Adding New Files to Projects in VEXcode Pro V5 – VEX Library

The VEX Visual Studio Code Extension has replaced VEXcode Pro V5, which is now end-of-life.

VEXcode Blocks and VEXcode Text remain actively developed and supported for all VEX platforms.

Open a Project

VEXcode Pro V5 New Project window showing project name field filled and Create button shown below.

To add a file to an existing project, open the project by clicking the Open button in the File dropdown menu.

To add a file to a new project, click on the New button in the File dropdown menu, give the project a name, and click the Create button.

Add the File

VEXcode Pro V5 interface with include folder context menu open and New File option highlighted.

Right click on either the “include” or “src” dropdown and select New File.

Select File Type

Create New File window showing file type options including C++ source file, C++ header file, and Vision Sensor Configuration file.

Select the type of File to add, give it a name, and click the Create button.

NOTE: A correct extension needs to be typed out at the end of the file name in order to create it. The different extension types are listed in parenthesis next to the file type name.

Add new Files to a Project

View an Open Project

VEXcode Pro V5 interface with src folder context menu open and New File option highlighted.

Right click on either the “include” or “src” dropdown and select New File.

Select File Type

Create New File window showing the file type options and file name field for adding a new file in the src folder.

Select the type of File to add, give it a name, and click the Create button.

NOTE: A correct extension needs to be typed out at the end of the file name in order to create it. The different extension types are listed in parenthesis next to the file type name.