Accessing Help in a VEXcode V5 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 Tool Box

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Select the Help icon on any command in the Tool Box.

Screenshot of a C++ tutorial from VEX Robotics, displaying code examples and explanations related to V5 programming, highlighting key concepts and functionalities.

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

Screenshot of a C++ tutorial from V5 Category Description, displaying code snippets and explanations related to programming concepts.

Select any commands that you want to learn more about.

Screenshot of VEX Robotics C++ tutorial interface, displaying code examples and explanations related to V5 programming, with a focus on category description for better understanding of C++ concepts in robotics.

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


Accessing Help from the Workspace

Screenshot of a C++ tutorial from VEX Robotics, showing code snippets and explanations related to V5 programming, highlighting key concepts and examples for users learning to code with VEX V5.

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

Screenshot of a C++ tutorial from VEX Robotics, showcasing code examples and explanations related to the V5 category, highlighting key programming concepts for users.

A context menu will appear. Select “Command Help.”

Screenshot of a C++ tutorial from VEX Robotics, displaying code examples and explanations related to V5 programming, highlighting key concepts and functionalities.

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

Screenshot of VEX Robotics C++ tutorial interface, displaying code examples and explanations related to V5 programming, with a focus on category description for better understanding of C++ concepts in robotics.

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

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