Module Configuration

Module Configuration

Enable, disable, and configure OpenEduCat modules to match your institution’s requirements.

Time Required: 10 minutes Module: Core (openeducat_core) User Role: System Administrator

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Table of Contents

1. Overview
2. Accessing Module Settings
3. Core Modules
4. Academic Modules
5. Administrative Modules
6. Enterprise Modules
7. Module Dependencies

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Overview

OpenEduCat uses a modular architecture allowing you to:

• Enable only needed features
• Reduce system complexity
• Customize for institution type
• Add features as you grow

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Accessing Module Settings

Method 1: OpenEduCat Settings

1. Go to Settings
2. Scroll to OpenEduCat section
3. Toggle modules on/off
4. Click Save

Method 2: Apps Menu

1. Go to Apps in main menu
2. Search for module name
3. Click Install or Uninstall
4. Wait for installation to complete

After Module Changes

1. Wait for installation progress
2. Refresh browser when prompted
3. New menus appear automatically
4. Configure module-specific settings

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Core Modules

These modules form the foundation of OpenEduCat:

openeducat_core

Feature	Description
Student Records	Basic student information
Faculty Records	Teacher profiles
Course Management	Courses and subjects
Batch Management	Student cohorts

Status: Required (always enabled)

openeducat_admission

Feature	Description
Admission Registers	Admission campaigns
Applications	Student applications
Enrollment	Convert to students

Dependencies: openeducat_core

openeducat_attendance

Feature	Description
Attendance Sheets	Daily attendance
Reports	Attendance statistics
Alerts	Low attendance warnings

Dependencies: openeducat_core

openeducat_assignment

Feature	Description
Assignments	Create assignments
Submissions	Student submissions
Grading	Grade assignments

Dependencies: openeducat_core

openeducat_exam

Feature	Description
Exam Sessions	Exam scheduling
Hall Tickets	Generate hall tickets
Results	Record marks
Marksheets	Generate marksheets

Dependencies: openeducat_core

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Academic Modules

Additional academic features:

openeducat_library

Feature	Description
Book Catalog	Library inventory
Card Management	Library cards
Issue/Return	Book circulation
Fines	Overdue penalties

Dependencies: openeducat_core

openeducat_grading

Feature	Description
Grade Scales	Custom grade scales
Grade Categories	Weighted categories
GPA Calculation	Automatic GPA

Dependencies: openeducat_core

openeducat_timetable

Feature	Description
Timetable Creation	Class schedules
Room Allocation	Classroom booking
Faculty Assignment	Teacher schedules

Dependencies: openeducat_core, openeducat_facility

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Administrative Modules

Institution management features:

openeducat_fees

Feature	Description
Fee Structures	Define fee types
Invoicing	Generate invoices
Payments	Record payments
Reports	Financial reports

Dependencies: openeducat_core, account

openeducat_transportation

Feature	Description
Routes	Bus routes
Vehicles	Vehicle management
Stops	Pickup/drop points
Student Assignment	Route allocation

Dependencies: openeducat_core

openeducat_discipline

Feature	Description
Incidents	Record incidents
Categories	Offense types
Suspensions	Manage suspensions

Dependencies: openeducat_core

openeducat_health

Feature	Description
Health Records	Medical information
Medical History	Past conditions
Allergies	Allergy tracking

Dependencies: openeducat_core

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Enterprise Modules

Advanced features (Enterprise Edition):

openeducat_lms_enterprise

Feature	Description
Online Courses	E-learning platform
Content	Video, documents, quizzes
Progress Tracking	Student progress

License: Enterprise

openeducat_quiz_enterprise

Feature	Description
Online Quizzes	Automated assessments
Question Bank	Question repository
Auto-Grading	Instant results

License: Enterprise

openeducat_parent_enterprise

Feature	Description
Parent Portal	Parent access
Student Monitoring	View child’s progress
Communication	Teacher messaging

License: Enterprise

openeducat_omr

Feature	Description
OMR Scanning	Scan answer sheets
Auto-Grading	Automatic marking
Result Import	Import to system

License: Enterprise

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Module Dependencies

Dependency Chain

openeducat_core
├── openeducat_admission
├── openeducat_attendance
├── openeducat_assignment
├── openeducat_exam
├── openeducat_library
├── openeducat_fees
│   └── account (Odoo Accounting)
├── openeducat_timetable
│   └── openeducat_facility
└── openeducat_core_enterprise
    ├── openeducat_lms_enterprise
    ├── openeducat_quiz_enterprise
    └── openeducat_parent_enterprise

Installing Dependencies

When you enable a module, dependencies install automatically:

1. Select module to install
2. System checks dependencies
3. All required modules install together
4. Configure each module after installation

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Module Management

Enabling Modules

1. Go to Settings > OpenEduCat
2. Find module toggle
3. Turn on the switch
4. Click Save
5. Wait for installation

Disabling Modules

Note: Disabling modules does not delete data.

1. Go to Settings > OpenEduCat
2. Turn off module toggle
3. Click Save
4. Confirm when prompted

Updating Modules

1. Go to Apps
2. Click Update Apps List
3. Find module
4. Click Upgrade

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Troubleshooting

Module won’t install

Issue	Solution
Missing dependency	Install required module first
License error	Check enterprise license
Database error	Check server logs

Module menu not appearing

1. Refresh browser (Ctrl+Shift+R)
2. Logout and login again
3. Check user permissions
4. Verify module is active in Apps

Performance after installation

Some modules may require:

• Database update
• Asset regeneration
• Cache clearing

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Related Topics

• First-Time Setup
• User Roles & Permissions
• Backup & Recovery

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Last updated: January 2026