Accessing Help in a VEXcode IQ Python Project

Help explains what a command does so that you can figure out if it’s helpful for your project.


Accessing Help from the Tool Box

Help button icon for VEX IQ Robotics platform, providing access to project assistance and resources for educators and students in the knowledge base section.

Select the Help icon on any command in the Tool Box.

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robotics platform help documentation, featuring project assistance and resources for educators and students, including programming tips, building best practices, and insights on competitions and community support.

You will see a screen extend from the right with information on the command selected.

Image of help buttons for VEX IQ Robotics, featuring icons for project assistance, programming guidance, and educational resources to support users in building and programming robots.

Select any commands that you want to learn more about.

Close button for help documentation related to VEX IQ Robotics platform, providing resources and support for educators and students in building and programming robots.

Hide the Help window when finished by selecting the right arrow next to the Help icon.


Accessing Help from the Workspace

Screenshot of a right-click command menu in VEXcode IQ, displaying options for programming and managing VEX IQ robotics projects, relevant to educators and students seeking project help.

Right click or long press on any command in the Workspace.

Screenshot of a context menu in VEXcode IQ, displaying various command options for users to assist with programming and project development in the VEX IQ robotics platform.

A context menu will appear. Select “Command Help.”

Screenshot of the VEX IQ Robotics platform help documentation, featuring project assistance and resources for educators and students, including programming tips, building best practices, and insights on competitions and community support.

You will see a screen extend from the right with information on the command selected.

Close button for help documentation related to VEX IQ Robotics platform, providing resources and support for educators and students in building and programming robots.

Hide the Help window when finished by selecting the right arrow next to the Help icon.

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