[ADD] CRM: new documentation about Outlook Extension (#761)

- This documentation describes how to install and use the new Outlook CRM Extension.
- redirection: mail_client_extension.rst -> outlook_extension.rst

  - mail_client_extension.html is the first link provided as a tip in Odoo 14 but should be updated and point directly to outlook_extension.html
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.. toctree::
:titlesonly:
optimize/partner_autocomplete
optimize/outlook_extension
optimize/google_calendar_credentials
optimize/onsip
optimize/setup
optimize/partner_autocomplete
optimize/gamification

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=================
Outlook Extension
=================
The **Odoo CRM Extension** is a connector that bridges your Outlook mailbox with your Odoo database.
This extension allows you to:
- Create leads from emails sent to your mailbox.
- Centralize Prospects' emails into a CRM.
- Search and store insights on your contacts.
.. image:: media/outlook-extension-overview.png
:align: center
:alt: Overview of the Outlook Extension in Outlook
.. note::
This extension is compatible with the Web version of Outlook as well as the desktop apps.
.. important::
The Outlook Extension uses *Partner Autocomplete IAP credits* to search and store insights on
your contacts. See the :ref:`Pricing section <outlook_extension/pricing>` below for more
information.
.. _outlook_extension/configuration:
Configuration
=============
The Outlook Extension requires to be configured both in Odoo and in Outlook.
.. _outlook_extension/enable-feature:
Enable the feature on your database
-----------------------------------
To enable this feature on your Odoo database, go to :menuselection:`CRM --> Configuration --> Lead
Generation`, enable **Outlook CRM Extension**, and click on *Save*.
.. _outlook_extension/add-in-installation:
Install the add-in on Outlook
-----------------------------
You can install the Outlook Extension as a **Custom Add-in**. To do so, follow these steps:
.. important::
| URL of the **Odoo for Outlook** add-in's manifest file:
| ``https://download.odoo.com/plugins/outlook/manifest.xml``
.. todo:: add copy button when the feature is added to the doc
#. Connect to your Outlook mailbox, open any email, and click on the *More actions* button,
displayed as three little dots.
.. image:: media/outlook-extension-more-actions.png
:align: center
:alt: The button "More actions" in Outlook
#. Click on *Get add-ins*.
.. image:: media/outlook-extension-get-add-ins.png
:align: center
:alt: List of actions in Outlook, including the installation of new add-ins
#. In the new window, select the tab named *My add-ins*, click on *+ Add a custom add-in*, and then
on *Add from URL...*
.. image:: media/outlook-extension-custom-add-ins.png
:align: center
:alt: Installation of a custom add-in in Outlook
#. | Outlook prompts you to **enter the URL of the add-in's manifest file**. To do so, copy the
following URL, paste it in the box, and click on *OK*.
| ``https://download.odoo.com/plugins/outlook/manifest.xml``
.. image:: media/outlook-extension-add-in-url.png
:align: center
:alt: Getting a custom add-in in Outlook by providing the manifest file's URL
#. Outlook warns you that Microsoft hasnt verified the add-in. Click on *Install* to complete the
installation.
.. note::
The *Odoo for Outlook* add-in is not listed in Outlook yet on Outlook's add-ins list. This is
why it is currently necessary to install it as a *custom add-in*.
.. _outlook_extension/connection:
Add a shortcut to open the extension
------------------------------------
By default, you can open the **Odoo for Outlook** extension from the *More actions* menu. This
section explains how to move the launcher next to the other default actions.
.. image:: media/outlook-extension-default-actions.png
:align: center
:alt: Odoo for Outlook extension as a default action in the mailbox
#. In your Outlook mailbox, click on *Settings*, then on *View all Outlook settings*.
#. Go to :menuselection:`Settings --> Mail --> Customize actions --> Message surface`, select
*Odoo for Outlook*, and click on *Save*.
.. image:: media/outlook-extension-customize-actions.png
:align: center
:alt: add Odoo for Outlook extension as a default action in the message surface
Connect to your database
------------------------
#. Open **Odoo for Outlook** from any email. This opens the extension as a panel on the right side of
your screen.
#. Click on *login* at the bottom of the extension.
#. Insert your database's URL then click on *Login*.
.. image:: media/outlook-extension-database-url.png
:align: center
:alt: Connection to an Odoo database from the Outlook extension
#. Log into your database by entering your credentials. Skip this step if you are already logged in
with this browser.
#. A message asks you if you want to let Outlook access your Odoo database. Click on *Allow* to
complete the connection.
.. important::
Make sure first to :ref:`enable the feature on your database
<outlook_extension/enable-feature>`. Failing to do so would result in an *error 404 message*.
.. note::
The extension displays some information, even if you do not connect it to any Odoo database.
Note that only a limited amount of contact enrichment requests are available as a trial, as this
feature requires prepaid credits. See the :ref:`Pricing section <outlook_extension/pricing>`
below for more information.
.. _outlook_extension/pricing:
Pricing
=======
| *Partner Autocomplete* is an *In-App Purchase (IAP)* service, which requires prepaid credits to be
used. Each request consumes one credit.
| To buy credits, go to :menuselection:`Settings --> Contacts --> Partner Autocomplete or Odoo IAP -->
View My Services` and select a package.
.. note::
- If you run out of credits, the only information populated when clicking on the suggested
company is the website link and logo.
- If you are on Odoo Online (SAAS) and have the Enterprise version, you benefit from free
trial credits to test the feature.
- Learn about our *Privacy Policy* `here <https://iap.odoo.com/privacy#header_2>`_.
.. seealso::
- :doc:`partner_autocomplete`
- :doc:`../../general/in_app_purchase/in_app_purchase`

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@ -174,3 +174,7 @@ discuss/email_servers.rst discuss/advanced/email_servers.rst # (#6
discuss/plan_activities.rst discuss/overview/plan_activities.rst # (#655)
discuss/team_communication.rst discuss/overview/team_communication.rst # (#655)
discuss/overview.rst discuss/overview/get_started.rst # (#655)
# Redirections introduced in 14.0 :
crm/optimize/mail_client_extension.rst crm/optimize/outlook_extension.rst # mail_client_extension -> outlook_extension | mail_client_extension is the first link provided as a tip in Odoo 14 but should be updated and point directly to outlook_extension