# PXT **URL:** https://forum.makecode.com/c/custom-makecode-editors/8.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forum.makecode.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.makecode.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.makecode.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [JavaScript block?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/javascript-block/3983)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/javascript-block/3983 "2020-10-20T18:49:43Z")
It would be great if the gray blocks had like a text box in it so we could edit it without going to JavaScript mode. So instead of this: It would look more like this: And you can click inside the box to type in it… --- ## [JavaScript code problem with toString()](https://forum.makecode.com/t/javascript-code-problem-with-tostring/3864)
**Author:** [@keble6](https://forum.makecode.com/u/keble6)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2020, 2:17am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/javascript-code-problem-with-tostring/3864 "2020-10-14T02:17:46Z")
I wanted to use toString(radix) where radix is, say, 2 to display a number in binary. But the JS window brings up this error: “Expected 0 arguments but got 1” Is that a bug? --- ## [Hide the while loop block?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hide-the-while-loop-block/3545)
**Author:** [@jfo8000](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jfo8000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2020, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hide-the-while-loop-block/3545 "2020-09-24T03:59:28Z")
I would like to hide the while loop in my PXT as ItCanOnlyLeadToTrouble … any chance of just hiding one block in the loops category? JFo https://makecode.buildbee.com --- ## [How to develop extension code - use pxt serve?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-develop-extension-code-use-pxt-serve/3549)
**Author:** [@keble6](https://forum.makecode.com/u/keble6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2020, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-develop-extension-code-use-pxt-serve/3549 "2020-09-23T21:21:35Z")
I have been developing a microcrobit extension using MS Playground - but it looks like the next step is to build my local version of pxt, and I can’t find any beginner’s documentation on the flow. Can anyone point me in… --- ## [Icons in the blocks?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/icons-in-the-blocks/3244)
**Author:** [@jfo8000](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jfo8000)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/icons-in-the-blocks/3244 "2020-08-28T21:13:52Z")
Is there a way to pop an icon in a block on the left hand side? I am creating a series of shapes (https://makecode.buildbee.com) - would be neat to add shape outlines to my blocks. JFo --- ## [Docs URLs have double slashes](https://forum.makecode.com/t/docs-urls-have-double-slashes/3178)
**Author:** [@jfo8000](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jfo8000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/docs-urls-have-double-slashes/3178 "2020-08-26T20:22:51Z")
I am having a bit of trouble with the URLs used for documentation - they emit a double slash, which causes them not to be loaded on my webserver… :confused: I went into the network panel for pxt-sample and saw that it w… --- ## [Using arrays in the API - being passed in as RefCollections?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/using-arrays-in-the-api-being-passed-in-as-refcollections/2999)
**Author:** [@jfo8000](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jfo8000)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/using-arrays-in-the-api-being-passed-in-as-refcollections/2999 "2020-08-04T21:56:16Z")
I am following the directions here //% block="draw 3d lines with width $width|height $height|closed $closed|from 2d points $points" //% width.defl=10 //% height.defl=10 //% closed.defl=true //% points.defl="inner\_… --- ## [Couple of questions making a PXT](https://forum.makecode.com/t/couple-of-questions-making-a-pxt/2333)
**Author:** [@jfo8000](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jfo8000)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/couple-of-questions-making-a-pxt/2333 "2020-08-04T20:54:20Z")
I am looking at making a PXT to wrap a javascript library - was tossing up between this and doing my own blockly. Basically I am experimenting with a 3d asset generator to make 3d printable objects. I have gotten prett… --- ## [Pxt-sample todo list / pxt staticpkg to github doesn't update right?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pxt-sample-todo-list-pxt-staticpkg-to-github-doesnt-update-right/2904)
**Author:** [@jfo8000](https://forum.makecode.com/u/jfo8000)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2020, 3:46am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pxt-sample-todo-list-pxt-staticpkg-to-github-doesnt-update-right/2904 "2020-07-26T03:46:20Z")
I am in the middle of making a pxt but I am having some difficulty following the pxt-sample instructions. So far I have completed Fork repo and setup local server (see below) Update metadata in pxtarget.json . Change… --- ## [How to add functions in a class and set the object automatically?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-add-functions-in-a-class-and-set-the-object-automatically/2584)
