Taking Screenshots of the VEX Brain in VS Code

The VEX VS Code Extension enables us to take screenshots of the VEX Brain for documentation, troubleshooting, or sharing information.

How to take screenshots of the VEX Brain in VS Code

  • Connect the Vex Brain to the VEX VS Code Extension. Click on the VEX icon on the Activity Bar.

    Screenshot of the VEX V5 Code Extension interface in Visual Studio Code, showcasing features and tools for programming VEX robotics.
  • The VEX view will open in the Side Bar. Hover the mouse over the VEX Brain Icon or the VEX Brain text under VEX DEVICE INFO in the VEX view.

    Screenshot of the VEX V5 Code Extension interface in Visual Studio Code, showcasing the layout and features available for programming VEX robotics.
  • The icons will appear next to the VEX Brain text. Click on the Camera Icon.

    Screenshot of the V5 VS Code Extension interface, showcasing features and tools available for users to enhance their coding experience.
  • The Save As window will prompt. Type a name for the screenshot image file in the File name Text Box and click on the Save Button.

    Diagram illustrating the features and functionalities of the V5 VS Code Extension, highlighting its integration with VEX robotics programming tools.
  • The screenshot image file will be saved on the computer and will be opened in the Editor area of the VS Code.

    Screenshot of the VEX V5 Code Extension interface in Visual Studio Code, showcasing features and tools for programming VEX robotics.

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