>>When re-indexing data files, I first delete the CDX if it exists then recreate. I do
>> things this way, as, over the years I have had some customers lose their CDX
>>file/s.
>Before you delete the cdx, use the dbf exclusive and issue DELETE TAG ALL

Actually, DELETE TAG ALL does delete the CDX, so this is redundant.... Just remember, if you're doing this to a table in a database, you'll lose any permanent relations you have set....