Using Example Python Projects in VEXcode VR

Example projects are a great resource if you are just getting started with VEXcode VR. They allow you to observe how different Python commands in VEXcode VR are used.


Using Python Example Projects

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To open an Example Project, select the File menu.

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Choose ‘New Text Project’

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


Starting an Example Project in the Playground

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Select the Playground icon in the Toolbar to launch the Playground.

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Select ‘Start’ in the Toolbar.

Note: selecting ‘Start’ from the Toolbar will launch the Playground if it is not already opened.

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Or, select the ‘Start’ icon on the Playground window.

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Be sure to Save to your device if you want to Reload the project.


Descriptions in Python Example Projects

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In each Python Example Project, the description provides a short summary for what the project does.

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