Before we start programming in ROBOTC, we need to first download and install the client. This can be done by navigating to ROBOTC's website (https://www.robotc.net) and selecting the 'Downloads' tab.

1) From the ROBOTC website, select the individual robotics platform you wish to program on. When you get to the correct platform page, click on the 'Download ROBOTC for VEX Robotics 4.X' to start the download process:

• If you want to use multiple platforms or accidentally download the wrong version, you can manually activate and choose another platform through the ROBOTC program.

2) At this point click the 'Save' button to start downloading ROBOTC.

• You may get a warning pop-up from either Windows, your antivirus program, or both. This is to warn you that some programs downloaded from the internet can be malicious and to use care before running them; click allow to start the download.

3) Once the program is done downloading, navigate to the Downloads folder on your computer, and start the ROBOTC installer.

• You may have to right click on the installer and select run as administrator depending on individual computer restrictions.

4) During the installation process, you will be asked to choose whether you would like a Complete Installation, or a Custom Installation.

• A Complete installation will install the ROBOTC program to the default installation directory, any necessary drivers for the robotics platform you have selected, and the Robot Virtual Worlds Level Builder, VEX Cortex Curriculum Companion, and VEX IQ Challenge Pack Virtual World level packs
• A Custom installation allows you to choose which software shortcuts are created, where the ROBOTC installation directory will be located on the computer, and view additional information such as how much disk space your selected configuration will require.

5) If the Custom option is selected, you will be asked to configure the installation to your choosing by using the dropdown menus for each software category.

6) By clicking on the Space button, you can view how much disk space your current configuration will require.

7) Depending on which platform you are installing, ROBOTC may also install additional drivers unique to each platform.

• If for any reason the drivers are not downloaded and installed properly they can be downloaded and installed manually from the ROBOTC website.