Understanding Header Files 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.

Line of C++ code that reads #include vex.h. A note next to the code reads The header file in all projects is #include vex.h.

VEXcode Pro V5 C++ syntax contains header files which are useful to your project.

Line of C++ code that reads using namespace vex;. A note next to the code reads The line using namespace vex; tells the compiler to look for commands inside of the VEX library.

This header file contains the library of commands needed to communicate to all VEX hardware.

NOTE: None of these lines of code should be deleted while coding your robot.