Using the Autocomplete feature while creating a Python project in VEXcode AIR can help save time and prevent errors when typing commands. This article will walk you through how to use Autocomplete to help you as you are creating Python project for your VEX AIR Drone.
Begin typing to open the selection menu
The device or command name will appear in a drop down selection menu.
To access a list of the possible commands available using the Autocomplete function, press Control + Space (on Windows, macOS, and Chrome OS).
Make a Selection with the Python Autocomplete Feature
Press Enter/Return or Tab on your keyboard or select the command with your cursor to make a selection.
Note that with longer selection menus, you can make a selection using one of the following options:
- Use your Up and Down keys to select the name you want, then press Tab or Enter/Return on your keyboard to make the selection.
- Use your cursor to scroll up and down in the Autocomplete menu. Then make the desired selection.
Add a Dot Operator to List all the Commands Available to that Device
Adding a dot operator (a period, “.”) will open a new menu of all commands available to the device, including their parameters.
Continue typing to narrow down the selection menu further.
Make a Selection by Using One of the Following Options
Use the Up and Down buttons on your keyboard to navigate the menu and then press Return on Mac, Enter on Windows or Chromebook to make a selection.
Select with your cursor on the desired command.
Add Parameters
Parameters are the options that are passed to the command between the parenthesis.
Some commands require multiple parameters. Use a comma to separate different parameters in the same command.
Some parameters can be optional. For more information about parameters, view the method's Help information, or the VEXcode API Reference to determine which parameters are needed, and which are optional.