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In the top menu bar of the EV3 Software you will find a number of
small Tools that can add extra functionality and support to your EV3
Software experience.
You can learn more about most of the Tools in the EV3 Software Help.
SOUND EDITOR
Create your own sound effects or customize one from our selection
of official EV3 Sound files. The sounds can then be used for
programming your robot by use of the Sound Programming Block.
IMAGE EDITOR
Make creative use of the EV3 Brick Display by designing original
images or customizing existing images. The images can then be
used for programming your robot by the use of the Display
Programming Block.
MY BLOCK BUILDER
Sometimes you make a great miniprogram that you want to use
again in another project or program. My Block Builder helps you
take this miniprogram and create a unique My Block where you
define the name, icon, and parameters that are relevant for you. My
Blocks will automatically be archived in the My Block Programming
Palette.
FIRMWARE UPDATE
Periodically, updated firmware will become available for your EV3
Brick. We recommend that you install new versions as they become
available. This tool will tell you if there is a new firmware version
available and help you update it on your EV3 Brick.
WIRELESS SETUP
In case you wish your EV3 Software to communicate with your EV3
Brick using Wi-Fi, this tool will help set up the wireless connection.
To do so, you will need to acquire a Wi-Fi USB dongle for the EV3
Brick and enable Wi-Fi communication on the EV3 Brick.
BLOCK IMPORT
Add new blocks to your Programming Palettes. This can be new
LEGO
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Programming Blocks or blocks developed by other
manufacturers: for example, in relation to a third-party sensor. These
Blocks first need to be downloaded to your computer – then you
can import them into your EV3 Software using this tool.
Tools
EV3 SOFTWARE