Accessing Help in a VEXcode IQ C++ Project

Help explains what a command does so that you can figure out if it’s helpful for your project.


Accessing Help from the Toolbox

Screenshot of the VEX Knowledge Base article titled 'Selecting Help,' showcasing resources and documentation for VEX IQ Robotics, including project assistance and educational materials for beginners and educators.

Select the Help icon on any command in the Toolbox.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Help Screen, displaying project assistance resources, programming tips, and documentation related to the VEX IQ Robotics platform for educational purposes.

You will see a screen extend from the right with information on the command selected.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Commands selection interface, showcasing various programming commands available for users to control their VEX IQ robots, aimed at aiding educational projects and enhancing robotics learning.

Select any commands that you want to learn more about.

Screenshot showing instructions on how to hide the drive for project help in VEX IQ robotics, featuring a user interface with options related to programming and robot control.

Hide the Help window when finished by selecting the right arrow next to the Help icon.


Accessing Help from the Workspace

Screenshot of the right-click command options in VEXcode IQ, illustrating various functionalities for programming VEX IQ robots, relevant for educational projects and beginner robotics enthusiasts.

Right click or long press on any command in the Workspace.

Screenshot of a context menu in VEX IQ Robotics platform, displaying options for project help and resources related to building and programming robots.

A context menu will appear. Select ‘Command Help.’

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