Opening a VEXcode V5 Blocks Project on a Chromebook

When working in VEXcode V5, there are several ways to open a project on a Chromebook.


Open an Existing Project

Screenshot illustrating the process of opening and saving Blocks projects in VEX V5, featuring relevant menu options and interface elements for user guidance.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

Screenshot of the Open and Save Blocks Projects interface in VEX V5, showcasing options for opening and saving programming projects, with clear buttons and a user-friendly layout.

Select ‘Open’ in the drop down menu.

Screenshot showing the location and options for saving blocks projects in VEX V5 software, illustrating the user interface elements for managing project files.

Your device’s File Menu will open. Select ‘Downloads’ or the location where you saved your file. Then, select the desired Block project file.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 Open and Save Blocks Projects interface, displaying options for saving and opening programming projects in the VEXcode environment.

Select ‘Open.’

Screenshot of the VEX V5 software interface showing the Open and Save Blocks Projects feature, with options for opening existing projects and saving current work highlighted.

Your project will open in VEXcode V5.


Open an Example Project

Screenshot illustrating the process of opening and saving Blocks projects in VEX V5, featuring relevant menu options and interface elements for user guidance.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

Screenshot showing the Open and Save Blocks Projects interface in V5, featuring options to open existing projects and save current work, with highlighted buttons and menus for user guidance.

Select ‘Open Examples’ in the drop down menu.

Screenshot showing the process of selecting options for opening and saving blocks projects in V5, with highlighted menu items and interface elements for user guidance.

Select a Template or an Example Project.

Note: Templates and Example Projects are used for the following.

  • Templates configure the motors and sensors on your robot for the project.
  • Example projects are premade projects that are ready to download and run.

Clawbot image illustrating the components and design for V5 robotics, used in the context of Open and Save Blocks Projects.

This project features the Clawbot (Drivetrain 2-motor, No Gyro) Template.

Screenshot of a VEX V5 Clawbot project interface, showcasing various programming blocks used for the Open and Save Blocks Projects section, illustrating the layout and functionality of the VEXcode software.

Once selected, the Template or Example Project will open.

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

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