Installing ROBOTC – VEX Library

Step 1: Download the ROBTC installer by clicking here.

Step 2: Locate and run the Installer.

Windows File Explorer is opened to the Downloads folder and the ROBOTC for VEX Robotics installer file is shown.

Skip to Step 3 if running the installer. If the installer was downloaded, continue here.
Locate the ROBOTCforVEX installation file in the Downloads folder or in the alternative location where the file was saved.
Double click to start the installation.

NOTE: Permissions might be required to initiate installation.

Step 3: Click Next in the Setup Wizard.

ROBOTC Setup Wizard window with a message that reads The InstallShield Wizard will install ROBOTC 4.X on your computer. To continue, click Next. The Next button below is highlighted.

Click the “Next” button when the Setup Wizard window pops up.

Step 4: Accept the License Agreement.

ROBOTC Setup Wizard window with a license agreement that must be agreed to. An option is checked below that reads I accept the terms in the license agreement.

Click to accept the terms.
Click Next to continue.

Step 5: Select a destination.

ROBOTC Setup Wizard window with options to select the Destination Location folder. Below, the Next button is highlighted.

Change where the file will be saved to the preferred destination folder and click Next.

NOTE: ROBOTC will install in the Program Files folder of the C drive by default.

Step 6: Choose the type of setup.

ROBOTC Setup Wizard window with two options for the Setup Type. There is an option reading Complete and an option reading Custom, and the Complete option is selected. Below, the Next button is highlighted.

Select the Complete setup and click Next.

NOTE: Advanced users can choose a Custom setup.

Step 7: Install ROBOTC.

ROBOTC Setup Wizard window that is now ready to install. Below, the Install button is highlighted.

Click Install to begin the installation process.

Step 8: Allow the installer to complete the installation.

ROBOTC Setup Wizard window with a progress bar and a message that reads Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs ROBOTC 4.X. This may take several minutes.

NOTE: Several windows, including black command prompt windows, will pop up during the installation process.

Step 9: Accept installation of VEX Robotics Ports.

Windows Security prompt that reads Would you like to install this device software? Name, VEX Robotics Ports, Publisher, VEX Robotics Inc. Below, there is a checkbox that is checked and reads Always trust software from VEX Robotics Inc. There is an Install button below that is highlighted.

Click Install on any prompts that ask to confirm the installation of VEX Robotics Ports.

Step 10: Allow installation of new device software.

Windows Security prompt that reads Would you like to install this device software? Name, VEX Robotics Inc, Publisher, VEX Robotics Inc. Below, there is a checkbox that is checked and reads Always trust software from VEX Robotics Inc. There is an Install button below that is highlighted.

Click Install to allow VEX Robotics Inc. to install device software.

Step 11: Finish installation.

ROBOTC Setup Wizard window with a message that reads InstallShield Wizard Completed. Below, there is a Finish button that is highlighted.

Click Finish to close the InstallShield Wizard.

Step 12: Check that ROBOTC successfully installed.

The Graphical ROBOTC application and the ROBOTC application are both shown on the user's Desktop.

NOTE: ROBOTC should be included within the list of programs available and two shortcut icons should be visible on the desktop. One shortcut is for Graphical ROBOTC which is a block-based programming language whereas the other shortcut is for the text-based ROBOTC programming language.