Opening a V5 Python Project on Chromebook

There are several ways to open a Python project on a Chromebook.


Open an Existing Project

Screenshot of the File menu in VEXcode V5, showing options for opening and saving Python projects, including 'Open', 'Save', and 'Save As'.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

Screenshot of the 'Open' dialog box in VEXcode V5, showing options to select and open Python projects, with a focus on file navigation and selection.

Select ‘Open’ in the drop down menu.

Screenshot of the Open Drive interface in VEXcode V5, showing options for opening and saving Python projects, with highlighted buttons and file navigation elements.

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.

Screenshot of the 'Open' option in the VEXcode V5 interface, illustrating how to select and open Python projects.

Select open.

Screenshot of the 'Drive Forward' code snippet for VEX V5 robotics, illustrating the Python programming commands used to control a robot's forward motion in the context of opening and saving Python projects.

Your project will open in VEXcode V5.

Open an Example Project

Screenshot of the File menu in VEXcode V5, showing options for opening and saving Python projects, including 'Open', 'Save', and 'Save As'.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

Screenshot of the Open Examples Menu in VEXcode V5, displaying options for opening and saving Python projects, including file navigation and project selection features.

Select ‘Open Examples’ in the drop down menu.

Screenshot of the V5 menu interface showing options for opening and saving Python projects, including buttons and navigation elements relevant to project management in the VEX V5 environment.

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 template image for VEX V5, illustrating the structure and components of a Python project, used in the context of opening and saving projects in VEX Robotics programming.

Once selected, the Template or Example Project will open. This project features the Clawbot (Drivetrain 2-motor, No Gyro) Template.

Screenshot of the VEXcode V5 workspace showing the template for copying Python projects, illustrating the options available for opening and saving projects in the software.

Screenshot of the V5 Tutorials interface, showcasing options for opening and saving Python projects, highlighting key features and navigation elements relevant to V5 programming.

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

Screenshot of the V5 Robot Brain interface showing options for opening and saving Python projects, illustrating the process for users in the V5 Category Description section.

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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