Using the Playground Window in VEXcode VR

Screenshot of VEXcode VR Playground interface, showcasing block-based coding options and a virtual robot environment designed for teaching coding concepts and robotics principles in an educational setting.

VEXcode VR provides many different virtual Playgrounds as programming environments for the VR Robot.


Understanding the Activities Button

Screenshot of VEXcode VR Playground features interface, showcasing the block-based coding environment, tools for programming a virtual robot, and options for testing and debugging code, designed for educational use in STEM learning.

The VR Robot is accompanied by several activities available for teachers and students. Click the “Activities” button on the top right corner of the Playground window.

This will open your web browser to education.vex.com/vr.

Read the Using Activities - VEXcode VR article to learn more about how to use these activities. 


How to Close the Playground Window

Screenshot of VEXcode VR's Playground Features, showcasing the user interface with block-based coding elements and a virtual robot, designed to facilitate coding education and enhance STEM learning experiences.

Selecting “Close” will close the Playground window and stop the current project from running.


How to Hide/Show the Playground Window

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR playground interface showcasing various coding blocks and tools available for users to program a virtual robot, highlighting features designed for educational purposes in STEM learning.

Select the “Hide” button to collapse the Playground window. This will still keep the gold toolbar at the top of the Playground window visible.

To view the full Playground again, select the “Show” button.


How to Expand/Shrink the Playground Window

Screenshot of VEXcode VR Playground features, showcasing the block-based coding interface and virtual robot environment designed for teaching coding concepts and robotics principles in an educational setting.

The Playground window begins at a smaller size by default. If you want to expand the Playground window, select the “Expand” button at the top left corner. 

Screenshot of the VEXcode VR playground interface, showcasing various coding blocks and tools available for users to program a virtual robot, emphasizing features designed for educational purposes in STEM learning.

To shrink the Playground window back to the original size, select the “Shrink” button on the top left corner.

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

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