Files are missing when publishing asp mvc core c# visual studio .net7

Hello, I am developing a website on asp mvc core c# .net7 via visual studio and I have published my web page, but the files that should be in it do not come. The incoming files are as follows;

wwroot Folder

appsettings.development.json

appsettings.json

Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Abstractions.dll

Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.dll

Microsoft.EntityFrameworkCore.Relational.dll

MySqlConnector.dll

Pomelo.EntityFrameworkCore.MySql.dll

Portegu.dll

Portegu.exe

Portegu.pdb

Portegu.runtimeconfig.json

web.config

X.pagedList.dll

X.pagedList.Mvc.Core.dll

These files are available. None of my view files are coming and when I publish my site in this way, my web page does not work. I select the following options when publishing my project to the folder;

Configuration: Release

Target Framework: net7.0

Deployment Mode: Frame dependent

Target Runtime: Portable

I have tried all other settings except these, but the files are always missing. How can I solve this problem? Did I convey my problem in detail?

It appears that the issue you're facing with missing view files during the publishing process may be related to the way the project is configured for publishing. Here are a few steps you can take to resolve this:

Ensure Views are Included: Check your .csproj file to ensure that the views are not excluded from the publish process. You can add the following line to include all views:
```
    
        PreserveNewest
    
```
Publish Profile Settings: If you are using a publish profile, ensure that the settings are correctly configured to include all necessary files. You can create or edit a publish profile in Visual Studio to ensure that the views and other content files are included.
Check for Build Action: Make sure that the views have the correct build action set to "Content" in their properties.
Use the Right Deployment Mode: Since you are using "Frame dependent" deployment mode, consider switching to "Self-contained" if your hosting environment allows it, as this can sometimes resolve issues with missing dependencies.
Clean and Rebuild: Sometimes, simply cleaning the solution and rebuilding it can resolve issues with missing files.

By following these steps, you should be able to ensure that all necessary files, including your view files, are included in the published output. If the problem persists, consider checking the output logs during the publish process for any warnings or errors that might provide further insight.

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Jayraj Chhaya1y ago
It appears that the issue you're facing with missing view files during the publishing process may be related to the way the project is configured for publishing. Here are a few steps you can take to resolve this:
1. Ensure Views are Included: Check your .csproj file to ensure that the views are not excluded from the publish process. You can add the following line to include all views:
2. PreserveNewest
3. Publish Profile Settings: If you are using a publish profile, ensure that the settings are correctly configured to include all necessary files. You can create or edit a publish profile in Visual Studio to ensure that the views and other content files are included.
4. Check for Build Action: Make sure that the views have the correct build action set to "Content" in their properties.
5. Use the Right Deployment Mode: Since you are using "Frame dependent" deployment mode, consider switching to "Self-contained" if your hosting environment allows it, as this can sometimes resolve issues with missing dependencies.
6. Clean and Rebuild: Sometimes, simply cleaning the solution and rebuilding it can resolve issues with missing files.
By following these steps, you should be able to ensure that all necessary files, including your view files, are included in the published output. If the problem persists, consider checking the output logs during the publish process for any warnings or errors that might provide further insight.