Updates introduced a favor(speed) option for the reshape command, allowing it to run 10 to 100 times faster by utilizing more memory.
: Type update query in the command window. Stata will connect to the internet, compare your current version to the latest available patch, and provide instructions if an update is needed. stata 18 patched
"It's a bug in the Mata layer," her grad student whispered, referring to Stata's deep programming language. "We need a patch." Updates introduced a favor(speed) option for the reshape