Uploading Custom Images in VEXcode AIM – VEX Library

The VEX AIM Coding Robot allows for up to ten custom images to be used in a project. This article will walk you through where and how to upload and use custom images in VEXcode AIM.

Using the Control Panel to Upload Custom Images

The upper right hand corner of the VEXcode AIM Toolbar with the gear icon button highlighted in a red box, indicating what to select to open the Control Panel.

Open the Control Panel by selecting the Gear icon.

The Control Panel in VEXcode AIM with the word Images highlighted in a red box between AI Vision and Sounds, indicating what to select to upload an image.

Select the Images tab to view any previously uploaded images or load custom images.

The Image section of the Control panel with the Load Images button at the top highlighted.

Select the Load Images option. This loads the images currently saved to the connected robot to VEXcode AIM.

Control Panel in VEXcode AIM open with a highlight on the upload icon. This icon is represented by a file folder.

The Upload option for all slots will now be selectable. Select the Upload icon.

The Image Selector will appear. Choose any preloaded image before selecting Send to Robot to add that image to the robot's available images.

The Image Selector interface displays a grid of circular icons containing uppercase letters Q through Z. Below these, there is a circular button labeled Upload Custom Image, outlined in blue with an upward arrow icon. At the bottom, two buttons are present: a gray Cancel button and a blue Select File button, which is outlined in red.

You can also choose Upload Custom Image. Use the Select File button to open your device's file navigation.

Navigate through your device's file menu and select your custom image.

Note: Custom images must be PNGs, and no larger than 10MB.

VEXcode Control Panel with an image uploaded and visible. A highlight is shown on the upper left corner around the number 2 indicating the image is saved in slot 2.

The image will be uploaded, and will appear in the chosen slot. Note the slot numbers in the upper left corner. This information is needed when using the custom image in a project.

For more information on how to use a custom image in a project, refer to the VEXcode API Reference.

Deleting a Custom Image

VEXcode Control Panel with an image uploaded and visible. A highlight is shown on the delete icon represented by a trash can in the lower right corner.

To delete an image from the Control Panel, select the Trash icon.