**Author:** [@ameyrr250](https://forum.makecode.com/u/ameyrr250)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2020, 11:51am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-add-functions-in-a-class-and-set-the-object-automatically/2584 "2020-07-15T11:51:42Z")
Hi, Posting it here as unsure if its more relevant here. I want to have all my functions in a class for each main block. Right now what I do is, namespace ABC{ //% block=“create lcd settings” //% blockSetVariable=“A… --- ## [How to add self block](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-add-self-block/2521)
**Author:** [@Kunal614](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Kunal614)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-add-self-block/2521 "2020-07-14T22:05:31Z")
I want to add my block in pxt-maker , and i also generated static files , where to add block and how. --- ## [Missing files](https://forum.makecode.com/t/missing-files/2600)
**Author:** [@Dwagga](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Dwagga)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2020, 10:36am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/missing-files/2600 "2020-07-01T10:36:24Z")
Hello! When I execute “pxt serve” I got these missing files. However, after some minutes the building is complete anyway. How can I fix this? --- ## [Can I change the shape of the blocks?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-i-change-the-shape-of-the-blocks/2547)
**Author:** [@luizbr](https://forum.makecode.com/u/luizbr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2020, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-i-change-the-shape-of-the-blocks/2547 "2020-06-26T18:21:56Z")
I’m thinking of making an editor with PXT, but I would like to change the format of blocks similar to blockly: Like a puzzle and pictures inside. Could I do that? Where can I start? thank’s a lot --- ## [Toolbox icons in PXT-Blockly](https://forum.makecode.com/t/toolbox-icons-in-pxt-blockly/2472)
**Author:** [@JoshuaLowe1002](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JoshuaLowe1002)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2020, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/toolbox-icons-in-pxt-blockly/2472 "2020-06-22T15:59:56Z")
Hi all, Updated to use the latest PXT-Blockly version and notice that the icons have disappeared in the toolbox (I was using v2.1.14 before). I see they’re also no longer in the playground. Has something been removed? W… --- ## [Block Sub-Category (not groups)](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-sub-category-not-groups/2361)
**Author:** [@joshkeys19](https://forum.makecode.com/u/joshkeys19)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/block-sub-category-not-groups/2361 "2020-06-10T16:59:23Z")
Hey everyone. I may be imagining it, but last fall at the micro:bit live conference in Manchester I was sure that Peli de Halleux showed me an example of a sub-category in a makecode IDE. I.e. imagine if you clicked on t… --- ## [Any plans to make makecode APIs public?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-plans-to-make-makecode-apis-public/2338)
**Author:** [@suraj022](https://forum.makecode.com/u/suraj022)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2020, 5:14pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/any-plans-to-make-makecode-apis-public/2338 "2020-06-07T17:14:21Z")
Hi. Are there any plans to make the makecode API available to general public? maybe a documentation or making it open-source? The proper function of our own hosted editor requires us to implement the APIs that makecode… --- ## [Deleted variable bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/deleted-variable-bug/2201)
**Author:** [@UnsignedArduino](https://forum.makecode.com/u/UnsignedArduino)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/deleted-variable-bug/2201 "2020-05-23T21:43:19Z")
I think this would be considered a editor bug, because when you select one of the pull down select a variable buttons, the attached blocks are stuck to your cursor. Steps to reproduce: Drag out for element value of … --- ## [shim=ENUM\_GET being ignored in api.ts file?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/shim-enum-get-being-ignored-in-api-ts-file/2194)
**Author:** [@bblumberg](https://forum.makecode.com/u/bblumberg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2020, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/shim-enum-get-being-ignored-in-api-ts-file/2194 "2020-05-22T20:04:53Z")
I am getting up to speed on MakeCode/PXT and working through some of the examples. In particular, I am stuck on creating a block that can generate a enum per the playground example (color, flags, planets). In my api.ts f… --- ## [Go to editor link in docs broken](https://forum.makecode.com/t/go-to-editor-link-in-docs-broken/2112)
**Author:** [@suraj022](https://forum.makecode.com/u/suraj022)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2020, 2:35pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/go-to-editor-link-in-docs-broken/2112 "2020-05-17T14:35:32Z")
The go to editor in docs links to localhost/docs/.html instead of localhost there are many other broken links in docs aswell, but I’ve managed to fix most using .htaccess file. the only problem remaining is the one st… --- ## [C++ extension failing to build](https://forum.makecode.com/t/c-extension-failing-to-build/1994)
**Author:** [@luqmaanb](https://forum.makecode.com/u/luqmaanb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2020, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/c-extension-failing-to-build/1994 "2020-05-07T17:56:32Z")
C++ build is not compiling on both microbit and maker. It continues to poll indefinitely. To replicate the issue: mkdir test cd test pxt init pxt add cpp pxt build Please provide assistance on the matter. --- ## [PXT-Blockly Rendering Bug](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pxt-blockly-rendering-bug/1929)
