microsoft / microsoft/vscode-dotnettools

[SUGGESTION] Add 'property page' and specifically Copy to output directory option

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Description

Describe the feature you'd like

It would be convenient if we could use the functionality to set the copytooutputdirectory property without having to manually go into the .csproj file

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Research direction

No source files or tests are identified in the issue. Start by locating the existing property page entry point in the C# Dev Kit and how .csproj properties are represented; done means users can set CopyToOutputDirectory through that page without editing the project file manually.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp, vscode
Domain
build-system, tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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