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Why do I get “.smcl” files when I try to output “.log” files in Stata?

April 26, 2017files output stata Try

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Why do I get “.smcl” files when I try to output “.log” files in Stata?

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The default format for Stata log files is “.smcl” (pronounced “smickle” ), which can only be displayed with the Stata Viewer (this is the case when you type “log using filename”; when you use Stata’s pull-down menu, you can choose between “.smcl” and “.log” ). To convert “.smcl” files into “.