Using the VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground Window

The VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground is a virtual representation of the Field for the VIQRC Rapid Relay (2024-2025) Competition game. The VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground Window is a space for the Hero Bot, Swish, to interact and move to play VIQRC Rapid Relay Virtual Skills. 

VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground window with field view and match controls

 


How to Choose Your Starting Position

Rapid Relay Playground Window showing starting position 1

The default starting position is at the “B” location, in the "North" direction, with Ball 2 at location 3. Select the Starting Position button to choose a different starting position. 

Rapid Relay Playground window with the robot at starting position 2

The starting location, direction, and Ball 2 location can be edited in the Pre-Match Checklist, by selecting the Edit button for each option. 

Rapid Relay Playground Window showing starting position 3

Select A or B to choose the starting location. You will see the position of the robot on the Field layout change when the location is changed.

Rapid Relay Playground Window with robot in starting position 4

Select NorthSouthEast, or West to choose the starting direction. You will see the position of the robot on the Field layout change when the direction is changed.

Rapid Relay Playground window with the robot at starting position 5

Select 1, 2, 3, or 4 to choose the Ball 2 location. You will see the Ball on the Field layout change position when the location is changed.

VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground Window showing Match and Skills mode tabs

Select Begin Run to set your selections and begin your run.


How to Start, Stop, and Reset a Project 

VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground window showing the startup screen and main controls

Select the Start button to start a project.

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

Stop button to end the Rapid Relay Playground simulation

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.

Reset the VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground field and score

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


How to Rapid Load a Ball

Rapid Load controls for adding game objects in the VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground window

Once a Ball has been scored, the Rapid Load buttons will become active. Select these buttons to place a Ball on the Field in either of the Rapid Load locations.

Rapid Relay Playground Window with controls and field view in VEXcode VR

Select the RL 1 button to load a Ball in Rapid Load location 1. 

Rapid Relay Playground window with the field view and robot control panel

Select the RL 2 button to load a Ball in Rapid Load location 2.

Camera view button in the Rapid Relay Playground Window

You can select the Rapid Load Preview button at any time to view the Rapid Load locations on the Field.


How to View Your Score and the Timer 

Rapid Relay Playground scoreboard with match timer and current score

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

Rapid Relay Playground match timer and score display

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

VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground window with the field view and robot control panel

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

Close the VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground window

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

Expand the VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground window

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.

Playground window resized to show more of the coding workspace and less of the field

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

Hide button for the Rapid Relay Playground window

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

Show button to open the Rapid Relay Playground window

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


How to Select Different Camera Views 

Rapid Relay Playground Window camera control buttons for pan, rotate, and zoom

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

Side view of the VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground field in the Playground Window

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


How to View Settings

Rapid Relay Playground settings for selecting field setup and simulation options

Select the gear icon to open the Settings window.

Rapid Relay Playground Window with field and robot selection settings

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

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