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

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robotics platform interface, showing options for opening and saving Python projects, along with relevant navigation elements and project management features.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

Screenshot showing the process of saving a Python project on a Chromebook, with options and steps highlighted for users working with the VEX IQ Robotics platform.

Select ‘Open’ in the drop down menu.

Screenshot of a Chromebook displaying the VEXcode IQ interface for opening and saving Python projects, illustrating the process for users in the VEX IQ robotics educational platform.

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.

Screenshot of the Chromebook open button, used in the context of opening and saving Python projects within the VEX IQ Robotics platform knowledge base.

Select open.

Screenshot of an opened Python project in VEXcode IQ, displaying the code editor interface with various programming elements visible, illustrating the process of managing Python projects for VEX IQ robotics.

Your project will open in VEXcode IQ.

Open an Example Project

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robotics platform interface, showing options for opening and saving Python projects, along with relevant navigation elements and project management features.

Select ‘File’ in the Toolbar.

Screenshot showing the process of opening and saving Python projects in the VEX IQ Robotics platform, featuring a user interface with file options and project management tools.

Select ‘Open Examples’ in the drop down menu.

Screenshot showing the steps to open and save Python projects in VEXcode IQ, featuring a user interface with file options and project management tools relevant to VEX IQ Robotics programming.

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.

Diagram of a VEX IQ Basebot drivetrain project showcasing a 2-motor setup, illustrating components and connections for educational robotics programming in Python.

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

Screenshot showing the process of opening and saving Python projects in VEXcode IQ, with highlighted menu options and code editor interface for VEX IQ Robotics platform.

Once selected, the Template or Example Project will open.