Are you using the Django python shell? That error means that your environment doesn't point to a settings file, which is handled by the Django shell.
Execute this command within your project directory (wherever you have the manage.py file): python manage.py shell It will open a Python interpretor that automatically loads your project settings, installed apps, and other Django infrastructure. Also, make sure that Django installed on your pythonpath. -Justin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Django users" group. To post to this group, send email to django-users@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to django-users+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/django-users?hl=en.