SMCL File Extension

What is SMCL file?

SMCL is a file extension commonly associated with Stata Log files. StataCorp LP defined the Stata Log format standard. SMCL file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. SMCL file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports SMCL files is Stata. Stata software was developed by StataCorp LP, and on its official website you may find more information about SMCL files or the Stata software program.

Programs which support SMCL file extension

Programs that can handle SMCL files are as follows. Files with SMCL extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with SMCL extension?

Being unable to open files with SMCL extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with SMCL files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install Stata

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SMCL files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Stata and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SMCL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Stata installed is by going to developer’s website (StataCorp LP) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Stata and update if needed

If you already have Stata installed on your systems and SMCL files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Stata installed, it may not support SMCL format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Stata.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SMCL files to Stata

If you have the latest version of Stata installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SMCL on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the SMCL with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Stata is installed, check the Always use this app to open SMCL files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected SMCL file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Stata and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with SMCL extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the SMCL file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SMCL file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The SMCL may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SMCL file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. SMCL file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with SMCL extension is complete and error-free

If the SMCL file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with SMCL extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Stata Log file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Stata

If the systems has insufficient resources to open SMCL files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Stata Log files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SMCL files affecting older versions of given software.

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