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    AddProgramExtension

    Adds appropriate extension to program name

    Declaration

    Source position: fpmkunit.pp line 1725

    function AddProgramExtension(const ExecutableName: string; AOS: TOS)
                             : string;

    Arguments

    Name Description
    ExecutableName Base executable name to extend
    AOS Target operating system for extension

    Function result

    Program name with platform-appropriate extension

    Description

    AddProgramExtension adds the platform-appropriate file extension to an executable program name. This function ensures proper executable naming conventions for different operating systems.

    The function appends extensions such as .exe for Windows or leaves names unchanged for Unix-like systems, ensuring correct executable file naming for the target platform.