New Features in VEXcode VR 4.0 – VEX Library

VEXcode VR 4.0 introduces a range of new features. This major update focuses on enhancing productivity and accessibility in robotics coding. Read below to learn what new features are available with VEXcode VR 4.0!

New VIQRC and V5RC Virtual Skills Playgrounds

The new VIQRC Rapid Relay and V5RC High Stakes Virtual Skills Playgrounds are now available with either a VEXcode VR Premium License or a valid RECF team registration for the 2024-2025 competitive season.

VEX V5 Robotics Competition (V5RC) registered teams will be able to access the V5RC High Stakes Playground and the VEX IQ Robotics Competition (VIQRC) registered teams will be able to access the VIQRC Rapid Relay Playground..

Go here to learn more about the VIQRC Rapid Relay and V5RC High Stakes Playgrounds.

VIQRC 24-25 Rapid Relay Playground card available in VEXcode VR

Preview card for the V5RC 24-25 High Stakes VR Playground showing a robot stacking rings on a goal

Save and Load in Web-based VEXcode

Project title bar changes from Not Saved to Saved after saving the project.

Web-based VEXcode will now automatically save project changes once your project has been initially saved.

Other changes to the File Menu:

Load From Your Device has now been changed to Open.
Save to Your Device has now been changed to Save as.
You can also now manually save using the Save button.

For a step-by-step guide on how to load and save VEXcode VR Project, go here.

Read Blocks Aloud

All Blocks inside VEXcode V5 4.0 can now be read aloud with a simple right-click.

This feature is available on all devices but Android.

VEXcode VR 4.0 workspace showing updated coding tools and project management options

Customizable Voices: Choose from various voices and adjust speed and pitch in the new Tools Menu.
Context Menu Integration: Right-click any block to hear it read aloud.

Go here for step-by-step instructions on how to use the Read Feature in VEXcode.

Tools Menu

VEXcode VR 4.0 introduces a Tools Menu packed with features for productivity and accessibility.

Tools menu with Theme, Keyboard Shortcuts, Speech Settings, and API Documentation options

Keyboard Shortcuts

There are new Keyboard shortcuts available for starting, stepping, stopping, opening help documentation, and opening the Playground.

Mac

Windows

Keyboard Shortcuts menu in VEXcode VR 4.0 with commands for start, step, stop, help, and playground

Tools menu in VEXcode VR 4.0 with Keyboard Shortcuts and settings options

High Contrast Theme

High contrast themes increase the distinction between text and background, making content easier to read for users with low vision, color blindness, or other visual impairments.

Default

High Contrast

VEXcode VR project using a wait until block to pause until the Left Bumper is pressed before printing a message, stopping the drivetrain, and energizing the magnet.

Blocks program using the Left Bumper to print a message, stop driving, and energize the magnet.

Speech Settings

Working with the new Read Blocks feature, you can change the voice used, the speed of speech, and the pitch from this menu.

Speech Settings for selecting a voice and adjusting pitch and speed in VEXcode VR

API Documentation

Access comprehensive API documentation, making it easier than ever to explore and utilize the full potential of your VEX VR robot.

Python documentation entry for drivetrain.is_moving(), indicating whether the drivetrain is moving

Click here to access the official VEX API Reference site.