Saving a VEXcode V5 Blocks Project on macOS

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


Using ‘Save’

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

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Selecting ‘Save’ in the File menu.

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Downloading a new project.

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Naming a new project by selecting the project name window.

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Choose one of the ways above to save a new project, then a ‘Save As’ dialog window will open.

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

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Select the destination, such as the Downloads folder.

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Then select ‘Save.’

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

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

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

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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’

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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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