How can I log something into output window in Run Without Debugging state?

Question

I'm using Visual Studio and developing ASP.net MVC application, I want to log some text when I run my app in Run Without Debugging state for debugging purposes.

I don't know what to do! I can log my texts into a log file using System.StreamWriter class, but is there a class in .net framework that does this?

@ Mohamad, any update? Could you get the answer for this issue? — Jack Zhai, Dec 19 '16 at 03:12
@ Mohamad, what the log is? Is it the Exception messages or just custom output messages? — Jack Zhai, Dec 27 '16 at 06:16

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Dec 15 '16 at 06:49

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Litterally the first result in google for "C# detect debugger" : Use Debugger.IsAttached as described here : https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.diagnostics.debugger.isattached(v=vs.110).aspx

And I'd suggest that you look into log4net for your logs instead of using streamwriters, it'll give you much more flexibility.

answered Dec 15 '16 at 06:49

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@ Mohamad, I agree with Foxtrot's suggestion, log4net would be a good answer if you want to get the output information without debugging the app. Of course, generally we collect the debugging logs in the output window:) – Jack Zhai Dec 16 '16 at 09:55

score 1 · Accepted Answer · edited May 23 '17 at 11:46

Generally the StreamWriter and Log4Net are the workaround I often use:

For the Exception messages, some community members think about using custom code with StringBuilder like this case：

How to Log Exception in a file?

How to write log file in c#?

If they are really not the answer you want to use, I suggest submit a feature request to the product team, of course, if you accept this suggestion, I can help you submit it:)

How can I log something into output window in Run Without Debugging state?

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