Using the Context Menu in VEXcode V5 Blocks

Right-clicking or Long-pressing in VEXcode V5 leads to many options. 


The Context Menu in the Programming area

Right-clicking or Long-pressing in the Programming area in VEXcode V5 leads to the following options:

Undo: will reverse the most recent action.

For example, in the following project, the turn for block was deleted. Selecting “Undo” reverses that action.

Redo: will reverse the “Undo.”

In the last example, the turn for block was deleted and the “Undo” reversed that action. Selecting “Redo” will reverse the “Undo” so that the turn for block is deleted.

Clean up Blocks: organizes the blocks so that they are all in a vertical line.

  • Delete Blocks: all of the blocks in the Programming area can be deleted at once.

For more information about deleting blocks, view the article How to Delete Blocks - VEXcode V5.


The Context Menu of Block(s)

Right-clicking or Long-pressing on a block in VEXcode V5 leads to the following options:

Duplicate Blocks: this action will make an exact copy of the blocks selected.

Diagram illustrating various blocks used in V5 robotics tutorials, showcasing their functions and connections for enhanced understanding of programming and building with V5 components.

Diagram illustrating V5 blocks used in robotics tutorials, showcasing various block types and their functions in programming for educational purposes.

 Disable Blocks: This action will treat the block as a comment so that is has no effect on the project

For more information about disabling blocks, view the article How to Disable and Enable Blocks - VEXcode V5.

Diagram illustrating the components and functionality of V5 blocks, used in robotics tutorials, showcasing various block types and their connections for educational purposes.

Diagram illustrating various V5 blocks used in robotics programming, showcasing their functions and connections for educational tutorials.

Enable Blocks: This action will enable a currently disabled block.

For more information about enabling blocks, view the article How to Disable and Enable Blocks - VEXcode V5.

  • Delete Blocks: individual or groups of blocks can be deleted.

For more information about deleting blocks, view the article How to Delete Blocks - VEXcode V5.

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