DOBATCH: Stata module to launch a do-file as a background batch process

Julian Reif ()
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Julian Reif: University of Illinois

Statistical Software Components from Boston College Department of Economics

Abstract: dobatch runs filename as a background batch process, allowing multiple do-files to execute in parallel. It requires Stata MP and Linux or MacOSX terminal. Before execution, dobatch checks system resources to ensure sufficient CPU availability and to limit the number of active Stata processes.

Language: Stata
Requires: Stata/MP version 13 for Linux or MacOSX (terminal)
Keywords: batch; parallel processing; multiprocessing; CPU management; automated workflow (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-06-09
Note: This module should be installed from within Stata by typing "ssc install dobatch". The module is made available under terms of the GPL v3 (https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.txt). Windows users should not attempt to download these files with a web browser.
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http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/d/dobatch.ado program code (text/plain)
http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/d/dobatch.sthlp help file (text/plain)
http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/d/dobatch_wait.ado program code (text/plain)
http://fmwww.bc.edu/repec/bocode/d/dobatch_wait.sthlp help file (text/plain)

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