wpsnoop: fix Precise Columns plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Precise Columns conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.

Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by Precise Columns, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Precise Columns.

Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Precise Columns leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does Precise Columns version 1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Precise Columns to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 1.0 of Precise Columns behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this plugin but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for Precise Columns by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this plugin there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Summary of WordPress plugin analysis: Precise Columns

Plugin Slug: precise-columns Internal ID: 55151 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.0 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 11 (71.38kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 10 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 17 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Precise Columns add to WordPress?

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The plugin Precise Columns added 11 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/	71.38kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/css/	430.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/css/admin_style.css	288.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/css/desktop.ini	142.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/img/	2.76kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/img/desktop.ini	142.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/img/pc_tinymce_icon.png	2.62kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/js/	27.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/js/add_tinymce_button.js	27.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/precise-columns.php	37.23kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/precise-columns/readme.txt	3.50kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Precise Columns add to WordPress?

The plugin Precise Columns added 10 new shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[col]		The col shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 14 other plugins or themes.
[col2]		The col2 shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 2 other plugins or themes.
[col3]		The col3 shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 2 other plugins or themes.
[col4]		The col4 shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 2 other plugins or themes.
[col5]		The col5 shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[col6]		The col6 shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[quarters_1to3]		The quarters_1to3 shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[quarters_3to1]		The quarters_3to1 shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[thirds_1to2]		The thirds_1to2 shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[thirds_2to1]		The thirds_2to1 shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Note: We have not yet checked to see if these shortcodes work as expected in pages, posts, sidebar widgets, or when set as the page title, in content, in the excert, in menus or anywhere else within a WordPress installation. A shortcode could produce errors due to parameters added when it is used, or if the plugin is updated and the format of the shortcode has changed.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Precise Columns?

Precise Columns did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the plugin creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Precise Columns?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the Precise Columns plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does Precise Columns declare when it is active?

Installing Precise Columns added 17 new functions to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
col2_shortcode	3 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare col2_shortcode()
col3_shortcode	3 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare col3_shortcode()
col4_shortcode	3 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare col4_shortcode()
randomstring	4 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare randomstring()
add_tinymce_precise_columns_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_tinymce_precise_columns_button()
add_tinymce_precise_columns_plugin	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_tinymce_precise_columns_plugin()
col5_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare col5_shortcode()
col6_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare col6_shortcode()
col_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare col_shortcode()
onequarter_threequarters_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onequarter_threequarters_shortcode()
onethird_twothird_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onethird_twothird_shortcode()
register_tinymce_precise_columns_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare register_tinymce_precise_columns_button()
set_class_for_each_column	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare set_class_for_each_column()
strip_p_br_tags	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare strip_p_br_tags()
threequarters_onequarter_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare threequarters_onequarter_shortcode()
twothird_onethird_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare twothird_onethird_shortcode()
wp_dashboard_css_function	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wp_dashboard_css_function()

Using Precise Columns from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.

How to install Precise Columns from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp plugin install precise-columns

How to activate Precise Columns from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Precise Columns after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install precise-columns --activate

How to reinstall Precise Columns from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Precise Columns which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install precise-columns --force

How to update Precise Columns to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update precise-columns

How to delete Precise Columns from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete precise-columns

Where can you download earlier versions of Precise Columns?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of Precise Columns from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in Precise Columns

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with Precise Columns. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.