Installing VEXcode 123 on macOS

To install VEXcode 123 on a Mac computer, first determine and download the appropriate installer for your system. Follow these steps to identify the correct installer and install VEXcode 123 on your macOS device.

Download the Installer

Apple logo highlighted in red, located in the top left corner of the screen next to the Finder menu option, with a portion of the desktop background visible in the lower part of the image.

On your Mac computer, select the Apple icon.

Dropdown menu from the Apple logo in the top left corner of the screen, with About This Mac highlighted in red. Other options visible include System Settings, App Store, and Recent Items. The Finder menu is also open, showing File, Edit, and View options.

Select About This Mac from the dropdown menu.

Mac mini 2018 model specifications. The processor section is highlighted in red, showing a 3.2 GHz 6-Core Intel Core i7. Additional details include Intel UHD Graphics 630 with 1536 MB, 32 GB of 2400 MHz DDR4 memory, and macOS Sonoma 14.5.

If your computer says it has an Intel processor, you will need to download the Intel installer.

MacBook Pro 13-inch, M1, 2020 model specifications. The chip section is highlighted in red, showing Apple M1. Additional details include 8 GB of memory, startup disk as Macintosh HD, macOS Sonoma 14.5.

If your computer says it has an Apple chip, you will need to download the Apple Silicon installer.

VEXcode Blocks section showing a yellow block labeled when started and a set of blue blocks with commands to set drive velocity to 50%, repeat driving forward for 12 inches, and turning right for 90 degrees. Below, there is a Learn more link and a Get it now for section, with 123 highlighted in red and other options like GO, IQ, EXP, V5, and CTE listed.

Go to code.vex.com and scroll down to Download VEXcode Now: and select 123 > beneath VEXcode Blocks.

Download VEXcode 123 version 4.0.5 page showing download options for desktop and mobile. The highlighted section shows options to download for Mac (Intel) and Mac (Apple Silicon). Other options include Download for Windows, MSI for IT, and MSI Help links. Mobile options include download buttons for the App Store, Google Play, and Amazon Appstore.

If your computer uses an Intel processor, select Download for Mac (Intel).

If your computer uses an Apple chip, select Download for Mac (Apple Silicon).

Install VEXcode 123

Finder window showing the Downloads folder with a highlighted file named VEXcode 123-4.0.5-latest-mac-arm64.dmg. The file size is 268.3 MB, and it is listed as a disk image.

Once you have downloaded the correct installer for your Mac computer, double-click on the installer to begin the installation process.

VEXcode 123-4.0.5-latest-mac-arm64.dmg installation window showing the End User License Agreement. The Agree button is highlighted in red on the bottom right, with options to Disagree, Print, or Save. The text on the left instructs users to agree to the terms to proceed with the installation or to disagree to cancel.

The End User License Agreement will appear. Once you have read through the EULA, select Agree.

VEXcode 123 version 4.0.5-arm64 installation window showing the VEXcode 123 app icon on the left and an arrow pointing to the Applications folder icon on the right. The top of the window displays the version number and architecture.

Once the installer has finished loading, the installation screen will open.

A mouse selecting the VEX 123 application and dragging it to the Applications folder.

Click and drag the VEXcode 123 application to the Applications folder.

Finder window showing the Applications folder. The VEXcode 123 app icon is highlighted in red, alongside other apps such as Time Machine, TV, Utilities, VEXcode IQ, and VEXcode V5. The left sidebar displays navigation options for Applications, Desktop, Documents, and Downloads.

Access your Applications folder and select VEXcode 123.

VEXcode 123 project interface showing the coding workspace. The left panel contains categories such as Drivetrain, Looks, Sound, Actions, Control, Sensing, Operators, and more. Several Drivetrain blocks are visible, including commands like drive forward and turn right. On the right side, a yellow block labeled when started is displayed. The top menu bar includes options for file management, tutorials, and project controls.

Begin working in VEXcode 123.

Go to Opening, Saving, and Renaming VEXcode 123 Projects on macOS for more information on how to rename and save your VEXcode 123 project.

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

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