Opening a VEXcode IQ Python Project on Chromebook – VEX Library

There are several ways to open a Python project on a Chromebook.

How to Open a Python Project in VEXcode IQ (Chromebook)

A Python project can be opened in the following ways.

Open an Existing Project

VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the File option highlighted in between the Language and Edit options.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the File menu open and the Open option highlighted. Open is the third option in the menu, below New Blocks Project and New Text Project.

Select ‘Open’ in the drop down menu.

Previously saved VEXcode IQ project is visible from the device's files and is highlighted.

Your device’s File Menu will open. Select ‘Downloads’ or the location where you saved your file. Notice that VEXcode IQ Python projects have the .iqpython extension. Then, select the desired .iqpython project file.

Previously saved VEXcode IQ project in the device's files is selected, and the Open button at the bottom of the menu is highlighted.

Select open.

VEXcode IQ with a previously saved Python project successfully opened in the Workspace.

Your project will open in VEXcode IQ.

Open an Example Project

VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the File option highlighted in between the Language and Edit options.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

VEXcode IQ Toolbar with the File menu open and the Open Examples option highlighted. Open Examples is the fourth option in the menu, below New Blocks Project, New Text Project, and Open.

Select ‘Open Examples’ in the drop down menu.

VEXcode Example Projects menu with a variety of projects across different categories to choose from.

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.

Thumbnail for the BaseBot Drivetrain 2 motor example project.

This project features the BaseBot (Drivetrain 2-motor) Template.

VEXcode IQ with a template Example Project opened, including configured devices and code comments with a description of the project.

Once selected, the Template or Example Project will open.