[Resolved] CPT Column Filter Breaking Layout >=3 columns

[Kevin]

Hi there,

On a brand new installation of WordPress, GeneratePress theme and GP Premium, I am using a filter to set the number of columns on a custom post type archive.

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/using-columns-in-the-blog/#changing-the-number-of-columns

add_filter( 'generate_blog_get_column_count','kpry_search_column_count' );
function kpry_search_column_count( $count ) {
    if ( is_post_type_archive() ) {
        return 33;
    }

    return $count;
}

I am getting unexpected results when setting 3 or more columns:

1. Only two columns per row
2. Large spacing between columns

I know the filter is working because each time I change it the layout changes – just not what I expect it to change to.

Screenshots
https://imgur.com/a/mPJWl6b

Thank you.

[Leo]

Hi there,

Any chance you can link us to the site in question?

You can edit the original topic and use the private URL field.

Let me know 🙂

[Kevin]

Hi Leo,

I have added the URL in the private URL field. I can provide WP and FTP credentials upon request.

[Tom]

Can you try returning a string instead of a number?:

add_filter( 'generate_blog_get_column_count','kpry_search_column_count' );
function kpry_search_column_count( $count ) {
    if ( is_post_type_archive() ) {
        return '33';
    }

    return $count;
}

Let me know 🙂

[Kevin]

A string does not change the symptom. Thank you.

[Tom]

Ah, looks like a bug.

For now, you can do this instead:

add_filter( 'option_generate_blog_settings', function( $settings ) {
    $settings['columns'] = '33';

    return $settings;
} );

[Kevin]

Thanks Tom. Great theme! Great support!

[Tom]

Thanks! 🙂

[Kevin]

Hi Tom, I am wondering if this bug has been fixed and pushed out yet?

I ask because the code you suggested resets the “global” column settings in the customizer, therefore affecting all archives:

add_filter( 'option_generate_blog_settings', function( $settings ) {
  if ( is_post_type_archive( 'team_member' ) ) {
     
      $settings['columns'] = '33';

      return $settings;
  }
} );

I’d love to use the filter but if the bug is still being resolved, is there another way I can conditionally use 3 column layout only on a custom post type archive?

Thanks!

[Tom]

It’s been fixed in GPP 1.8.

For now, you can do this:

add_filter( 'option_generate_blog_settings', function( $settings ) {
    if ( is_post_type_archive( 'team_member' ) ) {
        $settings['columns'] = '33';
    }

    return $settings;
} );

[Kevin]

Thanks Tom. You are awesome.

[Tom]

Glad I could help 🙂

[Author]

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