Loading and Saving a VEXcode VR Project on an Android

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.


Load an Existing Project

Google Chrome

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Open an existing project by selecting Load From Your Device from the File menu.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showing the Load and Save options, featuring buttons and menus for managing projects in the online programming environment designed for coding education with virtual robots.

If you have not already given permissions to your web browser to access files on your device, you may be prompted to grant those permissions.

Select ALLOW to grant those permissions.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showing the Load and Save functionality, featuring options for saving projects and loading existing ones, designed to facilitate coding and programming education in a virtual environment.

Select Files.

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Use the Android interface to navigate and open your existing project. VEXcode VR will only allow you to open files with a .vrblocks file extension.

Microsoft Edge

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Open an existing project by selecting Load From Your Device from the File menu.

If you have not already given permissions to your web browser to access files on your device, you may be prompted to grant those permissions.

Select ALLOW to grant those permissions.

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Use the Android interface to navigate to your existing project and select it to open. VEXcode VR will only allow you to open files with a .vrblocks file extension.

Firefox

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Open an existing project by selecting Load From Your Device from the File menu.

If you have not already given permissions to your web browser to access files on your device, you may be prompted to grant those permissions.

Select ALLOW to grant those permissions.

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Use the Android interface to navigate and open your existing project. VEXcode VR will only allow you to open files with a .vrblocks file extension.

Silk Browser

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Open an existing project by selecting Load From Your Device from the File menu.

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Use the Android 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

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Open an example project by selecting Open Examples from the File menu.

To learn more about using Example Projects in VEXcode VR view this article.


Rename a Project

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showing the 'Load and Save' options, featuring block-based coding elements and a virtual robot, designed for teaching coding concepts in an educational setting.

To rename a project, select the Project Name window.

A close-up of the VEXcode VR interface shows the project save dialog with the project name set to Robot Drive. Below the project name, the text Autosave Unavailable is visible, indicating that the autosave feature is not active. Information such as Class, Code, and Tier (Premium) is displayed, though some details are blurred. At the bottom, there are options for Saving help, Cancel, and a blue Save button, which is highlighted with a red outline, indicating the option to save the project.

Select the text field to change the name of the project. You will only be able to select Save once the project's name is changed.

Select Save to rename the project.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showing the Load and Save functionality, featuring options for saving projects and loading existing ones, designed to enhance coding education in a virtual robot environment.

Once saved, the name of project will be changed to its new name.

Important: Autosave is not supported on mobile devices. You must manually save your project to retain any name changes.


Save Using the File Menu

Google Chrome

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showing the Load and Save functionality, including options for loading projects and saving work, designed to assist users in managing their coding projects within the virtual programming environment.

Open the File menu and select Save To Your Device.

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If you have not already given permissions to your internet browser to download files on your device, you may be prompted to grant those permissions. Select Continue.

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The Download notification will appear and let you know your project has been saved in the Android device’s Downloads folder.

Select Open to go directly to your device's Downloads folder.

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In the Downloads folder, you'll see a file with a .vrblocks extension. This means your project has been successfully saved.

Important: Autosave is not supported on mobile devices. You must manually save your project to retain any changes.

Microsoft Edge

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Open the File menu and select Save To Your Device.

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When prompted to save the project, select Download.

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The Download notification will appear and let you know your project has been saved.

Select Details to see where your project has been saved.

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You'll see a file with a .vrblocks extension. This means your project has been successfully saved.

Important: Autosave is not supported on mobile devices. You must manually save your project to retain any changes.

Firefox

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Open the File menu and select Save To Your Device.

When prompted to save the project, select Download.

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The Download notification will appear and let you know your project has been saved.

Important: Autosave is not supported on mobile devices. You must manually save your project to retain any changes.

Silk Browser

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Open the File menu and select Save To Your Device.

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The Download notification will appear and let you know your project has been saved.

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In the Downloads folder, you'll see a file with a .vrblocks extension. This means your project has been successfully saved.

Important: Autosave is not supported on mobile devices. You must manually save your project to retain any changes.


Common Issue when Loading/Saving

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showing the Load and Save options, featuring buttons for loading projects and saving work, designed to assist users in managing their coding projects within the virtual programming environment.

A common issue when using VEXcode Project files (.vrblocks) is trying to select the .vrblocks file to be opened directly by the operating system.

If you try to open a VEXcode Project file (.vrblocks) by tapping it, it will show this error message.

Screenshot of VEXcode VR interface showing the 'Load and Save' options, illustrating how users can manage their coding projects in the virtual programming environment designed for learning coding concepts and robotics.

All VEXcode VR Project files (.vrblocks) can ONLY be opened within VEXcode VR. View the Load an Existing Project section from this article for more information.

For more information, help, and tips, check out the many resources at VEX Professional Development Plus

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