Starting, Downloading, and Running a VEXcode IQ C++ Project

Launch VEXcode IQ.

The platform defaults to the Blocks interface.

Select ‘File,’ then ‘New Text Project’ to open the text interface.

Select C++ from the Project Language window.

The C++ interface will open.

Select ‘File’ then ‘Open Examples” to open a template project.

Select the Clawbot (Drivetrain 2-motor) template. Templates are blank projects with preset device configurations.

Notice that a set of project comments open in the workspace. You will add commands after the comments.

Select enter at the end of the last line of code (line 21). This should create the next numbered line (line 22). This is where you will start adding code to the project.

Now you can add commands from the Toolbox. Select the Drive for command.

Drag the Drive for command into the workspace and place it on the last line of the project (line 22).

First, name and save your C++ project. View one of the following articles for detailed information on how to save a VEXcode IQ C++ project:

• Save a C++ Project on macOS
• Save a C++ Project on Windows
• Save a C++ Project on Chromebook

Then, choose which of the Brain’s slots you will download the project to. To do this, select the ‘Slot’ button on the Toolbar.

Next, connect the Brain to your device (Directly via Micro-USB or via VEX Controller) and check that the Brain icon is green.

Select the ‘Download’ button to download the project to the Brain. The project will download to the chosen slot.

Finally, select ‘Run’ to start the project while the robot is still connected to your computer.

Or, disconnect the Brain from your device and run the project on the IQ Brain.