What is the best way to create a local-only resouce for testing?

Question

I have a need to do local testing on proposed changes to a project hosted by the DBL. I need to generate from the project (or from an auxiliary based on the project)  a resource and have it actually show up on a real Paratext installation as a resource. I have tried the dialog Create DBL Paratext Resource Bundle, which creates a folder starting with "export_paratextZipResource_dbl..." and some contents. Assuming it created a "resource," how do I get PT to load it? If I point the Download/Install Resources dialog at the created folder, the dialog says "no resources found"? Is there documentation for these dialogs and the process of creating resources?

Answer 1

Hello.
I hope this helps with your query.

If the biblical text is in the Digital Bible Library (DBL), the best thing to do is to write to the organization that owns the rights to the text. They are the ones who uploaded it to the DBL. Ask them if they can add it as a Paratext resource. This is a process that is typically done by the Curator of the digital library of this organization. Once they have done this, you will be able to view the resource from Paratext-Download/Install Resources and install it on your computer.

If the text is not in the DBL or is based on a text in the DBL but has modifications, then I think you will not be able to do this, because to be uploaded to the DBL and placed as a resource it must be a completely finished and revised text. If this is your case, you can simply create a new project from the Paratext-New project menu. You can create a local project or create an auxiliary based on a registered project, in case you need to use the send/receive server.

Saludos,
Pepe.