-replace- expects "oldvar =exp", so no, I do not think there is a more
efficient way. Multiple instances of the same -if- qualifier always make it
advisable to throw it into a -local-
local mycond " if id==80"
replace month = 1 `mycond'
replace year = 1996 `mycond'
replace failed= 1 `mycond'
HTH
Martin
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[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Michael McCulloch
Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2008 4:57 PM
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Subject: st: Efficient coding with -replace-
Greetings,
As part of a data audit, I'm recording some changes in my project
do-file. Would there be a more efficient way to code the following
changes, all of which involve the same observation?
replace month = 1 if id==80
replace year = 1996 if id==80
replace failed= 1 if id==80
Thank you kindly.
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Best wishes,
Michael McCulloch
Pine Street Foundation
124 Pine St., San Anselmo, CA 94960-2674
Tel: (415) 407-1357
Fax: (415) 485-1065
[email protected]
www.pinestreetfoundation.org
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