Opening a VEXcode IQ C++ Project on a Chromebook

Users can open a project in VEXcode IQ in different ways:

  • Opening an Existing Project
  • Opening an Example

Opening an Existing Project

File menu open

Open an existing project by selecting ‘Open’ from the File menu.

Changing Velocities

Your device’s File window will open. Select the location where you saved your file. Notice that VEXcode IQ C++ projects have the .iqcpp extension. Then, select the desired .iqcpp project file.

Changing velocities open

Select open.

Project open

Your project will open in VEXcode IQ.


Opening an Example Project

File menu

Open the File menu and select ‘Open Examples.’

Examples in VEXcode IQ

Then, select an example project to open it.

Note: when opening a project, a prompt will appear asking to save if the current project has not been saved yet.

For more information on Example Projects, view the Using C++ Example Projects and Templates article in the VEX Library.

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

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