How to get Directory while running unit test

Question

Hi when running my unit test I'm wanting to get the directory my project is running in to retrieve a file.

Say I have a Test project named MyProject. Test I run:

AppDomain.CurrentDomain.SetupInformation.ApplicationBase 

and I receive "C:\\Source\\MyProject.Test\\bin\\Debug".

This is close to what I'm after. I don't want the bin\\Debug part.

Anyone know how instead I could get "C:\\Source\\MyProject.Test\\"?

Answer 1

I would do it differently.

I suggest making that file part of the solution/project. Then right-click -> Properties -> Copy To Output = Copy Always.

That file will then be copied to whatever your output directory is (e.g. C:\Source\MyProject.Test\bin\Debug).

Edit: Copy To Output = Copy if Newer is the better option

Answer 2

Usually you retrieve your solution directory (or project directory, depending on your solution structure) like this:

string solution_dir = Path.GetDirectoryName( Path.GetDirectoryName(     TestContext.CurrentContext.TestDirectory ) ); 

This will give you the parent directory of the "TestResults" folder created by testing projects.