Opus Docs are resource documents you can create and maintain right in Opus.
Unlike traditional training PDFs, Opus Docs enable your team members to:
š Search for what they need
š Read in their preferred language
š² Easily view resources on their phone
Opus Docs are great for knowledge-rich materials like:
Step-by-step SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
Recipe cards
HR policies like your employee handbook
āļø How to Create a New Opus Doc
Go to Resources, click ā+ New Blank Doc.ā
Give your doc a title (like Grilled Chicken Bowl Recipe or Closing Procedures ā FOH).
Add your content using text, bullet points, images, or videos.
Click Publish when you're done.
š§ Tip: Keep it clear and skimmable. Use short steps, plain language, and visuals where it helps.
š How to Convert a PDF into an Opus Doc
Go to Resources, click āImport PDF.ā
Upload your fileāOpus will convert it into an editable Opus Doc.
Review and clean up the formatting.
Click Save, and assign it like any other training doc.
š§ Tip: PDF conversion gets you about 70ā80% of the way there. A quick review helps make sure everything looks right.
š” Best Practices for Using Opus Docs
Opus Docs are designed to help you create resources thatās clear, text-based, and easy to readāespecially on mobile.
ā ļø Theyāre not meant to look like polished printouts or marketing materials. ā ļø
Hereās how to get the most out of them:
Keep it simple and text-focused: Opus Docs work best for SOPs, recipes, and HR policies that rely on clear instructionsānot heavy formatting or design.
Avoid relying on layout: When you import a PDF, design elements like columns, colors, or fancy fonts wonāt carry over. Thatās by designāOpus Docs prioritize readability, searchability, and language translation.
Write with search in mind: Use clear, consistent language so team members can easily find docs using keywords.
Add visuals where they help: You can still include images or videos for steps that benefit from visual support.