What is the Vector Desktop App
The Vector Desktop app is a new tool designed to give you greater flexibility when transferring data from your Vector 8 Dock. Using your Windows PC, the app allows you to get your data into the console or the cloud quickly and reliably in scenarios such as:
- WiFi connectivity issues with the dock
- Bypassing captive portals or browser login
- Working completely offline
How to use the Vector Desktop App
- Download and install the Vector Desktop app from your OpenField Cloud account (Click on the My Account icon in the top right: My Account > Download > Vector Desktop app).
- Log in to the Vector Desktop app.
- Use the USB-C cable provided with your equipment to connect the Vector 8 Dock to your Windows PC.
- Once connected, click Connect. The app will automatically detect files on the Dock and display them under Raw Files.
- Click Copy to Computer to transfer the files from the Dock.
- Upload or Save the files to the PC.
- Upload to Web - uses your PC’s WiFi to upload the raw files to your OpenField Cloud account.
- Click Save to Folder - saves the raw files locally so you can later import them into the OpenField Console.
Importing Files into Console
- Open and log in to the console.
- Go to the Data Transfer screen and stop any active transfers.
- Click Import Raw.
- Navigate to the folder where the raw files were saved and click OK.
Important Information
- The Vector Desktop app currently supports Windows PC only.
- If uploading to the web, confirm your PC has a stable internet connection.
- Large file transfers may take time - do not disconnect the Dock or close the Vector Desktop app during upload.
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