BSS SCarousels
Created on: Mar 02, 2026
PRE-REQUISITES
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The plugin requires you to install the BSS Core plugin first.
INSTALLATION
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Download the BSS SCarousels plugin from our store https://store.bssoln.com/
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Go to Administration → Configuration → Local plugins
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Upload the BSS.SCarousels zip file using the ‘Upload plugin or theme' button


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After uploading, install the ‘BSS Core' Plugin first.
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Then, scroll down or write the name of the plugin in the search bar, and install ‘BSS SCarousels'

- To make the plugins functional, restart the application

- After installation the plugin will show in the menu.
CONFIGURE
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Go to Admin → BSS → Plugins → SCarousels → Configuration

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Enter the License string and save it. Then clear cache.

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Then again go to BSS → Plugins → SCarousels → Configuration to set the configuration.
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Check the Enable carousel box to enable carousels
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Enable Show reviewer address to display the address of the reviewer
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Enable Show review created date to display the date the review was created on
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Enable Show reviewed product to display the reviewed product
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Finally, click the Save button after setting all the conditions

CAROUSELS
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Go to BSS → Plugins → SCarousels → Carousels
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The list of existing carousels and their details will be displayed
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Carousels can be edited by clicking on the Edit button
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Click on Add new to create a new Carousel

Info
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Set the Name of the carousel.
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Check the Active box to display the carousel.
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Set the Title of the carousel.
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Enable Display Title to show the carousel’s title on the public site.
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Provide a Custom URL to redirect users when they click on the carousel.
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Set the WidgetZone to determine the carousel’s position on the website (e.g., ‘home_page_top,’ ‘home_page_bottom,’ ‘productdetails_bottom’).
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Select the Data Source Type to define what content the carousel will display:
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Best Sellers (By Last In Days, Total Amount, or Quantity): Populates the carousel with top-performing products based on timeframe, revenue, or unit sales volume.
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Home Page Categories and Products: Displays items or categories specifically designated for home page visibility.
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Manufacturers and Vendors: Creates a slider featuring different brands or sellers available in your store.
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New and Recently Added Products: Highlights the latest additions to your product catalog.
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Recently Viewed Products: Shows customers items they have recently looked at for a personalized experience.
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Custom Products: Allows manual selection of specific products to promote.
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Product Review: Showcases products based on customer feedback and ratings.
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Set the Number of Items to Show to determine how many products appear in the carousel.
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Define the Display Order to control the sequence if multiple carousels are assigned to the same widget zone.
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Use Limited to Store to restrict carousel visibility to specific stores in a multi-store setup.

Properties
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Set the Slider Type to define the animation style of the carousel.
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Enable Auto Play to let the carousel cycle through items automatically.
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Adjust the Transition Speed to set the duration of slide animations in milliseconds.
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Configure Slides per Page to determine how many items are visible at once, with options for different responsive breakpoints.
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Set Slides per Move to control how many items shift during a single transition, customizable at responsive breakpoints.
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Define the Gap to set spacing between carousel items, adjustable for different breakpoints.
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Specify the Interval Duration (in milliseconds) to control how long the slider stays on a single view before moving automatically.
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Choose an Easing Function (e.g., cubic-bezier) to customize the timing and smoothness of transitions.
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Enable or disable Drag to allow users to manually click and drag (or swipe on touch devices) the carousel.
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Show Navigation Arrows on the sides of the carousel for easier navigation.
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Display Pagination Dots at the bottom of the carousel to help users move between slides.

PUBLIC VIEW


FEATURES
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It is easy to install and configure from the admin interface.
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It supports multi-store visibility through the ‘Limited to store’ setting.
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Supports multiple data source types, with customizable item counts and timeframes.
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Supports flexible placement across the site using a wide range of selectable widget zones.
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Supports fully responsive design with specific settings at 576px, 767px, and 991px breakpoints.
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Supports advanced animation controls including slider types, transition speeds, and custom easing functions.
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Supports enable/disable for Auto play, Drag functionality, Arrows, and Pagination.
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Allows the option to display or hide the carousel title on the storefront.
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Supports custom URLs to redirect users when they interact with the carousel section.