Creating, Opening, and Saving a VEXcode AIR Project

In VEXcode AIR, you can build new projects or use saved projects with VEX AIR. This article will walk you through how to create new projects, save projects, and open existing projects in VEXcode AIR.

Creating a new project

VEXcode AIR interface with File tab highlighted in the top menu bar.

In VEXcode AIR, select File, to open the File menu.

VEXcode AIR File menu open showing options for New Blocks Project and New Python Project highlighted.

Select New Blocks Project or New Text Project, depending on the type of project you wish you build. A new blocks or text project will then open in the workspace.

Saving a project

VEXcode AIR File menu open with Save option highlighted along with shortcut Ctrl + S.

To save a project, select Save from the File menu. 

Windows save dialog open with file name field set to 'New Project Name' and file type set to VEXcode Project.

Using your device's saving dialog, enter your new project name. A Windows interface is shown here for reference.

VEXcode AIR projects will be saved with a .airblocks or .airpython extension, depending on whether it is a blocks or text project.

Windows save dialog showing file name 'New Project Name' with Save button highlighted.

Once you have entered your project name, select the Save button to save your project to your device. A Windows interface is shown here for reference.

VEXcode AIR project header showing saved project named 'New Project Name'.

Your new project name will now show in the project name dialog box in the VEXcode AIR Toolbar.

Opening an existing project

VEXcode AIR File menu open with Open option highlighted and shortcut Ctrl + O displayed.

To open a project, select Open from the File menu in VEXcode AIR.

Windows open dialog showing selected file 'New Project Name.airblocks' with Open button highlighted.

Navigate to your saved project on your device. Select the project you wish to open, then select Open. A Windows interface is shown here for reference.

VEXcode AIR projects will have a .airblocks or .airpython extension, depending on whether it is a blocks or text project.

VEXcode AIR project header displaying loaded project titled 'New Project Name'.

Your project will now open in VEXcode AIR. and the project name will show in the Toolbar.

VEXcode AIR File menu open with Open Recent option highlighted.

You can also open a recent project by selecting Open Recent and choosing the project from the list that is shown. 

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