inaccurate documentation

[shilobar]

In https://docs.pytest.org/en/5.4.3/reference.html, under "log_file", it says: "Sets a file name relative to the pytest.ini file"

Instead, the log file is created relative to the directory where pytest was invoked.

I ran pytest _test.py in a subdirectory, with a pytest.ini a few directories above it, with the following config:

[pytest]
python_files = _test*.py
testpaths = lib
log_cli = True
log_cli_level = DEBUG
log_file = pytest-logs.txt
log_file_level = DEBUG

A pytest-logs.txt was created in the directory where I ran pytest.

I'm running:
pytest 5.4.3
macOs 10.15.4

[shilobar]

Btw, I'm not sure if this is a documentation issue or a bug.

[symonk]

I will grab this one, thanks

[codeslash21]

Hii, I can see that this issue is not closed. Can I take this issue?

[The-Compiler]

@codeslash21 @symonk already opened #7350 for this (see the link above your comment).

[reynaldipriandika]

hay everybody, I know that I'm really new to contribute in open source project, so please help me with all your kindness. Can you tell me how I can contribute for this issue ?. Thanks a lot

[symonk]

Feel free to take this, using my PR as a starting point 😀 I’m working on some other issues at the moment

[frnsimoes]

Hey, everyone. Is it ok if I try this out? Thanks!