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

When working in VEXcode IQ, there are several ways to open a project on a Windows device.

Open an Existing Project

VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the File option highlighted in between the Language and Tools options.

Select File in the Toolbar.

VEXcode IQ 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 IQ 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. Then, select the desired project file.

Note: VEXcode IQ Blocks projects will have a .iqcpp extension.

Previously saved VEXcode IQ project in the device's files is selected, and the Open button at the bottom of the menu is highlighted.

Select Open.

VEXcode IQ with a previously saved C++ project successfully opened in the Workspace.

Your project will open in VEXcode IQ.

Open an Example Project

VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the File option highlighted in between the Language and Tools options.

Select File in the Toolbar.

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

Select Open Examples in the drop down menu.

VEXcode 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.

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

Once selected, the Template or Example Project will open.