WPF .NET Core - Console Application doesn't open console

[vsfeedback]

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When I create a WPF .NET Framework app and change project output type from Window Application to Console Application, the console opens as expected when I run the program.

When I create a WPF .NET Core app it and follow the same instructions as above, it doesn't open a console window anymore. It used to work before I reimage my computer and updated to the new Visual Studio version.

Am I missing something?

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Original Comments

Feedback Bot on 12/16/2020, 07:24 PM:

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Original Solutions

Jeroen WELLEN solved on 2/2/2021, 07:06 AM, 0 votes:

https://www.codeproject.com/Tips/68979/Attaching-a-Console-to-a-WinForms-application

[reflectronic]

See also dotnet/sdk#15554 dotnet/sdk#13624 dotnet/sdk#13331 dotnet/sdk#14503. The default was intentionally changed, although the SDK should probably respect an explicit choice in the project file.

[daisyTian0517]

Please add <DisableWinExeOutputInference>true</DisableWinExeOutputInference> to your to .csproj as below:

<PropertyGroup>
    <OutputType>Exe</OutputType>
    <TargetFramework>net5.0-windows</TargetFramework>
    <UseWPF>true</UseWPF>
   <DisableWinExeOutputInference>true</DisableWinExeOutputInference>
  </PropertyGroup>

You can refer to OutputType set to WinExe for WPF and WinForms apps for more detailed info.

[ryalanms]

Thanks. everyone. @daisyTian0517, I believe your recommendation should solve the problem.