Python

This site provides a detailed reference for all the Python commands available in VEXcode AIM. Each command entry includes descriptions, parameters, and usage examples to help you understand how to use them effectively.

Command Categories

Python commands in VEXcode AIM are grouped by their functionality. Understanding these categories helps in using them effectively.

Method Type	Description	Example
Actions	Performs an action such as logging, printing, or moving.	robot.move_at moves the AIM Robot continuously at the specified angle until a new movement method is called or the project is stopped.
Mutators	Updates object attributes.	robot.set_move_velocity assigns the move velocity of the robot with the new set value.
Getters	Used to retrieve data.	controller.button_up.pressing checks if the up button is being pressed.
Properties	Attributes associated with an object. Not a method.	centerx is a property of the tuple returned by the AI Vision snapshot, returning an integer value of the object’s center X coordinate from 0 to 240.
Callbacks	Stores and invokes a function later, often triggered by an event.	controller.button_up.pressed registers a function to be called when the Up button is pressed.

Reading a Command Entry

Each command entry follows a consistent structure:

• Command Name – The official name of the command.

• Description – A brief explanation of what the command does and what it may return.

• Definition – The syntax of the command, showing how it should be written in code.

• Parameter Table – Lists all inputs the command accepts.

• Example Code – A usage example formatted as a code block.

Example Command Entry

set_console_text_color

set_console_text_color sets the color of all subsequent print commands.

Usage:
set_console_text_color(color)

Parameter	Description
color	The color to set: BLACK, BLUE, CYAN, GREEN, ORANGE, PURPLE, RED, TRANSPARENT, WHITE, or YELLOW.

# Display a green message on the Console
set_console_text_color(GREEN)
print("I am green!")