How to Cancel django CMS

To fully cancel or uninstall a django CMS product, you need to follow several steps to ensure all components are properly removed and the database is cleaned up.

Backing Up Your Database

Before making any changes, it is crucial to back up your database to prevent data loss.

Make a backup of your database before proceeding with the uninstallation process.

Identifying and Deleting Orphaned Plugins

Orphaned plugins can cause issues during the uninstallation process. You need to identify and delete them.

Run the following command to list all plugins and identify orphaned ones:

python manage.py cms list plugins

If orphaned plugins are found, delete them using:

python manage.py cms delete-orphaned-plugins

Uninstalling Plugins

Uninstall the plugins that are part of the django CMS product.

Use the uninstall command to remove plugins from all pages:

python manage.py cms uninstall plugins  [ ...]

Note: Replace with the actual name of the plugin class registered in django CMS.

Uninstalling Apphooks

If the product includes apphooks, you need to uninstall them as well.

Use the uninstall command to remove apphooks from all pages:

python manage.py cms uninstall apphooks  [ ...]

Note: Replace with the actual name of the apphook class registered in django CMS.

Removing CMS from INSTALLED_APPS

Update your settings.py file to remove ‘cms’ and any related applications from the INSTALLED_APPS setting.

Edit your settings.py file and remove ‘cms’ and any related applications from the INSTALLED_APPS list.

Running Database Migrations

After removing the applications, run database migrations to clean up the database schema.

Run the following command to apply any necessary database migrations:

python manage.py migrate

Fixing the Page Tree (if necessary)

If there are any corruptions in the page tree, you may need to fix it.

If you encounter issues with the page tree, run the following command to fix it:

python manage.py cms fix-tree

By following these steps, you will ensure that the django CMS product is fully uninstalled and your database is cleaned up. Always make sure to back up your database before making any significant changes.