Installing ROBOTC – VEX Library

Step 1: Download the ROBTC installer by clicking here.

Step 2: Locate and run the Installer.

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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.

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

Step 4: Accept the License Agreement.

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Click to accept the terms.
Click Next to continue.

Step 5: Select a destination.

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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.

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Select the Complete setup and click Next.

NOTE: Advanced users can choose a Custom setup.

Step 7: Install ROBOTC.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Legacy Software interface, showcasing various programming options and tools for users to create and manage robotics projects, designed for educational purposes and beginner robotics enthusiasts.

Click Install to begin the installation process.

Step 8: Allow the installer to complete the installation.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Legacy Software interface, displaying key features and tools for programming VEX IQ robots, designed for educational use and beginner robotics enthusiasts.

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

Step 9: Accept installation of VEX Robotics Ports.

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

Step 10: Allow installation of new device software.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Legacy Software interface, showcasing various programming options and features for users to create and manage robotics projects within the VEX IQ platform, designed for educational and beginner robotics enthusiasts.

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

Step 11: Finish installation.

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Click Finish to close the InstallShield Wizard.

Step 12: Check that ROBOTC successfully installed.

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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.