[ADD] barcodelookup: added lookup documentation

content/applications/general.rst

@@ -12,3 +12,4 @@ General settings
     general/email_communication
     general/integrations
     general/developer_mode
+    general/barcodelookup

content/applications/general/barcodelookup.rst

@@ -0,0 +1,93 @@
+=============
+Barcodelookup
+=============
+
+The Barcode Lookup feature enables users to efficiently retrieve detailed product information by scanning or entering barcode numbers.
+In a retail context, this functionality allows businesses to quickly access essential details such as product names, descriptions, images, and categories for items identified by
+UPC, EAN, or ISBN codes.
+
+This streamlines management by minimizing manual data entry and enhancing accuracy in product identification.
+In a broader application, such as in e-commerce or point-of-sale systems, Barcode Lookup facilitates rapid product creation and updates.
+Users can scan barcodes to automatically populate product details in their databases, ensuring that information is both accurate and up-to-date.
+This capability not only improves operational efficiency but also enhances the customer experience by providing instant access to product information.
+
+Configuration
+=============
+
+.. _barcodelookup/credentials:
+
+Locate your Barcodelookup API
+-----------------------------
+
+- `Create a Barcodelookup account <https://www.barcodelookup.com/api#sign-up>`_ and set it up
+   on their website.
+- You need the :doc:`supported <supported_versions>` `API key <https://www.barcodelookup.com/api/>`_ to set up the Barcodelookup in Odoo.
+
+Configuration on Odoo
+=====================
+
+To use barcodelookup on odoo modules:
+
+#. Access the :menuselection:`Settings --> Integrations --> Barcode Database`.
+#. Fill in the field with your :ref:`Barcodelookup API key <barcodelookup/credentials>` to activate :guilabel:`Barcodelookup` feature.
+
+.. image:: barcodelookup/setting.png
+   :alt: setting to enable the ePos printer feature
+
+Once the setup is completed, you can use barcodelookup features for your POS, Barcode, E-commerce modules.
+
+
+Usage in different modules
+==========================
+
+.. _barcodelookup/productcreation:
+
+Create product in backend
+-------------------------
+
+#. Go to :guilabel:`Products` and click :guilabel:`New`.
+#. Fill the barcode field with the barcode value you have and you will have the all details about that product
+   within a moment just save it and you are ready to use that product.
+
+.. image:: barcodelookup/product_creation.gif
+
+Create product from Point-of-sale
+---------------------------------
+
+First open session after setting up the API key:
+
+.. _barcodelookup/creationcommonsteps:
+
+#. Go to :guilabel:`Create Product` from :guilabel:`options` on the navbar.
+
+    .. image:: barcodelookup/postab.png
+
+#. To add a new product, simply fill in the barcode field in the product creation popup.
+    You can either scan the barcode directly or manually enter its value. Within seconds,
+    you’ll have all the relevant product details displayed for you. From there, you can set
+    additional options such as category, inventory tracking, and tax settings.
+    Once you’ve configured everything to your satisfaction, just click Save to finalize the process. :guilabel:`Save`.
+#. If you have inserted the pos category you will be able to see it at the moment on the screen.
+
+    .. image:: barcodelookup/posproductcreation.png
+
+Create product from E-commerce
+------------------------------
+
+First open session after setting up the API key:
+
+#. Go to :guilabel:`New` from top right of the navbar and select :guilabel:`Product` from options appear.
+
+    .. image:: barcodelookup/ecomtab.png
+
+#. Now you can follow same steps :ref:`from steps 2 <barcodelookup/creationcommonsteps>` mentioned in the POS product creation process.
+
+
+Create product from Barcode
+---------------------------
+
+First open session after setting up the API key:
+
+#. Go to :guilabel:`Operations` select any operation.
+#. Click on :guilabel:`New` button and scan barcode you have you will have the same popup again.
+#. Now you can follow same steps :ref:`from step 2 <barcodelookup/creationcommonsteps>` mentioned in the POS product creation process.

content/applications/sales.rst

@@ -12,4 +12,5 @@ Sales
     sales/point_of_sale
     sales/subscriptions
     sales/rental
+    sales/barcodelookup
     sales/members