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PyCharm 2018 Python Unresolved Reference 'django' VirtualEnv

I have the newest PyCharm version (2018) and the latest Django version (2.1) and Python (3.6)

When I want to import something in PyCharm from Django:

from django.urls import url

I get an error message under django stating: Unresolved reference 'django'

I created a virtual environment and I ran a project on it, the most famous one (polls) and it ran very well.

But now I noticed that I have this error, what is the solution?

Thank you in advance.

Solution

  • The current virtual environment you are using does not have django installed in it. Installing it for the current environment or using a project interpreter which have django installed should resolve the issue.

    1. Installing Django on your current virtual environment via pycharm settings.

    • Go to Settings > Project > Project Interpreter and click the green plus sign on the right hand side (install option).
    • Search for django in the search bar of the available packages dialog and select it.
    • Select the install package option at the bottom.

    2. Installing Django on your current virtual environment via pycharm terminal.

    • Click on the pycharm terminal and install django using

      pip install Django

    3. Changing the current project Interpreter.

    • Go to Settings > Project > Project Interpreter and click on the project interpreter drop down menu.

    • Choose a project interpreter which have django installed.