Programmatically check the build configuration

Question

Using the DEBUG configuration, I can switch behaviour on and off using this type of syntax:

#if DEBUG
    Console.WriteLine("Debug");
#else
    Console.WriteLine("Not Debug");
#endif

However, if I set up a different configuration, say: TEST then this doesn't work:

#if TEST
    Console.WriteLine("Test");
#else
    Console.WriteLine("Not Test");
#endif

Is there a way to check these?

Answer 1

Yes you can use different configurations. DEBUG symbol is generated automatically if you choose Debug configuration in your configuration manager. You can check it. Go to Your project -> Properties -> Build -> Define DEBUG constant

If you need to use additional constant just enter your own in Conditional compilation symbols.

Steps for your case:

1. Go to Your project -> Properties -> Build
2. Switch configuration to Test
3. Enter TEST to Conditional compilation symbols field

Run your code and enjoy :)