How to use ``OUTPUT`` in VSCode?

Question

I've always used Sublime Text 3 for Python Coding, in which Build Systems were the only way of running a file.

Now I'm starting C++ programming, and I'm using VSCode . The problem I have is that, in that dock where:

PROBLEMS , OUTPUT , DEBUG CONSOLE , TERMINAL

The only thing I've had trouble with, is OUTPUT window, because nothing ever appears, so if I wanna run either Python or C++ code, it won't show anything to let me know what output would the program give. And if I just try to run it (pressing f5) it, it will open terminal and run it from it.

I saw something called Tasks but I don't know how they work, and they seem to be like Build Systems from Sublime Text 3.

I wanna use OUTPUT window, how can I get it working?

Answer 1

to run code in the output section of visual studio code you can use the extension Code Runner

just install, then press CTRL + ALT + N to run the file (supports c++ & python)

Answer 2

I wanna use OUTPUT window, how can I get it working?

As it stands now, you can not use the Output Window as a way to log code, that is reserved for native logs like Window, Main, Shared or Extensions to log their output using channels. There is a good candidate called the Debug Console.

You can log to the Debug Console using a launch.json configurable:

First, create a launch.json for your program.

Then add the following properties, in addition to whatever you need to get your program going:

internalConsoleOptions

Controls when the internal debug console should open

redirectOutput

Both of these used in tandem will open the 'Debug Console' instead of terminal and just provide the necessary output; though it still sends to terminal should you still want it:

"version": "0.2.0",
"configurations": [
    {
        "name": "Python: Current File",
        "type": "python",
        "request": "launch",
        "program": "${file}",
        "internalConsoleOptions": "openOnSessionStart",
        "redirectOutput": true
    }
]

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For c++ they have an extensive tutorial on how to debug and run: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/cpp (in addition to setting up launch.json and tasks.json files respectively https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/cpp/config-mingw#_build-helloworldcpp )

Answer 3

Installation Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.

ext install formulahendry.code-runner