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Erasing Programs From VEX IQ (2nd gen) Brain in VS Code

The VEX VS Code Extension allows us to erase a program in a specific slot on the VEX Brain, preparing it for downloading and running a new program.

How to erase a program from the VEX Brain in VS Code

  • Connect the Brain to the VEX VS Code Extension. Click on the VEX icon on the VS Activity Bar.

    VEX Robotics Extension icon in the VS Code side menu is highlighted.
  • The VEX view will open in the Side Bar. Hover the mouse over the selected program item listed under the programs subcategory within the VEX DEVICE INFO category.

    Programs folder and its contents are shown highlighted underneath the Brain folder. The Programs folder shows all of the downloaded VEX projects on the Brain. In this example, there is one C/C++ program and one Python program downloaded to the connected Brain.
  • The Trashcan icon will appear next to the program item. Click on the Trashcan Icon. The program will be erased from the VEX Brain
    Note: Once a program is erased, it can not be recovered.  Please be cautious when using this feature.

    Cursor is hovering over a program in the Programs folder and there is a Trashcan icon next to it that is highlighted.

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