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Project Cost Management — Getting Started

This guide walks you through the complete installation of the SDLC Corp Project Cost Management module for Odoo.

Prerequisites​

Before installing, ensure you have:

  • A working Odoo instance (v18 or v19)
  • Administrator access to Odoo
  • The Odoo Project module enabled
  • The Odoo Accounting module enabled (for cost posting)
  • Developer Mode activated (recommended)

Installation Steps​

Step 1: Download the Module​

  1. Visit the Odoo App Store and search for SDLC Corp Project Cost Management
  2. Click Buy or Try (for evaluation)
  3. Download the zip file to your local machine

Step 2: Upload to Odoo​

  1. In Odoo, go to Settings > Technical > Update Apps List
  2. Navigate to Apps > Upload Module
  3. Upload the downloaded zip file
  4. Click Install
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Alternatively, place the module folder in your Odoo addons directory and restart the Odoo service.

Step 3: Activate Developer Mode​

  1. Go to Settings > General Settings
  2. Scroll to the bottom and click Activate Developer Mode
  3. This is required for full configuration access

Step 4: Access Project Cost Management​

After installation, a new Cost Management section appears within the Project menu. You can access it via Project > Cost Management.

Initial Configuration​

  1. Navigate to Project > Cost Management > Configuration
  2. Set up cost categories (labour, materials, overhead, etc.)
  3. Define budget templates for common project types
  4. Configure currency settings if working with multi-currency projects
  5. Link analytic accounts for cost tracking integration with Odoo Accounting

Next Steps​

Need Help?​

Contact SDLC Corp at sdlccorp.com/contact-us