 17, 18, and 19
Works with both Community and Enterprise editions
Compatible with Odoo Online, Odoo.sh, and On Premise hosting

Yes, the module includes a flexible settings configuration panel
Define custom time intervals (e.g., 0-2 days, 3-7 days, 7+ days)
Assign specific colors to each interval range independently
Changes apply immediately to all existing and new notes

Project (project) — standard Odoo module
To-Do (project_todo) — standard Odoo module
Discuss (mail) — standard Odoo module
All dependencies are part of standard Odoo installations and resolve automatically

Ready to See Deadlines Before They See You?

"One-Time Purchase. No Subscription. No Recurring Fees."

Install Color Code Notes today and give your team instant visual clarity on every deadline. No more scanning dates, no more missed follow-ups — just color-coded urgency that works automatically.

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