[3.2.1]

Author: TimurKady

docs/models.md

@@ -121,6 +121,12 @@ class Category(TreeNodeModel):
 
 This approach ensures full Django integration, efficient queries, and correct hierarchical behavior.
 
+> **Important:**  
+> Do **not** override `Meta.ordering` in models based on `TreeNodeModel`.  
+> Internal ordering relies on the `_path` field to keep the hierarchy intact in the admin interface and elsewhere.
+> To control sibling order, use the  `sorting_field` attribute instead.
+
+
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 ### Model Extending