Using the Getting Started Tour in VEXcode VR

VEXcode VR has a tour to help you get started. The tour guides users through the major features of VEXcode VR, so getting started coding is quick and easy.


Accessing the Getting Started Tour

Getting Started Tour prompt in VEXcode VR showing how to begin the tour

First, launch VEXcode VR by going to vr.vex.com. If you are a new VR user, Select the "Students Get Started" button, or the "Educators Get Started" button.

If you are a returning VR Enhanced or Premium user, select the link to enter a Class Code.

For more information about using Class Codes, see this article.


Taking the Getting Started Tour

Getting Started Tour highlighted in the VEXcode VR block-based workspace

Once you selected Educator or Student or have used a Class Code to log into VEXcode VR, the Getting Started Tour will launch. 

Getting Started Tour highlighted in the VEXcode VR block-based workspace

Once you have read the provided tour text, you can select the "Next" button, or use the arrow keys on your keyboard to advance to the next stop on the tour.

Getting Started Tour option on the VEXcode VR start screen

You will be provided with a high-level overview of each VEXcode VR feature. Select 'Next' to advance to the next feature, or 'Back' to go back to the last feature.

Getting Started Tour option in the VEXcode VR block-based workspace

When you are finished with the tour, select 'Done.'

Getting Started Tour highlighted in the VEXcode VR block-based workspace

To leave the tour at any point, select the 'x'.


Revisiting the Getting Started Tour

Getting Started Tour highlighted in the VEXcode VR workspace

The Getting Started Tour can be revisited at any time. To revisit the tour, select the "Tutorials" button in VEXcode VR.

Getting Started Tour highlighted in the VEXcode VR block-based workspace

Select the 'Getting Started Tour' Tutorial to relaunch the tour.

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

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