MSTest copy file to test run folder

Question

I\'ve got a test which requires an XML file to be read in and then parsed. How can I have this file copied into the test run folder each time?

The XML file is set to

Answer 1

Best solution to me is using testsettings, especially if multiple tests need the same datafiles.

First create a testsettings file, and add the deployment items you need (file or folder name):

  These are default test settings for a local test run.
  
    
    
  
<...../>

• Running in visual studio, use "select Test Settings File" from "Test\Test Settings" menu to select new testsettings

• Running mstest, use the /testsettings parameter to have mstest use your testsettings.