Opening a VEXcode EXP C++ Project on Windows – VEX Library

When working in VEXcode EXP, there are several ways to open a project on a Windows device.

Open an Existing Project

VEXcode EXP Toolbar with the File option highlighted in between the Language and Tools options.

Select File in the Toolbar.

VEXcode EXP 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 EXP 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. Then, select the desired project file.

Note: VEXcode EXP C++ projects will have a .expcpp extension.

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

Select Open.

VEXcode EXP with a previously saved C++ project successfully opened in the Workspace.

Your project will open in VEXcode EXP.

Open an Example Project

VEXcode EXP Toolbar with the File option highlighted in between the Language and Tools options.

Select File in the Toolbar.

VEXcode EXP 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 EXP Example Project selection window is shown with various example project icons. At the top it reads Choose a C++ Example Project.

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.

VEXcode EXP 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.