Start Profiling a .NET Core App (using dotnet.exe)

Normally it will be possible to profile a .NET Core application by using the Profile application command and then specify the application executable. However, sometimes it may be necessary to use the dotnet.exe tool to launch the application.

.NET Core profiling is also performed using the Profile application command:

1. Select the Profile Application command from the menu or toolbar.

2. The “Profile Application” wizard appears.

3. Enter dotnet.exe as the executable to profile. This will use the .NET core executable available on the PATH. If both 32-bit and 64-bit .NET Core are installed, or if another launcher executable should be used, then use the Browse button to select the executable file of the .NET Core application.

4. Specify the .NET Core application to profile in n the Command line arguments field.

5. Specify the directory of the .NET Core app using the Working directory field.

6. Determine if you want to profile the started process (.NET Core), the first .NET process, or the started process including all child processes (enterprise only).

7. If you want to profile using the default settings, click Start to start the application.

8. If you want to modify settings, you can use the Next button to modify some common settings.

9. When you have decided on the settings, click Start to start the application.