Opening a V5 Python Project on Windows

There are several ways to open a Python project in Windows.


Open an Existing Project

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Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

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Select ‘Open’ in the drop down menu.

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Your device’s File Menu will open. Select ‘Downloads’ or the location where you saved your file. Notice that VEXcode V5 Python projects have the .v5python extension. Then, select the desired .v5python project file.

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Select open.

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Your project will open in VEXcode V5.

Open a Recent Project

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You can also open a project that has been saved recently by selecting the ‘Open Recent’ option. When selected, a menu with recently saved projects will open.

Open an Example Project

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Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

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Select ‘Open Examples’ in the drop down menu

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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.

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

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Once selected, the Template or Example Project will open.

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For more information about example projects, select the 'Tutorials' button in the Toolbar.

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Then, scroll down and select the 'Using Example projects' tutorial video.

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

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