How to open stata 14 files in Stata 12-13

[Said Jafar]

Hello,

I am using stata12 and stata13, both are up to date.

I try to open stata 14 file in stata 13.1 and get an error like ".dta too modern". I tried to open the same file by using use13 command in stata 12, but this did not work as well. I have attached the file, which originally was shared here. Could you say, is there any way that i may open it?


Kind Regards,
Dias

[Rich Goldstein]

I can think of two ways: (1) whomever gave you the version 14 data set should save it use the saveold command; (2) use StatTransfer

[William Lisowski]

Since you downloaded the file from Statalist, I'm thinking you may have wanted it to study the technique discussed in the topic you got it from. With that in mind, I downloaded the original, saved it in Stata13 format, then attached it here. I no longer have access to Stata 13, so I haven't tested this.

The general answer to your question, though, remains as Rich said: to read Stata 14 datasets, you must either upgrade Stata or purchase the current version of StataTransfer.

[Said Jafar]

Dear Rich,

Thank you for your reply. I will try to obtain StatTransfer.

Regards,
Dias

[Said Jafar]

Dear William,

Thanks a million for your assistance. You were right, i wanted study the given technique and your file worked perfectly for that. Highly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Dias