**Author:** [@JoshuaLowe1002](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JoshuaLowe1002)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 4:59pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pxt-blockly-rendering-bug/1929 "2020-05-04T16:59:25Z")
I think there might be a bug in the latest pxt-blockly release or it might be something I am doing. When I import the compressed files, this is what I get Hopefully someone can point me to a fix --- ## [Variables shadow block gone in toolbox after changing to NPM PXT-Blockly](https://forum.makecode.com/t/variables-shadow-block-gone-in-toolbox-after-changing-to-npm-pxt-blockly/1900)
**Author:** [@JoshuaLowe1002](https://forum.makecode.com/u/JoshuaLowe1002)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 5:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/variables-shadow-block-gone-in-toolbox-after-changing-to-npm-pxt-blockly/1900 "2020-04-30T17:47:18Z")
I’ve switched over to using NPM PXT-Blockly. I’ve got some custom variable blocks for blockly of which are working fine with the create variable button apart from one feature. For some reason the shadow block of which … --- ## [What does "parts" attribute do?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-does-parts-attribute-do/1821)
**Author:** [@mkilpatr](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mkilpatr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2020, 4:47pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/what-does-parts-attribute-do/1821 "2020-04-27T16:47:20Z")
What exactly is the parts attribute for in the block annotations, please? There are examples in the “game” extension for the Microbit. When is it required and for what? //% weight=60 blockGap=8 help=game/create-sprite /… --- ## [Complex custom field editors?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/complex-custom-field-editors/1787)
**Author:** [@mkilpatr](https://forum.makecode.com/u/mkilpatr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2020, 10:22am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/complex-custom-field-editors/1787 "2020-04-24T10:22:37Z")
Is there anyone who can explain how to construct a complex custom field editor? Something like a simple pixel editor which requires mouse clicks etc to create an image within a field within the block. I can really find n… --- ## [PXT Team's experience with +/- mutators in Blockly?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pxt-teams-experience-with-mutators-in-blockly/1515)
**Author:** [@BeksOmega](https://forum.makecode.com/u/BeksOmega)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 4:32pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/pxt-teams-experience-with-mutators-in-blockly/1515 "2020-03-27T16:32:29Z")
Hello, I’m working on an extension for Blockly that adds +/- mutators, similar to the ones MakeCode uses (although they are closer to the OpenRoberta mutators at the moment). I’m trying to figure out what the best desi… --- ## [The PXT module for STM32 board based on freertos](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-pxt-module-for-stm32-board-based-on-freertos/1323)
**Author:** [@okrutax](https://forum.makecode.com/u/okrutax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2020, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/the-pxt-module-for-stm32-board-based-on-freertos/1323 "2020-03-05T14:50:35Z")
Hello, I am trying to understand if I could create a PXT module for STM32 microcontroller. The application of STM32 board based on freertos. I would like to know if there are any examples of using CODAL with freertos t… --- ## [Build a new Makercode editor with pxt-microbit](https://forum.makecode.com/t/build-a-new-makercode-editor-with-pxt-microbit/1301)
**Author:** [@Linhndm](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Linhndm)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/build-a-new-makercode-editor-with-pxt-microbit/1301 "2020-02-29T07:00:48Z")
Dear Makecode Team, I create an extension board for microbit like this: And I was building a new editor from pxt-microbit in my server. But I can’t modify or add a new package(extension) to my editor(I add a new pac… --- ## [How to own a new MakeCode editor similar to micro:bit or Adafruit?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-own-a-new-makecode-editor-similar-to-micro-bit-or-adafruit/1288)
**Author:** [@Avishkaar\_Uma](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Avishkaar_Uma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2020, 2:05am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/how-to-own-a-new-makecode-editor-similar-to-micro-bit-or-adafruit/1288 "2020-02-29T02:05:38Z")
Dear MakeCode team, I am interested in development for a new MakeCode Editor partnership for our company’s own board(MakerBoard). Kindly response and let me know the further process. Uma, www.avishkaar.cc --- ## [Can MakeCode Block gen C++ code?](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-makecode-block-gen-c-code/1200)
**Author:** [@HopeCollector](https://forum.makecode.com/u/HopeCollector)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2020, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/can-makecode-block-gen-c-code/1200 "2020-02-13T02:46:43Z")
I’m developing an editor, which will teach my students about how to write simple c++ code. Can MakeCode gen C++ code? --- ## [Hiring MakeCode Programmer](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hiring-makecode-programmer/1182)
**Author:** [@Cinbarker](https://forum.makecode.com/u/Cinbarker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.makecode.com/t/hiring-makecode-programmer/1182 "2020-02-10T13:51:41Z")
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