Opening a V5 C++ Project on Chromebook

There are several ways to open a C++ project on a Chromebook.


Open an Existing Project

Screenshot of the file selection dialog in VEX V5 software, illustrating options for opening and saving C++ projects.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

Screenshot showing the process of opening and saving C++ projects in V5 software, including menu options and file management interface.

Select ‘Open’ in the drop down menu.

Screenshot of the 'Select Download' dialog box for saving C++ projects in V5 software, showing options for file selection and download.

Your device’s File Menu will open. Select ‘Downloads’ or the location where you saved your file. Note: VEXcode V5 C++ projects have the .v5cpp extension. Then, select the desired .v5cpp project file.

Screenshot of the 'Open' dialog in VEXcode V5, showing options to select and open C++ projects, with a focus on file navigation and selection.

Select open.

Screenshot of the VEXcode V5 interface showing the 'Open Project' dialog for C++ projects, highlighting options to select and open existing project files.

Your project will open in VEXcode V5.


Open an Example Project

Screenshot of the file selection dialog in VEX V5 software, illustrating options for opening and saving C++ projects.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

Screenshot showing the interface for opening and saving C++ projects in VEX V5 software, with highlighted options and menus for project management.

Select ‘Open Examples’ in the drop down menu.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 software interface showing the 'Open and Save C++ Projects' section, with options for managing C++ project files highlighted.

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.

Screenshot of the VEX V5 software interface showing the 'Open and Save C++ Projects' options, with highlighted buttons for opening and saving projects, and a file directory structure displayed on the left side.

This project features the Clawbot (Drivetrain 2-motor, No Gyro) Template.

Screenshot showing the process of opening and saving C++ projects in VEX V5 software, highlighting the user interface and relevant options available for project management.

Once selected, the Template or Example Project will open.

For more information, help, and tips, check out the many resources at VEX Professional Development Plus

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