New Features in VEXcode GO 4.0 – VEX Library

VEXcode GO 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 GO 4.0!

Go here to download the new installer for VEXcode GO 4.0!

Offline Application for Mac and Windows

VEXcode GO now has an offline application for Mac and Windows, enabling its use without an internet connection.

VEXcode GO Download options for Desktop are highlighted, including Windows, Mac Intel, and Mac Apple Silicon platforms.

New installers for Windows and Mac are now available at https://www.vexrobotics.com/vexcode/install/go.

For information on how to install VEXcode GO to your device, go here.

Save and Load in Web-based VEXcode GO

Project Name field on the VEXcode GO Toolbar with a message that updates as the project is saved. First the message reads Not Saved, then Saving, and then Saved.

Web-based VEXcode GO 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 GO Projects in a Chrome Browser, go here.

Read Blocks Aloud

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

This feature is available on all devices but Android.

VEXcode GO Drive for block is shown with its context menu opened. The options from top to bottom read Duplicate, Disable Block, Delete Blocks, Block Help, and Read Block.

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 GO.

Tools Menu

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

VEXcode GO Toolbar with the Tools dropdown menu opened. Four options are shown, which read Theme, Keyboard Shortcuts, Speech Settings, and API Documentation.

Keyboard Shortcuts

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

Mac

Windows

VEXcode GO Mac Toolbar with the Tools dropdown menu open and the Keyboard Shortcuts option selected. The available Keyboard shortcuts are shown in a second dropdown menu to the right, with 4 options that read Start, Step, Stop, and Open Help. Each option has a corresponding keyboard hotkey. The Start hotkey is the Command key with the Return key, the Step hotkey is the Command key with the L key, the Stop hotkey is the Command key with the E key, and finally the Open Help hotkey is the Command key with the H key.

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

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.

VEXcode GO Speech Settings window with a dropdown menu to choose the voice, two sliders to change the pitch and speed, and finally a Test Voice button to listen to the current voice settings.

API Documentation

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

VEXcode GO API Documentation page for the Set heading block. The API pages include explanations, features, and example projects for each VEXcode GO block.

Click here to access the official VEX API Reference site.