<>
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clear*
input str10 var1
K04945
end
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generate left=substr(var1, 1,2)
generate middle=0
generate right= substr(var1, 3,.)
egen new=concat( left middle right)
drop left middle right
list
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HTH
Martin
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Betreff: st: Inserting a number into existing study ids
Dear Statalisters,
I need to insert a zero between the first and second characters in a column
of study IDs. For example, K04945 must become K004945. Any clues on how to
achieve this?
Many thanks!
Chelsea
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