Opening a VEXcode IQ C++ Project on a Chromebook – VEX Library

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

Opening an Existing Project
Opening an Example

Opening an Existing Project

Screenshot of the File menu in VEXcode IQ, highlighting the 'Open' option for accessing C++ projects, relevant for users in the VEX IQ Robotics platform knowledge base.

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

Flowchart illustrating the steps to open and save C++ projects in VEXcode IQ, highlighting key actions and decision points for users working with the VEX IQ Robotics platform.

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.

Diagram illustrating changing velocities in VEX IQ robotics programming, highlighting key concepts for open and save C++ projects within the VEX IQ educational platform.

Select open.

Screenshot of the VEXcode IQ interface showing options for opening and saving C++ projects, highlighting features relevant to educational robotics and programming for the VEX IQ platform.

Your project will open in VEXcode IQ.

Opening an Example Project

Screenshot of the File menu in VEXcode IQ, showcasing options for opening and saving C++ projects, relevant to VEX IQ Robotics platform documentation for educators and beginners.

Open the File menu and select ‘Open Examples.’

Screenshot illustrating the process of opening and saving C++ projects in VEXcode IQ, featuring a user interface with project management options and code editor.

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.