--- title: "Creating booklets and music packets" slug: "creating-booklets-and-music-packets" description: "Create beautiful congregational booklets and music packets with the Resource Editor. Create, customize, and share resources effortlessly for your team." tags: ["Resource Editor", "Congregational Booklets", "Music Packets", "Worship aids"] updated: 2025-12-10T17:26:41Z published: 2025-12-10T17:26:41Z canonical: "help.sourceandsummit.com/creating-booklets-and-music-packets" --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.sourceandsummit.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Creating booklets and music packets The Resource Editor helps you quickly create custom congregational booklets (worship aids) and music packets. This guide introduces key features and shows you how to navigate the Resource Editor. [Video](https://cdn.document360.io/2f4703e0-6aba-4ef3-bb5e-e77c48482a6f/Images/Documentation/Creating%20Printed%20Resources%20-%20an%20overview.mp4) > [!NOTE] > The information in this article applies to all Source & Summit customers. ## **What can you create in the Resource Editor?** [Video](https://cdn.document360.io/2f4703e0-6aba-4ef3-bb5e-e77c48482a6f/Images/Documentation/Creating%20Printed%20Resources%20an%20overview.mp4) You can create congregational booklets and music packets from your Ordo in the following formats: **Packet** - Full page layout *Best for preparing sheet music and larger documents, typically used by choirs, cantors, and accompanists.* **Booklet** - Folded bi-fold or tri-fold layout *Best for condensed information, typically used as congregational booklets (worship aids) for congregations.* **Image Files** - Cropped image files of Ordo sections *Best if you’d like to create a worship aid in another program.* **Custom** *Best if you need specific dimensions not offered in the preset options.* **Accessing the Resource Editor** [Video](https://cdn.document360.io/2f4703e0-6aba-4ef3-bb5e-e77c48482a6f/Images/Documentation/Access%20Resource%20Creation_V2_1080.mp4) 1. Open or create an Ordo. 2. Customize your Ordo with music and text selections. 3. Click the **Create Resource** button in the bottom-right corner. 4. Select your resource format and document dimensions. → The Resource Editor will open. > [!NOTE] > Pro Tip > > > Use the **Roles** feature in the Ordo Editor before entering the Resource Editor to create materials for different groups. Go to [**Using Roles**](/v1/docs/using-roles) to learn more. ## **Opening existing resources** [Video](https://cdn.document360.io/2f4703e0-6aba-4ef3-bb5e-e77c48482a6f/Images/Documentation/Finding%20Past%20Resources.mp4) #### **From the Resource Editor** Click **Resources** in the left panel. A menu will open with your past resources for the open Ordo. #### **From the Ordo Editor** Click the **folder icon** in the bottom bar to view resources for the open Ordo. A list of your resources for that celebration will pop up. > [!NOTE] > Looking for a resource from another date? > > Open the corresponding Ordo from your home dashboard first. Then, click the folder icon in the bottom bar to access Ordos from that date. ## **Navigating the Resource Editor** The left panel contains five menus to customize your resource: **Document** - Make changes across your entire resource, such as content size, margins, and page numbers **Outline** - Navigate your resource and hide unneeded sections **Elements -** Add visual components like spacers and dividers **Images** - Upload and insert images **Resources** - View and manage existing resources for your Ordo > [!NOTE] > Looking for more information about customization settings? Visit these articles: [**Resource customization settings**](/v1/docs/resource-customization-settings) > > [**Layout spacing**](/v1/docs/layout-spacing) > > [**Adding images**](/v1/docs/adding-images) ## **Hiding sections in your resource** Configure your Outline to display only the parts you want to include in your resource. 1. Click **Outline** from the left panel. 2. Hover over the **section** you would like to remove. 3. Click the **eye icon** to hide it. *Any sections that you hide will not change the contents of your Ordo.* ## **Saving and renaming** Resources save automatically in the Resource Editor. Here’s how to **rename your file** to help you find and manage your different files: ### **From the Resources Editor** 1. Click the **file name** in the top bar. 2. Type a new name in the field. ### **From the resources menu** 1. Click **Resources** in the left panel. 2. Select the **Resource** you’d like to rename. 3. Click the **more options menu** in the top right corner. 4. Click the **pencil icon.** 5. Type a new name in the title field. > [!NOTE] > Pro Tip > > > Use clear and consistent naming to make files easier to find. ## **Duplicating a Resource** Once you’ve created a resource, you may wish to create another one with similar settings. If so, you can duplicate your resource to save you time. 1. Click the **Resources** in the left panel. 2. Select the resource you’d like to duplicate. 3. Click the **more options** menu in the top right corner. 4. Select **Duplicate**. 5. To continue working on the same resource click **Stay Here.** To begin working on the duplicate resource, click **Open Duplicate.** 6. Rename the duplicate resource. ## **Sharing resources** The Resource Editor is optimized for creating printable documents. Whether you choose to print your resource or send it to someone via email, **Download** your resource first. ### To email or print: 1. Click **Download** in the Resource Editor: -**Packets** and **Booklets** download as PDFs -**Image Files** download as a .zip file 2. Open the file from your computer’s **Downloads folder.** 3. Use your system tools (Adobe Reader, Preview, Microsoft Edge, Gmail, etc.) to print or email the file. > [!NOTE] > Want to share a digital copy of your Ordo? > > Use the Share function to send digital files with audio playback. Visit [**Sharing Ordos**](/v1/docs/sharing-ordos) to learn more.