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Reusable functions can be defined in the Stata programming language as '''programs'''. Programs are typically saved to and distributed in [[Stata/AdoFiles|ado files]]. |
Stata Programs
Reusable functions can be defined in the Stata programming language as programs.
Programs are typically saved to and distributed in ado files.
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Definition
Stata programs are defined using the program command.
program foo
args a b
if "`b'"=="" {
di "Expected 2 arguments (got 1)"
exit
}
gen `a'=`b'
end
Usage
To list all defined programs, try:
program dir
To examine a program, try:
program list foo
Use program list _all to list the contents of all programs.
To delete a program, try:
program drop foo
Use program drop _all to delete all programs and program drop _allado to delete all programs that were loaded from ado files.