The Stata Command Window
The Stata Command window is where you will type your Stata commands. Stata commands are case sensitive.
To send a command to Stata, type it in the command window and hit the "return" or "enter" key. That's it. Most novice users and those who use Stata infrequently may need only two Stata commands.
update all
This command updates your Stata version with the latest new procedures, options or fixes from Stata. If an update is available, you will see a message when you open Stata. It's a good idea to apply updates as they become available.
set memory #m
The default for Stata is to allocate 1 megabyte of memory. If you know your dataset will require more memory, or if you try to open a dataset and encounter a red error message, you need to use the set memory command. Increase the memory to the size you think you will need. A good rule of thumb is to increase the memory size to 25% or so larger than your dataset size. If you still receive the same error, increase your memory size another 25% or so. A good explanation of allocation of memory with Stata can be found on the Stata site.
Last updated:
December 08, 2008