>Hi everybody,
>
>I'm wondering if anyone has some input on using binary indexes, particularly index on deleted() tag deleted binary.
>
>Here is our situation:
>We don't delete records at all, but we're running with SET DELETED ON in case we do delete. Does it make sense for us to add this index in our tables?
>
>Thanks in advance.

If you're pulling that deleted tag data over the wire, then no. If you're going to have a local machine process local data then yes. If you're going to have a server remotely process queries and return data, then yes.

I believe in VFP9 you can now INDEX ON DELETED() FOR DELETED() TAG IXDELETED BINARY (REMEMBER NOT TO USE KEYWORDS)

That means the amount of data flow from the server to the pc on the LAN goes way down, so you could potentially use that too and have the deleted tag all the time.