Using the VEX Feedback in VS Code

The VEX Feedback will provide valuable information to VEX, such as requesting a new feature, discussing something that is not working, and providing diagnostics about user issues. Users can submit general feedback or bug reports to VEX in VS Code to help with the program’s continual improvement.

Accessing the VEX Feedback in VS Code

  •  Click on the VEX icon on the VS Code Activity Bar.

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  • The VEX view will open in the Side Bar. The VEX Feedback category is at the bottom of the VEX view.

    Screenshot of the VS Code Extension interface for V5, showcasing key features and functionality, including code editing tools and project navigation options.

Submitting Information Via VEX Feedback

  • Select the Comment Button or the Issue Button to indicate that the Feedback information is a general comment or an issue report.

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  • Type the Feedback description that you would like to provide for VEX in the Text Box.

    Screenshot of the VEX V5 Code Extension interface in Visual Studio Code, showcasing various features and tools available for programming VEX robotics.
  • (Optional) If you want to provide the information of your email address, select the Check Box next to Include Email Address and type your email address in the Text Box.
    Note: If you want a response from VEX, you need to include the email address.
    Note: By including your email address, you agree that VEX can send you emails if VEX has questions about the feedback.

    Screenshot of the VEX V5 VS Code Extension interface, showcasing features and tools available for programming VEX robotics, including code editing, debugging options, and project management.
  • (Optional) Select the Check Box next to Include diagnostic and usage data if you want to provide VEX with more technical information from your project.
    Note: If reporting an issue, it is important to include diagnostic data to help identify the problem.

    Screenshot of the VEX V5 Code Extension interface in Visual Studio Code, showcasing features and tools for programming VEX robotics.
  • Click on the SEND Button to submit the Feedback information.

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

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