Using the VIQRC Full Volume Playground Window

The VIQRC Full Volume Playground is a virtual representation of the Field for the VIQRC Full Volume (2023-2024) Competition game. The VIQRC Full Volume Playground Window is a space for the Hero Bot, Byte, to interact and move to play VIQRC Full Volume Virtual Skills. 

VEXcode VR workspace showing the VIQRC Full Volume Playground and block programming panel

 


How to Choose Your Starting Position

VEXcode VR workspace showing the VIQRC Full Volume Playground and block programming tools

The default starting position is at the “A” location. Select the 'Starting Position' button to choose a different starting position for your robot. Then, select a letter to choose your new starting position. 


How to Start, Stop, and Reset a Project 

VEXcode VR workspace showing the VIQRC Full Volume Playground and block-based controls for the virtual robot

Select the 'Start' button to start a project.

This button will change to a 'Stop' button when a project is actively running.

Dimensions and field layout of the VIQRC Full Volume Playground window in VEXcode VR

Selecting the “Stop” button will stop the project and the timer immediately.

The Score Window will appear at this time. See below for more information on the Score Window.

VEXcode VR VIQRC Full Volume Playground window showing the virtual field, robot, and coding workspace

Select the “Reset” button to reset the timer, point value, and Field.


How to View Your Score and the Timer 

VEXcode VR showing the VIQRC Full Volume Playground with the coding workspace and virtual field view side by side

Your score can be seen above the Field on the left side. This will be updated in real-time after the project is started.

VIQRC Full Volume Playground showing field dimensions and scoring element positions in VEXcode VR

The timer is located above the Field on the right side.

The timer begins when a project is started and counts down from 1:00. The timer will count down until 'Stop' is selected, the [Stop project] block is used in the project, or the timer reaches 0 seconds.


How to Retry and Close the Score Window

VEXcode VR workspace showing the VIQRC Full Volume Playground and block-based robot controls

Select the 'Retry' button to return to the Field and reset the timer and score.

VEXcode VR workspace showing the VIQRC Full Volume Playground beside the block coding panel

Select the “X” in the top-left corner to close the Score Window and return to the Field.

This will not reset the Field, timer, or score. It will return to the Field exactly as it was at the moment the project was stopped.


How to Expand and Shrink the Playground Window

VIQRC Full Volume Playground window with the virtual field and robot size measurements

The window begins at a smaller size by default. If you want to expand the window, select the 'Expand' button at the top left corner.

VIQRC Full Volume Playground field dimensions and game element layout for setup and measurement

Select the 'Shrink' button in the top-left corner to return the window to the default size.


How to Hide and Show the Playground Window

VIQRC Full Volume Playground with labeled field dimensions in VEXcode VR

Select the 'Hide' button to collapse the Playground Window. This will still keep the blue toolbar at the top of the window visible.

VEXcode VR workspace showing the VIQRC Full Volume Playground window alongside the block-based coding area

To view the full window again, select the 'Show' button.


How to Select Different Camera Views 

VIQRC Full Volume Playground dimensions with virtual robot for scale

Select the 'Top Camera' button to see an overhead view of the entire Field. This is the default view when you open the VIQRC Full Volume Playground Window.

VEXcode VR Playground window showing the VIQRC Full Volume field with block and text coding panels for controlling the virtual robot

Select the 'Chase Camera' button to see a behind-the-robot view.


How to View Settings

VIQRC Full Volume Playground with labeled field dimensions for use in VEXcode VR

Select the gear icon to open the Settings window.

VIQRC Full Volume Playground with labeled field dimensions for the 2023–2024 VEXcode VR game

Data about your device will be displayed in the Settings window. This can be used to help troubleshoot any performance issues.

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

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