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  • How to turn of making backup do files in Stata 18?

    I'm finding the do file backup and .stswp files annoying. According the the manual "The time interval can be changed in the Do-file Editor’s advanced settings, and the backup feature can also be turned off." But I can't figure out where to do that. Can someone clue me in?

    Much appreciated,
    Laura

  • #2
    Open the do-file editor. Open the Edit menu and select Preferences (which, at least in Windows, is at the bottom of the drop-down menu). Click on the Advanced tab. About a quarter of the way down find "Backup modified documents:" Open the drop down menu and select Never (at the bottom). You will never be bothered by the backup files again.

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    • #3
      Perfect, thank you so much!

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      • #4
        "Backup do files"?

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        • #5
          Stata 18 adds the ability to make automatic backups of do-files.

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