Overview
Enable focused editing utilities, including draft duplication, Swift Edit, save feedback and optional page features.
This guide explains how to install WPSDDC Functions Plus, set up its options and use it in your everyday WordPress workflow.
Requirements and Compatibility
- WordPress 6.0 or later.
- PHP 8.1 or later.
- An account with permission to install and activate plugins. Site settings require administrator permissions.
It works independently: WP StudioDDC HQ and other collection plugins are not required to register its administration screen.
Installation
- Obtain the installable WPSDDC Functions Plus ZIP package and keep a current site backup before installation.
- In the dashboard, open Plugins → Add New Plugin → Upload Plugin.
- Select the ZIP file, choose Install Now and then Activate Plugin.
- Open WPSDDC → Functions Plus to access its controls and usage information.
For manual installation, copy the wpsddc-functions-plus folder into wp-content/plugins/ and activate the plugin from Plugins. The package entry file is wpsddc-functions-plus.php.
Configuration and Options
Open WPSDDC → Functions Plus, review the options below and save the features you intend to use. These are initial values; previously saved settings can differ.
| Setting | Initial Value | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Draft Duplication | Disabled | Enable or disable |
| Enable Swift Edit Dialog | Disabled | Enable or disable |
| Enable Save Timestamps | Disabled | Enable or disable |
| Auto-Select Parent Categories in Classic, Quick and Bulk Edit | Disabled | Enable or disable |
| Enable Page Excerpts | Disabled | Enable or disable |
| Enable Page Categories and Tags | Disabled | Enable or disable |
How to Use the Plugin
- Open WPSDDC → Functions Plus. Select one of its six optional utilities and save; every utility starts disabled.
- With draft duplication enabled, use the explicit Duplicate action for an editable content item. Open the resulting draft before publishing it.
- If Swift Edit is enabled, open its dialog from the appropriate content list and save the supported fields.
- Enable save timestamps when you need feedback about a save. Use WordPress Screen Options for native list and editor preferences.
- Enable page excerpts or page categories and tags only when your workflow needs them. Create the terms you intend to use; they are not prefilled.
Practical Example
Duplicate an article as a draft, then review its title, body, excerpt, links and publication settings in the editor. Treat the draft as new content to review before publication.
Data and Operating Limits
Settings and explicitly duplicated content stay in WordPress. Taxonomies start empty. Screen Options use native controls. Disabling the plugin preserves created content.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does disabling the plugin delete duplicated content?
No. The created content stays in WordPress. Review and manage its drafts with the native content tools.
Where can I find the included help?
Open WPSDDC → Functions Plus and expand the native Help tab at the top of the screen. Its sections explain getting started, data and limits, and version details and support links.
Troubleshooting
If a utility is missing, verify its individual switch and the permissions for the content item. Enabling page excerpts makes the field available; the theme determines whether an excerpt appears publicly.
Updates and Deactivation
- Back up the database and files before updating.
- When WordPress offers an update in Plugins, use its native update action. To update by ZIP, upload the new package and choose to replace the installed version when WordPress prompts you.
- Review the changes included with the package, keep the settings you need and check a typical workflow after updating.
To stop the feature, deactivate the plugin from Plugins. Deactivation does not delete WordPress content and does not replace a backup.
Support and Related Links
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