There are several ways to open a Python project on a MacOS device.
The article will cover:
- How to Open a Python Project in VEXcode V5 (MacOS)
- Open an Existing Project
- Open a Recent Project
- Open an Example Project
How to Open a Python Project in VEXcode V5 (MacOS)
A Python project can be opened in the following ways.
Open an Existing Project
Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.
Select ‘Open’ in the drop down menu.
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. Select the desired .v5python project file.
Select open.
Your project will open in VEXcode V5.
Open a Recent Project
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
Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.
Select ‘Open Examples’ in the drop down menu.
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.
Once selected, the Template or Example Project will open. This project features the Clawbot (Drivetrain 2-motor, No Gyro) Template.
For more information about example projects, select the 'Tutorials' button in the Toolbar.
Then, scroll down and select the 'Using Example projects' tutorial video.