Setting Up Rotation of Templates in OC

Overview

This SOP outlines how to configure seasonal theme rotation in Oracle Commerce (OC) and how it appears in eSAT. This allows storefront themes to automatically update based on configured date ranges.

When to Use

Setting up seasonal theme rotations

Updating holiday or campaign-based themes

Adding or modifying theme schedules in OC

Troubleshooting theme rotation issues in eSAT

Systems Used

Oracle Commerce (BCC)

eSAT

Jira (for reference tickets if needed)

✅ BCC Configuration (Oracle Commerce)

▶️ Step 1: Navigate to Theme Folder

▼ Navigation Path

Go to:Merchandising → Lookup → Configurable Items → Theme Folder → Seasonal

▶️ Step 2: Enable Theme Rotation

Locate Enable Theme Rotation

Set to: Yes

✅ This setting:

Enables the Rotation Toggle Button in eSAT

Allows multiple themes to rotate automatically

▶️ Step 3: Configure Theme Dates

Click into each theme in the list

Set:

Start Date

End Date

✅ Key Rules:

Dates determine when the theme appears on the storefront

Order of date ranges = display sequence in eSAT

⚠️ Important:

Date ranges are NOT validated in BCC

Must be configured carefully to avoid overlap or gaps

▶️ Step 4: Modify Existing Themes

Click any theme to edit:

Images

Colors

Display settings

✅ Focus area:

Date range accuracy

Correct theme configuration

▶️ Step 5: Add a New Theme

Click the ➕ (Plus Button)

Enter:

Name

Theme Key

Image + styling fields

⚠️ Important:

Name + Theme Key must be correct

These are used by the system to apply the theme properly

▶️ Step 6: Deploy Changes

Deploy the project after changes are complete

✅ Result:

Updates will appear in eSAT after deployment

✅ eSAT Behavior

▶️ Step 7: Validate Theme Rotation in eSAT

Once deployed:

Navigate to Site Theme section in eSAT

▶️ Step 8: Automatic Rotation Toggle

If rotation is configured:

A toggle appears: “Use Automatic [Theme Folder Name] Rotation”

✅ Behavior:

ON → Themes change automatically based on date range

OFF → Florist selects a specific theme manually

▶️ Step 9: User Experience Rules

If Auto Rotation = ON:

No manual theme selection required

Storefront follows configured schedule

If florist selects a theme manually:

Auto Rotation is turned OFF

⚠️ Important Notes

Theme dates do NOT display in eSAT

Dates are only applied when:

Auto Rotation is turned ON

Incorrect date setup can cause:

Wrong theme showing

Gaps in theme rotation

✅ Success Criteria

Theme rotation toggle visible in eSAT

Themes display according to configured dates

No overlap or missing theme periods

Florist experience matches campaign plan

SETTING UP ROTATION OF TEMPLATES IN OC