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Executable.tryResolve() method
Given a filename, this determines the absolute path of the executable file that would be executed by a shell:
- If the filename is missing a path, then the shell's default PATH will be searched. - If the filename is missing a file extension, then Windows default file extensions will be searched.
Signature:
static tryResolve(filename: string, options?: IExecutableResolveOptions): string | undefined;
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| filename | string | The name of the executable file. This string must not contain any command-line arguments. If the name contains any path delimiters, then the shell's default PATH will not be searched. |
| options | IExecutableResolveOptions | (Optional) optional other parameters |
Returns:
string | undefined
the absolute path of the executable, or undefined if it was not found