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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
®
 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
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