How to use/install Stata packages if no Administrator rights?

[Francois Durant]

Hi,

I am getting frustrated because I install Stata packages on a regular basis and I always have to call the IT service who takes 3-4 days before coming. Is there an easy way to download the *.ado file and add it the the current folder to use it? Or any other method to go around this problem? Thanks.

I am currently trying to install the package "egenmore":
"ssc install egenmore"

[Oded Mcdossi]

Type -help sysdir- and check this link for more details.

[daniel klein]

sysdir set PLUS "`c(pwd)'"

sets the directory used by ssc to the current working directory. You could set up a profile.do with this or similar lines, i.e. change the PLUS directory to a directory you have permission to write.

For more see

help sysdir
help profile

In the long run, I would call IT service everyday, anyway. At some point they might get frustrated enough to give you admin status.

Best
Daniel

[Francois Durant]

It works perfect. Many many thanks to both of you!