Re: st: Mata version control

[Partha Deb <partha.deb@hunter.cuny.edu>]

Dare I call this a bug?

Partha


Ben Jann wrote:
> I also was surprised when I first noticed that functions compiled and
> saved under -version 9- in Stata 10 do not work in Stata 9.
> ben
>
> On Sat, Feb 14, 2009 at 5:41 PM, Partha Deb <partha.deb@hunter.cuny.edu> wrote:
>   
> > Hi Ben,
> >
> > I do have access to Stata 9 on another machine so can compile there, but it
> > is less convenient, hence my initial question.  I am puzzled, however.
> >  -help [M-2] version- seems to suggest to me that it is possible to compile
> > with an earlier Mata version.
> >
> > "    In syntax 1, Stata's version command (see [P] version) sets the version
> >   before entering Mata.  This specifies both the compiler and library
> >   versions to be used.  Syntax 1 is recommended."
> >
> > Perhaps I misunderstand this.
> >
> > Best.
> >
> > Partha
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Ben Jann wrote:
> >     
> > > As far as I know you have to use Stata 9 to compile a function, if you
> > > want to use the function in Stata 9 (a Stata 9 compiled function,
> > > however, will also work under Stata 10).
> > >
> > > If you don't have Stata 9 then my suggestion would be to just include
> > > the source code in an ado-file so that it compiles on the fly.
> > >
> > > ben
> > >
> > >       
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