Yes! Standard Data is compatible with any client that can connect either directly via MySQL or via ODBC on the Windows operating system. Follow the instructions below to get started.

The first step to get STATA to connect to the Standard Data DB is to download a MySQL driver on your computer beforehand. Click the link below and select the corresponding Operating System.

https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/connector/odbc/

Create a new source in the "ODBC Data Source Administrator"

https://www.stata.com/support/faqs/data-management/configuring-odbc-win/

You will need to reach out to your Standard Co contact for more information on the credentials you'll need to connect to the database. You can reach out to info@standardco.de.

Official Documentation from STATA

STATA officially supports two ways to connect. The ODBC connection method above and a plugin. The ODBC connection is the simplest path forward and what we recommend.

Once you have the ODBC connection configured on your computer, you can test the connection in STATA with the the following commands:

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More documentation from STATA here:

https://www.stata.com/support/faqs/data-management/using-plugin-to-connect-to-database/

https://www.stata.com/manuals/dodbc.pdf

https://www.stata.com/meeting/portugal15/abstracts/materials/portugal15_sousa.pdf

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