Multiple Consoles in a Single Console Application

Question

I have created a C# Project which has multiple console applications in it. Now my question is: Is it possible to display multiple consoles when I run one application? if yes, how?

Lets say, I have a Test Application, which is the main application. I have another two Console applications say, ABC and XYZ. Now, when i run the Test Application, the console of both applications ABC and XYZ should appear.

I have written the following code:

Console.WriteLine("\n\t Calling EXE...");
Process myProcess = new Process();
string Exepath = System.IO.Directory.GetCurrentDirectory() + "\\exe\\ABCApplication.exe";
try
{
    myProcess.StartInfo.UseShellExecute = false;
    myProcess.StartInfo.FileName = Exepath;
    myProcess.StartInfo.CreateNoWindow = false;
    myProcess.Start();
}

catch (Exception ex)
{
    CreateLogFile();
}

Answer 1

Here's a quick example of what can be done... obviously, adjust paths to your liking and there are a few other ways:

Preview:

Code:

using (var process1 = new Process())
{
    process1.StartInfo.FileName = @"..\..\..\ConsoleApp1\bin\Debug\ConsoleApp1.exe";
    process1.Start();
}

using (var process2 = new Process())
{
    process2.StartInfo.FileName = @"..\..\..\ConsoleApp2\bin\Debug\ConsoleApp2.exe";
    process2.Start();
}

Console.WriteLine("MainApp");
Console.ReadKey();

This was a quick setup and many things can be and should be adjusted (exception handling, etc., etc., etc.). It should get you started, though.

Answer 2

You can start another process using the Process.Start() call. Take a look here for examples

Answer 3

Yes you can.

ProcessStartInfo allows you to capture console output.

You're probably looking for this: Redirect standard output. Note you should also redirect standard error.