Opening a V5 Python Project on Chromebook – VEX Library

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

Open an Existing Project

File option is highlighted on the VEXcode V5 Toolbar in between the Language and Edit options.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

VEXcode V5 Toolbar with the File menu open and the Open option highlighted. Open is the third option in the menu, below New Blocks Project and New Text Project.

Select ‘Open’ in the drop down menu.

Previously saved VEXcode V5 project is visible from the device's files and is highlighted.

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.

Previously saved VEXcode V5 project has been selected and the Open option is highlighted below.

Select open.

VEXcode V5 with a previously saved Python project successfully opened in the Workspace.

Your project will open in VEXcode V5.

Open an Example Project

File option is highlighted on the VEXcode V5 Toolbar in between the Language and Edit options.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

VEXcode V5 Toolbar with the File menu open and the Open Examples option highlighted. Open Examples is the fifth option in the menu, below New Blocks Project, New Text Project, Open, and Open Recent.

Select ‘Open Examples’ in the drop down menu.

VEXcode Python Example Projects menu with a variety of projects across different categories to choose from.

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.

Thumbnail for the Clawbot Drivetrain 2 motor, No Gyro template project.

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

VEXcode V5 with a template Example Project opened, including configured devices and code comments with a description of the project.

Tutorials option is highlighted on the VEXcode V5 Toolbar in between the Edit and Slot options.

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

Thumbnail for the Using Example Projects tutorial video in VEXcode V5.

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