Table of Contents
General
The General section of the Global Settings has introduced three new options: the Rendering Engine, the SR7 Data Load Method, and the SR7 Feed Load Method. Let’s explore what these options do.
Rendering Engine
We have just introduced our latest rendering engine, SR7 “Velocity.” This advanced engine is designed for superior performance and enhanced features. The current version of Slider Revolution [?]
Slider Revolution is a website content creation tool with a focus on captivating animation and stunning visual effects.
It began its life as a plugin for creating slideshows, but has evolved into a fully fledged piece of design software. offers you two options: the SR7 “Velocity” engine and the SR6 “Genesis” engine. Switching to the SR7 engine can significantly boost your website’s performance and SEO.
Explore our updated SR7 engine guide for all the details you need.
SR7
Select the SR7 option to enable the new SR7 engine:
Click the Save Global Settings button to apply changes:
SR6
Select the SR6 option to enable the SR6 engine:
Click the Save Global Settings button to apply changes:
SR7 Data Load Method
The SR7 Data Load Method is a user-friendly feature that determines how Slider Revolution loads content like images and videos for your sliders [?]
A slider is a type of module that contains multiple slides. You can only see one slide at a time, a distinguishing features that makes sliders different from carousels.
The slides of a slider can be panned through either by using navigation controls such as arrows and tabs, or by clicking and dragging. They can also be set to automatically transition from one slide to the next.. By choosing the correct method, you can ensure efficient loading and a smooth user experience.
Smart Loading
The Smart Loading method dynamically loads only the visible slider content. As users navigate, additional assets load as needed. This optimizes performance by reducing initial load times and only using resources when necessary, making your website faster.
Preloading
The Preloading method loads all slider assets before displaying the slider. This ensures that once the slider appears, all content is ready, providing seamless playback. It can result in longer initial load times but guarantees no delays during slider navigation.
On-Demand Loading
The On-Demand Loading method fetches assets only when they’re about to be displayed. This reduces initial load time, as only the first slide’s assets load upfront. There might be slight delays when moving between slides. However, it benefits websites with extensive sliders or users with slower internet connections.
SR7 Feeds Load Method
The SR7 Feeds Load Method defines how Slider Revolution loads content feeds into your sliders, such as social media posts or dynamic content. Selecting the appropriate method ensures efficient content delivery and a smooth viewing experience. The main options are Preloading and On-Demand Loading.
Preloading
The Preloading method loads all feed content before displaying the slider. This ensures that all dynamic content is ready to view when the slider appears, providing a seamless experience without delays. However, this may lead to longer initial load times.
On-Demand Loading
The On-Demand Loading method fetches feed content only when it is about to be displayed. This reduces the initial load time, as content is loaded incrementally. While there may be slight delays when new content is fetched, this method benefits users with slower internet connections. It reduces the amount of data loaded upfront.
Miscellaneous
Clear SR7 Migrated Tables
Clicking the Clear SR7 Tables button will remove all previously migrated data to the SR7 engine database:
Note: The migration process will be automatically triggered again the next time you load the SR overview page. This can help to resolve any issues encountered during the initial migration.
Template Editing Guide
This option enables an editing guide popup that appears every time you click on any module [?]
A module in Slider Revolution acts as a container for slides, which in turn act as containers for layers. Modules are created and edited with the module editor.
A "module" is a single, self contained piece of content. You can think of this as being similar to the way a post or page in regular WordPress is a self contained piece of content.
A module can represent any kind of content Slider Revolution is capable of creating, such as a slider, carousel, hero unit, navigation menu, posts display and so on.
Multiple modules can be combined to form rich content such as complete sites and landing pages. to edit. It provides helpful tips and instructions to help you customize your template [?]
A "Template" is a premade module. It has pre-configured layers already in place.
It is designed to be ready for use, either as is or after being modified in the module editor.
Slider Revolution comes with several templates you can use, or alternatively you can create your own templates, thereby allowing you to easily reuse modules you have produced. more effectively.
Module Creation Guide
This option provides a step-by-step guide for creating new modules. When enabled, it helps users understand the module creation process by offering instructions for each step. This is especially useful for beginners or those unfamiliar with creating modules in Slider Revolution.
This guide offers a helpful popup with step-by-step instructions for creating a new module.
Please refer to our module creation guide for more information.
Options Removed From Global Settings in SR7
The options listed below have been removed from the SR7 Global Settings.
Page Loading Optimization
The entire section has been removed from the global settings for the SR7 engine, but it remains accessible in the SR6 engine. This is a significant change that you need to be aware of.
Modules Optimization
These options have been removed from the global settings for the SR7 engine. However, it’s reassuring to know they are still available in the SR6 engine, providing a familiar environment for those who prefer it.
Default Lazy Loading in Modules
The lazy loading in SR7 has been replaced with two options: SR7 Data Load Method and SR7 Feeds Load Method, which are available under the General options in the Global Settings.
Each module also has a lazy loading option available under Advanced settings:
Lazy Load on BG Images
SR7 does not feature a dedicated lazy load option for background [?]
A "background" in Slider Revolution is a type of layer that is always present in every module, and is always visually behind all other layers.
A background can be transparent, a flat color, a gradient, an image, or a video. It can be animated in the same way as other layers can be, however it cannot be deleted. images.
Third-party Lazy Loading Data
SR7 does not include a dedicated option for third-party lazy loading data.
Contact Us
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