Joe,
I tested the memory and it doesn't seem to be faulty.
I've also tried closing all other applications and still experienced
the same problem.
The problem happens with any dataset. Input data, saved data, sample
data, large datasets, small datasets.
Sergiy,
I was able to replicate the str0 bug but I'm not sure if the two
issues are related. None of my variables are str0.
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I'm not sure of the next place to look. The exe is the most recent
update, the memory doesn't appear to be faulty, and the problem can
happen with any dataset.
The issue only happens with "edit" not "browse." Is it possible that
I have a corrupt file related to the data editor?
William
On Jan 30, 2008 7:30 AM, Sergiy Radyakin <[email protected]> wrote:
> Dear William,
>
> this can also happen when a Stata file becomes corrupt.
>
> One sign for that is when you put a value in the editor in one of the
> columns, it mysteriously shows up in several others as well (not
> necessarily in the same obs). Look for a str0 bug description I posted
> sometimes ago to the statalist for symptoms (str0 is an invalid type,
> and Stata goes crazy when openes a file with it). Check if your files
> are being produced by Stata or another program, like a converter of
> some sort, or another statistical package.
>
> Test your files, try them on another computer. If any converter is
> available, try to convert the Stata files to another format, to see if
> a converter complains.
>
> To check your memory you can disable "quick-boot sequence" in the bios
> of your computer and it will do a thotough check of your memory. It is
> highly unlikely that your work with other Windows programs can be
> stable if the memory is failing.
>
>
> Best regards,
> Sergiy Radyakin
>
>
>
>
> On 1/30/08, Joe McCrary <[email protected]> wrote:
> > There are a few memory testing programs available. Do a Google search for
> > 'memtest' and you'll find them.
> >
> > Are you running any programs while you're running Stata? You may want to try
> > exiting as many programs and services as possible.
> >
> > Is the data file large relative to the amount of RAM on your PC or that
> > you've allocated to Stata? Again, clearing out everything that's running may
> > help.
> >
> > Does this happen with multiple data files, or just one?
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [email protected]
> > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of William Bishop
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:57 PM
> > To: [email protected]
> > Subject: st: Stata 10 bug or bad memory?
> >
> > I have been having a problem with Stata 10 and I'm not sure if it is a
> > problem with the software or perhaps my hardware.
> >
> > The problem is that when I view a dataset using Data Editor sometimes
> > I see duplicates of the same variable (two columns that are identical
> > next to each other). Also when I close the Data Editor with the X in
> > the top right corner (OS is XP Pro) or the Preserve button, I see Edit
> > then Preserve in Results Window, then when I re-open Data-Editor one
> > of the variables will be missing. This happens consistently. I
> > open,close, and re-open Data Editor and each time I do that I lose a
> > column. (Note: in the Variables window the lost variables still
> > appear but if I run a display command on them the result is "not
> > found")
> >
> > I have the most recent update of Stata and am thinking it might be a
> > memory problem but I thought I would check to see if anyone else had a
> > similar experience because I have not noticed any memory problems in
> > other applications.
> >
> > William
> > *
> > * For searches and help try:
> > * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html
> > * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq
> > * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
> >
> > *
> > * For searches and help try:
> > * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html
> > * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq
> > * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
> >
> *
> * For searches and help try:
> * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html
> * http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq
> * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
>
*
* For searches and help try:
* http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/res/findit.html
* http://www.stata.com/support/statalist/faq
* http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/
