Using C++ Example Projects and Templates in VEXcode V5

Example projects and Templates are a great resource if you are just getting started with VEXcode V5 and want to explore different robot behaviors. Example projects and Templates also allow you to observe how different commands in VEXcode V5 are used.


Using C++ Example Projects

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To use a C++ Example project start by opening a New Text Project from the File menu.

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Select C++.

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To open an Example Project, select the File menu and choose Open Examples.

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Icons for many different Example Projects will be shown. Each icon represents a different project and is colored according to the command categories.

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The Filter bar can be used to quickly find a specific type of example.

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To open any example, select one from the menu.

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Commands for the example project will populate in the workspace. These commands and their parameters can be changed or removed. Additional commands can be added to modify the example project.

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Save and download the example to try it on your robot.


Using Templates

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There is also a special type of example called a Template.

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Select the template for your robot. For example, the Clawbot (Drivetrain 2-motor, No Gyro) template.

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The Template is used to create a blank project with the preset device configuration for your robot.

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If using a standard robot build, like the Clawbot, a Template can be used to quickly get started with a new project.


Descriptions in C++ Example Projects and Templates

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Each C++ Example Project and Template contains a description in the workspace. Descriptions can be used to document certain information in a project.

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In a C++ Example Project, the description provides a short summary for what the project does and also lists the device configuration.

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In a Template, the description notes which devices are listed in the configuration.

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