The Select Existing Sub-Tasks module brings back a popular feature from Odoo 16 that was removed in later versions. In Odoo 17 and 18, clicking “Add Sub-Task” on a project task opens a blank line by default, removing the ability to choose from existing tasks. This module restores that functionality and improves it with a more flexible and user-friendly interface.
What it does:
When managing a project task, users can now click “Add Sub-Task” to open a wizard where they can:
- Search and select existing tasks from the same project to link as sub-tasks.
- Select multiple tasks at once to assign as sub-tasks.
- Create new tasks directly from the same interface, giving the flexibility to mix new and existing sub-tasks.
Why it matters:
Linking related tasks as sub-tasks helps organize work hierarchically, track dependencies, and improve project clarity. Teams can reuse existing work items rather than duplicating tasks, making it easier to manage shared workflows and avoid fragmented task lists.
Key Features:
- Adds a task selection wizard for assigning sub-tasks.
- Restores intuitive functionality available in Odoo 16.
- Enables multi-task selection from the current project.
- Supports inline creation of new tasks during sub-task assignment.
- Seamlessly integrates with the native task form and sub-task tree view.
- Fully compatible with Odoo 17 and 18.
Ideal for:
Project managers and teams using sub-tasks to break down work, especially when reorganizing or referencing previously created tasks.
Example Use Case:
A project manager working on a software release can quickly link already existing QA, documentation, and deployment tasks as sub-tasks under a main "Release Planning" task—streamlining task tracking without recreating content.
Link Existing Tasks As Sub-Tasks