Using Example Blocks 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 blocks in VEXcode VR are used.


Using Blocks Example Projects

Example Projects menu showing block-based project templates for VEXcode VR

To open an Example Project, select the File menu.

Example Blocks project open in the VEXcode VR workspace

Choose ‘Open Examples.’

Example Blocks project open in VEXcode VR with the Playground visible

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

Example Blocks project open in VEXcode VR with the Playground visible for testing

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

Example Blocks project open in VEXcode VR with the Playground ready to start

To open any example, select one from the menu.

VEXcode VR Example Blocks project showing block categories and a sample robot program

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


Starting an Example Project in the Playground

Example Blocks project open in VEXcode VR with the Playground ready to run

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

Example Blocks project open in VEXcode VR with the block workspace and VR Playground displayed

Select ‘Start’ in the Toolbar.

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

Start button to run the example project in VEXcode VR

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

VEXcode VR workspace with the Example Projects menu open and a blocks project loaded

Be sure to save the project to your device if you want to change or revisit the project at a later time.


Notes in Blocks Example Projects

Menu of example block projects available in VEXcode VR

Each Blocks Example Project contains a note in the Workspace.

Example Blocks menu showing available project categories in VEXcode VR

In a Blocks Example Project, the note provides a short summary for what the project does and the recommended Playground.

Notes can be used to document certain information in a project. For more information on notes, view this article from the VEX Library.

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

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