Saving a VEXcode V5 Blocks Project on a Chromebook

When working in VEXcode V5, it is important to understand how to save a project on a Chromebook.


Using ‘Save’

You can save your project in VEXcode V5 in different ways:

Screenshot of the VEX V5 software interface showing the 'Open' and 'Save' options for blocks projects, illustrating how to manage project files effectively.

Selecting ‘Save’ in the File menu.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 software interface showing the Open and Save Blocks Projects options, with highlighted buttons for opening and saving project files.

Downloading a new project.

Screenshot of VEX V5 software interface showing the Open and Save Blocks Projects options, with highlighted buttons for opening and saving project files.

Naming a new project by selecting the project name window.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 Open and Save Blocks Projects interface, displaying options for managing project files, including buttons for opening, saving, and creating new projects.

When the project is saved, a ‘Save As’ dialog window will open.

Screenshot of the V5 Blocks interface showing the options for opening and saving projects, illustrating the steps to manage projects effectively in the VEX V5 programming environment.

Name your project by typing in your device's save dialog window.

Screenshot showing the download location for V5 blocks projects, illustrating how to open and save projects in the VEX V5 software.

Select the destination, such as the Downloads folder.

Save button icon for V5 blocks projects, featuring a downward arrow inside a square, indicating the action to save work in the VEX V5 software.

Then select ‘Save.’

Screenshot of the V5 Blocks interface showing the process of opening and saving projects, with highlighted options for file management.

The file will save to the chosen destination on your device.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 software interface showing the Open and Save Blocks Projects options, with highlighted buttons and menus for accessing project files.

The updated project name will be visible in the project name window.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 software interface showing the 'Open' and 'Save' blocks for projects, illustrating the options available for managing project files in the VEX V5 programming environment.

Once a project is saved, VEXcode V5 will automatically save all changes in a project.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 Blocks interface showing the options for opening and saving projects, including buttons and file management features.

Note: Whenever there is an unsaved project, VEXcode V5 will prompt users to save their work if the user attempts to:

  • Close VEXcode V5
  • Create a new project
  • Open another project

Using ‘Save As’

Screenshot of the VEX V5 Blocks interface showing the 'Save As' dialog box, illustrating options for saving projects in the Open and Save Blocks Projects section.

You can also use the ‘Save As’ option from the File menu to make a copy of a project under a different name or in a different location.

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