*! version 0.1 9Dec2021

help for adoinstall

Title

adoinstall - installs Stata packages in a specified path

Syntax

adoinstall
pkgname, [options]

Options

Options
to(path) the path where the package will be placed.
This option is mandatory.

all same as all in ssc install
and net install.

replace same as replace in ssc install
and net install.

force same as force in net install.

from(url) same as from in net install.
If the user does not specify this option, then ssc install
is used.

Description

adoinstall is a wrapper around ssc install and net install
to allow installation of Stata packages in a specified path.
The command should be used to install user-written commands to
a path other than the default PLUS directory.

Examples

Example 1:
Install package ftools from SSC and place it in "c:/mydir/myados".

. adoinstall ftools, to(c:/mydir/myados)

Example 2:
Install package bpstat from Github and place it in "c:/mydir/myados".

. adoinstall bpsat, to(c:/mydir/myados) from("https://github.com/BPLIM/Tools/raw/master/ados/General/bpstat/")

Remarks

Please notice that this software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind, whether
express, implied, or statutory, including, but not limited to, any warranty of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose or any warranty that the contents of the item will be error-free.
In no respect shall the author incur any liability for any damages, including, but limited to,
direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages arising out of, resulting from, or any way
connected to the use of the item, whether or not based upon warranty, contract, tort, or otherwise.

Author

BPLIM, Banco de Portugal, Portugal.

Email: bplim@bportugal.pt

I appreciate your feedback. Comments are welcome!