In Linux, using Stat/Transfer, how do I convert a SAS data set into a Stata data file?

The Stat/Transfer program converts data to and from various statistical and database packages.

Note: To access Stat/Transfer on Quarry, you need to temporarily add a StatTransfer keyword to your software environment using the following command:

You can also change your environment permanently by editing your ~/.soft file. For more, see On Big Red and Quarry at IU, how can I use SoftEnv to customize my software environment?

To use Stat/Transfer to convert a SAS data set (e.g., input_data.sas7bdat) to a Stata data file (e.g., output_data.dta ), at the Unix prompt, enter:

You can find information about other file formats that Stat/Transfer supports by accessing the Stat/Transfer help files. To run Stat/Transfer, at the Unix prompt, enter:

At the st> prompt, enter:

For more about statistical and mathematical software, email the UITS Stat/Math Center, visit the center's web page, or phone 812-855-4724 (IUB) or 317-278-4740 (IUPUI). The center is located in Bloomington at 410 N. Park Avenue, and is open for consultation by appointment Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

Comments/Questions/Corrections