Where can I see output from ClassInitialize and ClassCleanup

Question

Hi,
If I write
TestContext.WriteLine("Some output")
or
Console.WriteLine("Some output")
inside a test method, i see an "output" link in the Test Explorer and when I click it I can see the output "Some output". This is also true when I do it from a [TestInialize], [TestCleanup] and even [AssemblyInitiailize] or [AssemblyCleanup]
methods. However, if I do that from a [ClassInitialize] or [ClassCleanup] methods - I can't see the output.
Is there any reason for that? How/where can I see any output that I write inside ClassInitialize?
AFAIR, in VS2010 I was able to see that from a link on the Test Results pane, but I currently don't have VS2010 installed to verify it.
Thanks,
Arnon.
Arnon Axelrod

Answer 1

Hi Arnon,
>>I checked it again, and I realize that it works OK for regular MSTest classes (with [TestClass] attribute), but not for Coded UI (with [CodedUITest] attribute).
I think I could repro this issue in my side, I get the same issue as yours using the VS2013 with the latest update package, it doesn't support it in Coded UI tests even if I enable the detailed coded UI test log:
https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/jj159363.aspx
To get the issue confirmed and diagnose by product team, would you please create connect report for it? You will get email notification for update.
http://connect.microsoft.com/VisualStudio/feedback/CreateFeedback.aspx
If you submit the report, please share us the link here, I will help you vote it.
Best Regards,
Jack
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