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When creating a custom Task how to get access to the MSBuild verbosity?

In the context of creating a custom Microsoft.Build.Utilities.Task how do I get access to the MSBuild verbosity?

Microsoft.Build.Utilities.Task: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/microsoft.build.utilities.task.aspx

MSBuild verbosity: Link

Solution

  • I don't think it works that way. You get a reference to the build engine through Task.BuildEngine property. Then simply call its LogMessageEvent to generate a message. The BuildMessageEventArgs.Importance determines whether or not the message will actually be visible, based on the verbosity setting. This is consistent with other logging APIs.