Creating a New Project in VEXcode V5

A new Blocks project opens any time you start VEXcode V5. But, you can also open a new Blocks or Text project after VEXcode V5 has already started.

Note: when starting a new project, a prompt will appear asking you to save if the current project has not been saved yet.


Open a Template

Screenshot of V5 configuration settings, illustrating options for getting started, including categories and descriptions for user guidance.

Templates have a special icon and are used to create a blank project with a preset device configuration.

Screenshot of Vex V5 Get Started section, displaying examples of programming and robotics projects to help users begin their journey with Vex robotics.

Open the File menu and select ‘Open Examples’ to open a template project.

Diagram of a VEX Robotics Clawbot featuring a two-motor setup with a gyroscope, illustrating the components for beginners in the V5 robotics category.

If using a standard robot build, like the Clawbot, a Template can be used to quickly get started with a new project.


Open a Blank Project

Screenshot of the VEX V5 Blocks programming interface, showcasing various programming blocks and options for creating a new project, designed to help users get started with VEX robotics programming.

Open the File menu and select ‘New Blocks Project’ to open a new Blocks project.

Screenshot of the V5 Text Project interface, showcasing the layout and features for users to get started with programming in the V5 robotics system.

To open a new Text project, open the File menu, and select ‘New Text Project.’

For more information, help, and tips, check out the many resources at VEX Professional Development Plus

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