Open Object
One of the most exciting aspects of OpenERP is the underlying RAD (Rapid Application Development) framework – Open Object
Open Object is the technology behind OpenERP that allows for fast customisations, enhancement of modules, building completely new modules, and the slick integration that links the OpenERP core modules together.
The most basic Open Object system consists of only the BASE main module. Within this module is the administration, security, partner, and module management functionality. What this provides is an environment on which to build business applications. It is on this base Open Object install, also referred to as OpenERP minimal profile, that the rest of OpenERP’s modules are installed to make it into a full scale ERP solution.
What this means is the base Open Object framework can be used to develop any business application. This is ideal for companies who may not require an ERP system but instead require a bespoke piece of software that solves a business need. This could be a client database, or some other unique requirement.
TOOLS AVAILABLE IN OPEN OBJECT
A rich set of tools are available within Open Object that make the development time short and efficient.
- Workflows, forms, lists, graphs, charts, calendars
- ORM interface – database accesses, table structures, inheritance of OpenERP Objects
- Security, Integration via XML-RPC
- Web client and GTK client
