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* '''Section A.''' - Blocks.  
 
* '''Section A.''' - Blocks.  
 
* '''Section B.''' - Workspace.  
 
* '''Section B.''' - Workspace.  
 
* '''Section C.''' - Console.
 
* '''Section C.''' - Console.
 
* '''Section D.''' - File Options.
 
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* '''1. Undo''' - Reverts the last change.
 
* '''1. Undo''' - Reverts the last change.
 
* '''2. Redo''' - Reverts the last undo.
 
* '''2. Redo''' - Reverts the last undo.

Revision as of 00:13, 1 February 2017

Mixly

This guide provides an introduction to Mixly. A drag and drop programming software (IDE) for Microduino and Arduino boards.

Setup

Please follow the setup guide for Mixly before proceeding the rest of this guide.

Mixly: Getting Started
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Interface Layout

  • Open Mixly by opening the mixly.jar.

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  • Section A. - Blocks.
  • Section B. - Workspace.
  • Section C. - Console.
  • Section D. - File Options.
  • 1. Undo - Reverts the last change.
  • 2. Redo - Reverts the last undo.
  • 3. Language Selection - Select the language of Mixly. Select-able languages are English, Spanish & Chinese
  • 4. Code Preview - Opens a panel which shows the generated code from the Workspace blocks.
  • 5. Zoom Reset - Resets the zoom to the default level.
  • 6. Zoom In - Zoom in on the Workspace.
  • 7. Zoom Out - Zoom out on the Workspace.
  • 8. Trash Bin - Drag to the trash bin to delete blocks from the Workspace.
  • 9. Upload Code - Compiles and uploads the code generated from the Workspace.
  • 10. Compile Code - Compiles the code generated from the Workspace, but DOESN'T upload the code. Used to test if the code compiles without uploading it to a Core module afterwards.
  • 11. Board Selection - Select the type of Core module/Arduino from this drop down menu that will be programmed.
  • 12. COM Port Selection - Select the COM Port that the Core module/Arduino is connected to.
  • 13. Serial Monitor - Opens the serial monitor that is used to send and receive data from the Core module/Arduino.
  • 14. Test Hardware - Uploads a program to the attached board and tests to see if it is functional.
  • 15. Interface Size - Scales the size of the interface of Mixly.