How do I save a script in Stata?

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Navigate to the folder where you want to save your do file and enter the file name.Then click Save. (The name of the do file above is “Analysis1.do”.) You can reload it at another time if you want to alter or extend the analysis begun here.

Do file vs log file?

A do-file is a series of commands to be executed in the correct sequence. Do-files document what you did and they are also a good way to identify and correct any mistakes that have been made. Log-files are Stata output files. They also include the documentation of what you did and also your results.

Does Stata autosave Do files?

When running an unsaved do-file, Stata automatically saves it in a temporary file, found in the temp directory (@Nick has already explained how to find it). So, if you were working with a do-file, then at least the last version you executed should be there. Use any text editor to open it.

What is a do file?

A DO file is a web-based Java program run by a web server that supports Java, such as Tomcat or IBM WebSphere. It is typically mapped to the Struts controller, which processes the file. DO files are used for generating dynamic webpages. Some webinar programs may generate DO files that are formatted as .

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