A project can be loaded and saved in VEXcode VR in a few ways.
Note: Due to browser limitations, different web browsers will display varying options for saving and loading. Be sure to follow the instructions specific to your browser. Don't see your browser listed? Make sure your browser supports VEXcode VR here.
Check for Autosave Compatibility
Browser compatibility for autosaving varies. To determine if your browser supports this feature, follow these steps:
Select the project's name.
If the web browser can support autosave, it will say Autosave Capable Browser.
If autosave is available, VEXcode will automatically save all changes once you've opened or initially saved a project to your computer.
If the web browser cannot support autosave, it will say Autosave Unavailable.
If autosave is not available, you must manually save your project after each change to prevent data loss.
View the "Save Using the File Menu" section of this article to learn how to save your project.
Open an Existing Project
Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
Open an existing project by selecting Open from the File menu.
Use the macOS interface to navigate and open your existing project. VEXcode VR will only allow you to open files with a .vrblocks file extension.
Firefox or Safari
Open an existing project by selecting Load From Your Device from the File menu.
Use the macOS interface to navigate and open your existing project. VEXcode VR will only allow you to open files with a .vrblocks file extension.
Open an Example Project
Open an example project by selecting Open Examples from the File menu.
Learn more about using example projects in VEXcode VR view this article.
Rename a Project
Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
To rename a project, select the Project Name window.
The text inside the Project Name window will be highlighted. Type in the new name of your project.
Once the project name has been changed, the Save button will be enabled.
Select Save to apply the new name to your project.
Select where you want to save your project and then select Save.
The autosave indicator to the right of the project's name will now change to Saved.
Now when you select the Project Name window, the Save button will have changed to a Save As button.
Firefox
To rename a project, select the Project Name window.
The text inside the Project Name window will be highlighted. Type in the new name of your project.
Once the project name has been changed, the Save button will be enabled. Select Save to apply the new name to your project.
The project name will change at the top of the project.
Important: Firefox does not support autosave. Project name changes won't be saved until you manually save the project to your device.
Safari
To rename a project, select the Project Name window.
The text inside the Project Name window will be highlighted. Type in the new name of your project.
Once the text inside the text field has changed, the Save button will be enabled. Select Save to apply the new name to your project.
The project name will change at the top of the project.
Important: Safari does not support autosave. Project name changes won't be saved until you manually save the project to your device.
Save Using the File Menu
Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge
Open the File menu and select Save or Save As.
Select where you want to save your project and then select Save.
Your file will be saved in the chosen location.
Firefox
Open the File menu and select Save To Your Device.
The save notification will appear at the top of the browser.
Your file will be saved to the default download location.
Important: Firefox does not support autosave. Any changes to the project won't be saved until you manually save the project to your device.
Safari
Open the File menu and select Save To Your Device.
The download notification will appear at the top of the browser.
Your file will be saved to the default download location.
Important: Safari does not support autosave. Any changes to the project won't be saved until you manually save the project to your device.
Common Issue when Loading/Saving
A common issue when using VEXcode project files is trying to select the project to be opened directly by the operating system.
To open these files correctly, any VEXcode VR files must be opened in VEXcode VR.