django override admin template

Question

I am following part 2 of the Django tutorial. I am trying to override an admin template (base_site.html)

I copied the file from the django/contrib/admin/templates to mytemplates/admin/base_site.html

I also updated settings.py:

#Base Directory
BASE_DIR = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))

#Template directories
TEMPLATE_DIRS = (os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'mytemplates'),)

I tried putting the mytemplates folder in the root of the project folder as well as in the mysite folder with no luck. Any pointers would be great!

Answer 1

EDITED PREVIOUS USER RESPONSE -- THIS WORKS:

I think your relative path to the templates directory is wrong.

If you follow these steps it should work: (I tested it myself)

1. Put the mytemplates dir side by side with the manage.py file

   project
   -app1
   -app2
   -mytemplates
       -admin
           -base_site.html
   -manage.py
   

2. Change the TEMPLATE_DIRS to:

   TEMPLATE_DIRS = (os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'mytemplates'),)
   

3. Make sure the order of the template loader is:

   TEMPLATE_LOADERS = (
   
       'django.template.loaders.filesystem.Loader',
       'django.template.loaders.app_directories.Loader',
   
   )
   

Answer 2

@YardenST's answer almost worked for me. I guess it's a matter of configuration.

In case you run into trouble, I suggest you use this line:

TEMPLATE_DIRS = (os.path.join(BASE_DIR, 'mytemplates'),)

Next, put a breakpoint to show the actual outcome, or alternatively use print TEMPLATE_DIRS.

That's where you should place the templates you want to override.