Loading and Saving a VEXcode VR Project on an iPad

A project can be loaded and saved in VEXcode VR in a few ways.


Load an Existing Project

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

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Select Choose File.

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Use the iPad 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 functionality, illustrating options for users to load existing projects or save their current work in the online programming environment designed for learning coding concepts.

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 feature, with options for loading projects and saving work, designed to assist users in managing their coding projects in a virtual programming environment.

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

Important: Safari lacks autosave support. You must manually save your project's name changes to prevent data loss.


Save Using the File Menu

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Open the File menu and select Save To Your Device.

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A notification will appear and confirm that you wish to download your Project. Select Download to confirm.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showing the Load and Save options, featuring a block-based coding environment designed for learning coding concepts with a virtual robot.

In the toolbar on Safari, a download icon will appear when your project has successfully downloaded.

Important: Safari lacks autosave support. You must manually save your project after each change to prevent data loss.


Common Issues when Loading/Saving

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface showing the Load and Save functionality, featuring options for loading projects and saving progress in a block-based coding environment designed for educational purposes.

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 open to a blank text page.

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR interface displaying the Load and Save feature, showcasing options for saving and loading projects in the online programming environment designed for coding education with virtual robots.

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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